Today is Monday, Oct. 20, the 294th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include rock hall of famer Tom Petty who turns 57. Our picture of the day is an upcoming collaboration between Barack Obama and Sara Palin.

What do The Smothers Brothers, Pat Paulson and Joan Rivers all have in common? Jim Carlton. He's juggled being a singer, guitarist, comedian and Carlton has even made a name for himself as a TV writer for some of the most famous names in the business.

Last time Jim Carlton was on the GB Radio Show, he was a studio writer, guitarist and comedian. This time, he's back and he's added author to his resume and he's got a book coming out that you don’t want to miss.

What happens when you give a music legend a home video camera and ask him to record an intimate concert on a train from Florida to New York City? All aboard for a trip through rock history with the Byrds founder Roger McGuinn.