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In the UK, the BBC bans airplay of The Coasters song
Charlie
Brown because the lyric includes the word 'spitball' which is
deemed too offensive for radio broadcast. Two weeks later, once the meaning of the term has been explained, the BBC will change its
mind and allow the song to be played. [censorship]
In the UK, the BBC bans airplay of The Coasters song
Charlie
Brown because the lyric includes the word 'spitball' which is
deemed too offensive for radio broadcast. Two weeks later, once the meaning of the term has been explained, the BBC will change its
mind and allow the song to be played.
The Steven Sondheim musical Gypsy, starring Ethel Merman, is performed on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 702 performances.
British comedy duo Flanders And Swann are performing their show At The Drop Of A Hat during a run of 215 performances at the John Golden Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA.