"A dark night in a city that knows how to keep its secrets. . . . But on the 12th Floor of the Acme Building, one man is still trying to find the answers to life's persistent
questions: Guy Noir, Private eye."
This all-new collection of Guy Noir episodes follows the intrepid detective as he solves cases no other gumshoe would touch.
Garrison Keillor's private eye spoof thrills audiences every week on live public radio broadcasts of a A Prairie Home Companion. Now take Guy Noir home and enjoy an intelligent, unusual—but always funny—spin on the classic detective genre.
Keillor is also the author of several books and a frequent contributor to national publications including Time, The New Yorker, and National Geographic, in addition to writing his own syndicated column. He has been awarded a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment of the Humanities. When not touring, he resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.
GARRISON KEILLOR is America’s favorite storyteller. For more than 35 years, as the host of A Prairie Home Companion, he has captivated millions of listeners with his weekly News from Lake Wobegon monologues. A Prairie Home Companion is heard on hundreds of public radio stations, as well as America One, the Armed Forces Networks, Sirius Satellite Radio, and via a live audio webcast.
Keillor is also the author of several books and a frequent contributor to national publications including Time, The New Yorker, and National Geographic, in addition to writing his own syndicated column. He has been awarded a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment of the Humanities. When not touring, he resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Author biography courtesy of Penguin Group (USA).
Anonymous
Posted March 15, 2007
This series (sadly, so far, there are no more) along with Guy Noir Private Eye, are very funny. They are well acted, with excellent sound effects, and neat music. Gives an old time radio feel, think, Green Hornet, Dick Tracy [on radio] and others.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.What great, good, smile provoking fun! Fans of Garrison Keillor and a Prairie Home Companion will thoroughly enjoy this 11 episode collection of detective stories originally heard in live broadcast. If you missed these sketches on the radio, not to worry - now you can meet Guy, the intrepid gumshoe who chases crime from St. Paul. Sam Spade and Hercule Poirot would duck their heads in shame to learn of Guy's exploits. After all, he never knows whether the knock on his door means a fish has been filched or Henry Kissinger needs help. In this parody on the old-time private eyes, we can't resist the guy or Guy who keeps his vigil on 'A dark night in a city that knows how to keep its secrets but high above the empty streets, on the 12th floor of the Acme building, one man is still trying to find the answers to life's persistent questions.' Keillor is supported by members of the Prairie Home companion cast, thus 'Guy Noir' is a terrific ensemble performance. Among the sketches are Gotham Gets The Girl Operator Bad Grits Gotta Go Bad Blood Picnic Plaid Movie Shoot Hotdish Hangover Renata Flambe Snow Job Missing Fish. Very highly recommended - don't miss it! - Gail Cooke
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"A dark night in a city that knows how to keep its secrets. . . . But on the 12th Floor of the Acme Building, one man is still trying to find the answers to life's persistent
questions: Guy Noir, Private eye."
This all-new collection of Guy Noir episodes follows the intrepid detective as he solves cases no other ...