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A weekly program dedicated to Hammond, Indiana’s legendary radio raconteur, Jean Shepherd. He’s best known these days for writing and narrating “A Christmas Story.” From the 1950s through 1970s, Shepherd hosted a nightly radio broadcast – usually an extemporaneous monologue – that was and is unlike anything else on the radio. Ryan Priest digs into the Shepherd radio archives every week for a captivating hour from the master storyteller.
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- TV · 53 perc · 16. évad 9. epizódThe small screen was often a target of Shep's criticism. In this November 1, 1974 program, he takes aim at game show contestants who seem to have grown less sophisticated over…
- Bad Service · 53 perc · 16. évad 8. epizódIn the days before Yelp, there was little recourse one had when receiving poor service. In this program from October 25, 1973, Shep describes his experience at an airport…
- Carnegie Hall Recap · 53 perc · 16. évad 7. epizódShep was a popular booking on college and lecture tours. His live performances sometimes took him to some of the greatest stages in the world. In this program from October 18…
- Fans · 53 perc · 16. évad 6. epizódOn a recent trip to Yankee Stadium, Shep noticed different types of fans in the stands. In this program from October 11, 1974, he describes them in comparison to his Old Man, a…
- Pope in New York City · 53 perc · 16. évad 5. epizódWhen Pope Paul VI became the first pontiff to visit the United States, New York City came to a standstill to welcome him. Shep was in the crowd, and he described the scene to his…
- Almost Busted · 53 perc · 16. évad 4. epizódWhen Shep is pulled over in New York City, he has a hard time convincing the police his first name really is Jean. In this program from September 27, 1969, he tells his audience…
- Talk in Chickasha · 53 perc · 16. évad 3. epizódJean Shepherd was a popular speaker on the college lecture circuit. During the 1970s, this job took him to some of the country's largest institutions of higher learning, as well…
- Madison Square Garden Fight · 53 perc · 16. évad 2. epizódNew York's Madison Square Garden has hosted some of boxing's biggest bouts. But a fight Shep attended was different than all of the others that came before it. In this program…
- Uncle Carl · 53 perc · 16. évad 1. epizódAlmost every family has an uncle they don't talk about. For Shep, it was his Uncle Carl. But when Carl made the news across Chicago, he quickly went from black sheep to a…
- Talkers · 53 perc · 15. évad 52. epizódShep didn't limit his reach to just his radio audience. From time to time, he would also host local and national television programs. This week, we go back to August 30, 1974, as…
- Bible Movie · 53 perc · 15. évad 51. epizódHollywood is attempting to adapt the entire Bible into a film. In this program from August 23, 1963, Shep has some ideas about which actors should take on some of the more…
- Ben the Rat · 53 perc · 15. évad 50. epizódAnimal stars are no longer exclusively heroic and lovable. In this program from June 28, 1972, Shep introduces his audience to Ben, the murderous rat with a starring role on the…
- Show Business in the Civil Rights Movement · 53 perc · 15. évad 49. epizódDuring the height of the civil rights movement, entertainers were utilized to help spread the message to a broader audience. In this program from August 9, 1965, Shep talks about…
- Lion's Den · 53 perc · 15. évad 48. epizódShep thinks radio stations don't do enough creative promotions these days. In this program originally aired August 2, 1965, he recalls being sent to the local arena to do a…
- Todd Party · 53 perc · 15. évad 47. epizódWhen movie producer Mike Todd wanted to throw himself a birthday party, it had to be a spectacle. The event in Madison Square Garden featured Elizabeth Taylor, a parade of…
- Gold Flake Drink · 53 perc · 15. évad 46. epizódShep gets taken for a ride by a woman with expensive tastes in alcohol. In this program from July 19, 1973, he recalls the shock of seeing his bar tab after finding out exactly…
- Musical Urge · 53 perc · 15. évad 45. epizódTelevision programs. Colleges and universities. Countries. Everything has a theme song. This week we go back to July 12, 1965, as Shep recalls his time in the Army Signal Corps…
- The Origins of Electricity · 53 perc · 15. évad 44. epizódGrownups sometimes think they can just wing it when a child asks them a tough question. In this program from July 5, 1966, Shep remembers how he stumped The Old Man by asking why…
- Outside New York · 53 perc · 15. évad 43. epizódTake a New Yorker out of the Big Apple, and they might think they've gone back in time. In this program from June 28, 1973, Shep shares some examples of his contemporary writing…
- Back of the John · 53 perc · 15. évad 42. epizódWhen a woman in New Jersey suggested everyone put a brick in their toilet tanks to conserve water, it brought back bad memories for Shep. In this program, originally aired June…
