Elliott usually began the show with a monologue, and introduced the acts that followed, often comedians who were local to the area, who were given the chance of national exposure through the program.
He also did additional comedy segments for other CBC radio shows, including Basic Black, Sunday Showcase and Morningside.
The name of the show was derived from a line used by famous Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock in his story "Gertrude the Governess".
This phrase was both literally and figuratively applicable, as the show travelled across Canada, and the host and his guests covered the full range of the comedy spectrum.
These tours were intended to be more intimate affairs, and also served as a bit of a break for Elliott, as the pared-down format required much less planning and arranging.