Author Topic: Prairie Home Companion (Read 10888 times)

ken farr · « **on:** July 02, 2016, 10:41:20 AM »

Hello All:

Went to the Hollywood Bowl last night for the Prairie Home Companion. They taped the show, because the last time they did a live broadcast from there in July, in the middle of the day, a lot of the older crowd folded.
Anyway, very good show, alot of fun. It was Garrison Keillors last show. They had a really nice warm up before the show and a very, very nice encore with Garrison leading the entire audience in song at the end. With all the voices, the Bowl came alive, it was awesome. I don't know if that will make the broadcast cut, but it was awesome.

I don't know who is going to take over as host, but he or she will have some very big shoes to fill.

Listen to the show while working or polishing or just drinking a beer and looking at my B1100. ( Guzzi content )

kjf

Sheepdog · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2016, 10:45:15 AM »

Let's celebrate his retirement with Catsup!

LowRyter · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2016, 11:09:15 AM »

Chris Thile will be taking over. He's a picker extraordinaire. Not sure about the skits and humor.

BTW- I'll be listening to it tonight as I tailgate in Boulder CO for the Dead & Co concert. Pretty fitting as Garrison liked to do a rendition of "Ripple".

I was always fond of "Powder Milk Biscuits". "Gives shy people the strength to get up and do what has to be done." Actually a brilliant slice of philosophy in my book.

ITSec · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2016, 12:47:25 PM »

There's so much I will miss from this show, and especially from Keillor himself. From where I sit, I can see on the bookshelves "Lake Woebegone Days", "Pontoon", and a copy of that (appropriately) very quirky Robert Altman film.

I'll have to watch it again tonight - and hope Virginia Madsen never comes for me...

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2016, 12:58:18 PM »

Agree, Chris Thile is excellent. Nickel Creek is a wonderful bluegrass group.
GliderJohn

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2016, 01:44:57 PM »

It'll be different but I'll bet it'll be good. Chris is very talented! Looking forward to something new!

twowings · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2016, 01:50:46 PM »

I'll miss everybody down at the Sidetrack Tap and Bob's Bank! No one could tell a story like Garrison Keillor...

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2016, 03:39:38 PM »

Guy Noir.. :) It's been a great run, and something on radio worth listening to..

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2016, 04:16:57 PM »

Quote from: Sheepdog on July 02, 2016, 10:45:15 AM

Let's celebrate his retirement with Catsup!

Umm, do you mean Ketchup with natural mellowing agents?

that show is about the best thing you can hear on radio!

lucydad · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2016, 04:49:20 PM »

Had a taped show. Used to watch while living in Tunisia as a reminder of what fiddle music sounded like, humor, and western culture.

Sad, and I wish Garrison well. He is a genius.

pebra · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2016, 06:42:34 PM »

I think i would have enjoyed the radio programme.
I came about Keillor's book "Lake Woebegone Days" many years ago, it was really funny - a must read again!

PJPR01 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2016, 06:44:55 PM »

Prairie Home Companion - so authentically folksy Midwest in the humour...Wisconsin Grandparents and Mom never missed a show...

That and Car Talk were always my favorites...

Testarossa · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2016, 07:06:09 PM »

Show just finished up. One of the best of recent years. And the President called in to exchange complimentary farewells.

Great Lake Wobegon episode ending with Garrison's thoughts on the art of the limerick.

I'll really miss him, but he'll write more books.

twowings · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2016, 08:44:39 PM »

Car Talk, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, and Prarie Home Companion were a regular Saturday observance for years for me...the Magliozzi brothers were guaranteed to raise my spirits no matter how low...

ratguzzi · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2016, 08:49:42 PM »

I DETEST responding to non Guzzi posts but I have a weakness for aphc! I have seen the show live in St Paul at the Fitzgerald twice and own the aphc movie. So tonight was sad but cool at the same time. Very cool you got to see it at the bowl!
JB

vstevens · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2016, 11:12:40 PM »

Enjoyed many Saturday's glued to the radio listening to Prairie Home Companion on PBS. American tradition at its best - poked fun at our great American quirkiness but always revered our American uniqueness.

LowRyter · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2016, 02:37:15 AM »

farewell to Lake Wobegon.

I am really buzzing from the Dead. Max psychedelic fusion.

pebra · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2016, 02:44:35 AM »

Quote from: ratguzzi on July 02, 2016, 08:49:42 PM

I DETEST responding to non Guzzi posts but I have a weakness for aphc! I have seen the show live in St Paul at the Fitzgerald twice and own the aphc movie. So tonight was sad but cool at the same time. Very cool you got to see it at the bowl!
JB

Definitely Guzzi content. "Norge" featuring extensively both with Guzzi and Lake Wobegon.

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2016, 11:46:37 AM »

Quote from: twowings on July 02, 2016, 08:44:39 PM

Car Talk, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, and Prarie Home Companion were a regular Saturday observance for years for me...the Magliozzi brothers were guaranteed to raise my spirits no matter how low...

