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Perkins of Portland

Perkins of Portland

Written by: Ellis Parker Butler
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Join us for a delightful romp through the world of advertising, where Perkins and the narrator concoct hilarious promotions for some truly questionable products. This duo targets a gullible public, and rather than facing the typical downfall of con artists, they revel in their success, growing wealthier and more content with every scheme. Experience these amusing tales that turn the notion of morality on its head, as Perkins and Co. thrive in their charmingly dubious endeavors. (Summary by Arnold Banner)Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Economics
Episodes
  • Parody Outline of History-Donald Ogden Stewart

    Parody Outline of History-Donald Ogden Stewart
    Aug 24 2026
    Join us for a delightful romp through the world of advertising, where Perkins and the narrator concoct hilarious promotions for some truly questionable products. This duo targets a gullible public, and rather than facing the typical downfall of con artists, they revel in their success, growing wealthier and more content with every scheme. Experience these amusing tales that turn the notion of morality on its head, as Perkins and Co. thrive in their charmingly dubious endeavors. (Summary by Arnold Banner)
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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Adventures of Bindle-Herbert George Jenkins

    Adventures of Bindle-Herbert George Jenkins
    Aug 23 2026
    Join us for a delightful romp through the world of advertising, where Perkins and the narrator concoct hilarious promotions for some truly questionable products. This duo targets a gullible public, and rather than facing the typical downfall of con artists, they revel in their success, growing wealthier and more content with every scheme. Experience these amusing tales that turn the notion of morality on its head, as Perkins and Co. thrive in their charmingly dubious endeavors. (Summary by Arnold Banner)
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    6 hrs and 26 mins
  • Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich-Stephen Leacock

    Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich-Stephen Leacock
    Aug 22 2026
    Join us for a delightful romp through the world of advertising, where Perkins and the narrator concoct hilarious promotions for some truly questionable products. This duo targets a gullible public, and rather than facing the typical downfall of con artists, they revel in their success, growing wealthier and more content with every scheme. Experience these amusing tales that turn the notion of morality on its head, as Perkins and Co. thrive in their charmingly dubious endeavors. (Summary by Arnold Banner)
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    6 hrs and 47 mins
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