How Hollywood Helped Fight the Polio Pandemic

When the world faced the polio pandemic in the mid-20th century, the reactions were similar to today. Travel restrictions were put in place, individuals and even towns were quarantined, entertainment events were canceled — and showbiz pitched in to help.

Radio shows and movie theaters —  the dominant forms of pop culture in those days — spearheaded the efforts to battle the disease.

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