| Description |
2 sound discs (120 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Compact discs. |
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Title from container. |
| Performer |
Hosted by Peter Sagal; featuring Mel Brooks, Drew Carey, Stephen Colbert, Eugene Levy, Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers and more. |
| Summary |
Looking for an alternative to the seriously reliable, soothing yet informative sound of NPR? Try NPR! Prepare to be surprised by this collection of unbelievable news, bloopers, and interviews with some of the funniest personalities on the planet. The time honored tradition of hoax stories that NPR airs every April 1st brings exploding maple trees in Maine, talking dogs in Ohio, farm raised whales in Illinois, and bubbling cheese springs in Wisconsin. |
| Contents |
From Borat to Aladeen, laughter is Cohen's goal -- Eugene Levy stays smart, even in the cheapest gag -- Mo Rocca's hard hitting look at presidential pets -- A study of laughter and humor of the Supreme Court Justices -- Radiolab's "An anthropologist walks into a bar ... and asks 'Why is this joke funny' -- Unbelievable news reports that fooled us all. |
| Subject |
American wit and humor -- Sound recordings.
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| Local Subject |
BOOKS ON COMPACT DISC.
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| Genre |
Radio comedies.
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| Added Author |
Sagal, Peter.
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National Public Radio (U.S.)
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| Added Title |
Laughter therapy |
| ISBN |
9781622310388 |
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1622310381 |
| Music No. |
792038 HighBridge Audio |
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