The end of an era for "A Prairie Home Companion"

[@dannydoc1969]

I will really miss this show, I always felt I was in some mythological version of America, a better place with humor, tolerance and wonderful stories, music and comedy and satire. Loved it.

[@artist92543]

a better place...Oh How I wish,,,

[@jaybee2344]

He his on tour in 2020

[@daakrolb]

Great description. So right.

[@tm502010]

Absolutely LOVED PHC. Garrison is, quite simply, an American national treasure. You will be missed, sir!

[@mrzoperxplex]

"A Prairie Home Companion", along with Garrison Keillor was truly a sanctuary of warmth situated in the cudgels of our hearts at a time when blatant, crass exploitation predominated the instruments of mass culture. It, and Mr. Keillor as the master of ceremony, will be truly missed.

[@Agoateeman]

I've been listening to this show off an on since the early 80s and will miss him terribly.

[@brandonshaw7619]

I loved his writers almanac

[@davedee9260]

mrzoperxplex ha ha

[@christinesutton6507]

I was heartbroken to hear this, but I knew it was coming. I've been listening to PHC for as long as it's been around... most of my life. He is a national treasure.

[@StormLaker]

His humor....pure gold. It's all in the pacing and delivery, haha. Love his Lutheran humor....growing up in the upper midwest AND in an ELCA Lutheran church as a kid...DEAD ON, haha.

[@MrThistleFlower]

Will miss him so much. I cried the whole time of his last show. Been listening since I was 15 years old. I'm 52 now.

[@jaybee2344]

Stop crying! He was on tour in 2019 and now 2020!

[@visciousadventures]

Same here. He's kinda back but it is not the same.

[@markallen2806]

What an unbelievably talented man. Will miss you always. Spent many of Sundays rolling down the interstate in my semi truck listening to his show I would actually leave home early to make sure I didn't miss it.

[@mikeavguy]

I am not happy about this. I don't like it when people who I love retire. Except he does deserve it. Thank you, Garrison.

[@rcnelson]

I echo your sentiment, and lament the disappearance of Lake Wobegone and all of its inhabitants and characters. All things must end, but we don't have to like it.

[@jaybee2344]

He ISN'T RETIRED! Check his tour dates

[@dillonohlemiller401]

@@jaybee2344he didn’t retire but PHC died when he left

[@robertmrivera]

He absolutely deserves a Kennedy Center honor in 2020

[@pnk878251]

this breaks my heart. i never miss it, and listen over and over again. i love to listen on sunday mornings with my coffee. it is my church and i love garrison keillor....prairie home companion is not only about the midwest, in my opinion....because the basis of the stories and the real humanness of the characters cross over many boundries. i will continue to watch all the videos and will miss him whole heartedly. i better see if i can get these books on amazon. i have a huge gap to fill....

[@ct0760]

I'm glad I got to see him once live, now that feels...like I was a part of history or a memento of an earlier culture....I will miss and treasure his live performances and how our family would listen to it over dinner or doing the dishes after

[@TheFacefinder]

Love Garrison and his show. It brought a feeling of warmth when you accidentally found it on the radio dial. Not sure what he did, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't anything most of us haven't done.

[@XT69xt69XT69]

I can't believe that after this man has spent 40 years of his life being faithful to the PRARIE HOME COMPANION that the network he worked so long for would kick him to the curb as they have I remember the words of ajesus Christ " ... he who has not sinned let him cast the first stone ..." I will NEVER listen to the network again !!!"

[@thomasromano9321]

Terry, point well taken. MPR just threw Keillor away like a piece of yesterday's trash. And they owe him for a Prairie Home Companion because no doubt it fattened many an MPR executive's wallet. And this even though the charges of sexual misconduct have not been proven in a court of law. But even if they were, and Keillor is guilty, it does not warrant the way he's been treated.

[@ctap7767]

Thank you God for Garrison Keillor & ALL his crew💜😎

[@patricias5122]

Thank you, Garrison Keillor, for thanking a teacher, for recognizing the huge role she played. And, Jane Pauley--she only makes it look effortless. To secure a great interview like this, takes skill. Enormous empathy. They're both leaders in their field. Both, my generation, I am proud to say.

[@josephadams3644]

It was soothing to listen to prairie home companion.

[@jorgeponce7947]

Mr Keillor, I hope you break your promise and return to PHC, at least once a month. You are a LEGEND.

[@TheAnneelise]

Love you, Garrison! Thank you for the beautiful, wonderful, American love through the years.

