November 25, 2009
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Firesign Theater Reignites For 40th Birthday
During the mid-1960s, the Firesign Theatre started on radio in Los Angeles and produced a series of records that became cult classics — with detective "Nick Danger: Third Eye" becoming one of their most famous characters. Now the troupe gathers to celebrate Danger's 40th birthday.

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During the mid-1960s, The Firesign Theatre started on radio in Los Angeles and produced a series of records that became cult classics — with detective "Nick Danger: Third Eye" becoming one of their most famous characters. Now the troupe reunites to celebrate Danger's 40th birthday, in a 4-day special performance in Hollywood called, "Forward, Into the Past."

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Phil Austin, member of The Firesign Theatre comedy troupe

Peter Bergman, member The Firesign Theatre comedy troupe

Phil Proctor, member The Firesign Theatre comedy troupe

David Ossman, member The Firesign Theatre comedy troupe


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