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Democracy in America was based on the travels and observations that writer Alexis de Toqueville set down in his book by the same name.  While Toqueville was originally tasked to study the judiciary and penal systems of the United States by the French government, he soon became enamored by all facets of American living.  In fact, his keen observation and insight into the American psyche soon propelled his book into the academic field and reading it became a requirement in the educational systems of both America and France.  This old time radio download delved deeply into the structure of American society and in fact, discussed the dynamics of everyday living. 

Democracy in America

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Air Date Title Synopsis
 1962-01-10  Preview Show 1

NBC net. Sustaining. A preview program for the series of the same name; starting on January 17, 1962. A discussion of Alexis de Tocqueville's book, "Democracy In America." Dorothy Gordon (moderator), Jean Healy (college student), Jean Mishel Gerioux (student), Eduoard Moresier (? French cultural consul, Professor of Philosophy), Alexis de Tocqueville (author). 
 1962-01-16  Preview Show 1

+ NBC net. Sustaining. A second preview program for the series of the same name; starting on January 17, 1962. A discussion of Alexis de Tocqueville's book, "Democracy In America." Dorothy Gordon (moderator), Herve Alphand (French ambassador to the United States), Ray Barrett (system cue announcer), Alexis de Tocqueville (author). 
 1962-01-17  Where Could I Be Better Off

+ Program #1. NBC net. "Where Could I Be Better Off?". Sustaining. The first show of a 14 part series. The series is produced in co-operation with The Fund For Adult Education In America and New York University at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Dramatizations of portions of the 1831 book by de Tocqueville, dealing with his tour of America. "A study in Jacksonian America." One wonders why this most American of series was produced in Canada. Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer), Ray Barrett (system cue announcer).
 1962-01-24  The Governor In The Boarding House

+ Program #2. NBC net. "The Governor In The Boarding House". Sustaining. "A study in American equality." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer). 
 1962-01-31  The 4th Of July In Albany 1831

+ Program #3. NBC net. "The 4th Of July In Albany, 1831". Sustaining. "A study in American independance." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer). 
 1962-02-07  The Arc Of Civilization

+ Program #4. NBC net. "The Arc Of Civilization". Sustaining. "A study in American character." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).
 1962-02-14  Any Woman Is A Lady

+ Program #5. NBC net. "Any Woman Is A Lady". Sustaining. "A study in American Manners." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Lister Sinclair (writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer). 
 1962-02-21  The Cement Of Democracy

+ Program #6. NBC net. "The Cement Of Democracy". Sustaining. "A study in American religion." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer). 
 1962-02-28  The Cold Water Army

+ Program #7. NBC net. "The Cold Water Army". Sustaining. "A study in American Progress." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).
 1962-03-07  The Heavenly Prison

+ Program #8. NBC net. "The Heavenly Prison". Sustaining. "A study in American Reform." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).
 1962-03-14  The Tyranny Of The Majority

+ Program #9. NBC net. "The Tyranny Of The Majority". Sustaining. "A study in American freedom." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer), Ray Barrett (system cue announcer). 
 1962-03-21  Common Sense And Moonshine

+ Program #10. NBC net. "Common Sense and Moonshine". Sustaining. "A study in American education." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer). 
 1962-03-28  The Chief Instrument Of Freedom

+ Program #11. NBC net. "The Chief Instrument Of Freedom". Sustaining. "A study in th American press." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).
 1962-04-04  The Aristocrats Of Freedom

+ Program #12. NBC net. "The Aristocrats Of Democracy". Sustaining. "A study in American law and lawyers." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation, writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer). 
 1962-04-11  The Happy Republic

+ Program #13. NBC net. "The Happy Republic". Sponsored by: SSustaining. "A study in American values." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation, writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lucio Agostini (music), Lister Sinclair (writer), Ben Grauer (announcer). 
 1962-04-18  These Precious Premises

+ Program #14. NBC net. "These Precious Premises". Sustaining. The final program of the series. "A study in politcal optimism." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer)

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