# Stan Boreson
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stan boreson (May 5, 1925 – January 27, 2017), the "King of Scandinavian Humor," was a Norwegian-American comedian, accordionist and singer from Everett, Washington. Boreson was an early local TV star in the Seattle area, with a career that included 12 years as the host of "King's Klubhouse" on KING-TV.
In addition to his television show, Boreson was adept at musical parody and brought his “Scandahoovian” stylings to the genre. Throughout his career he released 16 albums.
Ep. 84: "Homefront Christmas" Seattle Radio Play with Chris Wedes and Bob Newman
On this special holiday season episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we present Chris Wedes (better known as KIRO TV clown J.P. Patches) and Bob Newman (better known as J.P.'s pal Gertrude) in "A Homefront Christmas," an original radio play first broadcast on KIXI AM 880 in Seattle in December 2001.
Wede…
Ep. 85: Boreson vs. Yorgesson Holiday Novelty Song Smackdown
On this special holiday encore broadcast from December 2023, Feliks Banel pits Everett, WA-born Stan Boreson against Tacoma, WA-born Yogi Yorgesson in a holiday smackdown of Scandinavian novelty Christmas songs; roving correspondent Ken Zick reports LIVE FROM THE SCENE of the abrupt closure of XXX …
Ep. 87: NW Christmas Rare Audio Extravaganza
Feliks Banel presents a live broadcast featuring rare and one-of-a-kind Northwest Christmas radio and other audio gems, as well as a few national and international ones, too. We dig deep into the archives for songs and stories from J.P. Patches and Gertrude, Pat O'Day, Stan Boreson, Jeff Renner, Ch…
AARP Ethel Gathering Groups defy loneliness trend among older women
Defying a growing loneliness trend, especially during the holidays, is the goal of AARP's Ethel Gathering Groups. In the next Puget Sound Now program, how free 5-g hot spots help low income and at-risk youth bridge the digital divide. Do reindeer really know how to fly ? Find out with a behind th…
Ep. 106: It's THE STAN BORESON-TENNIAL Radio Special!
Feliks Banel's guests on this STAN BORESON-TENNIAL EDITION episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY include radio personality Tim Hunter, Steve Wilson of Almost LIVE!, and Stan Boreson's daughter Ann Boreson. The occasion is the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary entertainer and broadcaster Stan Bore…
The Wacky Week Podcast--Episode 154
Stan Boreson and Larry recording promo's for Ballard Seafoodfest and a behind-the-scenes listen to Larry and Bob "voice of the Huskies" Rondeau, recording one of their "Special Times" segments, bloopers and all. Yes, that friend was none other than Ken Schram.
The Wacky Week Podcast--Episode 141
The Alana Baxter song, "All I want for Christmas is Booze", and Stan Boreson stops by KOMO radio for a little holiday cheer
BORESON BONUS: Complete 1981 Stan Boreson Program by Tom McArthur for KPLU
THE STAN BORESON-TENNIAL fun continues with this BORESON BONUS EPISODE, courtesy of Tom McArthur, who produced this circa 1981 half-hour show featuring an interview with Stan plus lots and lots of deep cuts from the Boreson catalog.
When Mr. McArthur shared this audio with CASCADE OF HISTORY, he w…
BONUS ENCORE: 2025 Listener Favorite - THE STAN BORESON-TENNIAL!
This BONUS ENCORE of CASCADE OF HISTORY was one of our LISTENER FAVORITES in 2025: the STAN BORESON-TENNIAL EDITION with radio personality Tim Hunter, Steve Wilson of Almost LIVE!, and Stan Boreson's daughter Ann Boreson. The occasion was the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary entertainer …
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