Tom Keith

This collection of 11 ÒPrairie Home CompanionÓ pieces opens with Garrison Keillor talking about Tom Keith's escape from the pressures of his job--which, ironically, ended up putting even more pressure on Keith. ÒPrairie HomeÓ fans know what to expect: sketches, narrated by Keillor, with lots of Keith's vocal effects--some realistic, others purposely silly--to bring Keillor's offbeat stories to life. The best in this Òbest-ofÓ collection find Keith taking a break, misreading a script, and campaigning for Òradio decency.Ó Whether it's barflies or flying bats (which come up as a question in one bit), Keith's sound effects spark the imagination--and lots of laughter. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine