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1973 |
4/11/2007 5:05:11 AM |
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Paul
Redford,
Michigan
Shep fan since:
1983
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: Flick lives! |
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1393 |
12/23/2004 5:28:55 PM |
(Bliss) Nesline,
Mary
Buffalo,
New York
Shep fan since:
1995
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: I have been a fan since seeing A Christmas Story for the first time but never knew it. Now thanks to your website I know why the film is such genius and can't wait to read/listen/watch more! |
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1869 |
12/19/2006 7:56:03 PM |
(Schwartz) Lang,
Susan
Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida
Shep fan since:
1965
On the Radio |
Comments: When it's the Christmas season, Shep comes to mind (wonder why?) and this year I decided to go find him on the Web. I never realized how popular he was and is! I haven't checked out this site yet, but I'm delighted to find it.
I met Shep once in N.J. after a show he did at centenary college in Hackettstown. He sat with us on a street curb, listening to my friend's tremendous problem and offering a suggestion or two of help. A few years later I met him again after a show he did at C.W. Post college on Long Island. He remembered me before i could even get a "hello" out and asked about my friend. I truly did not expect that. i mean, all the many people he'd met in-between....
But then, that was Shep.
Excelsior! |
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2866 |
6/12/2009 10:26:21 PM |
*******,
Curt
Grand Rapids,
Michigan
Shep fan since:
1990
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: |
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939 |
4/6/2003 1:38:48 AM |
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Melissa
Union city,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
2003
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: I was born in '83 when A Christmas Story came out, but it is re-ran every holiday season. Till this day it is still a tradition that my brother and I must watch on the holidays. (I'm older by a year) "Ya gonna poke you're eye out kid." I wish I had a favorite part to talk about but the whole movie is so funny that I love it overall!! And in reference to Mark Sceurman's little fact, I'm glad Macaulay Culkin didn't play Ralph!! I've always watched the movie but didn't know who wrote it or who the voice was till I read his column in Weird NJ, in 4/2003 |
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1047 |
9/1/2003 1:40:38 PM |
1970s,
A Shep Fan Lived in Brooklyn
Long Island,
New York
Shep fan since:
1970
On the Radio |
Comments: As a young girl in Brooklyn, I loved listening to the exciting theme song and even more entertaining show that followed, courtesy of Jean Shepherd. I was a great fan for years and listened to him on my radio before I went to sleep. As a creative writing type, I was very in awe of him. As an adult I read his books and loved them, and often (still) give them as gifts. In the 80s, I heard he was appearing at a local college in Queens to speak. I went out of my way to go see him, along with two friends who were also Shep fans. I will just say that our dear Shep did not have the personality or reactions I'd expected or hoped for, as was illustrated when he was responding to questions from his audience. Ultimately I believe that even with his talent, he didn't fully understand (or like) the fact that his creativity and stories took on lives of their own beyond his own original, perhaps loftier, purposes. Regardless, I also enjoyed his series on America, and of course A Christmas Story. Here's to my old memories of Shep and all he meant to me. |
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1527 |
9/1/2005 8:26:34 PM |
Abendschoen,
Bonnie
York,
Pennsylvania
Shep fan since:
1960
Saw his TV show |
Comments: My family and many friends love A Christmas Story as much as I do.
However, I also enjoyed immensly the film of the family on Summer vacation. Could you please tell me what the movie is called and how one can attain it?
Jean Shepherd was the greatest, what a mind!! His voice is just the best on radio, TV, whatever!!
We love Jean Shepherd.
