Presents humorous stories by Garrison Keillor about his life as a resident of New York City, excerpted from radio broadcasts before a live audience of The American Radio Company of the Air. Includes instrumental interludes.

"These days I live in big foreign cities--New York and Copenhagen--but I think about America everyday and imagine a town, an avenue of old frame houses, a boulevard of tall trees, a June night, lawn sprinklers swishing across the grass and popping the flower bushes by the porch. A dog on the porch. Lights behind the curtains. Rock 'n' roll in an upstairs bedroom. Charcoal smoke in the air, a whiff of burgers. A gang of kids skidding around on gravel,...

Since A prairie home companion first went on the air, July 6, 1974, a steady stream of great performers has crossed its stage. In this comprehensive collection of highlights ever assembled from America's favorite live radio show, 85 standout performances from decades of music, stories, and laughter, with unforgettable moments from every era of the show, including the 40th anniversary celebration and a booklet with rare photos and a new essay by Garrison...

Storyteller Garrison Keillor relates humorous anecdotes appropriate to summer.

This Collector's Edition features the complete contents of Keillor's Grammy Nominated Radio Private Eye, fan-favorite The Adventures of Guy Noir, plus over two hours of classic, previously uncollected episodes that will delight the legions of Guy Noir fans everywhere.