This Pete Smith Specialty comedic short details the troubles the average woman faces with maintaining beauty and fitness.
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The people behind it
Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Gussie's Boyfriend Butch (uncredited)
Gertrude Short
Gussie (uncredited)
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It’s always been a dream of mine to do a show at the Fillmore. The name itself is synonymous with legendary performances. Countless iconic musicians and comedians have been on that stage. To be a part of that history was something I’ll never forget. As much as I was trying to keep my head together before the show, I couldn’t help but feel like a tourist or just some random dude who won a contest. LET IT GO represents the culmination of material I developed on the road from 2008-2009. As always thanks to everyone who came out to my shows, laughed at the funny stuff and stared during the bombing. I hope you enjoy it. – Bill Burr
