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One Last Haircut

From: Kerry Seed
Length: 00:02:31

Norman Millett has run the Senior Citizens' Barbershop for forty-one years. As Norman has learned, there are some perils unique to catering to seniors (they just might pass away in your shop). Read the full description.

Default-piece-image-2 Norman Millett has run the Senior Citizens' Barbershop for forty-one years. As Norman has learned, there are some perils unique to catering to seniors (they just might pass away in your shop). This story aired on NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday 4/26/2003.

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Norman Millett has run the Senior Citizens' Barbershop for forty-one years. As Norman has learned, there are some perils unique to catering to seniors (they just might pass away in your shop). This story aired on NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday 4/26/2003.

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Review of One Last Haircut

Good story, fits anywhere, talking about haircuts or not. Maybe use on April Fool's Day, but as a true story (fun to play with listeners like that... pick the true story).

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Review of One Last Haircut

Man, what a great bit. Storytelling at it's best. This piece could be a great closer for a variety of shows. Great clipper sounds and simple straight-forward narrative--one your listeners are sure to enjoy.

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A slightly shorter version of this story aired on NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday 4/26/2003.

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