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|label10  = Preceded by:  
|label10  = Preceded by:  
|label11 = Followed by:  
|label11 = Followed by:  
|data8 = [[:Category:Scripted Actors|Scripted Actors]], [[:Category:Improv Actors|Improv Actors]], [[:Category:Panel Discussion|Panel Discussion]], 1 hour
|data8 = [[:Category:Scripted Actors|Scripted Actors]], [[:Category:Improv Actors|Improv Actors]], [[:Category:Panel Discussion|Panel Discussion]], 58 minutes
|data4  = [[:Category:1987|1987]]
|data4  = [[:Category:1987|1987]]
|title = [https://www.joefrank.com/shop/rent-a-family-(part-1) Rent A Family (Part 1)][https://www.joefrank.com/streaming/shows/?jfsearch=Rent%20A%20Family%20(Part%201)]
|title = [https://www.joefrank.com/shop/rent-a-family-1 Rent A Family (Part 1)][https://www.joefrank.com/streaming/shows/?jfsearch=Rent%20A%20Family%20(Part%201)]
|data6  = [[Barbara Sohmers]], [[Mark Hammer]], [[Arthur Miller]], [[Tim Jerome]], [[Nick Ullett]], [[Carolyn Swift]], [[Larry Block]], Lynn, Sarah, Carmen, Thomas, Timo, Sharon, Christa
|data6  = [[Barbara Sohmers]], [[Mark Hammer]], [[Arthur Miller]], [[Tim Jerome]], [[Nick Ullett]], [[Carolyn Swift]], [[Larry Block]], Lynn, Sarah, Carmen, Thomas, Timo, Sharon, Christa
|data10 = [[Nightride]]
|data10 = [[Nightride]]
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Eleanor, an unemployed divorceé with 2 young daughters,
Eleanor, an unemployed divorceé with 2 young daughters,
([[Barbara Sohmers]]) having trouble finding work, reluctantly joins
([[Barbara Sohmers]]) having trouble finding work, reluctantly joins
<i>Rent-a-family</i>, an organization that rents out families to men who want
Rent-A-Family, an organization that rents out families to men who want
one temporarily.
one temporarily.


9:30: <i>Rent-a-family</i>'s proprietor, Joel, ([[Larry Block]]) describes
9:30: Rent-A-Family's proprietor, Joel, ([[Larry Block]]) describes
how <i>Rent-a-family</i> works.
how Rent-A-Family works.


10:50: Panelist #1 ([[Tim Jerome]], German accent) asks a question
10:50: Panelist #1 ([[Tim Jerome]], German accent) asks a question
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question.
question.


13:10: The panel and proprietor talk about <i>Rent-a-family</i> and society,
13:10: The panel and proprietor talk about Rent-A-Family and society,
planned obsolescence, the convenience of renting instead of owning.
planned obsolescence, the convenience of renting instead of owning.


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19:40: Eleanor tells about Wendy and Diane; takes them to get filmed
19:40: Eleanor tells about Wendy and Diane; takes them to get filmed
for <i>Rent-a-family</i>.  She decides the first applicant is suitable,
for Rent-A-Family.  She decides the first applicant is suitable,
prepares for an outing at the beach.
prepares for an outing at the beach.


31:50: Panelist #2 says that society sells the happiness of families
31:50: Panelist #2 says that society sells the happiness of families
but families are diminishing.  The panel discusses <i>Rent-a-family</i>
but families are diminishing.  The panel discusses Rent-A-Family
further.
further.


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(un-named and voiceless) takes the girls to get ice cream.
(un-named and voiceless) takes the girls to get ice cream.


51:40: The panel talks about <i>Rent-a-family</i> further.
51:40: The panel talks about Rent-A-Family further.


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== Music ==  
== Music ==  
{{A Fine Line (Tim Story)}} <ref>This is Eleanor's theme: it plays before and while she speaks.</ref>
{{A Fine Line (Tim Story)}} [Intro]
{{Eihwaz (Defense) / Kano (Opening) (Giles Reaves)}} <ref>This is the panel's theme: it plays before and when they speak.</ref>
{{Eihwaz (Defense) / Kano (Opening) (Giles Reaves)}} [9:33]
{{Gypsy Violin (Harold Budd)}} <ref>This plays when Joe talks to families he has rented.</ref>
{{Gypsy Violin (Harold Budd)}} [18:26]
 
== Additional credits ==
The original broadcast credits state: "The performers were [[Barbara Sohmers]], [[Arthur Miller]], [[Tim Jerome]], [[Nick Ullett]], and [[Larry Block]]. Special thanks to Carmen, Thomas, Timo, Lynn, and Sarah. Rent A Family Part 1 was recorded at M&I Studios in New York City by Phil Capp, and at KCRW by Dave Weaver. Technical production by Tom Strother."


== Miscellanea ==
== Miscellanea ==