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|data8 = [[:Category:Scripted Actors|Scripted Actors]], [[:Category:Improv Actors|Improv Actors]], [[:Category:Panel Discussion|Panel Discussion]], | |data8 = [[:Category:Scripted Actors|Scripted Actors]], [[:Category:Improv Actors|Improv Actors]], [[:Category:Panel Discussion|Panel Discussion]], 58 minutes | ||
|data4 = [[1987]] | |data4 = [[:Category:1987|1987]] | ||
|title = [https://www.joefrank.com/shop/rent-a-family-3 Rent A Family (Part 3)][https://www.joefrank.com/streaming/shows/?jfsearch=Rent%20A%20Family%20(Part%203)] | |title = [https://www.joefrank.com/shop/rent-a-family-3 Rent A Family (Part 3)][https://www.joefrank.com/streaming/shows/?jfsearch=Rent%20A%20Family%20(Part%203)] | ||
|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 | ||
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''"I had a terrible dream last night. I had this baby."'' | ''"I had a terrible dream last night. I had this baby."'' | ||
'''Rent A Family (Part 3)''' is a program Joe Frank produced as part of the series [[Work In Progress]]. It was originally broadcast in [[1987]]. | '''Rent A Family (Part 3)''' is a program Joe Frank produced as part of the series [[Work In Progress]]. It was originally broadcast in [[:Category:1987|1987]]. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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Arthur takes it seriously. Arthur and Kathy fight. | Arthur takes it seriously. Arthur and Kathy fight. | ||
23:30: Joe visits his | 23:30: Joe visits his Rent-A-Family again, Sharon and her | ||
daughters, Christa and Sarah. This sounds like a repeat from part 2, | daughters, Christa and Sarah. This sounds like a repeat from part 2, | ||
though more audible. | though more audible. | ||
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smells of chocolate. Panelist #2 says patchouli causes impotence. | smells of chocolate. Panelist #2 says patchouli causes impotence. | ||
Proprietor tells panel how much he has enjoyed the evening. | Proprietor tells panel how much he has enjoyed the evening. | ||
Panelist #1 ([[Tim Jerome]]) thinks | Panelist #1 ([[Tim Jerome]]) thinks Rent-A-Family is a fad. | ||
Proprietor disagrees. They discuss how paying for something makes | Proprietor disagrees. They discuss how paying for something makes | ||
it more valuable. Proprietor pays for the drinks. | it more valuable. Proprietor pays for the drinks. | ||
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== Music == | == Music == | ||
{{A Fine Line (Tim Story)}} | {{A Fine Line (Tim Story)}} [Intro] | ||
{{Gypsy Violin (Harold Budd)}} | {{Gypsy Violin (Harold Budd)}} [13:45] | ||
== Additional credits == | |||
The original broadcast credits state: "Performers included [[Barbara Sohmers]], [[Mark Hammer]], [[Arthur Miller]], [[Tim Jerome]], [[Nick Ullett]], [[Carolyn Swift]], and [[Larry Block]], and Lynn, Sarah, Carmen, Thomas, Timo, Sharon, and Christa. This program was recorded by Phil Capp at M&I Studios in New York City, and by Tom Strother at KCRW. Technical production by Tom Strother." | |||
== Commentary == | == Commentary == | ||
A message Joe wrote to the mailing list on 2006 August 9: | |||
<blockquote>'No, the ex-husband who delivers the final tirade is the actor Mark Hammer, who was working at Arena Stage in Washington DC at the time and performed all the scenes over the phone with his wife (DC to LA). Larry played the president of the company called, "Rent-a-Family," who attempted to rationalize his vision. Barbara Sohmers played the unhinged ex-wife--a wonderfully talented person who also appears in a short film available on the web site called "Memories." I've been out of touch with her for years. She could be the writer of mystery novels (I think she spoke of that ambition). When last I communicated with her she had been ill with a disease that affected her ability to speak and therefore could no longer perform as an actress. I am shocked to hear that she died--if she's the same person.'</blockquote> | |||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||