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 is actually a sketch tale and not a skit happens post, as this sketch made it in. I got a lot of nice feedback on this one. It's my homerun. Granted, they rearranged it a lot; GK is out and a regular announcer is in. The annoyed husband is now the wife.
Autumn Basket of Cheer
Oct. 19, 2002
GK: This portion of the show is sponsored by PDQ Florists.
GK: Autumn is here and with it the glorious fall foliage. But what of family and friends who live far from you and can't revel in nature's cornucopia of color? Just send them a PDQ Autumn Basket.
SS: Look, honey, it's from Sam and Janet back home. Oh, look at the explosion of fall colors!
TR: It's a bag of leaves, Doris.
GK: Yes, the PDQ Autumn Basket, a collection of bright and wondrous leaves of the great Northeast, each one bursting with color, texture and beauty.
TR: It's a bag of leaves. A big bag of leaves. I can't believe someone would mail us a bag of leaves.
GK: Nothing says autumn like a PDQ Autumn Basket, lovingly raked up and gathered in a large plastic sack which preserve the dazzling colors of the foliage.
SS: Look, kids! Look at the wondrous autumn foliage, right here in our very house!
TR: It's a bag of leaves. They sent us their lawn rakings!
SS: (child) Can we jump in it, mommy?
GK: So order your PDQ Autumn Basket in the 10 or 20 gallon container. It's just like having a big old tree in your home.
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GK: This portion of the show is sponsored by PDQ Florists.
GK: Autumn is here and with it the glorious fall foliage. But what of family and friends who live far from you and can't revel in nature's cornucopia of color? Just send them a PDQ Autumn Basket.
SS: Look, honey, it's from Sam and Janet back home. Oh, look at the explosion of fall colors!
TR: It's a bag of leaves, Doris.
GK: Yes, the PDQ Autumn Basket, a collection of bright and wondrous leaves of the great Northeast, each one bursting with color, texture and beauty.
TR: It's a bag of leaves. A big bag of leaves. I can't believe someone would mail us a bag of leaves.
GK: Nothing says autumn like a PDQ Autumn Basket, lovingly raked up and gathered in a large plastic sack which preserve the dazzling colors of the foliage.
SS: Look, kids! Look at the wondrous autumn foliage, right here in our very house!
TR: It's a bag of leaves. They sent us their lawn rakings!
SS: (child) Can we jump in it, mommy?
GK: So order your PDQ Autumn Basket in the 10 or 20 gallon container. It's just like having a big old tree in your home.
end
Cute, right? And it really worked on air. I didn't even notice the changes.
