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Garrison Keillor and his Prarie Home Companion.

Although a radio show, much of the humor could translate to writing. How information is revealed during a story, small detail by small detail, in what order, is very important for humor, and he's a master at that. Choice of words. Some of his show won't translate at all into writing - the excellent sound effects, tone of voice of the actors, though these things too are worthy of study in learning humor techniques.

He has books, too.

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