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This story is from The Vinyl Cafe - a Canadian radio show. The fictional stories feature the misadventures of Dave, owner of the Vinyl Café – the world’s smallest record store where the motto is “We May Not Be Big, But We’re Small.” The Show also features Dave’s wife, Morley, their two children Sam and Stephanie and assorted friends and neighbours. The programme is hosted by Stuart McLean, Canada’s answer to Garrison Keillor.
This story is an excerpt from the radio program. The full weekly radio program is also available on PRX.
In this story Dave and his family spend a rainy week at a dilapidated rented cottage.
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This story is from The Vinyl Cafe - a Canadian radio show. The fictional stories feature the misadventures of Dave, owner of the Vinyl Café – the world’s smallest record store where the motto is “We May Not Be Big, But We’re Small.” The Show also features Dave’s wife, Morley, their two children Sam and Stephanie and assorted friends and neighbours. The programme is hosted by Stuart McLean, Canada’s answer to Garrison Keillor. This story is an excerpt from the radio program. The full weekly radio program is also available on PRX. In this story Dave and his family spend a rainy week at a dilapidated rented cottage.
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Review of The CottageStuart McLean may be Canada’s answer to Garrison Keillor and he certainly has a similar delivery to his live audience, but perhaps you need to be Canadian to understand the jokes. I never thought American and Canadian humor could be that different but if this piece is an indicator then we're worlds apart. Perhaps an American programmer might find ths piece funny but I just don't get it. Also, the length and format is problematic for a station. At almost 14 minutes it doesn't fit easily into a news magazine. Also, it's a live performance with audience laughter and response in the piece. That can be disconcerting in the midst of a magazine show which is how most programmers are using modules. I would suggest international producers really consider the formatting and styles of American stations before submitting work that doesn't easily fit into the few slots possible on stations. It's a hardsell to get your work on stations as it is so really removing obstacles of format and style is crucial. |
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Review of The Cottage
I enjoyed the the simplicity of the piece. Stuart McLean captures family life and everyday activities in a real and natural manner. This piece brought me back to my childhood of similar experience of our family renting a summer lakeside cabin. It too had a bat causing my mother to scream. McLean's pieces envoke a happy, calm feeling. Thank you Stuart.