The Family Radio (Prairie Home Companion) [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Garrison Keillor (Author, Performer)

Book Description

Series: Prairie Home Companion | Publication Date: March 19, 1997

A sampler of crowd-pleasers from A Prairie Home Companion: four "News from Lake Wobegon" monologues, "commercials" for Bertha's Kitty Boutique and the Fearmonger's Shoppe, and great music. All selections are from original live radio broadcasts.

Contents:

World Theater, Here We Come!

Powdermilk Biscuits

The Family Radio

Bertha's Kitty Boutique

Lifestyle Waltz

Fearmonger's Shoppe

As We Get Older

Jason's Song

Dave's Harmonica

Porch Song

News from Lake Wobegon

Ballad of The Autoharp Man

Origins of Lake Wobegon

Meatballs

News from Lake Wobegon

The Song of the Exiles (The Lake Wobegon Anthem)

News from Lake Wobegon

Why Must the Show Go On?

Hotel Minnesota

O Father Dear Why Did You Roam?

Obedience

The Whippets Rag

News from Lake Wobegon

Ajua!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

GARRISON KEILLOR is America's favorite storyteller. For more than 35 years as the host of A Prairie Home Companion, he has captivated millions of public radio listeners with his weekly "News from Lake Wobegon" monologues. Keillor is also the author of several books and a frequent contributor to national publications including Time, The New Yorker, and National Geographic, in addition to writing his own syndicated column. He has been awarded a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment of the Humanities.

GARRISON KEILLOR is America's favorite storyteller. For more than 30 years as the host of A Prairie Home Companion, he has captivated millions of public radio listeners with his weekly "News from Lake Wobegon" monologues. Keillor is also the author of several books and a frequent contributor to national publications including Time, The New Yorker, and National Geographic, in addition to writing his own syndicated column. He has been awarded a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment of the Humanities.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: HighBridge Company (March 19, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942110145
• ISBN-13: 978-0942110142
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,697,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You can't read Keillor--but you can listen & laugh, April 6, 1998

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This review is from: The Family Radio (Prairie Home Companion) (Audio Cassette)

Garrison Keillor doesn't translate to print. You absolutely must hear his voice to catch his dry-midwestern humor. If you like his work, add this one to your library.