
Piece Description
Before The Penguin became best known as Batman's archenemy in Gotham City, he was a boozing dandy who lived in London. The Penguin's friends all thought that if he just met the right woman, he might be inclined to settle down and avert the disastrous, alcoholic path his life appeared to be taking. His friends held a dinner party at which he was introduced to a woman they believed would make a perfect mate for him-- a singing nanny named Poppins, who, like him, traveled about by umbrella. Everyone thought the two eccentrics would get on most splendidly. Everyone, of course, was wrong.
9 Comments
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An all-time favoriteThis is one of my favorite pieces of radio ever. The story is brillaint, the Goldstein read is spot on, the music is perfect. I'm trying to create a show here at KUT just so I have an excuse to air this more than once. |
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Review of The Penguin Goes A Courtin'A fun and clever piece. I especially enjoyed the theme music which brought it all together. |
Broadcast History
Broadcast on This American Life in the summer of 2003.
Timing and Cues
first words: 0 secs: before he moved...
last words: 3:40: which they did
14 secs music at the end.
Musical Works
TBA





Betsy Bothe
Posted on February 06, 2011 at 08:04 AM | Permalink
Hilarious, creative and cleaver radio!
LOVE this piece.. so witty and creative. Bravo Jonathan!