Folk sayings
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Genre: Television
Year Published: 1959
Creator: KQED San Francisco Bash Kennett Kathleen K. Rawlings Richard Moore Ken Winslow
Format: 16mm
Description: Host Bash Kennett tells the story behind many of the sayings we use today. Explains the events and circumstances leading to use of such phrases as: to pull up stakes; in the knick of time; lock, stock and barrel; and to fly off the handle. Includes performances of the traditionals "When Cockleshells Turn Silver Bells", "Lord Lord Lord", "Big Rock Candy Mountain".
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