The Very Best of Jackie Martling's Talking Joke Book Cassettes, Vol. 1 is an album by American comedian, comedy writer and radio personality Jackie Martling. The album was released on November 2, 1999 on the Oglio Records label.

Track listing

Background

In 1979, Martling issued his debut LP, What Did You Expect? He released two more albums, 1980's Goin' Ape! and 1981's Normal People Are People You Don't Know That Well. Martling sent all three records to fledgling New York City disk jockey Howard Stern. By 1986, he was a full-time member of Stern's show, later becoming the program's head writer. Martling maintained a steady schedule of live dates while working with Stern, recording Sgt. Pecker, F Jackie, and Hot Dogs + Donuts. The Very Best of Jackie Martling's Talking Joke Book Cassettes, Vol. 1 is the fourth CD from Martling's Stern era.

Description

The album is a reissue of the first volume of the earliest recordings from "America's favorite joker ". The CD includes 21 tracks, including the song 'Fools Gold' as heard on The Howard Stern Show.