Recap[]
A Prairie Home Companion's December 16, 1995, broadcast, originally done from the Town Hall in New York with violinist Gil Shaham & pianist Orli Shaham, singer Jean Redpath, and the Hopeful Gospel Quartet. Plus the News From Lake Wobegon about the perfect Christmas.
Rebroadcast on December 27, 1997.
Guests[]
- Gil Shaham
- Kate MacKenzie
- Jean Redpath
- Robin & Linda Williams
- Allison Janney
- Orli Shaham
- Shepherd Brass Quartet
- The Hopeful Gospel Quartet
Opening[]
"Oh, hear that old piano from down the avenue.
I smell the [noun], I look around for you.
Oh my sweet, sweet old someone, coming through that door.
It's Saturday and the band is playing.
Honey, could we ask for more?"
– Tishomingo Blues
Broadcast Rundown[]
Long as I Can See the Light
Summary[]
Scripts[]
Links[]
- Listen to the 1997-12-27 rebroadcast at PrairieHome.org