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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000006342-97-000022.txt : 19970526
<SEC-HEADER>0000006342-97-000022.hdr.sgml : 19970526
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000006342-97-000022
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	424B3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		19970523
SROS:			NONE

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ANCHOR NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000006342
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				860198983
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		424B3
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-18333
		FILM NUMBER:		97613554

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 SUNAMERICA CENTER
		STREET 2:		C/O THOMAS B PHILLIPS
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3107726056

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 SUN AMERICA CENTER
		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90067

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ANCHOR LIFE INSURANCE CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201
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<TYPE>424B3
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                  ANCHOR NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
                        VARIABLE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
            ________________________________________________

             SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 14, 1997


Nursing Home Waiver

If you are confined to a nursing home for 60 days or longer, we may waive the
withdrawal charge and/or market value adjustment on certain withdrawals prior
to the Annuity Date (not available in Texas).  The waiver applies only to 
withdrawals made while you are in a nursing home or within 90 days after you 
leave the nursing home.

This waiver may not be used during the first 90 days after you purchase your 
contract.  In addition, the confinement period for which you seek the waiver 
must begin after you purchase your contract.


Date: May 23, 1997


              Please keep this supplement with your prospectus


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