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Ambitious John
Airdate: Wednesday - January 22, 1975

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Last Update: 07-26-2024

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We would like to do something here before we get started into the serious core or the pith of our show. . .
Show Description
Shep salutes Brian Inglis of Niagara Falls, who was fired from his job and denied Welfare because of his garlic eating habit, which he claims is for medical purposes. Shep knows a guy (Ambitious John) who got fired from his job at a New York firm. Helen Weathers, developed a taste for library paste along with Eileen Akers and Ester Jane Albery. Eileen Ackers writes scathing review of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. Shep returns to story of Ambitious John. John's girlfriend Gladys tought him a bad habit. Popping Gum!
[ Courtesy: David Goldin - 07-26-2024 ] The hero of the week: a Canadian eater of garlic. The story of Eileen Akers, who wrote a scathing book report, but who ate library paste!
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January 14,1975
The Hamilton Spectator - Salute to Garlic Eater


January 14,1975
The Hamilton Spectator - Salute to Garlic Eater

  
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