The Big Story (dramatic anthology)

     [a drama about the exploits of courageous journalists]

     (NBC Primetime, 1949 - 1957;
      Syndicated, 1957 - )

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Theme 1: "The Big Story Theme"

    [theme incorporates part of "A Hero's Life (Ein Heldenleben)",
     a classical tone poem by Richard Strauss...]

     Composer: Wladimir Selinsky (ASCAP)

     1978 Publisher: Emil Ascher, Inc. (ASCAP)

     2000 Publisher: [listed in ASCAP without publisher]

     Copyright Date: 

     Recordings:

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Theme 2: Prowess In Battle [section] of
                     the tone poem "A Hero's Life (Ein Heldenleben, Opus 40)"

     Composer: Richard Strauss (not affiliated), and
      Adapter/arranger: Wladimir Selinsky (ASCAP)

     1978 Publisher: [in the public domain]
     2000 Publisher: [in the public domain]

     Composition Date: 1898

     Recordings:

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