Larry Miller Show

What Did We Do Before A/C?

July 27, 2017 23:54 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

The dog days of summer get Larry wondering how we got by before air conditioning. Then Larry recalls an interesting conversation he had with Val Kilmer on the set of "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang." Then he discusses the movie "Tombstone" and recites the poem "On Dreaming" by John Newton. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "This joke is one year younger than God."

Martin Landau and A Trip To NYC

July 20, 2017 07:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MB

Larry gives a tip of the hat to Martin Landau and talks about his recent trip to NYC and making sure you give yourself a break and make yourself feel great every not and again. We hear about Martin Landau in "North By Northwest." Of Poetry Corner, Larry recites "Ultima Thule" by Wordsworth. Quote of the week: "A guest, wink wink."

Daniel Boone Sat Here (Rebroadcast)

July 13, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 21.2 MB

Larry returns from a road trip to NYC and Kentucky, one of which was Daniel Boone country. Tune in to find out which! And hear the tale of Colonel Jeff's long, long, long day, which included breaking into a guest's car after recording with Alison Rosen and a Peter Gunn marathon. Larry talks about the movie "Big Jake" and recites the moving poem, "A City's Death." http://LarryMillerShow.com

Toasting The Old Toaster

July 06, 2017 07:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MB

Larry is pretty excited about his boss new toaster, tells some lesser-known facts about the Fourth of July and explains why he can't resist writing his name in wet cement. For The Poetry Corner, Larry recites "Dirge For A Soldier," then talks about the Sam Peckinpah classic western "Ride The High Country." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "I'm telling everybody!"

Fuller Brush Man Calling!

June 29, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

Why hasn't street sweeping changed in 80 years? And are Fuller Brush men extinct now? On Poetry Corner, Larry recites the great poem "Hard Luck" by Edgar Albert Guest. And we hear about the movie "How The West Was Won." Quote of the week: "Lots of love and action. Like your house, and mine." http://LarryMillerShow.com

Excuse Me, There's A Marine Here

June 22, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MB

Larry takes his Marine son to the airport for his latest deployment. And Larry tells stories from the set of The Princess Diaries. For Poetry Corner, Larry recites, "Waltzing Matilda." For Magic Movie Moment, we hear about the classic movie, "The Best Years Of Our Lives." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "That may mean something in actual Italian."

How Cranky Is Too Cranky?

June 15, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.4 MB

Larry explores grouchiness and the empty nest phenomenon as his youngest son gets ready to graduate from high school. For Poetry Corner, Larry recites "Andy's Gone With Cattle" by the great Australian poem Henry Lawson. On Magic Movie Moment, we hear about the new Wonder Woman. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "I'll call the Amazons. That's a meeting I can get."

Wonder Woman & D-Day

June 08, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

Hear Larry's review of Wonder Woman and a nod to the anniversary of D-Day. Then Larry recites George Henry Boker's "Sonnet XXX" (which is not a dirty poem, by the way). And we hear about the Scarlette Johansen movie "Lucy." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Downtown? That's not good news for anybody."

High Hopes For Wonder Woman

June 02, 2017 22:20 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Larry has high expectations for the new Wonder Woman movie and talks about his love of Wonder Woman. Plus Larry recites another Ogden Nash poem and waxes nostalgic for the stop-motion ancient monsters in Clash Of The Titans. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote Of The Week: "This rooster is in it for business."

The Late Great Roger Moore

May 25, 2017 07:00 - 51 minutes - 24 MB

Larry gives a tip of the hat to the late great Roger Moore. Plus a remembrance of the anniversary of The Brooklyn Bridge and Grauman's Chinese Theater and his time spent at both. And Larry recites the moving poem "Before Vicksburg" by George Henry Boker. Then he talks about the classic movie "The Fighting Sullivans." Quote Of The Week: "I need a limo, but also one for my elephant."

The Stupid Husbands Line

May 18, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MB

Larry gets in line with all of the dumb husbands for Mother's Day. And Larry recites the moving Melville poem "Gettysburg." Then Larry does a loving tribute the classic musical movie "Showboat." Quote of the Week: "Every Father was a chubby comedy writer." http://LarryMillerShow.com

Doing More With Less (Rebroadcast)

May 11, 2017 07:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MB

We have our first guest ever -- Larry's son who is about to be deployed overseas! But before that, hear about if Mr. Doorman stole the couch, the movie "Jaws," Larry's extremely broken toilet seat and what "Marine tough" is. (Hint: It has something to do with the broken toilet seat and hot sauce.) Quote of the week: "I wasn't looking for it for free. Well, I was." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

What's With All The Steps?

