Playback by Richard "Cactus" Pryor (English) Paperback Book

Description: Playback by Richard "Cactus" Pryor, Liz Carpenter, Richard Cactus Pryor This book gathers over forty of Texas humorist Cactus Pryors favorite radio essays, translating "ear words into eye words," as he puts it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the town that brought you Molly Ivins, Liz Carpenter, John Henry Faulk, and Greater Tuna, heres Cactus Pryor. For decades, Cactus wit and wisdom have delighted radio listeners, as well as the many social, political, business, and philanthropic groups throughout the United States whose functions have been enlivened by this accomplished master of ceremonies and after-dinner speaker.Now the University of Texas Press takes great pleasure in bringing you this quintessential Texas humorist. Playback gathers over forty of Cactus Pryors favorite radio essays, translating "ear words into eye words," as he puts it. In these pieces, Cactus paints vivid word pictures of people and places, offering readers the same "you are there" immediacy that makes his radio broadcasts so popular. In them, youll take a sentimental journey with Cactus and his wife to the Maui grave site of Charles Lindbergh—discover how legendary University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal faced the agony of defeat with humor—meet unsung heroes like the 104-year-old whos teaching himself to read and write—get acquainted with the notable folks Cactus has known, including Lady Bird Johnson, John Wayne, Jane Fonda, and James Michener—and, of course, share Cactus love of family, friends, and the Texas coast.As Bailey Whites essays on National Public Radio have introduced listeners across the country to the lifeways of the Deep South, so Cactus Pryor offers a humorous, revealing look at how we Texans view ourselves, our neighbors, and the world. Read Playback now, and see what youve been missing. Author Biography Richard "Cactus" Pryor (1923–2011) began his career as a broadcaster at the end of World War II and was a popular humorist on radio for decades. Table of Contents IllustrationsForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. A Half Century of Radio2. A River Runs Through3. The Family Secret4. The Longest Laugh5. Rubadubdub6. The City of Angels7. Seashells8. Dangerously Live9. Thanksgiving10. Reunion on Maui11. I Am You12. Death in Louisville13. Joshuas Shoes14. The Net Caster15. The Panhandle Pundit16. Gift to George17. Lufkin Man18. There Is Hope19. The Credit Card20. The Naming21. Fish Oil22. Great Britain and Texas via Idaho23. Déjà Vu24. The 104-Year-Old Student25. The Putting Preacher26. Winter Beach27. D-Day Fifty Years After28. Eulogy to John29. The Leper30. Song-and-Dance Man31. The Love Couple32. The Duke of Wayne33. Ambassador Davis34. The Homeplace35. A Conversation with Michener36. The Visitors37. Allisons Gift38. Saltwater Mustangs39. Washington, D.C., Taxi40. The Loser41. The Hands of TimeIndex Long Description Cactus is an original--sooey generous, as he would say. Hes as Texas as the bluebonnet (although not as pretty) but at ease anywhere in the world. These vignettes tell of a life rich in experience, friendships, and goodwill, not to mention the keen-eyed and open-hearted observations of a wise and witty man.--Bill Moyers"Cactus Pryor has been a friend to people in cities and audiences all over Texas and miscellaneous places from the capital of politics in Washington, D.C., to the capital of show biz, Hollywood. His name as well as his overflowing, finely chiseled wit make him unforgettable."--From the foreword by Liz Carpenter"Cactus Pryor became a Texas institution in large part because of his gifts as a raconteur, and he is just as engaging a storyteller in prose as he is in person. He has an authentic feel for his territory, a sly humor, and a deep affection for his subjects."--Stephen Harrigan, author of Comanche Midnight and Water and Light: A Divers Journey to a Coral Reef"I am a writer. But radio is my baby. Shes my favorite. Shes intimate. Shes just you and me, babe. Me in my house shoes and jeans talking to you in your bathrobe with your hair in curlers and mine in the dresser top drawer."--Cactus PryorFrom the town that brought you Molly Ivins, Liz Carpenter, John Henry Faulk, and Greater Tuna, heres Cactus Pryor. For decades, Cactus wit and wisdom have delighted radio listeners, as well as the many social, political, business, and philanthropic groups throughout the United States whose functions have been enlivened by this accomplished master of ceremonies and after-dinner speaker. Now the University of Texas Press takes great pleasure in bringing you this quintessential Texas humorist. Playback gathers over forty of Cactus Pryors favorite radio essays, translating "ear words into eye words," as he puts it. In these pieces, Cactus paints vivid word pictures of people and places, offering readers the same "you are there" immediacy that makes his radio broadcasts so popular. In them, youll take a sentimental journey with Cactus and his wife to the Maui grave site of Charles Lindbergh--discover how legendary University of Texas football coach Darrell Royal faced the agony of defeat with humor--meet unsung heroes like the 104-year-old whos teaching himself to read and write--get acquainted with the notable folks Cactus has known, including Lady Bird Johnson, John Wayne, Jane Fonda, and James Michener--and, of course, share Cactus love of family, friends, and the Texas coast. As Bailey Whites essays on National Public Radio have introduced listeners across the country to the lifeways of the Deep South, so Cactus Pryor offers a humorous, revealing look at how we Texans view ourselves, our neighbors, and the world. Read Playback now, and see what youve been missing. Details ISBN0292744862 Short Title PLAYBACK Publisher University of Texas Press Language English ISBN-10 0292744862 ISBN-13 9780292744868 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint University of Texas Press Place of Publication Austin, TX Country of Publication United States Pages 176 Illustrations 17 b&w illus. Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-10-01 AU Release Date 1995-10-01 NZ Release Date 1995-10-01 US Release Date 1995-10-01 UK Release Date 1995-10-01 Author Richard Cactus Pryor DEWEY 818.5408 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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