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October 30, 2004
Halloween tricks and end-of-election-season treats at the Fitz this week. Plus, bluegrass greats Rhonda Vincent and the Rage are back in St. Paul for the first time in three years. Vocalist Prudence Johnson and fiddler, guitarist and mandolinist John Niemann are featured as well.
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| Segment 1 |
| 00:00:00 | Logo |
| 00:00:12 | Tishomingo Blues |
| 00:02:45 | Vampire Song ("Can't Take My Eyes Off Your Throat") - Tim Russell |
| 00:03:17 | GK talks about the election |
| 00:03:58 | "Jekyll & Slide" - Guy's All-Star Shoe Band |
| 00:06:16 | "Lovesick Blues" - GK and Shoe band |
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| Segment 2 |
| 00:08:49 | Candidates script |
| 00:13:48 | GK introduces Rhonda Vincent and the Rage |
| 00:14:16 | "Martha White Theme" - Rhonda Vincent and the Rage |
| 00:15:27 | GK talks to Rhonda Vincent |
| 00:16:15 | "Frankie Belle" - Rhonda Vincent and the Rage |
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| Segment 3 |
| 00:19:22 | GK talks about Charlie Waller |
| 00:19:47 | "Bringing Mary Home" - GK with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage |
| 00:22:54 | English Majors script |
| 00:24:55 | Powdermilk Biscuit Break |
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| Segment 4 |
| 00:26:46 | "Haunted House" - John Niemann and Shoe Band |
| 00:30:10 | GK talks about Halloween and witner coming |
| 00:30:47 | Vampire contest |
| 00:32:55 | "Magic Flute/Halloween Aria" - Maria Jette, Charles Kemper, Rich Dworsky, and Gary Raynor |
| 00:36:44 | Fred Farrell Ad script |
| 00:37:43 | "Banks of the Ohio" - GK, Prudence Johnson, and Shoe Band |
| 00:41:46 | Guy Noir Script |
| 00:54:40 | GK talks to Rhonda Vincent |
| 00:55:16 | "Kentucky Borderline" - Rhonda Vincent and the Rage |
| 00:59:12 | Intermission/"St. Lous Blues" - Guy's All-Star Shoe Band |
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| Segment 5 |
| 01:03:54 | Welcome Back/Greetings |
| 01:06:50 | "You Don't Love God if You Don't Love Your Neighbor" - GK and Rhonda Vincent and the Rage |
| 01:11:00 | "Worms," "Anne Boylen," "Lady Isabel" - Department of Folk Song with Prudence Johnson |
| 01:19:16 | "Otello," "Halloween Aria" - Maria Jette and Charles Kemper |
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| Segment 6 |
| 01:23:53 | The News from Lake Wobegon |
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| Segment 7 |
| 01:39:30 | The Raven - GK, with Shoe Band underscore |
| 01:49:13 | Catchup script |
| 01:52:40 | "Long Black Veil" - GK, Prudence Johnson, Shoe Band |
| 01:55:30 | Credits, "Parting Glass," "Fire on the Mountain" |
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Photos from the show
Click images to view slideshow. (Photos taken by Melissa Sperl)
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| Actors Tim Russell and Sue Scott, with a message from the English Majors of America. |
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Guitarist John Niemann plays a part in our Halloween celebration, with "Haunted House." |
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| Garrison Keillor joins vocalist Prudence Johnson on the "Banks of the Ohio." |
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Guy Noir goes trick-or-treating, with performances by (left to right) sound-effects man Tom Keith, actors Tim Russell and Sue Scott, and Garrison Keillor. |
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| Rhonda Vincent and the Rage with a performance of "You Don't Love God if You Don't Love Your Neighbor." |
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Garrison Keillor, with another edition of The News from Lake Wobegon. |
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Agnes Corrigan
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What nice daughters Agnes Corrigan of Milwaukee has! Jean (left) and Kathleen (right) wanted to treat their mom to a birthday celebration of dinner and her favorite show, so they waited in the Fitz's rainy rush line on October 30 while we chatted with Agnes in the lobby. We caught up with the trio of teachers after the show, and were happy to hear Agnes report that her favorite part was the message from the English Majors of America. Here's a message from us, Agnes: Happy birthday.
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