Program Clock

APHC Timings & Cues for Saturday Program
Eastern time

• 18:00:00
  Program begins with MPR logo

• 18:00:12
  Live theme music from venue ("Tishomingo Blues") or beginning of rebroadcast announcement.

• 18:25 to 18:35:00
  NETCUE WINDOW: This is a 10-minute window during which the Netcue will be given to cue the Powdermilk Biscuit break. The Netcue is Garrison Keillor saying: "Powdermilk Biscuits ... made from whole wheat raised in the Lake Wobegon river valley by Norwegian bachelor farmers, so you know it's not only good for you, it's also pure mostly. Whole wheat that gives shy persons the strength to get up and do what needs to be done. Heavens, they're tasty and expeditious." (THEME AND BREAK) The band will play—instrumental, no vocals—for 60 seconds. Stations may use this as a music bed for local announcements or not break away at all, since the show is continuous. There is no specific cue to return to the program. Local operator should return to program after one minute (60 seconds) from the netcue because the vocal portion of the tune will start at that time.

• 18:55 to 19:10:00
  NETCUE WINDOW: This is a 15-minute window during which the Netcue will be given to cue the station break; The Netcue is: "This is P.R.I. Public Radio International." This Netcue will be given over music, but at the end of this verbal cue the music will fade to silence for two seconds. During this silence the C24 cue burst will be sent for automated stations. The music will quickly return to full level and continue at full level for a minimum of 90 seconds for the station break. Stations may use this for music under, not break away at all, or break for less than 90 seconds. There is no specific cue to return to the program.

• 19:58:49
  Fade Closing Segment or Applause into PRI Logo.

• 19:58:59
  Program End

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