Remembering Prairie Home Companion's Tom Keith

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November 1, 2011
Gary Eichten - Host, Tom Keith - Performer and Profiled Subject, Dale Connelly - Interviewee, Mike Pengra - Interviewee, Sue Scott - Interviewee, Tim Russell - Interviewee, Steven John - Contributor, Garrison Keillor - Speaker, Euan Kerr - Reporter, Jimmy Keith - Interviewee
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Midday looks back at the life and career of Tom Keith (aka Jim Ed Poole). He was known nationally as the sound effects man on A Prairie Home Companion. He also co-hosted The Morning Show on Minnesota Public Radio for 25 years. Friends and colleagues reminisce about the legendary radio personality. Program includes a profile of Tom Keith.

Guests include Tim Russell, cast member of A Prairie Home Companion; Sue Scott, cast member of A Prairie Home Companion; Dale Connelly, news director for KFAI and was co-host of The Morning Show; and Mike Pengra, former producer for 'The Morning Show’ and music director and host for Radio Heartland.

Garrison Keillor is creator and host of A Prairie Home Companion.

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