It sucks to see PHC go along with the other Sunday staples. The new line up just ain't cutting' it for me.

As far as PHC winding down at the Bowl... I don't get that. LA, NYC, hell, most anywhere but St Paul is like saying farewell in Nashville but going to Dixie-Disney-Opree instead of the Ryman. I wonder what Kiellor's decision particulars behind that were.

Nice venue but it sure's tooting' ain't Minnesota!

World traveling Woebegone boy who's now settled in Arizona for the duration's gonna really miss Dusty and Lefty!

I wonder if Garrison's bowing out will be permanent this time.

Todd.

Daleroso · « **Reply #19 on:** July 03, 2016, 08:04:28 PM »

I liked Garrison except his subtle & not so subtle (WHY is there a b in subtle?) pokes @ the right.

wrbix · « **Reply #20 on:** July 03, 2016, 08:50:26 PM »

Quote from: Daleroso on July 03, 2016, 08:04:28 PM

I liked Garrison except his subtle & not so subtle (WHY is there a b in subtle?) pokes @ the right.

Comes with the intellect.

azguzzirep · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2016, 09:32:11 AM »

Quote from: Daleroso on July 03, 2016, 08:04:28 PM

I liked Garrison except his subtle & not so subtle (WHY is there a b in subtle?) pokes @ the right.

That's why I quit listening too. I think Garrison, Michael Moore and Al Gore are birds of a feather.

His stories were quite funny sometimes,though.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #22 on:** July 04, 2016, 09:50:51 AM »

Quote from: azguzzirep on July 04, 2016, 09:32:11 AM

That's why I quit listening too. I think Garrison, Michael Moore and Al Gore are birds of a feather.

His stories were quite funny sometimes,though.

Me too, I wasn't going to mention it. Hopefully Chris will be more of an entertainer and musician and less of a drivel spreader.

blackcat · « **Reply #23 on:** July 04, 2016, 10:45:26 AM »

Quote from: Daleroso on July 03, 2016, 08:04:28 PM

I liked Garrison except his subtle & not so subtle (WHY is there a b in subtle?) pokes @ the right.

Easy solution, change the station.

John A · « **Reply #24 on:** July 04, 2016, 10:58:50 AM »

I remember one show where Randy Newman and Wilco did a rendition of "When The Roses Bloom Again" Haunting in its beauty. I've looked for a copy of that but never have found one. For that tune I am greatfull and forgive him his political views.

ITSec · « **Reply #25 on:** July 04, 2016, 12:55:47 PM »

I, for one, don't mind listening to those whose views differ from my own - it's the only way to keep your mind well-exercised and your perspective un-fossilized. If you only listen to people you agree with, pretty soon you're in a bubble of your own making, with only the echoes to keep you company.

John A · « **Reply #26 on:** July 04, 2016, 12:57:02 PM »

True, good point

ken farr · « **Reply #27 on:** July 04, 2016, 01:00:19 PM »

Please don't do a left/right on this.

Yes, he was, is, and always will be a liberal democrat. Good for him.

On the other side of the coin, I remember listening to his show while in my shop, and he made the announcement that President Reagan had passed. It was quiet, except for 1 jackass who wooohoooed and clapped. He was the only one and there was a few seconds of dead air. I was kinda pissed, but the show went on.
I have heard/read, don't remember where, but after the live show was over, Mr. Keillor, let the individual know in no uncertain terms that behavior like that was less than acceptable. That brought me back, we can disagree, but we will remain respectful.

....and I have heard him jab the left every once in a while....

Gonna miss the show, it was entertaining, it was Americana.

...and yes, I would have thought that the last show would have been at the Fitzgerald.....glad it wasn't....

kjf

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #28 on:** July 04, 2016, 03:13:26 PM »

I certainly for the most part don't begrudge him his politics as it's his sand box. I generally didn't listen in election cycles as the abject lack of even the most remote balance in the humor is grossly conspicuous by its absence. This, especially in ignoring the epic opportunities in the form of the current Pres, VP or various other Dems begging his form of intellectual derision.

I don't like it so extremely one-sided regardless the predominant leanings; Right or wrong - after a fasion, it smacks more of propaganda or indoctrination than satire.

His retirement is broadcasting's and America's loss.

Todd.

Testarossa · « **Reply #29 on:** July 04, 2016, 03:32:52 PM »

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I, for one, don't mind listening to those whose views differ from my own - it's the only way to keep your mind well-exercised and your perspective un-fossilized. If you only listen to people you agree with, pretty soon you're in a bubble of your own making, with only the echoes to keep you company.

It's Independence Day. Gail and I rode downtown where the Longmont Chorale and Longmont Symphony gave a July 4 concert in the park -- an old-fashioned small town America village green. I'm a lifelong FDR Democrat, every bit as patriotic as my Republican neighbors, and we all choke up when the local American Legion color guard marches to Battle Hymn of the Republic. Let's listen to one another all year long.

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Author Topic: Prairie Home Companion (Read 10888 times)

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