Puppets' purpose more than laughs

 
BY BRANDY McDONNELL
Published: October 3, 2008

TULSA — When Jeff Dunham takes the stage tonight at the BOK Center , the comedian won’t be alone.

Walter the grumpy old man, Peanut the purple scamp, Jose Jalapeno (on a stick), Bubba J the beer-swilling NASCAR fan and Achmed the Dead Terrorist will be joining him.

As a ventriloquist, Dunham considers his stand-up show a success if his "Suitcase Posse” of wisecracking puppets gets a...


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