Here is a radio program I truly miss: The National Lampoon Radio Hour.
The National Lampoon
Radio Hour was created by Michael O’Donoghue and Bob Tischier. It was written,
produced and self-distributed by National
Lampoon magazine from November 1973 until December 1974. At its peak, it was aired on over 600
stations. Writers and performers included John Belushi, Bill Murray, Gilda
Radner, Harold Ramis, Richard Belzer, Anne Beatts and Christopher Guest.
Give a listen to one of the program's best clips: Deteriorata, a parody of Desiderata,
an up-with-people 1971 Top 40 hit by Les Crane. Deteriorata written by Tony Hendra and voiced by Norman Rose. Melissa Manchester sang the haunting vocal
track.
The National Lampoon
Radio Hour ceased production when many of the writers and performers left
to start Saturday Night Live on NBC.
The National Lampoon Radio Hour
1973 - 1974
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Michael O’Donoghue, Creator
The National Lampoon Radio Hour
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The shows (the original and the new ones from around 2000 are available at audible.com
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