- The View From Mrs. Sundberg's Window: I put on some music for waltzing
- Interview: Peter Ostroushko: Mandolin Virtuoso
- Photos: Slideshow from the July 3rd show
- The Old Scout: A Parent's Prayer
- Post to the Host: On the 12th Floor of the Acme Building...
- Russ Ringsak: Quarterlies, Waterbirds, Nashville
San Francisco Layover
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Sara Watkins
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Frederica von Stade
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Raúl Melo
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Elvin Bishop
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Jean Redpath
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Chanticleer
This week on A Prairie Home Companion a mix of our two January shows from the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco. Sara Watkins plays her ukulele and sings "My Friend," Guy Noir deals with the San Francisco sea lions, Andy Stein plays the "Opera Breakdown," mezzo- soprano Frederica von Stade sings Delibes' "Flower Duet" with a promising young soprano, and tenor Raúl Melo sings Puccini. Plus, Bluesman Elvin Bishop sings "What the Hell Is Going On," The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band plays the "Cable Car Rag," our friend, Scottish balladeer Jean Redpath, sings "Joy of My Heart," and the choral ensemble Chanticleer sings "Aloha Oe." In Lake Wobegon, the story of Myrtle Anderson's plan to embezzle a quarter-million dollars from The First Inqvist State Bank.
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State Theater Combination Platter
All about last week's compilation of shows from the State Theater in Minneapolis, featuring Wilco, Jearlyn Steele, Becky Schlegel, Ricky Skaggs, Cowboy Jack Clement and more.
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From the 07/24 show
- Something's Got a Hold On Me
Jearlyn Steele - Powdermilk Biscuit Break
The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band - McCully's Waltz
Peter Ostroushko - Cowboys Intro
Garrison Keillor - Heartaches By the Number and A Letter From Home
Becky Schlegel - Sky Blue Sky
Wilco - Let the Good Times Roll and Mighta Coulda
The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band - Seriously
Cowboy Jack Clement - The News from Lake Wobegon
Download - Working Girl
GK and the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band - Listen to the full broadcast
Encores from the Tanglewood show 6/26/2010
"America The Beautiful"
"Angel Band"
This August, a coast-to-coast concert tour takes on the everlasting theme of romantic love.
On the 12th Floor of the Acme Building...
Post to the Host:
Well, for years now, Guy Noir has been searching for the answers to life's persistent questions based out of his office on the 12th floor of the Acme Building. Everyone knows this. But for months now, there's been no mention of the fabled Acme Building.
Did Guy finally get evicted for non-payment of rent? Did he find a new office space and we weren't informed?
In short, what happened on the 12th floor of the Acme building? And who's looking into this?
Thanks for your time!
Basile V.
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Mr. Keillor:
I just graduated from high school in a small town in central Kansas, and am looking forward to going to college in Chicago.
What should I expect moving to a big city?
-A Lifetime Fan
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(Comments: 15)
Mr. Keillor,
My dilemma is this: In a few days I am faced with seventy three days of vacation.
What to do? What to do?
Wringing my hands,
Katherine A.
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(Comments: 19)
If you have suggestions for musical guests, tour locations, or specific questions about past performances please fill out this form.
Russ Ringsak
Quarterlies, Waterbirds, Nashville
The View From Mrs. Sundberg's Window
I put on some music for waltzing
A party isn't necessarily festive or wild
A Postcard from Mrs. Sundberg
The Old Scout
A Parent's Prayer
Not Smart? Not a Problem
The Miracle of Shared Pleasure
Post to the Host
On the 12th Floor of the Acme Building...
Going to the Big City!
73 Days of Summer Vacation
Off the Air
GK on Midday: Club Book event in Blaine, MN (6/15/2010)
Bill Hinkley 1942 - 2010
Photos from the Cinecast
Howard Levy
John Prine
GK and Andra Suchy
Listeners' Choice: Tell Us Your Favorite Scripts, Commercials, or Sketches
We'll be airing compilation shows periodically throughout the summer, so if you have a fond memory of Guy Noir, or loved a Ruth Harrison script, or even if you want us to dust-off a classic, let us know, we'd love to include it!
Browse the archive »script-only search:
(07/19) Helena Eiswert,
A BIG HAPPY 92ND BIRTHDAY MOM - WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY THE S...
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A woman has terrible arthritis through-out her body. Wanting to make a difference, she donates her body to science for research. She dies. During the autopsy the Pathologist finds that, indeed, she has arthritis in every joint of her body: shoulders, toes, hands, spine, knees. Every joint, that is, except her left elbow, which is a pure and healthy as a 2 year old. At seeing this the doctor declares, "What's a nice joint like you doing in a girl like this?"
This joke was written by John M. of Salem OR. Thanks John!
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Motherhood: A Radio Collection
A Prairie Home Companion celebrates that one person who manages to make you feel that you're special and that you aren't living up to your potential — all in the same sentence. Sketches, songs, and stories from Garrison and the regular cast cover the gamut of all that goes into and comes out of motherhood. Over 2 Hours on 2 CDs.
A Classic Garrison Keillor collection of stories is re-packaged at a lower price. The stories on this collection were hand picked by Garrison Keillor to be a reflection of what he felt was his best work. Each story was performed for the first time or re-performed in front of a live audience because we all know that is where he is the best. The result is a wonderful, 2 CD collection of stories that reflect Mr. Keillor's work as a writer and master storyteller. It also has been made available as a digital download.
Peter Ostroushko: Mandolin Virtuoso
Our sporadic interview series continues, this time with frequent guest and collaborator, mandolinist Peter Ostroushko. He talks about his creative inspirations, playing in the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, and making his latest album When the Last Morning Glory Blooms.
This August, a coast-to-coast concert tour takes on the everlasting theme of romantic love. Join host Garrison Keillor, Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, and sound-effects man Fred Newman for tender duets and ballads, poetry, and stories of passion and marriage.
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