Firesign Theatre's All Day Matinee, The - Martian Space Party and The Yokes of Oxnard (1972)

Synopsis: The Firesign Theatre are perhaps the most intellectual of sketch comedy troupes. An abundance of clever commentary, witty wordplay, and cerebral satire floods their albums, which have brought... The Firesign Theatre are perhaps the most intellectual of sketch comedy troupes. An abundance of clever commentary, witty wordplay, and cerebral satire floods their albums, which have brought comedy recording to a new level. This program is a double feature of their 1972 live performance of MARTIAN SPACE PARTY, a hilarious piece that covers a fictional presidential candidates trip to Monster Island as well as Richard Nixon's landmark meeting with Glutomoto, the cheese monster. The second half of this double bill is THE YOKES OF OXNARD, which features the further adventures of Nick Danger, private investigator. [More]