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Exploring the World of Industrial Musicals
The speaker, a former writer from the late night and late show with David Letterman, stumbled upon the world of industrial musicals through hunting for funny record albums for the show. These industrial musicals were corporate souvenir records that revealed a quirky chapter of American history with surprisingly good songs. The speaker found them to be a comedy gold and a glimpse into a forgotten dimension of American culture, noting that some of the songs showcased high production value, talent, and catchiness.