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Cinco De May-yo!
If Larry was a wrestler, what would his nickname be? And Larry reveals the history behind the most recent drinking holiday. On Magic Movie Moment, we hear about the Kevin Bacon movie “Taking Chances,” and on The Poetry Corner, Larry recites “1914 V: The Soldier” by Rupert Brooke. Quote Of The Week: “Wait, no they don’t. They drink for three days.”
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What’s With All The Stairs? (Rebroadcast)
Kids don’t understand why adults hold stairs in so much contempt, but Larry explains it. Plus, Larry talks about an audition, his never-ending love of Hollywood and family vacations. Also, Larry recites “Spring comes to Murray Hill” by Ogden Nash and talks about the classic Stanley Kubrick movie Spartacus. Quote of the week: “I was dreaming about Ann Margaret or something.”
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For The Love Of Wrestling!
In tribute to the passing of Bruno Sammartino, Larry talks of his love of wrestling and helping Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart recover from a late night of mirth on the streets of New Orleans! Plus his personal encounters with wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and The Fabulous Moolah. On Magic Movie Moment, Larry talks about the classic “Requiem For A Heavyweight” with Anthony Quinn. Then he recites the poem, “Carpe Diem” by Robert Frost. Quote of the week: “Hey Moolah! Come on up here and get your lunch!”
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Fire! Save The Booze!
Hear about the booze / fire alarm in Larry’s old frat. Plus tributes to Harry “The Hat” Anderson, Barbara Bush and R. Lee Ermey. Of course, Larry talks about his favorite parts of Full Metal Jacket. He also recites a poem by Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay. Quote of the week: “Ahhh. Ice cold.”