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The Sample: On April Fools' Day 1975, IU grad Leon Varjian held the first annual Banana Olympics in Dunn Meadow. To honor the original event's spirit of absurdity and fun, the producers of The Sample held their own version of the games 44 years later.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Collection of recorded skits.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Show called "Bad Television" which features skit-concerts. This one features "The Air Musicians" which are a collection of wind-up toys.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Collection of unedited takes from several skits.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Recording of a live-performance skit advertising products.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Contains skits from outside the V&E show format.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Episode of the Nick & Leon show, which contains skits outside of the Vern & Evelyn show format.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Skits - football roundup, film review, 'Dr. Invento', Vern & Evelyn Mousebreak, Boombox Parade skit
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Film recording of a live performance of the V&E show.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
V&E show with a special travel-around component.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Intermittent audio in/out over the course of the show. two days of V&E show footage and skits.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Clips from the Nick & Leon Show, including several skits.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Skits - Micro-wave church, Dueling poets, 'The Fascists', Clown stereo repair, 30 second interview, etc. Tape contains several episodes.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
2 episodes with skits, musical and otherwise.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Collection of Skits, sometimes including several takes, for the Vern & Evelyn show.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Special episode where fans of the show visit V&E, and are interviewed by Leon Varjian. The tape contains another, unrelated recording on the end as well.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Continuation of the first anniversary live show recording.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Two episodes with skits, musical and otherwise.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Excerpts from several skits and episodes.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Recording of the first-anniversary of the V&E show. Performance from The Vomit Raisins.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Collection of V&E show skits from different 1983 episodes.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
3 Episodes on three subsequent days. Includes skits, musical and otherwise.
After leaving IU, 1970s campus prankster and graduate student Leon Varjian continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he continued his fun-loving ways. While living in Madison, Varjian and his friends co-produced local public-access cable television show The Vern & Evelyn Show at the Madison Community Access Center beginning in January 1980. The show starred two live mice (named Vern and Evelyn) and a cast of supporting actors (humans and mice) in a variety of humorous storylines. Show skits satirized politics, religion, and popular culture; music was provided by local bands such as Spooner (later the band became Garbage); and interviews with special guests included the likes of Allen Ginsberg.
Special V&E skit where Vern runs for mayor of Madison, WI.
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