TV Guide (October 30, 1953)

Page scan 00065 from TV Guide

Record Details:

Title:
TV Guide
Date:
October 30, 1953
Publisher:
Philadelphia: Triangle Publications, Inc.
Volume:
TV Guide - Chicago (October 30, 1953)
Leaf #:
00065
Language:
English
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
August 27, 2022
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