First published 2004
Garrison Keillor gathers the best comedy from A Prairie Home Companion's joke shows into one collection. Each April, listeners tune in as Keillor and his guests share puns, one-liners, knock-knock jokes, bar humor, lawyer gags, lightbulb riddles, third-grade classics, chicken-crossing-the-road standards, ethnic quips, political zingers, regional comedy, and blonde jokes. The collection spans eight shows featuring comedians Paula Poundstone and Monteria Ivy, humorists Roy Blount Jr. and Calvin Trillin, plus regular cast members Sue Scott, Tim Russell, and Tom Keith. From simple wordplay to elaborate setups, these jokes range from groan-worthy to side-splitting. The format captures the live radio energy where timing and delivery matter as much as the punchlines themselves. Keillor presents humor that works as both entertainment and remedy for bad moods.
Genres: short-stories, humor, comedy, jokes
Vibes: cozy, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: comedy, humor
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