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The National Lampoon Radio Hour 52 Episodes
The National Lampoon Radio Hour was a bold, irreverent, and groundbreaking comedy program that brought the edgy satire of National Lampoon magazine to the airwaves. Airing in the early 1970s, the show featured biting political humor, absurdist sketches, outrageous parodies, and the early performances of future comedy legends. Designed to push the boundaries of conventional radio comedy, the series became a launching pad for some of the biggest names in American humor and helped shape the tone of comedy for decades to follow.
Fast, fearless, and frequently controversial, The National Lampoon Radio Hour was a sharp departure from the wholesome style of earlier OTR programs, marking a new era of subversive, countercultural satire.
The Stars
The show featured a core cast of young comedians who would go on to define American comedy in the 1970s and beyond. Notable regulars included John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Christopher Guest, Harold Ramis, Brian Doyle-Murray, and Michael O’Donoghue — many of whom would later become stars of Saturday Night Live. The writing team included some of the sharpest minds in humor at the time, drawing heavily from the pages of National Lampoon magazine.
Skits were performed in ensemble style, with a focus on sharp dialogue, exaggerated characters, and fearless satire. Frequent targets included politics, religion, advertising, the media, and American culture at large.
Key Dates
• The National Lampoon Radio Hour premiered on November 17, 1973.
• It ran for a single season of 59 episodes, ending in December 1974.
• Though brief, its influence was enormous, and the recordings were later released on vinyl and CD collections.
Other Information
The show’s format was sketch-based, featuring rapid-fire segments ranging from fake commercials and mock news reports to musical parodies and long-form satire. The tone was rebellious and experimental — often crude, frequently intellectual, and always unpredictable. It blended influences from classic radio (like The Goon Show or Bob and Ray) with a distinctly 1970s sensibility.
The National Lampoon Radio Hour played a crucial role in developing the comedy voices of its cast. Many of the show’s writers and performers would become founding members of Saturday Night Live just a year later, and the show is often seen as a spiritual predecessor to SNL. Its impact is also felt in later sketch shows like Mr. Show, The Kids in the Hall, and Comedy Bang! Bang!
Today, The National Lampoon Radio Hour is remembered as a raw, chaotic, and wildly influential force in American comedy — a bridge between the golden age of radio and the rebellious media landscape of the late 20th century. Its mix of satire, talent, and risk-taking continues to inspire comedians and writers to this day.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
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Length: 15
Width: 52
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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