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Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan’s lifelong love of comedy was kindled when they met more than 40 years ago in graduate school in Seattle. While managing family and professional work responsibilities, they hosted a one hour comedy radio program on Saturday mornings for 10 years on a small radio station in Olympia, WA and also co-authored two books on northwest popular culture – Seattle on Film (1995) and Wet and Wired (2000). Stuck at home during the early days of the pandemic with hundreds of comedy albums, cassettes and CD’s gathering dust on their shelves, they launched Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy in May 2020, a weekly mini-program featuring a different comedy icon, with biographical bits and a nice slice of the comedy that made them famous. From standup stars, to stellar sketch teams, to novelty music maestros -- they are all part of our Legends.
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Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Meet Sarah Silverman, a comedian whose blunt yet playful commentary on life, love, politics and more has earned her worldwide fame. From an early spot as part of the cast of HBO's classic "Mr. Show" to several well-received solo specials, to a long-running bit pretending to have an affair with Matt Damon behind the back of (ok, actually completely in front of) then-boyfrieend Jimmy Kimmel -- Sarah has used her tart tongue to build a legendary career. As always, find extra cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Meet John Candy, Canadian superstar of tv and film in this miniprogram. From his start in Toronto's Second City troupe, to his long run as a mainstay on SCTV, to his many memorable movie roles, Candy truly earned his iconic status. As always find extra clips in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Don Rickles turned a gift for putting hecklers in their place into a 60-plus year career as the nation's premier insult comic. From a fortuitous roasting of Frank Sinatra (fortuitous in that Frank laughed), Don went on to be a fixture in Las Vegas and in tv variety shows, sitcoms, and films from Casino to Toy Story! As always, find extra cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Meet Gilda Radner, comedy icon and America's sweetheart. From early days with Second City and the National Lampoon, to her groundbreaking work as part of the original SNL cast, to her humanitarian work for cancer patients, Gilda left a comedy legacy that endures -- and makes us laugh -- to this day. Find more clips in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Meet Hannah Gadsby, storyteller, actress, standup comedian, and breakout comedy star in this miniprogram. Born in Tasmania, Hannah mines her unique cultural and personal background, including her LGBTQ identity and her struggles with ADHD and autism, for award-winning comedy that is both raw and personal. As always, find extra cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Meet Freddie Prinze in this week's episode. His career was short but spectacular, spawning a national catch phrase, a hit television show, and a chart-topping album all in a few years. Plus, he was the first comedian ever to be invited by Johnny Carson to the couch after his first spot. "Looking Good" indeed! As always, find extra cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Is something bothering you Bunkie? Well, we have the cure in the persona of Eddie Lawrence -- better known as "The Old Philosopher" who stormed the comedy world in the late 1950s mixing music, pathos, and bombast in a routine that is hard to describe and completely unforgettable. As always, find complete cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Meet Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders -- better known as French and Saunders -- in this miniprogram. One of the funniest comedy teams of any gender, French and Saunders made it big when female comedy teams were largely unheard of. Their expert timing, playful style, and sly naughtiness endeared them to legions of fans in Britain and around the world who continue to cheer their periodic reunions. As always, find extended cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Say hello to The Credibility Gap, a 1970s LA-based radio sketch troupe whose pointed and sonically dense satire served a launch pad for its members (Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, David Lander) to go on to greater fame in This is Spinal Tap, Laverne and Shirley, Best in Show, The Simpsons, and many more. As always, find extra cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!