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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.
Episodes
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!
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Meet Andy Griffith, television icon and purveyor of sly Southern humor for decades. Loved by millions for his comedy stories, Andy moved into the realm of comedy icon when he took the role of Sheriff Andy Taylor of Mayberry, North Carolina. 7 seasons and a gazillion reruns later, Andy still charms (and even inspires a few great parodies). As always, find extra clips in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Meet Steve Martin -- standup star, movie icon, superb writer, and all around wild and crazy guy in this miniprogram. From his humble beginning doing magic tricks at Knotts Berry Farm to his latest sellout tour with pal Martin Short, Steve Martin has captivated audiences for over 50 years. As always, find extended clips in the comments at laughtracksradio.com. This is the first episode of year two and we thank you immensely for sharing our shows!
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
William Shatner boldly went where no one had before -- both in Star Trek and in the recording studio where he uncorked over the top renditions of popular songs that landed him squarely in the novelty music hall of fame. Was it intentional? Does it matter? It's Captain Kirk -- and he's still assaulting our eardrums at the age of 90! As always find more cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com. Thanks for sharing our shows!
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Meet Roseanne Barr, "Domestic Goddess" in this miniprogram. When Roseanne took the comedy world by storm in the 1980s, she really came out of left field with a self-deprecating attitude (and "chalk on fingernails" voice) that took her to the top of the sitcom and standup world. As always, find extended cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Meet David Steinberg, a true comedians's comedian, in this week's miniprogram. From humble roots in Winnipeg, David rose to comedy legend with many memorable (and sometimes controversial) appearances on the Smothers Brothers' Comedy Hour and the Tonight Show, not to mention his award-winning accomplishments as a comedy director and interviewer. No wonder he is a winner of the Order of Canada! As always, find extra cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows.
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Meet Dave Allen whose relaxed demeanor (sitting down, nursing a whiskey) was the perfect contrast to his comedy -- which was pointed, satirical, and a tad bit profane. Dave presided over the comedy stage for over 30 years, even gaining some recognition in America when PBS picked up his long-running BBC show. If you know him you are smiling already, and if you don't know him we think you'll be glad for the introduction. As always, find extended cuts in the comments at laughtracksradio.com and thanks for sharing our shows!