Further Adventures of Nick Danger (Cut 'Em Off at the Past)
Young Guy Motor Detective
School for Actors [Live][#]
Track Listings (10) - Disc #2
The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 1 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 2 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 3 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 4 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
The Case of the Missing Shoe: Episode 5 - Firesign Theatre, Austin, Philip
Frame Me Pretty, Pt. 1: Straight Up [#]
Frame Me Pretty, Pt. 2: With a Twist [#]
Frame Me Pretty, Pt. 3: On the Rocks [#]
The Case of the Missing General - Firesign Theatre,
Nick Danger Meets E.T. [#] - Firesign Theatre, Austin
Track Listings (8) - Disc #3
The Three Faces of Al, Pt. 1
The Three Faces of Al, Pt. 2
Back from the Shadows, Pt. 1: He Walks Again by Night - Firesign Theatre, Firesign Theatre
Back from the Shadows, Pt. 2: The Same Old Place - Firesign Theatre, Firesign Theatre
Back from the Shadows, Pt. 3: Hold It Right There! - Firesign Theatre, Firesign Theatre
Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 1: Nick Begins the Case [Live]
Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 2: The Case Continues [Live]
Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 3: The Suspects Segue [Live]
Track Listings (8) - Disc #4
Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 4: Shack-Out [Live]
Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 5: Shack-In [Live]
Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 6: Six Months Later [Live]
Shack Out on the Alien Highway, Pt. 7: Where Were We Now? [Live]
Lucky Liability - Firesign Theatre, Proctor, Phil
A St. Nick Dangerous Christmas Eve
Snakehead Symphony
Scaled Down Danger [#]
The Firesign Theatre's Box of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook turns the spotlight on the legendary comedy troupe's most famous creation: Nick Danger, Third Eye. This 4-CD box set assembles for the first time such... more » legendary skits as "Cut 'Em Off at the Past," "The Case of the Missing Shoe," "The Three Faces of Al," plus a wealth of rare and unreleased items from Nick's tattered casebook. Danger is Firesign's take on the hard-boiled detective character, with firstperson narration and crazy adventures that often involve mistaken identity, and of course there's always a dangerous dame. The skits spoof the conventions of those old detective radio shows, right down to the special effects, the sponsors, the on-air host, the convoluted plots and just about anything else that one might have heard on a classic serial. Formed in 1967, the Firesign Theater revolutionized recorded comedy by introducing a surreal sensibility that endeared them to hippies of the `60s and `70s as well as stoners and slackers of the `80s, `90s and beyond. They have released more than 30 albums--for Columbia, Rhino, and other labels--and their 1994 reunion show was so successful that they renewed their partnership for a slew of new albums, taking them right into the 21st century.« less
The Firesign Theatre's Box of Danger: The Complete Nick Danger Casebook turns the spotlight on the legendary comedy troupe's most famous creation: Nick Danger, Third Eye. This 4-CD box set assembles for the first time such legendary skits as "Cut 'Em Off at the Past," "The Case of the Missing Shoe," "The Three Faces of Al," plus a wealth of rare and unreleased items from Nick's tattered casebook. Danger is Firesign's take on the hard-boiled detective character, with firstperson narration and crazy adventures that often involve mistaken identity, and of course there's always a dangerous dame. The skits spoof the conventions of those old detective radio shows, right down to the special effects, the sponsors, the on-air host, the convoluted plots and just about anything else that one might have heard on a classic serial. Formed in 1967, the Firesign Theater revolutionized recorded comedy by introducing a surreal sensibility that endeared them to hippies of the `60s and `70s as well as stoners and slackers of the `80s, `90s and beyond. They have released more than 30 albums--for Columbia, Rhino, and other labels--and their 1994 reunion show was so successful that they renewed their partnership for a slew of new albums, taking them right into the 21st century.
"While there are gems in this box set, there is bit of so-so material. "The Further Adventures of Nick Danger" (aka "Cut 'em off at the Past!") is, of course, brilliant, but most Firesign fans already own that. "Three Faces of Al," which I had never heard before is quite enjoyable, though doesn't approach the genius of the original. "The Case of the Missing Shoe" has some great moments. The first three Parts of "Shack Out on the Alien Highway" are completely improvised and just don't work. But parts 4 through 7 are partially scripted and quite funny. If you're a hard core Firesign fan you have to have this, unless you have copies of all the tracks, including a bootlegged live performance."
Great collection of Firesign's most mainstream creation!
Captain Opinionated | Los Angeles, CA USA | 11/19/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For the Firesign completist, this is an essential box. We finally get a re-issue of "Three Faces of Al" (the world's first comedy CD!), for starters! Besides that and the classic first piece from "How Can You Be In Two Places...," we get several live performances and pieces done for radio. For those who are new to this brilliant comedy troupe, this is a good place to start. The "Nick Danger" pieces were always a bit more accessible than the more surrealist longform pieces the group is also known for. A mish-mosh for classic radio detective serials and Goon Show-type surrealism filtered through a counter-culture sensibility, the bits are both silly and smart all at once. And, they're short, easily consumed pieces with a lightning pace. Very, very enjoyable. Nice way to discover America's most unsung comedy team!"
REGNAD KCIN strikes again...and again...and again and...
Tim McMullen | Rowland Heights, CA | 12/24/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Firesign's devotion to Old Time Radio was evident in much of their work, including a brilliant send-up of "Let's Pretend" on their "Firesign Theatre Radio Hour Hour," but never as obviously as in the Nick Danger pieces. From the original Beatle allusions rampant in "The Further Adventures of Nick Danger" to the two-minute bits comprising "The Case of the Missing Shoe," their rapid fire, but deliberate, delivery makes these ever-funny and ever-punny pundits pure joy to the ear and brain. Even for those of us who have tried to collect everything that any of these four have published, this collection is a joy. A couple of the pieces are slightly redundant, but the variations on a theme are at the heart of their artistry. Whether you were there at the time or not (...an old joke about the 60's) I recommend this collection whole-heartedly. Then I recommend that you run out and grab up anything else you can find from these "four or five crazy guys.""
"Hemlock Stones would approve..."
Ronald E. Drumm | Binghamton, N.Y. | 01/13/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Firesign Theatre's style of how-many-puns-can-we-fit-in-a-minute comedy may be too cerebral for people raised on the modern style of how-many-obscenities-can-we-spray-our-audience-with. But for any culture geek out there who likes their humor clever and original, you cannot ignore the genius of these four guys {and their caste of thousands} Of course, the original episode, from How Can You Be In Two Places At Once, will never be surpassed. But there are laudable moments on all four of these CDs. When these guys go, there will be none to fill their inflatable shoes. Sit down with Box Of Danger and grok the past forty years of regnad kcir, if you're able!
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Good, But Too Much Of It
Gerry B | Florida, USA | 08/27/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"For the Firesign fan, not much explanation is needed. Leaving the anchovies for a moment, this is a great collection of the Nick Danger archives. However, this could have been a much better collection of 3 CDs, instead of being stretched across 4. The Back from the Shadows elements were unnecessary here, serving no purpose but to demonstrate how the Theatre sometimes blow their lines on stage. The All Things Firesign tracks come across as filler. Three discs would have served. Including the Shack Out On the Alien Highway, aired in the early, wonderful days of XM when anything was possible, was a must, and preserved here for as long as anyone will be interested.
The booklet is superb, detailing the varied background of each sketch. Illustrated with pictures that must be seen to be appreciated. Rocky Rococo is exposed as never before, while Danger himself is still, in his own words, "regnaD kciN.""