May 04, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 99 MB

Kids don't understand why adults hold stairs in so much contempt, but Larry explains it. Plus, Larry talks about an audition, his never-ending love of Hollywood and family vacations. Also, Larry recites "Spring comes to Murray Hill" by Ogden Nash and talks about the classic Stanley Kubrick movie Spartacus. Quote of the week: "I was dreaming about Ann Margaret or something." http://LarryMillerShow.com

Larry's "Wild" Weekend

April 27, 2017 07:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

Larry gets a weekend all to himself with the family out of town and has the best time a man can have alone -- he does nothing. He also talks about the classic movie, The Blues Brothers. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Mr. Miller, did you bring enough for everyone?"

30 Seconds Over Milleronia

April 20, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MB

Larry does a tribute to the 75th anniversary of The Doolittle Raid and a tip of the hat to the late, great Don Rickles! Plus a glimpse of tax time on the island of Milleronia! LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "I would drop my luggage to laugh." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

A New Car For Larry! (Rebroadcast)

April 13, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MB

Larry needs a new car and a '64 Fury III is not an option. Hear about the jailbird Irwin and the string of dicey used cars he sold Larry's dad. Then Larry talks about the movie West Side Story and the great poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus. Plus, tales of a miniature statue of liberty in Manhattan. This is another fun one! http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of The Week: "He drove that until it De-Simca-ed itself." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Three Stooges In One!

April 06, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

Larry talks of his love for The Three Stooges and his son's recent promotion in the Marines. Plus, a discussion of the classic movie "Lady Eve." Then, Larry recites a sonnet by James Russell Lowell. Quote of the week: "Wouldn't it be lavaly." http://LarryMillerShow.com

Here's To Your Health!

March 30, 2017 07:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

Larry talks about the importance of appreciating the fleeting gift of good health. And he does another lap around the basepath, discussing "Pride of the Yankees" again. Plus we have some mountain man toughness, as he recites "A Hero" by Robert William Service. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "So-called huge people are usually idiots." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

So, You're Going To The Parade?

March 23, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MB

Larry has more trepidation about his son going to a St. Patrick's Day parade than when he was shipped overseas. Plus, some more drunk St. Patrick's anecdotes -- like his friend peeing on the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Then Larry recites the poem "A Dog's Mistake" by the great Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson, and discusses the Paul Newman classic movie "Hombre." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Hey, they're drunk!"

The Lousiest Louse Of W.W.II

March 16, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

Larry talks about his least favorite character in WWII documentaries, who happens to be his least favorite person maybe ever. Will you be surprised at who it is? Probably zero chance of that. Then, Larry recites a poem by the great Australian writer Henry Lawson and talks about the classic noir film "The Big Sleep." http://LarryMillerShow.com

That's A Spicy Meatball

March 09, 2017 08:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB

Larry deconstructs a classic Alka Seltzer commercial and celebrates national pancake day at the INTERNATIONAL House of Pancakes! And then he talks about the Elizabeth Taylor epic Cleopatra and recites A Night Thought by William Wordsworth. http://LarryMillerShow.com

Hey Mr. Miller, We're Crooks!

March 02, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

One of Larry's dogs gets skunked and lives to tell the tale. Plus some well-deserved admiration for Jill St. John. And Larry talks about watching World War II shows with his Marine son and celebrating his wife's birthday. http://LarryMillerShow.com

Larry On Star Trek Babes

February 23, 2017 08:00 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MB

Larry turn clickbait into podbait and ruminates on his favorite babes from Star Trek! The Larry recites the classic poem "To A Waterfowl" by William Cullen Bryant, then asks and sings about how much is that doggy in the window. Plus, we discuss the Hope and Crosby classic, "The Road To Morocco." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Someone must be casing the joint." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

The St. Massacre Day Valentine

February 16, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MB

A Valentine's Day ambush by Larry and why won't Larry throw out a hazelnut almond milk creamer even though it's absolutely disgusting? Plus, the story of the real St. Valentine. Then Larry recites a poem by the great beat poet Allen Ginsberg. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "It's fun to say, but not fun to drink." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Welcome Home, Kid

February 11, 2017 00:16 - 1 hour - 28.2 MB

Larry welcomes home his son from his first tour of duty in the Middle East. Plus a tribute to Professor Irwin Corey, Barbara Hale and John Hurt. And at some point, Larry does his first-ever Jim Morrison impression. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "I'm always willing to be suspicious at the drop of a hat." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Unordinary People

February 02, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MB

We give tip of the hat to the late Mary Tyler Moore and Miguel Ferrer. And Larry talks about seeing himself on an episode of Seinfeld while being on the road with Seinfeld. Now, let's get those corn flakes back in the box. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "If you can't fly in your underwear then, when can you?" Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

There Is No New In "News" (Rebroadcast)

January 26, 2017 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MB

Larry is baffled by the Iowa caucuses and the news coverage around them. Then, he owns up to having spent $100 on a bottle of wine. Was it worth it? Tune in to find out! And find out what the Rabbi said in Hawaii, what makes a mad day at black rock and hear the poem "Bury Me In A Free Land" by Frances Harper. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the Week: "They get a hurricane about every 40 minutes and it kills everyone." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Hot Pastrami!

