The Dead Alewives

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The Dead Alewives were an improvisational comedy troupe during the 1980s and 1990s from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Like other similar groups, such as The State and Upright Citizen's Brigade, they did not get a lot of press during their active life, but the group's individual members have gone on to become noteworthy since the group's breakup. The Dead Alewives approached widespread recognition many times but never seemed to enjoy the push that would launch them to national prominence. Their Dungeons and Dragons sketch from the comedy CD Take Down the Grand Master made the rounds on the internet during the late 1990s. The short also was one of the most-requested on the syndicated Dr. Demento radio program. Entertainment Weekly also once reported that the Dead Alewives were being talked to about a television sketch-comedy series, but it ultimately fell through. The Dead Alewives ceased their weekly live performances in the late '90's, and the individual members all moved on to pursue other interests. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Take Down the Grand Master

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Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection: Dementia 2000 Disc 1

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Retarded Ambition

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Dr. Demento's 30th Anniversary Collection - Disc 1

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Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection: Dementia 2000

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Dr. Demento's Basement Tapes 05

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[non-album tracks]

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Dr. Demento's 30th Anniversary Collection (Disc 1)

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Dr. Demento's 30th Anniversary Collection

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Dementia 2000!: Dr. Demento's 30th Anniversary Collection (Disc 1)

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Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection: Dementia 2000 (disc 1)

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Take Down The Grandmaster

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