Searching for Parody "A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste"

[landtuna]

The above entitled short radio parody was aired in the early 80's in Phoenix, probably on KOOL, and definitely on the morning show. It would air without much notice so I never got the chance to tape it but the kids and I would just crack up the few times we caught it.

As the subject implies, it is a take-off on the well known PSA by the United Negro College Fund and uses as its main character, I believe, OJ Simpson. It is not racist but rather done in the same vein as the old Foster Brooks routines.

If anyone has an aircheck or could point me to a copy of it I would be very grateful.

TIA!

 

[Basnya]

Does it end with the phrase: : "Because a mind is a terrible thing?"

 

[landtuna]

I believe so but it's been 20-odd years since I heard it last.

 

[anotherguyTN]

I think I remember hearing a joke somewhere about "A mind is a terrible thing, let's waste it!" But I can't remember where it came from.

 

[Basnya]

I'm not 100% certain about it but I think it may have been an audio clip from an old SNL- routine. Eddie Murphy comes to mind.

 

[radioman148]

I'm not 100% certain about it but I think it may have been an audio clip from an old SNL- routine. Eddie Murphy comes to mind.

I think you're right.

 

[landtuna]

Thanks for all the suggestions but I don't think the one I'm searching for had Eddie Murphy in it. The reason is because mine referenced a service club in Casa Grande, AZ and I doubt a SNL feature would do that. I'm betting it was done locally (Phoenix area).

 

[radioman148]

Thanks for all the suggestions but I don't think the one I'm searching for had Eddie Murphy in it. The reason is because mine referenced a service club in Casa Grande, AZ and I doubt a SNL feature would do that. I'm betting it was done locally (Phoenix area).

Eddie Murphy in Phoenix?