The Jean Shepherd Show (WOR) 1965-1972 "Jean Shepherd's Glorious Fourth Fest"
Jean Shepherd
The Jean Shepherd Show (WOR-AM) Transmission Dates: 1965-1972 ( clip show ) " Jean Shepherd's Glorious Fourth Fest " A trilogy of tales for your fourth involving childhood, the great depression, explosives, & drunks .... 1.) 07/03 1968: In " A Squib Story ", Shep recalls how his Mother became a neighborhood legend among the children. 2.) 07/03 1965: Shep recalls working in his "Old Man's" firework stand during "the great depression". ( remote Saturday Night broadcast from " The Limelight " in Greenwich Village, New York) 3.) 07/04 1972: Finally, in " Last Of The Big Spenders ", Shep relates an incident that served as an inspiration for his later " Ludlow Kissel " story. A big "b utter & egg man " tries to impress his chick... The results are pure humiliation! NOTE: These are edited broadcast highlights ( with slightly improved audio ) to fit within this 40-minute compilation. A "special"distillation of depression-era Independence Day stories from America's foremost 20th century humorist. A bit of much-loved Americana. a Trix ReMix
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.