While performing some of their original material, comedians Vic Greco and Fred Willard talk about how they come up with their ideas for their shows. Always the entertainers, and while talking over one another, Greco and Willard explain that most of what they do on stage is improvisation.

Puppeteer Burr Tillstrom plays several different characters as he discusses his upcoming TV special for Easter Sunday on NBC with Studs Terkel. A recording of the song “The Cuckoo” is played.

Burr Tillstrom discusses his career, his collaborators, and the characters on his show, as well as his love for the city of Chicago.* Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations.