Larry revisits The War of 1812 and wonders how much work it was for the British to do so much darn colonizing. And Larry talks about the classic WC Fields movie “The Bank Dick.” Quote of the week: “It sets your teeth just right.” Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

Larry gives a brief history of Labor Day and its relation to the less popular billy club. And Larry re-recounts two of his brief encounters with celebrities. Then he recites “Fruit of the Flower” by Countee Cullen and talks about the classic movie “Mr. Lucky.” Quote of the week: “it’s like being a prisoner of war in Finland.” Producer: Colonel Jeff Fox

In a tribute to Gene Wilder, Larry talks about the great movie “The Producers.” Then he discusses perfection of the paper clip, the beauty of the binder clip and the reliable rubber band — and how we can’t throw them out. Then Larry recites the poem “In School Days” by John Greenleaf Whittier.