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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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Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Meet Ellen DeGeneres who rose from humble beginnings in Metarie, Louisiana to becoome a 21 time Daytime Emmy winner, sitcom pioneer, and standup superstar in this miniprogram. As always, find extended cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Meet Tom and Dick -- the Smothers Brothers -- in this miniprogram. Comedy favorites for over 50 years, the Smothers Brothers mixed a classic "brother" comedy act with sharp and controversial political satire -- and tossed in some fine folk music to boot. Look for additional cuts at laughtracksradio.com. Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Meet one of comedy's iconic wildmen in this miniprogram. Jonathan Winters was a master of improv comedy, inventing classic characters and situations on the fly and inspiring legions of future comedians such as Robin Williams. Find extended clips at laughtracksradio.com!
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Meet Godfrey Cambridge, purveyor of smart standup comedy, insightful social commentator. and star of groundbreaking movies in this miniprogram. As always, find additional clips in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Meet Phyllis Diller who made an improbable journey from midwestern housewife to comedy superstar. With wild dresses, outlandish hair, and an unmistakable cackle, Phyllis was one of a kind. More at laughtracksradio.com
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Meet the Three Stooges, masters of mayhem and mirth, in this miniprogram. From vaudeville to television, the Howard brothers (Moe, Curly, and Shemp) teamed with Larry Fine to create a brand of comedy that was hated by critics and loved by anyone who has ever laughed at slapstick. As always, find extended clips at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Meet Bill Engvall, blue collar comedian extraordinaire who has a keen eye for dumb people. From the "Here's Your Sign" album to the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, to a popular sitcom, Bill Engvall has built a legendary career. Find extended cuts at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Meet Jerry Seinfeld, master of observational comedy in this miniprogram. From a breakthrough appearance on the Tonight Show, Jerry Seinfeld ruled comedy during the 1980s and 1990s with sold out tours and a classic sitcom -- and now he is back with great new standup. Find additional cuts at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Meet Allen and Rossi, quintessential Vegas comedy team, in this miniprogram. From 1957 to 1968 wild-haired and bug-eyed Marty Allen and smooth straightman Steve Rossi were fixtures on variety shows and in Vegas showrooms. The routine was simple "Q and A" but the results -- comedy gold. As always find extra cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Starting with open-mic nights near St. Louis, Kathleen Madigan has built an amazing audience rapport with clever observations on religion, family and -- yes -- Sarah McLachlan's famous public service announcement for animal welfare. As always, look for extended cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com.