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...
Okay, I've been off the grid for a couple of weeks and have fallen behind. If I thought anyone was reading the blog, I might be upset about that. But for now, let's try to catch up. It's no mid-January and I want to post the January 2005 skits I submitted to PHC as we enter the second half of the 04-05 season.
Reading this bit I have to admit I don't know what I was thinking. Finding Neverland was in the air, with a movie and play kicking around. They were about the author of Peter Pan. Then there was the whole Michael Jackson legal action going on about what allegedly happened on his Neverland ranch. Sure, there was the possibility of a sketch here. But for PHC? No way! Anyway, I wrote it up and submitted it. They passed on it, which really isn't a surprise. It was short. It was topical. It never stood a chance.
Reading this bit I have to admit I don't know what I was thinking. Finding Neverland was in the air, with a movie and play kicking around. They were about the author of Peter Pan. Then there was the whole Michael Jackson legal action going on about what allegedly happened on his Neverland ranch. Sure, there was the possibility of a sketch here. But for PHC? No way! Anyway, I wrote it up and submitted it. They passed on it, which really isn't a surprise. It was short. It was topical. It never stood a chance.
Escaping Neverland
ANNOUNCER: Coming soon to theaters everywhere, the story of a dreamland and the boy who wouldn't grow up. And the kids who tried to get away. It's "Escaping Neverland."
MICHAEL JACKSON: Hi, everyone. Who wants to play Treasure hunt? Who wants to see my Tinkerbelle?
KIDS: Aaah!
ANNOUNCER: Yes, "Escaping Neverland" where one very special man befriends child after child after child.
MICHAEL JACKSON: Naptime everyone! Get your special sheets!
KIDS: Aaah!
ANNOUNCER: The critics are all in agreement on "Escaping Neverland."
CRITIC: Turn it off, for heaven's sake, turn it off!
ANNOUNCER: "Escaping Neverland," where harsh reality collides with delightful fantasy.
LAWYER: Mr. Jackson, I have a subpoena for you.
MICHAEL JACKSON: I think I'll write a song about you.
ANNOUNCER: It's a film that will have you up on your feet and out the exits. Michael Jackson in "Escaping Neverland." In 3-DNA.
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MICHAEL JACKSON: Hi, everyone. Who wants to play Treasure hunt? Who wants to see my Tinkerbelle?
KIDS: Aaah!
ANNOUNCER: Yes, "Escaping Neverland" where one very special man befriends child after child after child.
MICHAEL JACKSON: Naptime everyone! Get your special sheets!
KIDS: Aaah!
ANNOUNCER: The critics are all in agreement on "Escaping Neverland."
CRITIC: Turn it off, for heaven's sake, turn it off!
ANNOUNCER: "Escaping Neverland," where harsh reality collides with delightful fantasy.
LAWYER: Mr. Jackson, I have a subpoena for you.
MICHAEL JACKSON: I think I'll write a song about you.
ANNOUNCER: It's a film that will have you up on your feet and out the exits. Michael Jackson in "Escaping Neverland." In 3-DNA.
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