Garrison Keillor
Humorist and host of A Prairie Home Companion
Born
August 7th, 1942
82 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1942, a humorist, novelist, and radio host gained recognition for creating and hosting the radio show A Prairie Home Companion, which featured a blend of storytelling, music, and comedy. The program ran for over four decades, capturing the essence of Midwestern culture and humor. In addition to radio, authored several books including Lake Wobegon Days, which showcases fictional anecdotes and characters from a small Minnesota town. Keillor's work often reflected themes of nostalgia and small-town life.
Created and hosted A Prairie Home Companion
Authored Lake Wobegon Days
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