This is a weird bit. There was a time I believed Prairie Home Companion was trying to be a little more hip and current; They would occasionally drop in a pop culture reference. So, I decided to try an do parodies of movies that were made after 1946. This was one of them for the Halloween of 2001. I forget where the idea came from, but I know I held on to it and reworked it to another holiday and that version did get produced. Or visa-versa. It's a cute bit. And I liked the idea of doing a Kung Foo, wire-work movie parody on the radio.
Anyway, all in good fun and here to remind you to get a copy of Halloweenies today!
Hiding Dragon, Crouching Pumpkin
KEILLOR: Later this evening on most of these public radio stations, Kung Fu Theater presents a new adaptation of the classic Halloween story, THE HEADLESS HORSEMEN entitled "Hiding Dragon, Crouching Pumpkin."
CRANE: (in choppy, dubbing English) Hello, good madam. My name is Ichabod Crane. I am to be your new school master.
KATRINA: (dubbing English) Welcome, good sire. I am Katrina Van Tassle, daughter of the mayor. Look out behind you!
CRANE: What is this I see!
(whooshing noises)
KATRINA: It is the Headless Horseman!
(echoing demonic laugh)
KATRINA: See how he attempts to frighten you!
CRANE: Ah, Headless Horseman, I have heard of your legend. Do you think I fear you? Let us have at it!
(fighting, grunting, whooshing noises)
KATRINA: Ichabod, you are such a graceful fighter! What style do you practice?
CRANE: Crane style, of course.
(more demonic laughter)
CRANE: Ah, you think you are strong, but I am stronger!
(more fighting and whooshing)
KATRINA: Watch out Ichabod Crane, he has a pumpkin!
(musical sting)
KEILLOR: "Hiding Dragon, Crouching Pumpkin," tonight on most of these public radio stations.
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CRANE: (in choppy, dubbing English) Hello, good madam. My name is Ichabod Crane. I am to be your new school master.
KATRINA: (dubbing English) Welcome, good sire. I am Katrina Van Tassle, daughter of the mayor. Look out behind you!
CRANE: What is this I see!
(whooshing noises)
KATRINA: It is the Headless Horseman!
(echoing demonic laugh)
KATRINA: See how he attempts to frighten you!
CRANE: Ah, Headless Horseman, I have heard of your legend. Do you think I fear you? Let us have at it!
(fighting, grunting, whooshing noises)
KATRINA: Ichabod, you are such a graceful fighter! What style do you practice?
CRANE: Crane style, of course.
(more demonic laughter)
CRANE: Ah, you think you are strong, but I am stronger!
(more fighting and whooshing)
KATRINA: Watch out Ichabod Crane, he has a pumpkin!
(musical sting)
KEILLOR: "Hiding Dragon, Crouching Pumpkin," tonight on most of these public radio stations.
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