Wayne wanted to communicate. They ran Wayne right out of the business. You do that and your world can be warm, friendly, beautiful, simple and secure. But though Bud helped create this artificial world, he couldn't remain in it. In reality, time forces change.
Radio hosts grow old and retire.
If time could stand still we'd all be conservatives and it would all be rather pleasant. Keillor has the wonderful ability of making quirky characters seem real. All of his characters, quirky and loveable or modern and aloof, all have the same vulnerabilities. If we take a look at ourselves, we're sure to fit in.