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>As most of us know, "American Top 40" contained >network commercials from its first broadcast until >September 25, 1971, during its initial "barter" >period. Then, following the ABC Radio Network's >acquisition of Watermark in early 1982, the show was >once again distributed to radio stations in the United >States via barter and with network commercials. I >understand this practice continues to this very day. > >I am trying to pinpoint exactly when the show resumed >including commercials during its second "barter" >period. I believe Rob advised me that ABC acquired >Watermark in January 1982. However, I understand that >none of the February 1982 shows contained any network >commercials, and that the same is likely for the March >1982 shows. I have a copy of the April 10, 1982 show, >which contains network commercials, and I believe >someone mentioned that the April 3, 1982 show also >contains network commercials. Thus, if anyone can >shed some light on this topic, I would be most >appreciative. > >Thanks! > >Andrew

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