[@kingjackupeace5844]

I listened to him on a Saturday night, usually...I'm gen x...lived on a farm...I actually listened to him on a powerless radio station...I will never forget him, obviously still influencing my life, to this day!

[@cherie9928]

🌷I love that show!💗Every Sunday-Radio & my favorite shows were Always playing.Through rainy days,whatever the weather-I always took comfort in this show.🙏🍵🍓🍲🍞🍌☔⛅⛄So did all the Precious animal Companions that shared my Life+Heart 👏😁🐾🐐🐈🐕🌈 💖

[@jeannetorma8758]

Will miss your show. My husband I enjoyed it so much. We even went to see your show in London, England.

[@davidperi2646]

I really enjoyed the program...Dusty and Lefty and my favorite "mom!"

[@jiyounglee6150]

after being up @5am since 7month of my child...on Saturday...got to sleep little more but still had to keep the playdate appointments or...& made sure to return before 8p.m. to give my baby a 🛁...& finally get listen to npr.saturday night...a prairie home companion where all the woman are strong and men are good looking as the kids are above the average...❤💛👏☺thank you

[@douglaseckert8983]

RE: Unflappable - At the Kansas State Fair, a big gust of wind took the script right out of his hand and he just kept going, never lost his cool. Amazing guy!

[@SenorPescadorJohnson]

God Bless I really enjoyed this show, for over 35 years for me, since 79, brought great joy, except the saturday nights , before streaming in Mexico and Asia and Centroamerica, where I missed it, actually standing in line at the MOMA, maybe 87?Warhol. Marilyn exhibit{ My Brother lived there and I worked in Manhattan a bit} he was behind me, we chatted a bit, very tall guy, loved it and he lamented the fact I did miss those shows, and one day i would be able to enjoy them , around the world......

[@tomastanuz575]

Saturday will never be the same.

[@diannhall7564]

He definitely has some sort of talent. I absolutely loved The Prairie Home Companion & now I truly appreciate The Writer's Almanac. Thank you Garrison Keillor.

[@bryanlint9327]

In my younger days I was under much stress. Listening to PHC made life much easier to handle.

[@evilborg]

I used to listen this starting as a young teen in the 70's and 80's. Really miss it.

[@kberken]

I'm so sad that Garrison is leaving the show. I've seen him several times over the years. He lives not too far from me, so maybe I'll run into him again on the river path in Saint Paul.

[@jaybee2344]

Why don't you go see him on tour in 2020

[@maxalberts85]

He's long gone from the feminist Twin Cities. Good riddance.

[@seansky2721]

I enjoyed Garrison's melodious, glib commentary on his radio show for 30 years or better. You don't expect to laugh that hard at such a calm, soothing voice. Gone now is Guy Noir, Private Eye. Powder Milk Biscuits, Be-bop-a-rebop Rhubard Pie, The Life of the Cowboys. If the Nation ever needed Mr. Keillor and his boundless wit, it is during 2020.

[@maryzambrana7141]

And beyond. Writing this in 2022, nearly 2023!!

[@winxred12]

I'm so sad I never got to see him live :/

[@vikkinicholson5880]

I did and so glad I did not wait since this happening was never on my radar. Garrison was so sweet and I was fortunate enough to meet him and stroll with him for a bit down t he street prior to the street dance after his show. A true gentleman.

[@LisaPayneChirico]

So many fond memories of PHC 🤗 I going to miss the Ketchup Advisory, Cafe Boeuf and the folks at Powder Milk Biscuits 😋

[@darthlloyd3545]

Cant forget Guy Noir and Lives of the Cowboys either.

[@briteness]

I still miss Garrison Keillor. There was something special about him which could never be duplicated. Still, it is hard to imagine a better replacement than Chris Thile. He is doing an excellent job as the new host.

[@maryzambrana7141]

I never could get into Chris Thile. Is he still on?

[@camilo1455]

I quit listening. Had 30+ years, found him irreplaceable.

[@rolandosarabia810]

I had listened to A Prairie 🏡 Companion since 1986. I was, and maybe still am, a peculiar immigrant. I took to this radio program like a duck to water. Later on, in the early 2000s I think, I read an article by the great Dave Barry(Miami Herald's regular edition, not his regular column at the time), on Keilor's amazing talent.and body of work; 24 hours later, Mr. Barry walked in to purchase a pair of patent leather shoes for his tuxedo since he was part of a team of writers hired to write at the Oscars. I mentioned how much I had enjoyed his article and we talked about Keilor, briefly but with deep admiration. It was a very special moment for me. The closest I've ever come to true American intellect.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

This kind of thing happening, removing Garrison for such a preposterous reason should never have happened. Shame on whoever made it happen. You have robbed us of our hero. You have taken our sunshine away. What goes around, my friend............

[@maxalberts85]

Keillor himself is "whoever made it happen." Are you an imbecile?

[@travismiller5548]

@@maxalberts85 what is it exactly that you even think was done? oh no, he consoled someone by patting their shoulder! oh no, he wrote a dirty limerick on the dry erase board in his bookstore! It was all a ploy by the "victims" to get money, they were unhappy with their severance AFTER Garrison retired and the new host let them go.

[@williamjones3462]

I was working in Walker Memorial Emergency Department, Avon Park, FL in the early 90's. A woman brought her husband in, saying "He is having seizures in his sleep". We attached him to the monitors and did an initial evaluation. Suddenly he had a seizure. The monitor was flatlined. As soon as his heart started beating again, he was fully awake and coherent, not the usual confusion following an epileptic fit. I hope the physicians checked for heart rhythm disturbances. I have loved the PHC broadcasts since the mid 80's. I have also enjoyed your books. I wish you many more years of providing happiness to your listeners.

[@stevexray6253]

I've enjoyed APHC since the 80s and I can't wait to read the work that comes next.

[@danskehans]

For decades, my wife and I listened and went to the show on a regular basis and it was always great fun. I had my hopes up for a bronze bust of Keillor on a prominent spot in St.Paul, but as we all know by now, that's not how it turned out. Without leaving judgement on the reason why he had to leave, i will just say that we were sad to see him go.

[@jasonbecker4974]

Garrison, if you are ever to read this I want you to know that your live show every Saturday evening was the anthem to my childhood. I looked forward to it as a young kid, and I to adulthood. I guess I loved radio more than tv much like you. If there were a personal Mount Rushmore to those most influential and beloved humans in my life your face would be immortalized in stone. You are the best, and I love you.

[@karenharris3183]

I loved this fella ,so so great to listen to. miss him. lots

[@holeymoley3446]

Prairie Home Companion was the best thing ever on public radio. After GK, it was never the same or even close. He’s still writing some of the best humor there is in books and on line.

[@davidsw92]

Keillor is an icon and I will miss him, but the new era is sounding pretty sweet so far too! Keillor made a stellar choice for his replacement

[@jaybee2344]

I was introduced to him only... About 10yrs ago. I am 50 yrs old now I missed alot.

[@sandramcsawby9744]

I remember the first time I heard his voice, reminded me of my grandfather’s voice!

[@henryjohnfacey8213]

Big thank you Garrison Keillor. From Yorkshire England.

[@Harrzack]

Hmm…the guy picked to replace him…didn’t. 😢

[@ConcordeStudios20]

Really gonna miss him and his whole crew the next PHC just won't be the same

[@jaybee2344]

Even if was on tour in 2019 and now 2020?

[@salyluz6535]

Jay Bee: Yes Jay Bee, please get off this repetitive kick about going on tour. Most of us were not interested in following him around on tour or going to life shows like this. What we remember is listening at home with our families over supper, or while riding on car trips. That’s what we miss- Family time enjoying music and humour together, in yesteryear.

[@sgillaspie1]

It will never be the same. Goodbye old friend.

[@henryjohnfacey8213]

Really miss this show the alternative America. Many happy days Thanks to the prairie home companion

[@My-Pal-Hal]

Did you check everything under your Christmas Tree... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooWUi5KNqrCsfdU

[@John-wr6yo]

Old fond memories of all those years of listening.

[@kurtbilinski1723]

I listened PHC for about 30 years and doubt that there will ever be an equal. The revised and renamed replacement lost something and I lost interest, as did PBS. The true shame is that PBS doesn't offer streamed old episodes, rather than trying to erase Keillor's legacy (or maybe it's a licencing issue, I don't know), but it's a shame either way. I make due by playing the few real episodes available on www.prairiehome.org.

[@claudehopper9813]

A PHC lost it's charm with the new line up ; Garrison Keillor was the heart of the show . Now , there's something missing i can't listen to it and just shrug my shoulders , turn it off .

[@valhala56]

I want Garrison KeillorPHC played at my deathbed, so calming.

[@briteness]

My grandfather, who died in 1990, played cassettes of some Prarie Home Companion shows on his deathbed.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

@@briteness I'm sure he went peacefully.

[@wallacesmith7032]

When I get nostalgic about living in Minnesota I watch prairie home companion and remember the fellowship of the frozen!

[@davenorth8922]

Jane Pauley is still beautiful.

[@debbieastle7950]

I loved this show and miss it!!

[@lisabrassell4638]

I had been shared Garrison Keillor's many insightful jokes with my late husband. Many Thanks for the laughs you have given to me. I have bought your recorded taps which I hope that I can pass on to some one who appreciates your talent of telling the stories.

[@camilo1455]

Where do you get them? I have some on cassette from the old days, some 80s, some 90s, wish I had them all.

[@TSquared2001]

Man I miss this monologue.

[@judithdavis7437]

I loved him and his show!!

[@tencelTechnologist]

I grew up listening to prairie home companion, I wish I would have grown up in the 80s so I would have been able to listen to it as an adult.

[@camilo1455]

I became a die-hard fan in 1981 and it was a beautiful thing.

[@vikkinicholson5880]

Honey we could always ask for more....

[@Kiddomike]

As someone who grew up opposite the globe from St. Paul, Minnesota, I first heard A Prairie Home Companion because I use it, specifically Garrison Keillor's voice, to setup speaker systems of home theaters and car stereos. His voice has great texture and depth to it. If Garrison's voice sounded he has a stuffy nose subwoofer volume is too low. If he started sounding like he's in a wooden barrel, then the subwoofer is too loud. At first, I was completely disinterested to what he is saying but I started to get hooked to the weekly broadcast and fell in love with it.

[@vikkinicholson5880]

Porter Wagner was the inspiration for Dolly Parton's song, "I Will Always Love You." Thank you Porter.

[@graycloud057]

After Garrison left, the show now SUCKS.

[@dillonohlemiller9027]

graycloud057 it’s not even the same show now

[@graycloud057]

Dillon Ohlemiller - I guess things can’t stay the same. I still miss G K

[@thomaswallace479]

Jane Pauley conducts a great interview. I had the impression she was familiar with PHC, perhaps even a fan. Love the theme song.

[@joenock3466]

Such a simple yet such a deep show, traveled a lot always listened to phc while driving, loved his radio show, actually made the mind deeply think and enjoy, so much better than the brainwashing of useless television

[@daveskerritt185]

That's great. That he could talk about having an actual seizure, and he survived it.

[@sailor75565]

This is a damn shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My heart is breaking. Tears..........

[@My-Pal-Hal]

Merry Christmas then 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooWUi5KNqrCsfdU

[@TheAyeAye1]

If only he had stayed retired after retiring the first time, he would have stayed a fond memory.

[@bertinlawrence7426]

I´m gone miss him..

[@detectivedave]

It appears that Lake Wobegon had a deep bad secret and a bad reputation why oh why did THIS have to happen. I will always hold you in High regards. You Inspired me.,

[@JackBarryRealtor]

He was forced out the door, for the dastardly act of "Possible Flirting"... Within a couple of days of "one person's rage at this.. the "College of Cardinals" of Minnesota Public Radio, lest they be accused of saying... "A bit of Flirting is not a capital crime"...fell on their own swords .. Would that have happened in Paris, Rome, Berlin, New York, or even puritan Boston??? Not likely.

[@Frankybeanselevators]

It was a political hit job by Obama's democratic party, their new ideology is based only on race and victimization only, a voice like his needed to carry less weight.

[@salyluz6535]

Flirting does not involve putting your hands on other peoples body against their will. Unwanted touching is assault.

[@JackBarryRealtor]

@@salyluz6535 I read that he put his hand on her back, not on her "private parts.... I doubt that he thought she would be outraged, let alone "feel assaulted". My point is "the unequalness" of his punishment to what he did..... "The punishment did not fit the :"crime" jb

[@barnabybones2393]

This man was ruined by the politics of the left he loved. What a shame.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

A world without Garrison Keillor is strawberry shortcake minus the strawberries and the whipped topping. Its my best friend doggie no longer with me...a tragedy of devastating proportions. I(we) love you Garrison. Where 'ere you go we will follow.

[@steveyraynelson]

I don't know how to say it any better than: "they" built him a bus and then threw him under it. I miss that show so much. I do not listen to the new show. It is not nor ever will it be the same.

