April 6, 2002
 Rebroadcast July 31, 2004
Live from the Town Hall in New York City, it's our Joke Show, with humorist Calvin Trillin, Rob Fisher, xylophonist Erik Charlston, and The Klezmatics.

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00:00Logo
00:11Tishomingo Blues
01:58GK announces joke contest
02:22Jokes
14:50Midnight Fire Alarm - Erik Charlston, Rich Dworsky, Rob Fisher
15:47Jokes, continued
20:13Litvak Polka - Klezmatics
23:57The Honga - Klezmatics
25:56GK talks to Frank London of the Klezmatics, he tells 3rd grade jokes
28:27Sirba Matey Matey- Klezmatics
31:11Powdermilk Biscuit Break
33:36Knock Knock- Andy Stein and band
36:38GK reads listener jokes
37:40Triplets - Erik Charlston and Rob Fisher
40:03Men/ Women jokes
47:10Guy Noir script
57:36New York City jokes
1:01:52Intermission - My Honey's Lovin' Arms
1:05:46Greetings
1:08:36GK talks to Erik Charlston
1:09:19Chopsticks Fantasy - Erik, Rob Fisher, Rich Dworsky
1:13:10Calvin Trillan talks about his parking novel
1:18:20Blonde jokes, ethnic jokes
1:21:46Ole & Lena jokes, Calvin's Jewish Mother joke
1:26:19Tennesee Frelekhs - Klezmatics
1:29:51Monologue
1:48:02Southern Charms - Rob Fisher
1:51:33Office jokes, more general jokes
1:56:09Credits, Ale Brider closer

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Calvin Trillin Fred Newman
Lisa Gutkin of The Klezmatics Matt Darriau and Frank London
Garrison Keillor APHC cast

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  • Rob Fisher
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