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Garrison Keillor: A Profile
Garrison Keillor, born in Anoka Minnesota, is an author, humorist, and radio personality known by many for his creation, A Prairie Home Companion. The program ran much of time between 1974 to 2016 and was hosted by Keillor. He developed the fictional Minnesota town Lake Wobegon, which was utilized in the show and many of the books he wrote over the decades.
Keillor began his radio career in 1969 as an on-air host for Minnesota Educational Radio (MER), which would later become Minnesota Public Radio (MPR).
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- For some who lived in it, Keillor's world wasn't funny
MPR News presents an investigative report on the accusations of "inappropriate behavior" against Garrison Keillor, the creator and longtime host of A Prairie Home Companion. Report also looks into the subsequent actions of Minnesota Public Radio abruptly severing ties with Keillor, numerous interviews, and details a timeline on the multiple accusations.
- The highs and lows of Garrison Keillor's career
MPR’s Euan Kerr joins All Things Considered host Tom Crann to look back at Garrison Keillor’s storied career amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior.
- MPR severs ties with Garrison Keillor over sexual misconduct allegation
MPR’s Euan Kerr takes a deep dive into why Minnesota Public Radio cut ties with Garrison Keillor amidst sexual misconduct allegations.
- Garrison Keillor turns 75, then hits the road
MPR’s Euan Kerr sits down with Garrison Keillor to talk about retirement, touring, and staying active even while turning 75 years old.
- A Prairie Home Companion at that Hollywood Bowl
All Things Considered host Tom Crann talks with MPR’s Euan Kerr, who is reporting from Hollywood, where Garrison Keillor will appear at the Hollywood Bowl for the last time as host of A Prairie Home Companion.
- Garrison Keillor gives Gettysburg keynote address
Each year since 1938, the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania has commemorated the Gettysburg Address and rededicated Soldiers' National Cemetery where President Lincoln spoke. Garrison Keillor was picked to give the Gettysburg keynote address in 2015.
- Garrison Keillor sees new future for himself and Prairie Home
Garrison Keillor joined MPR’s Euan Kerr to discuss his plans of stepping down as host of A Prairie Home Companion. Garrison Keillor reveals he picked Chris Thile to take over the live program and is excited for the future of the program without him.
- National Press Club: Garrison Keillor ruminates on making America better
Garrison Keillor, the host of A Prairie Home Companion, suggests 16 things that would improve the country while speaking at the National Press Club.
- Garrison Keillor on his career and future
A Prairie Home Companion's Garrison Keillor joins Midday to talk about his long career in radio and where his popular program is headed. Keillor also answers listener questions.
- Garrison Keillor & Gary Eichten on stage at Minnesota State Fair
Garrison Keillor, the host of public radio's A Prairie Home Companion, joins MPR's Gary Eichten on the Carousel Park Stage at the Minnesota State Fair to share stories and answer questions from the audience about his long career as a broadcaster and author.