Thanks,
Bonnie |
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995 |
6/24/2003 12:15:31 PM |
Abney,
Linc
Mandeville,
Louisiana
Shep fan since:
1972
Read his Playboy short stories |
Comments: "Who in Hell is Jean Shepherd"? That is the question I asked myself when I came across a story written by Shep while sitting one evening in my hootch in Viet Nam in '72. I was bushed from the day's work. I don't remember the issue of PB, but I recall diving into the story and not coming up for a breath until I finished. I WAS HOOKED! I found every PB I could and searched for articles by Shep. Where had he been? No, where in Hell had I been not to have heard of him? I think that I finally found and read most of the articles, but I don't really know. In time how suprised and delighted I was to find him on PBS one evening. So that's what he looks like! I can't say how warmed my heart was. I've seen most of his PBS and commercial TV stuff and several months ago I bought every book I could find containing his short stories. I ripped through them like Shamou the Killer Whale through a school of herring. I read them after having found that Jean left us in '99. Damn! I wish I could have heard him on the radio at an impressionable age. I could have avoided a life of prison, debauchery, idleness, and graduate school (one of those is correct!). Thanks for the site, Jim. Thank you, Jean. |
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274 |
10/30/2000 8:00:51 PM |
Abramson,
Paul H.
Madison,
Wisconsin
Shep fan since:
1964
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1560 |
12/14/2005 9:23:37 PM |
Abshier,
Rick
Fernandina Beach,
Florida
Shep fan since:
1964
On the Radio |
Comments: Ah,the transistor radio hidden under my pillow listening in Northern New Jersey to WOR in the mid 1960s. A fellow ham....KQ4Y |
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341 |
12/15/2000 4:14:25 PM |
Actor's Studio friend of Jean,
Larry A.
Ossining,
New York
Shep fan since:
1956
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887 |
2/17/2003 6:19:44 PM |
Adams,
Julie
Woodhaven,
New York
Shep fan since:
1972
On the Radio |
Comments: I discovered Shep by accident, which I guess many did. I was listening to the droning of Carlton Fredricks on hypoglycemia, a big topic in 1972, on WOR. I was curious about the theme song that was playing after that show and wondered if AM radio was playing classical music and continued to listen. Boy was I delighted by what I heard. A classical piece was Shep to me and at 16 - I was hooked! I bought the books and read them faithfully. I discovered Max's show in 1999, again by dialing around, and am pleased to discover Shep all over again. Thanks, Jim, for the best of Shep. |
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262 |
10/17/2000 1:18:05 PM |
Adams,
Julia E.
Woodhaven,
New York
Shep fan since:
1970
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651 |
7/25/2001 7:50:40 AM |
Adams,
Julia E.
Woodhaven,
New York
Shep fan since:
1971
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379 |
12/30/2000 4:11:15 PM |
Adams,
Lee
Louisville,
Kentucky
Shep fan since:
1971
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Comments: |
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474 |
2/27/2001 7:52:01 PM |
Adams,
Joe
Hillsdale,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1956
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Comments: |
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657 |
8/6/2001 6:30:06 PM |
Adams,
Greg
Windsor,
Connecticut
Shep fan since:
1963
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281 |
11/4/2000 8:51:45 PM |
Adelman,
Sandy
Hillside,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1964
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349 |
12/20/2000 3:48:17 PM |
Adelman,
Sanford
Huntington Beach,
California
Shep fan since:
1963
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1156 |
12/24/2003 2:30:48 PM |
Adragna ,
Jack
Park Ridge ,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1958
On the Radio |
Comments: Back sometime in the mid sixties I had the privilege of having a drink with “Shep.” It was in Art Dulugofs “Village Gate.” on Bleeker St. in the village. It is now sadly a drug store. I remember that it was a Monday evening because they had a special price on drinks on Mondays. It was down in the basement bar. A few of the jazz musicians off that evening would wander in and play for tips. It was a quiet night and I was standing at the far end corner of the bar, my favorite spot, having a drink. Two men were off to my left drinking and chatting. Eventually one of them broke out in laughter.
The laugh was familiar and unmistakable. It was “Shep.” I motioned over to the bartender. “Please give those two guys a drink on me.” I said quietly. I was making all of 250 bucks as a commercial artist in those days. The bartender went over and made them fresh drinks and pointed to me. “Shep” looked over at me. “Do I know you?” He asked. “No.” I replied. “I’m a listener.” Both men tipped their drinks at me. Tipping my drink I said. “Excelsior.” “Shep” smiled at me and they returned to their conversation and I went back to my drink. I would have loved it if they had called me over to discuss the “carnival of life” with them but no such luck. Some nice soft Jazz was now coming from the small stage and I took my drink over to a table to sit and listen. Later, when I retuned to the bar they were gone. Another evening in a place we called “The Village.” You guys from Nebraska or Iowa eat your hearts out. By the way,“Shep” was into martini’s.
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5/2/2000 12:18:40 PM |
Ahart,
Joseph
Wayne,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1975
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373 |
12/29/2000 2:54:13 PM |
Al Elieff,
Lois and Al
Bethesda,
Maryland
Shep fan since:
1960
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2744 |
3/3/2008 5:27:03 PM |
albright,
william
south bend,
Indiana
Shep fan since:
1966
Read his Playboy short stories |
Comments: |
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3/13/2004 9:57:43 AM |
Alcorn,
Steve
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
Shep fan since:
1958
On the Radio |
Comments: I was listening to "Recuerdos de Alhambra" performed by Segovia; this brought back a small flood of memories, as this was to me Jean Shepherd's quintessential Cheap Guitar Music. So I searched Google for "cheap guitar music" and found this site! I used to listen to his Sunday night show on WOR (9 pm to 1 am). I'd love to find his long rap on his childhood 4th of July's. I also played the noseflute for some years, not badly, either! Thanks for this incredible web site. |
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6/11/2000 10:55:46 AM |
Alfonso,
Ozzie
New York,
New York
Shep fan since:
1966
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354 |
12/22/2000 8:20:14 PM |
Allen,
Steve
Palm Beach,
Florida
Shep fan since:
1965
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1663 |
5/4/2006 8:16:17 AM |
ALLEN,
PAUL
n.ireland,
Ireland
Shep fan since:
2000
On the Radio |
Comments: would love to get a signed photo or letter from LOIS NETTLETON,as im a big fan of hers im also a FUGITIVE fan DAVID JANSSEN.
paul allen
NORTHERN.IRELAND
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2639 |
11/26/2007 8:24:03 AM |
allen,
melinda
chambersburg,
Pennsylvania
Shep fan since:
1974
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: i love the christmas story,i watch it every year. |
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6/16/2000 6:53:11 AM |
Allen,
Jim
Huntington Station,
New York
Shep fan since:
1958
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2516 |
9/8/2007 6:43:59 PM |
allen,
sandy
great falls,
South Carolina
Shep fan since:
1988
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: I grew up in Wildwood Shores which is located at the southern end of Lake County, In, and bounded by the Kankakee River. We were year-round residents in an area of seasonal cabins and had to deal with the smart-ass city kids each summer. They in turn thought we were a bunch of ignorant country hicks (of course we were). My older brother lived for many years in a rented room above the Hessville Tap. I first became aware of Jean Shepherd when The Christmas Story aired on TV. I excitedly described the movie to my brother, and he said "Oh yeah dat's da guy usta be my drinkin buddy." (Even in the Lake County Boonies there remains a trace of the Chicago Accent). Our neighbor in Wildwood also had a pack of hound dogs--17 large red bone hounds who roamed the neighborhood, bent on destruction. I have often wondered if Shep's hillbilly hounds really existed in Hessville, or if they were the result of one of my brother's anecdotes. Does anyone know? |
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1251 |
5/17/2004 7:41:26 PM |
Allen,
Phillip
Binghamton,
New York
Shep fan since:
1967
On the Radio |
Comments: I was lulled to sleep every night listening to Shep on WOR.
Next day at school we would argue the merits of the purple death, the number of people really named orville and how close the word flick was to a four letter word.
