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Great Sinking Sensation clown flop
Airdate: Friday - April 5, 1963

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Last Update: 11-22-2024

First Spoken Line After Theme Ends
I don't know whether I should or not. . .
Show Description
"It is Friday night" Debates whether or not to tell the story of the "Great Sinking Sensatation" Shep refers to a radio station WJOY - This is WJOY 1230am in Burlington Vt He gets a letter from a fan saying Shep never talks about the bad things that happen in his theatre performances. A lengthy discussion on actors and ethics He never mentions by name the pllay, but describes a 4 imnute comedy sketch that lasts "13 straight hours." NOBODY laughed! And then they had to do it the next night.
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