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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

September 24, 2005
This week is our official kickoff to a new season. A live broadcast at the Fitzgerald Theater followed by the legendary street dance and meatloaf supper right out front on Exchange Street. On the show this week is the all-star Austin, Texas band The High-Flyers, Cajun crooners Beausoleil, Prudence Johnson, and New York's own Andy Stein. Even if you don't have tickets, come early and listen to the show outdoors and stick around for St. Paul's most anticipated street party with Jack Knife and the Sharps.

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Segment 1
00:00:00Logo
00:00:13Tishomingo Blues
00:02:33GK talks about Northern Lights, geese heading south, wooly caterpillars
00:03:36PHC Ad script
00:06:13"Exchange Street Mess Around" - Shoe Band
00:08:49"Reel" - BeauSoleil
00:11:30GK talks about the filming of the movie
00:12:19"Meryl"/(Are You Lonesome Tonight)- GK and band
00:15:29GK talks about F. Scott Fitzgerald
00:16:45"After You've Gone" - Prudence Johnson and Shoe Band
Segment 2
00:18:06GK talks to Diane Cummings about being a child during Fitzgerald's time
00:24:36"Look For the Silver Lining" - GK, Prudence, band
00:26:01"Home in San Antone" - The High-Flyers
00:29:56"She's Gone, Gone, Gone" - The High-Flyers
00:33:53Powdermilk Biscuit Break/"Swanee"
Segment 3
00:36:21Minnesota Men script
00:38:32GK talks about Michael Doucet's NEA grant
00:41:03"When the Flowers Bloom" - BeauSoleil
00:45:21Guy Noir script
00:58:48GK talks about the upcoming street dance, introduces Jack Knife & the Sharps
00:59:29"Cajun Honey" - Jack Knife & The Sharps
01:02:41Intermission/"There'll Be Some Changes Made"
Segment 4
01:07:05Greetings
01:11:48"I've Just Seen A Face" - GK, Prudence, and Shoes
01:14:38GK talks about James Sewell production of "Guy Noir"
01:15:24"Guy Noir Theme Song (Ballet)" - GK, Prudence, Shoe Band
01:17:46"Saint Paul Saturday Shuffle" - Andy Stein and Shoe Band
01:20:09Gone script
01:28:11GK talks with The High-Flyers
01:29:06"I Can't Give You Anything But Love" - The High-Flyers
Segment 5
01:33:03The News from Lake Wobegon
Segment 6
01:47:02"Ferris Wheel Waltz" - Andy Stein, Elana Fremerman, Shoes
01:49:44School script
01:54:48Credits
01:56:33Liberty closer



Photos from the show and
street dance
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Michael Doucet, David Doucet and Al Tharpe of BeauSoleil perform "Reel." Tom Keith in Guy Noir.
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The incomparable Andy Stein. Erica Rhodes sitting in with The Royal Academy of Radio Actors.
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The High-Flyers perform "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." Cindy Cashdollar.

Audio Highlights from the Street Dance
  • Loon Calling Contest
  • I Hear Ya Knockin' - Pat Donohue and Shoe Band
  • Memphis - Pat Donohue and Shoe Band
  • Shout Bama Lama - Jack Knife and the Sharps
  • Frankie and Johnny - GK and Shoe Band
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  • Guest Information
  • BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
  • Jack Knife and the Sharps
  • Erica Rhodes
  • The High-Flyers
  • Prudence Johnson
  • Andy Stein
  • Guest Recordings
  • BeauSoleil
  • Jack Knife and the Sharps
  • Prudence Johnson
  • Cindy Cashdollar
  • Redd Volkaert

  • Scripts
  • PHC Ad script
  • Minnesota Men script
  • Guy Noir
  • Gone script
  • School script
  • Lyrics
  • Meryl
  • Guy Noir Ballet

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