The National Lampoon Radio Hour
Perry Shriner, Court Appointed Lawyer
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The National Lampoon Radio Hour brings the irreverent humor of National Lampoon to radio, with a cast performing comic material in a variety of voices and situations. Its comedy draws on satire, parody, and deliberately outrageous characters, turning familiar subjects and conventions into targets for sharp, often absurd jokes.
The program is built around performed sketches rather than a single continuous story. Actors shift between roles as the show moves through comic scenes and bits, with the energy of an ensemble performance giving the material its quick changes in perspective and tone. The episode title points to a lawyer character, while the series’ broader approach ranges across different kinds of satirical comedy.
The result is a lively, sometimes provocative listening experience rooted in the countercultural humor associated with National Lampoon. Its appeal lies in the performers’ character work and the show’s willingness to push a premise into unexpected territory.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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