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Famine. Death. War. Pestilence. These are the harbingers of the biblical apocalypse, of the end of the world. In science fiction the end is triggered by less figurative means: nuclear holocaust, biological warfare/pandemic, ecological disaster, or cosmological cataclysm.

Emmy Award-winner Jonathan Winters proves once again that he was one of the greatest performers to ever grace this galaxy. His impersonations of famous personalities, from Jimmy Carter to Marlon Brando, will put you away - which Jonathan said is, after all, what they did to him. We thank Jim B. Smith for being wise enough to purchase one of the very first telephone answering machines in the 1980s. As Jonathan Winters' best friend, Jim knew that doing so would provide Jonathan a 24-hour-a-day performance platform.

From the comic mind of the one and only Jonathan Winters comes this side-splitting collection of the comedian's most off-the-wall antics and impressions. Grandma Frickert, Chester Honeyhugger, and other comic characters all make appearances on this best-of compilation.

From the grand old man of comedy, George Burns to the up-to-the minute observations of today's everyman, Dave Barry, these great humorists share one thing in common: their very individual, often raucously funny perception of the world around them. Laugh and enjoy!

Final Approach is comedic legend Jonathan Winters' first new release in years. This is a VERY funny audio, featuring an all-new "Maude Frickett".

Meet Jim Smith, Jonathan Winters' peripatetic buddy. Regardless of season or time of day, Jonathan can never reach Mr. Smith by phone...but that's a stroke of luck for fans of comedy's most beloved genius. This recording is made up of actual phone messages left by Jonathan Winters on his friend's answering machine. The result is a tribute to comedy's brightest mind at his improvisational best.

Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in these spontaneous antics from the comic mind of Jonathan Winters. Along with impressions of Robin Williams, Groucho Marx and Saddam Hussein, treat yourself to a laugh trip with such famous Winters characters as Grandma Frickert and Chester Honeyhugger.

This is Jonathan Winters' first album in 30 years! Gary Owens of Laugh-In fame and master impressionist Rich Little guide Jonathan and his wacky brain through one crazy character after another.

Sometimes the workplace can be a real horror show. Yet most people head off to work every day, dreading what the day will bring. Will the office cougher show up today, spewing germs and farting their way around the cubicles? How about that hazmat situation in the office kitchen? Something is starting to go bad, and it may be more than just what’s in the fridge. Unfortunately, you need that paycheck, so you’ve got no choice. You could take a sick day. But you’ve already taken too many, and the boss is watching.

This is the last album Jonathan Winters recorded. It was performed live at The Improv in Hollywood, California in 2001. Winters and his sidekick, Gary Owens, deliver material for an hour of non-stop laughs.

From the brilliant comic mind of Jonathan Winters, this recording features some of his most memorable comedic work. Famous for his impersonations, Winters takes on Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robin Williams, Groucho Marx, and Saddam Hussein. And treat yourself to more laughs as Winters transforms into some of his most famous characters including Grandma Frickert and Chester Honeyhugger.

This recording - clearly made before the days of caller ID - is made up of actual phone messages left by Jonathan Winters on his friend's answering machine. The result is a tribute to comedy's brightest mind at his improvisational best.

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Join host Jonathan Winter for a series of interviews designed to uncover different ways to succeed at work, in the midst of rapid change. You’ll hear life and career stories of creative people pushing the boundaries in their field, together with their thoughts on the future of work, technology, and on what’s uniquely special about being human not machine. The Innovator's Journey is designed to stimulate fresh thoughts on how you, your team and your best ideas are going to flourish.