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 just a few moments of silliness, starting with a parody of "That's What I Call Music" and winding up with "That's What I Call Butter!" I can't believe I googled all those opera song titles for this bit. I imagine I thought I'd fake GK in with some classy opera chops, but it didn't work. And I like my tag. Unexpected.
That’s What I Call Opera!
ANNOUNCER: Sure, everyone loves the “That’s What I Call Music” pop song collections. That’s why we’re expanding out label into new areas. Dropping this week is “That’s what I call Opera!” You get all the greatest Opera hits like “Brindisi" from La Traviata, “Che Gelida Manina” from La Boheme and the Flower Duet from Lakme. But wait, there’s more! You’ll get "Amor Ti Vieta" from Fedora, "the Chore Of The Hebrew Slaves" from Nabucco and the "Dove Sono" from Le Nozze Di Figaro.
And that’s not all. “That’s What I Call Broadway Show Tunes” is coming out as well! Get the best of Broadway like “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “Surry with the Fringe on Top” or “There’s Still No Business Like Show Business!”
And that’s just for starters! Now you’ll be able to buy our latest products at the supermarket as well. Look for “That’s What I Call Butter” and “That’s what I Call Shampoo” in your favorite grocers.
And if you like our CDs and our store goods, then you’ll love our new chain of Theme restaurants, “That’s what I call Food!” Look for them at a strip mall near you.
How was that boss?
BOSS: That’s what I call a commercial!
And that’s not all. “That’s What I Call Broadway Show Tunes” is coming out as well! Get the best of Broadway like “There’s No Business Like Show Business”, “Surry with the Fringe on Top” or “There’s Still No Business Like Show Business!”
And that’s just for starters! Now you’ll be able to buy our latest products at the supermarket as well. Look for “That’s What I Call Butter” and “That’s what I Call Shampoo” in your favorite grocers.
And if you like our CDs and our store goods, then you’ll love our new chain of Theme restaurants, “That’s what I call Food!” Look for them at a strip mall near you.
How was that boss?
BOSS: That’s what I call a commercial!
