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A woman talks herself out of ending a relationship, in the midst of writing the Dear John email.
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A woman talks herself out of ending a relationship, in the midst of writing the Dear John email.
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Review of Dear HaroldGreat piece -- would work great for any relationship segment or show, especially about breakups. I could see this as part of a Theme show, or during Valentine's Day (as counter-point to the lovey-doveyness, except for the ending). |
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has aired on WMNF during drive-time
Transcript
SIXTY SECOND RADIO HOUR -- LETTER TO HAROLD
SOUND: HANDWRITING ON PAPER, OR TYPING AND BACKSPACING.
JOANNE
"Dear Harold." No, too trite. "My
dearest Harold." Too formal. "Dear
Big Black Stain on the Soul of
Humanity." Perfect. "I guess you're
wondering why you haven't seen me in
the last week.
It's over Harold. You're an oaf and
a...(thinking) you're an oaf and
a...toad! ha! You're an oaf and a
toad and I never want to see you
again. Nor do I want to smell your
acrid cologne of motor oil an...
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Steve Yasko
Posted on December 31, 2005 at 12:50 PM | Permalink
Review of Dear Harold
Angst and Anger on Feb 14 is as American as Apple Pie!
This is a very cute piece about infidelity. The topic is, of course, basic. But the presentation is over the top fun. A great story that will keep your listeners tuned in for an additional quarter hour!
Ok, I could go on a bout the cultural meaning relationships and how this piece mimics or rebels against the Sex in the City. But who cares. Love should be heavy and light all at the same time and the writing of this piece is traditional...in that the ending of the story is "traditional."
But give it a go.