From 1999 to 2004-ish, I was one of the contributing writers for Garrison Keillor's renowned radio show "A Prairie Home Companion." I learned a lot of things there, mostly how to spell 'prairie." It was a solid gig and I'm proud of my work there. But, like any other job, there were...things...
This one has me baffled. It's a sequel to something, but I thought this was the only plumber association skit I wrote? I scrolled back in the blog and can't find one. I guess this is just what happens at my age, you write sequels to sketches you never wrote. It was something I had kicking around the hard drive and pulled out it out for the holiday season (?). I didn't even bother to mention holiday meals to tie into the season. I totally get why they didn't use this one.
American Plumbing Foundation 2
(GK: Garrison Keillor; SS: Sue Scott; TR: Tim Russell; FN:
Fred Newman)
TR: This is Earl Guntzel from the American Plumbing
Foundation. As you know, Americans are fatter than ever. So
fat they're being forced to sue food. Yes, Americans are packing it in like there's no tomorrow. And well, it's got to go somewhere. America's bulk and waste are putting a tremendous strain on our sanitary infrastructure. Our pipes were put in years ago and never designed to handle these kind of loads. But the plumbing Foundation is working hard to insure that every flush time you flush with confidence. As the holiday food craze finally comes to an end, try to cut down on the pie, America. You'll be doing yourself and your water closet a favor. Good night and happy New Year, America.
GK: A word from the American Plumbing Foundation.
Fred Newman)
TR: This is Earl Guntzel from the American Plumbing
Foundation. As you know, Americans are fatter than ever. So
fat they're being forced to sue food. Yes, Americans are packing it in like there's no tomorrow. And well, it's got to go somewhere. America's bulk and waste are putting a tremendous strain on our sanitary infrastructure. Our pipes were put in years ago and never designed to handle these kind of loads. But the plumbing Foundation is working hard to insure that every flush time you flush with confidence. As the holiday food craze finally comes to an end, try to cut down on the pie, America. You'll be doing yourself and your water closet a favor. Good night and happy New Year, America.
GK: A word from the American Plumbing Foundation.
There was a version produced by All Star Radio Network...
