If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s... more
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Let’s Not Be Kidding is a raw and darkly funny exploration of a painful time in Gavin Crawford’s family life.... more
Let's Not Be Kidding may be over, but Gavin isn't going anywhere! Hear him, joined by his funniest friends in... more
Gavin shares what it was like to come to the realisation his mom, Donna, was losing her memory and sense... more
Gavin’s mom, Donna, was his protector and champion growing up. This episode zooms in on the experiences of gay kids... more
Gavin talks about Donna’s “looping phase.” People with dementia repeat the same questions, fixate on things…and drive their loved ones... more
As the Sondheim song goes, our legacy is principally children and art. This episode is a portrait of Donna Crawford,... more
Denial is no longer an option when your loved one drives the wrong way down a highway. This episode is... more
There’s no place like the home. There comes a point when living at home becomes dangerous for someone with dementia.... more
Gavin and Kyle take Donna on one last trip to NYC in this final episode. For transcripts of this series, please... more
Join comedian Gavin Crawford on his journey through laughter and tears in the seven-part series Let's Not Be Kidding. As... more
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