January 19, 2017 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MB

Nineteen pretty women come to meet handsome firemen and find Larry telling jokes. Ture story. Larry explains why 13 portions of hot pastrami are about right and where he stands on the rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher debate. Then he recites, "Fate" by Ralph Waldo Emerson and talks about a great moment from the 1964 classic movie "The Pink Panther." Quote of the week: "I had pastrami on my mind." http://LarryMillerShow.com

An Ode To Snow Days

January 12, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MB

What's better than a snow day? Maybe an armistice. Plus a tribute to the late Carnegie Deli, where they would have served creamed herring. If only it were Jewish food. And Larry talks about Meryl Streep and Sophie's Choice on Magic Movie Moment. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "No one goes against me in weather wishes." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

A Tribute To Carrie & Debbie

January 05, 2017 08:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MB

Larry gives a tip of the hat to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds as he talks about his love of "Singing In The Rain" and working with Carrie Fisher in a writer's room. Also, find out if dogs celebrate new year's seven times a year or not and what happens when a gorilla walks into a bar. Plus a look into the secret NYE celebrations on Milleronia. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Whoa, that's meat."

Blizzard On Milleronia!

December 29, 2016 08:00 - 28 minutes - 6.68 MB

The operating system update on the Milleronia weather machine did not go well. So, the studio is snowed in until after the New Year when the streets will be plowed with hot lava. Please enjoy this New Year's treat and we'll see you in 1937 or 2017, whichever comes first. http://LarryMillerShow.com

Does He Drink Coffee 2016

December 22, 2016 08:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

Our annual Christmas Special is here with Larry's traditional re-telling of his famous Christmas story, "Does He Drink Coffee?" in which Larry tries to "go clean" for Christmas with the help of an Indian shop keeper. And we've got a bonus story about Larry eating hot peppers at a new Vietnamese restaurant. Finally, Larry recites "Twas The Night Before Christmas." Enjoy, thanks for listening, a hearty nominum quid geminus to you! We'll see you in the new year! Quote of the week: "I look...

And Zero Mostel As Santa

December 15, 2016 08:05 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

Is there such a thing as sending Christmas cards too early? Find out what makes Putin smile and hear about Larry working on a special Christmas episode of a TV show. Plus a brief tribute to Alan Thicke. On Poetry Corner, Larry recites "The Cry Of A Lost Soul" by John Greenleaf Whittier and talks about "The Song Of Bernadette" on Magic Movie Moment. (FYI this episode is not on OPSEC.) http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Fall back, spring ahead and always bring a sweater." ...

From Here To Larry-ternity

December 08, 2016 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MB

In honor of Pearl Harbor Day, Larry talks about the movie "From Here To Eternity" and Pearl Harbor vets. On Poetry Corner, Larry recites "The Glory Of Age" by Edgar Albert Guest. http://LarryMillerShow.com

That Turkey Thing

December 01, 2016 08:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MB

Larry looks back at the things he is grateful for, including that potato thing and that turkey thing, also family. Then Larry talks about the holiday classic, "The Wizard of Oz" and recites "Sun and Shadow" by Oliver Wendell Holmes. http://LarryMillerShow.com

I Want Good Stuffing!

November 24, 2016 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

Larry talks about why the best Thanksgiving meal is the one at midnight, when you're sneaking into the fridge for leftovers for the first time! And why the simplest recipes are the best and why no vegetables are allowed! Check out the new t-shirts in the all-new Larry Miller Show store! http://LarryMillerShow.com/store

Larry's Tough Epiphany

November 17, 2016 08:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB

Larry faces a tough moment after a crazy week and takes stock in his life. And we have a first for TLMS, as The Poetry Corner and Magic Movie Moment both have the same title -- Splendor In The Grass. (Although one of them has a superfluous number of vowels in its spelling.) Tune in, drop out and don't step into a volcano. http:/LarryMillerShow.com

Your Post-Election Antidote

November 09, 2016 08:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

The dulcet tones of Larry Miller are the perfect antidote to soothe the nation's jangled nerves. Take a listen, if you're patriotic enough, bub! Will Larry's big election prediction be correct? Tune in and find out! Plus, more Millard Fillmore facts than you can shake a stick at. And Larry continues his unpopular defense of daylight savings time. Then we hear about the movie "Sullivan's Travels." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "It's Monday. No, we say it's Friday." Produ...

