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The National Barn Dance was a country music show aired on WLS-AM from 1924 to 1950. This show is said to be the direct precursor of another music show called Grand Ole Opry. It also gave way for other shows of similar kind, due to the fact that it is well-received by many radio listeners.

Regulars of the show included Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, George Gobel, Lulu Belle and Scotty, The DeZurik Sisters, The Williams Brothers, and many more. The primary sponsor was Alka-Seltzer, and the main announcer was Jack Holden. Click here to read more about National Barn Dance

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Please enjoy these 9 old time radio episodes:

Air Date	Title	Synopsis
08.04.1945	the national barn dance (x) first song alabama jubilee
07.08.1944	the national barn dance (x) first song dancing around	+ Program #90. NBC net, WLS, Chicago origination, AFRS rebroadcast. A program of old, old tunes. The...
04.15.1944	the national barn dance (x) first song dig, dig, dig	+ NBC net, WLS, Chicago origination, AFRS rebroadcast. WLS Chicago is honored on its twentieth anniv...
01.29.1944	the national barn dance (x) first song i like mountain music	+ NBC net, WLS, Chicago origination, AFRS rebroadcast. The first tune is, "I Like Mountain Music." "...
10.02.1943	the national barn dance (x) tenth anniversary show	+ NBC net, WLS Chicago. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day Vitamins. Tenth Anniversary show. With...
12.12.1942	the national barn dance (x) first song keep your love on ice	+ NBC net, WLS, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, 1-A-Day.
12.05.1942	the national barn dance (x) first song rosie the riveter	+ NBC net, WLS, Chicago aircheck. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, 1-A-Day Vitamins. The Hoosier Hot Shot...
10.03.1942	the national barn dance (x) ninth anniversary show
08.22.1942	the national barn dance at wisconsin state fair 1942	+ NBC net, WLS, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, 1-A-Day Vitamins. The program origi...