[@woody5551]

It is no surprise to me the stories that Garrison Keillor and also The Coen Brothers have brought, painted such a wacky picture of Minnesotans.

[@PatriciaHenry]

Just now seeing this. My heart is broken. I wondered what happened to Prairie Home Companion and Garrison Keillor.

[@jaybee2344]

Well first off he is on tour in 2019 and now 2020

[@PatriciaHenry]

@@jaybee2344 awesomeness. I miss him. ❤ I'll have to find where he's going to be preforming in 2020.

[@jorgeponce7947]

GENIUS.

[@jeffmcrae795]

I thought Keillor basically had to step away because of a Me, Too accusation? I hope that's not the case...the sweetest days of my childhood were spent on the farm listening to PHC tapes in the truck...

[@dlc1119]

Never much of a Keillor fan; Chris Thile is an awesome choice, hero of acoustic music lovers and those who suffer a perpetual bad hair day ;-)

[@chrisk8187]

Not Keillor fan.....interesting. What's "off putting" or not to like? He's a "type", but an entertaining one. A delightful variation amongst the panoply of humorists..........

[@davidlong1786]

Used to listen to that show every weekend. The guy who replaced him can certainty play and sing but his humor delivery falls flat, he's not a comedian. I stopped listening a few months back because honestly the show is awful now.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

I'd swear it's the same guy 😏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooWUi5KNqrCsfdU

[@davidlong1786]

Agreed. Glad it only ran for 4 years and was cancelled because as you said , the humor just wasn't there nor the quality when Keillor left. I gave it a good chance but after a few listenings, I gave up on it also. Honestly no one could have replaced Keillor.

[@samvana8228]

I will miss him:(

[@rv74b2002]

Great show

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

A great essayist, a great orator, raconteur, ... not a great novelist.

[@briteness]

Funny how his novels are so important to him. He seems to think that, because of the impermanence of radio, his main shot at a 'legacy' lies with them. A lot of famous people hope that their art or writing is going to be what they will be remembered for, not the thing they are actually famous for doing.

[@3232professor]

miss you already

[@leslieelaine8499]

He's been talking about ending the show for a while. I wonder what they'll broadcast for the four hours of weekend space it takes up.

[@trishaannglynn7728]

It was similar to Saturday Night Live. Live sketch comedy, parody commercials, musical guests and a house band. The word is the show will be host by Chris Thule and be more of a music show. Which brings back to your question; What will they do for the four hour slot? It is live for two hours and rebroadcast on Sunday in most of the stations.

[@davedee9260]

Uh, his uh, little Home Companion got him ending this several times! Truth be told.

[@maxalberts85]

Thank you for noticing. Please see my comments on here, wherever they ended up.

[@stanleykrupinski441]

we. will. All. miss. you

[@MrNolan710]

Love that show.

[@GeorgeJansen]

They should sell mp3s of News from Lake W...

[@petersonlafollette3521]

His detractors have nothing on him, for what- hugging to arouse feeling? The man can story-tell circles around anyone- should be proclaimed a national treasure.

[@judo1088]

Worst day in America is when Garrison Keillor stepped away.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

OMG that 21...21....21 joke made me almost fall off my chair.

[@vikkinicholson5880]

To the biggest flower on the hillside.....never leaf us.

[@jaybee2344]

He has taken the show on tour for 2019 and 2020.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

You can find part 1 easy ☺ kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooWUi5KNqrCsfdU Happy Holidays 🎆

[@benharmon4207]

@@My-Pal-Hal link work first time now says video private.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

@@benharmon4207 Yeah. Strange. Like the non-public account that points it out. Academic. It still exists 🤗

[@My-Pal-Hal]

@@benharmon4207 Checked them both again. You're Right. But not surprising. KZbin has become a TOOL 🍆 ...with less firmness than the emoji...

[@My-Pal-Hal]

@@benharmon4207 If only PUBIC ACCOUNTS had a say in things,.. Eh

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Sounds like a great person to me!

[@thomasjsanford4229]

His "hand picked successor" only took about 2 weeks to completely destroy 40 years of GK's good work. It would have been MUCH better to just start airing reruns, because even an OLD episode of PHC is better than almost anything else out there.

[@cynthiadorie7376]

I want re-runs...

[@SenorPescadorJohnson]

dude, Im gonna invite you to Guatemala and El salvador, they will love you and you get to walk and eat clean healthy food, and like tamarindo tea