Anchovy Martinis?

November 03, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MB

In defense of the maligned anchovy, Larry brainstorms the possibility of an anchovy martini! Then hear about Uncle Zio's giant, grubby hands and how they made the most delicious sandwich Larry ever had. And which is worse, volcano #2 or the DMV? Then Larry talks about the great Kubrick film, Dr. Strangelove. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Did I do that out loud? I did." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Baseball vs. Politics

October 27, 2016 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MB

We talk about not talking about politics. And then something a lot less heated, the World Series. Chicago and Cleveland -- two cities you'll never have to say "Nominum Quid Geminus?" in. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Even they don't want your vote. You're too empty and boring to listen to." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Dining In Old Hollywood

October 20, 2016 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

Larry celebrates a great audition by stopping for a bite at an old Hollywood eatery! Then hear what the blonde did with the chainsaw, the poem "Revenge" by Revenge by Letitia Elizabeth Landon and Larry talks about the classic movie "The Bishop's Wife." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "This is a show so good, I want to hear it." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Long Lost Coffee Commercials

October 14, 2016 01:37 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

Have coffee TV commercials gone extinct? Shocking! Positively shocking. And what ever happened to the percolator? Larry ruminates about this and also why Oddjob had to schlep Goldfinger's golf clubs around in the hot southern sun, in a tuxedo, no less! It was an odd job for Oddjob. http://LarryMillerShow.com

Mother's Day on Milleronia! (Rebroadcast)

October 06, 2016 07:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MB

What makes a great Mother's day gift? An ashtray made of matchsticks? Waking your Mom up early so she can witness the destruction of her kitchen? Yes and yes. Plus, Larry talks about the tear-jerker classic movie "I Remember Mama" and then he recites "A Little While" by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Right after that, they probably slice your head off." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

How To (Not) Win The Lottery (Rebroadcast)

September 29, 2016 07:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MB

Larry's not a big lottery ticket getter, but he got in on the big Powerball! And we hear a funny story about talking his Dad into buying a ticket. And Larry's wife's plans for a relaxing weekend at the beach come slightly unhinged and not even Larry's fancy Hugh Hefner pajamas can fix it. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "You tell 'em." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Girl Scout Kooky! (Rebroadcast)

September 22, 2016 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

Girl Scouts give Larry the cold shoulder, but he buys their cookies anyway! Learn to say "Gesundheit" in at least two languages! Tales of Larry's latest anniversary celebration! Featuring Larry's take on "Wuthering Heights" on Magic Movie Moment and his recitation of "Barefoot Boy" on Poetry Corner. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "That's all I'm going to say. No it's not!" Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Larry Meets The Bank Dick

September 15, 2016 07:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

Larry revisits The War of 1812 and wonders how much work it was for the British to do so much darn colonizing. And Larry talks about the classic WC Fields movie "The Bank Dick." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "It sets your teeth just right." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Larry Loves Labor (Day)

September 08, 2016 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MB

Larry gives a brief history of Labor Day and its relation to the less popular billy club. And Larry re-recounts two of his brief encounters with celebrities. Then he recites "Fruit of the Flower" by Countee Cullen and talks about the classic movie "Mr. Lucky." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "it's like being a prisoner of war in Finland." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Binder Clips or Paper Clips?

September 01, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutes - 22.7 MB

In a tribute to Gene Wilder, Larry talks about the great movie "The Producers." Then he discusses perfection of the paper clip, the beauty of the binder clip and the reliable rubber band -- and how we can't throw them out. Then Larry recites the poem "In School Days" by John Greenleaf Whittier. http://LarryMillerShow.com

Gee Whiz, It's Show Biz!

August 25, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MB

Gee whiz becomes ho hum really fast, but not for Larry! He never gets tired of Hollywood. Hear about him horsing around on studio lots and the secret of dressing room mirrors! Plus, whistling through graveyards, Larry recites "The Footsteps of Angels" by Longfellow and talks about the movie "The Americanization of Emily." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Clarification: I was in a bar." Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Key Larr-go

August 18, 2016 07:00 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MB

Larry's morning routine is messed up by mainland politics, which are unlike the easy election machinations on Milleronia! Larry talks about boozy molls, Key Largo, phony phone calls and why you're not allowed to swear on a walkie talkie. And finally, Larry recites an amazing poem, "The House With Nobody In It" by Joyce Kilmer. http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the Week: "Is Bob Gaelic there?" Producer Colonel Jeff Fox

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