''30 Minutes'' is an American educational

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television program that aired on

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on Saturdays from 1978 to 1982 following its

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lineup. Patterned after ''

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'', its topics ranged from acne and rock bands to the

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and juvenile defendants. The show was hosted by

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, Betsy Aaron (1978-1980) and

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(1980-1981).

Guests

The program featured interviews with upcoming celebrities such as

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, and music groups like

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Producers

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, awarded three

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for her work on ''30 Minutes'' * Catherine Olian *

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