# 41. The Hoose-Gow (1929) with Randy Skretvedt

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Podcast: [The Laurel & Hardy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246)
Published: 2026-04-06T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laurelandhardypodcast/episodes/41--The-Hoose-Gow-1929-with-Randy-Skretvedt-e3he92d
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In this second of two back-to-back episodes with Laurel and Hardy expert, Randy Sketvedt, Patrick takes a deep-dive into the fascinating production history of the boys' classic 1929 short, The Hoose-Gow . Among the many things discussed are the origin of the term Hoose-Gow and the Culver City speakeasy that may have inspired the film. For more information on Patrick's forthcoming book, Laurel & Hardy: Silents , visit: www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/books To become part of the Podcast Community, 'Fraternally Yours', the online discussion group, and to access bonus Patron-only exclusive podcasts, just sign up to show your appreciation and support for the show and become a 'Plumtree Tier' Patron by clicking the link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to leave feedback about the podcast, make a point, ask a question, or generally join in the discussions about the podcast and all other things Laurel and Hardy related, why not become part of the podcast community by joining the Fraternally Yours Facebook Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra’s music contained in these podcasts, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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