Songs For Sale (music contest)

    (CBS Primetime, 1950 - 1952)

    [This show with the Ray Bloch Orchestra gave six songwriters
     a chance to hear their songs performed before a panel of
     judges consisting of music industry professionals; the
     winner received a cash prize and a chance at publication; 

     This was derived from the radio show of the same name; the
     host was Jan Murray who was replaced by Steve Allen in the
     summer of 1951;

     Jan Murray and the Ray Bloch Orchestra also were featured
     in another musical quiz which began on television in 1950,
     called "Sing It Again", which see...]

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OpenTheme 1: "Songs For Sale Opening"

    [same theme as on the radio series]

     Composer: Ray Bloch (ASCAP)
              [professional name of Raymond Arthur Bloch]

     1978 Publisher: Hollybrook Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP)

     2001 Publisher: Hollybrook Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP)
                        c/o Wooden Bear Music
                        of Scottsdale, AZ

     Copyright Date:
     Renewal   Date:

     Recording:

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CloseTheme 2: "Songs For Sale Theme"

     Composer: Ray Bloch (ASCAP)
              [professional name of Raymond Arthur Bloch]

     1978 Publisher: Hollybrook Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP)

     2001 Publisher: Hollybrook Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP)
                        c/o Wooden Bear Music
                        of Scottsdale, AZ

     Copyright Date:
     Renewal   Date:

     Recording:

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