Crazy Like A Fox
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From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Length: 00:12:15
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Crazy Like A Fox by Darren O'Donnell Producer: Laurence Stevenson Years ago, Toronto playwright Darren O'Donnell experienced a psychotic episode, which ultimately landed him in the hospital. But as Darren tells it in his piece "Crazy Like a Fox," those months of psychosis leading up to his final breakdown were far from scary... they were some of the best times he's ever had. This program was the winner of a Gabriel Award in 2000. Broadcast on CBC Radio's Outfront: November 5, 1999 September 4, 2000 October 11, 2004 SEE ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS Outfront Opening and Closing Theme available - (see Rundown section for more details)
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Crazy Like A Fox by Darren O'Donnell Producer: Laurence Stevenson Years ago, Toronto playwright Darren O'Donnell experienced a psychotic episode, which ultimately landed him in the hospital. But as Darren tells it in his piece "Crazy Like a Fox," those months of psychosis leading up to his final breakdown were far from scary... they were some of the best times he's ever had. This program was the winner of a Gabriel Award in 2000. Broadcast on CBC Radio's Outfront: November 5, 1999 September 4, 2000 October 11, 2004 SEE ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS Outfront Opening and Closing Theme available - (see Rundown section for more details)
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Review of Crazy Like A FoxThe first review mentions the 'f'word.
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Review of Crazy Like A FoxVery creative, dark and edgy piece. Very well performed. I haven't heard anything like this on PRX. Rich layers are created with words and sound effects. In truth, I couldn't figure out why liked the piece, but I did. There's use of the 'f' word though, which made me wonder if the Toronto broadcast allowed it. Nevertheless, listen to it for a different attitude in radio production. Yes, I guess that's what I like about it, the attitude of the production. |
Broadcast History
Broadcast on CBC Radio's Outfront:
November 5, 1999
September 4, 2000
October 11, 2004
Timing and Cues
Runs: 12:07
IN: Hi, I'm Darren...
OUT: (last words 12:00) ...this stupid place." sfx fade. 12:03
plus sign-off "In Toronto, I'm Darren O'Donnell." (4 secs)
Outfront Opening and Closing Themes available in a separate file found in the Outfront Series, the piece entitled: OUTFRONT THEMES. The file contains 1 minute of Opening Theme and 2:30 of Outfront Closing Theme.
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HI I am so glad to have found this link again as I can no longer access it through CBC. I love this piece and it does a great job in creatively helping people to understand that mental illness symptoms are not always uncomfortable.