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The American Duct Tape Council A word from the American Duct Tape Council. (DUCKS) Spring means a lot of work around the house getting things shipshape - and if you live in an older home, it's one headache after another ... taking off storm windows - (TR EFFORT, SQUEAKING) (TR: Why won't this darn thing ... come loose? TR EFFORT. GLASS BREAKAGE) ... opening up the outside water line ...(TR EFFORT, RUST LOOSENING, BIG TR EFFORT, CRACK AND WATER SPRAYING) ... and trying to get the lawnmower started ...(TR: Nineteen. BIG EFFORT, AND ENGINE TURN OVER AND DIE. TR: Twenty. BIG EFFORT AND ENGINE DIE. TR: Twenty-one! HUGE EFFORT AND ENGINE DIE. TR: Twenty-two. GUNSHOTS). Did you know that with two out of three home chores, duct tape makes it easier? And that the third one doesn't matter? If there's a gap between the screen and the frame ...(RIP OFF TAPE) duct tape covers it. If the water line cracks (RIP TAPE), repair it with duct tape. And if the lawn mower won't start, put your right arm in a sling made of duct tape and watch for your neighbor to come out - (TR: Hey? would you mind starting my mower for me? TK: You bet. LIGHT PULL, ENGINE STARTS. TR: Thanks! TK: No problem. Life is too short to spend it on maintenance. Duct tape ... it's almost just about the only thing you need sometimes, duct tape. (DUCKS) A message from the American Duct Tape Council. (c) 1999 by Garrison Keillor |
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An Interview with Heather Masse
In a 2009 interview, Heather Masse tells us about her earliest influences, auditioning in a women's bathroom, and a few memorable moments from A Prairie Home Companion.
Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).
