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Listen to The News from Lake Wobegon wherever and whenever you want. We're pleased to announce GK's signature monologue is now available as a free podcast, updated every Monday.
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Garrison,
I was at a funeral recently for a long-time Chicago theatre producer. Apparently, when you're in the theatre and you die, people give you a standing ovation and cheer, like, "hey, great job in this life. Now, go on to your next show!" Well, there were the first few akward seconds of the
ovation—as many were not familiar with the tradition and were apprehensive about clapping. The person who started this ovation yelled, "Way to go, Tony!" and started his slow loud clap. But once people caught on, they really cheered. I really hope people do this for me. I would invite you to
mine but I'm only 32 and I hope not to die for a while. You're a few years older than I am ... so, if you go before I do, I'd be more than happy to start the clapping off for you. But, hopefully, that won't be for a while either.
Well, all my best to you and your endeavors.
Jenny
Chicago
If you should attend my funeral rites, Chicago Jenny, you'll be very brave if you start clapping. And you shouldn't expect other people to follow. I'll probably expire right here in St. Paul and these people know me much too well and aren't about to give me a standing O. They'll
figure I got enough cheap praise in life and now it's time to face the music. That's why I've specified no eulogy. I don't want somebody to have the job of embroidering a big fanciful account of my life. But it's awfully generous of you to offer to attend. You're the first person to mention this.
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Did you hear about the dead man they found face down in a bath tub...he had corn flakes, bananas, and blueberries all over him....they suspect a cereal killer.
This joke was submitted by Kyle S. Baton Rouge, LA. Thanks Kyle!
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Listener-submitted short stories or poems about their homes or lives or whatever they fancy. Here are the latest:
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If you would like to see A Prairie Home Companion live, here is your chance! Ticket info is available for the Summer season... plus our newly added date at the Minnesota State
Fair!
There's also an opportunity to catch Garrison this fall as he starts on his fall book tour supporting Pontoon, his new Lake Wobegon novel.
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Never Better: Stories from Lake Wobegon |
 Fans of A Prairie Home Companion eagerly await each new
collection of Garrison Keillor's "News from Lake Wobegon" monologues. Recorded during live radio broadcasts, Never Better features characters we know and love, a meditation on Christmas, migrating turtles, flying Elvises, and more warm, witty, poignant, often hilarious tales from America's favorite
storyteller. As they say in Lake Wobegon, "It could be worse." But what they think is: It's never been better. About 2 hours.
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A Prairie Home Companion: the DVD |
 Legendary director Robert Altman's take on Garrison Keillor's show
boasts a dream cast, terrific music, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings. Keillor, Meryl Streep, Lindsay Lohan, Lily Tomlin, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Kevin Kline, Virginia Madsen, and Tommy Lee Jones star in a film about the final broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show.
(Don't worry; it's only a movie.)
"What a lovely film this is, so gentle and whimsical, so simple and profound" —Roger Ebert. "A great gang of stars having a great time, brilliantly directed by Robert Altman" —Larry King. 1 hour 45 min.
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When I Get Home: Songs |
Prairie Home Companion listeners are frequently treated to a song. Sometimes to a familiar tune, sometimes to original music—with words by Garrison Keillor. In them, he sings of home, love, friendship, family, faith, or just plain fun. These sixteen songs, specially recorded for this
collection, are some of his best.
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A Prairie Home DVD Collection |
 This 3 DVD set features classic A Prairie Home Companion broadcasts includes
special guests Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Leo Kottke, Doc Watson, Bobby McFerrin, The Everly Brothers, Taj Mahal, and Robin and Linda Williams. Music abounds, as do jokes, skits, and "The News from Lake Wobegon."
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