Mother's Day "Far Side"

From: Jake Warga
Length: 00:05:53

My mother, her humor and her loss Read the full description.
Broadcast 4:30
Clean 5:53
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Piece Description

A produced piece about the funniest person I knew: my mother. Told by going through a Gary Larson "Far Side" calendar. Funny and sad...like life. Aired ATC, 12-29-03 Produced with sound FX and Music. Clean mix at 5:53 Broadcast mix at 4:30 with host in/out.

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Review of "Far Side" Mother's Day

A touchy and real story about mom, narrated by a son. In a short piece a relationship is painted, feelings are disclosed. Very simple but how sensitive...