He was tops in my class at the Stuy and a group of us went to the Village Gate to see him. |
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536 |
4/12/2001 9:57:10 AM |
Allen,
Ray
Centereach,
New York
Shep fan since:
1980
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8/30/2001 2:32:12 AM |
Allinson,
Geoff
San Marcos,
California
Shep fan since:
1962
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2801 |
12/5/2008 5:33:51 PM |
Allison,
Russ
Plainfield,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1964
On the Radio |
Comments: My mom turned me on to Shep. She listened every night. This was in the later years of the regular, weeknight show. I was too young to stay up late every night (yes, another listener-on-the-sly though I think my Mom knew). It was a special treat for me to stay up late with her on the 4th of July hoping Shep would tell Ludlow Kissel and the Dago Bomb. That was our favorite story. My poor Dad had to get up for work but was subject to the two of us laughing our butts off. I grew up in Plainfield so when Shep mentioned The Flagship on Route 22 it was kinda cool. I wonder how many listeners ventured to Union to see it. When I went to Lehigh in the fall of 1971, I made some new fans (and some enemies) playing one of his albums over and over. I can't remember the name and all I remember of the cover was that it had a drawing on the front with an Army guy standing in an open file cabinet drawer. Anyone know which one that was? Radio was spotty but I could occasionally get a good signal and would sometimes call my Mom to talk about last night's show. In 1978 I saw him at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. I was so excited; like a little kid at Christmas. Early in the show, he revealed that the stories were not true; they were fiction. I remember feeling hurt and betrayed. Like he had pulled the wool over everyone's eyes all those years. But it quickly rebounded my affection and admiration for the man when I started thinking about the talent it took to pull that off. I didn't find out until years later that the broadcasts, for the most part, were off the top of his head. More respect. After the show, I stood in line with my "Wanda Hickey" (my other books were at my parents). I couldn't believe the imbecilic (sp?) things the people in front of me were saying. Shep was doing his best but I could read the consternation on his face. And these bums were clueless! Fortunately, I was the last one in line. Finally my turn! Don't blow it! Remember to ask for the Red Ryder BB Gun! Just kidding. The one thing I remember talking to him about was where he got the idea for Wanda Hickey (the story). He said he had been walking down the street in Manhattan in the wee hours. Two couples in prom clothes came bursting out of a bar nearly knocking into him. They went sprawling onto the sidewalk in an obvious rookie-drunken manner. That moment ignited a spark that led him to write the story. More pure genius. I wanted to stand there and chat all night but by then he was done drawing a charicature of me and signing the book. Thanks for a great site. Keep your knees loose! |
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12/5/2006 8:55:23 PM |
Altenbach,
Art
Portsmouth,
Virginia
Shep fan since:
1970
On the Radio |
Comments: This site is great! I just turned 49 and I've been feeling kinda nostalgic lately, so I've been looking for some recordings of Mr. Shepard. I remember listening to him on with my mom at our home in New Jersey when I was younger. Thanks for setting up this site! |
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489 |
3/4/2001 11:11:58 AM |
Althoff,
Thomas
Greenwood Lake,
New York
Shep fan since:
1966
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4/3/2000 8:33:08 PM |
Amorino,
Ed
North Bergen,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1963
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1102 |
12/1/2003 10:24:47 AM |
Andersen,
Ken
Crown Point,
Indiana
Shep fan since:
1970
Saw his TV show |
Comments: I read about your site in the Chicago Tribune this past weekend. The site is fantastic! I first became aware of Mr. Shepherd many years ago watching "The Great American Dream Machine" on Chicago PBS station WTTW. I absolutely fell in love with his story telling, his narrative voice and even the fact that we are from the same area here (Crown Point is the county seat for Hammond, and I grew up even closer that that adjacent to Hammond in Munster, Indiana.) Without question, I firmly believe he was the premiere story teller of our generation. I commend you for keeping alive awareness of his contributions. Thank you for the great job. |
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1454 |
3/15/2005 1:21:05 PM |
Anderson,
Deb
Whitmore Lake,
Michigan
Shep fan since:
1975
Read his Playboy short stories |
Comments: Shep is the best! One of my favorite things he did was announce a huge parade not unlike Macy's, etc., except the parade was "The March of Time" and he described historical figures and events..... you had to be there but it was brilliant! Shep is a constant in my life and there's never been a time in my life where his movies, books, short-stories or albums hasn't been able to cheer me up. He's the under-rated genius of our time, he's a modern day Twain and O. Henry rolled into one. I sure miss him and wonder how much material we missed out on. I love you, Shep! |
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3/9/2004 3:48:30 PM |
Anderson,
Mark
New Milford ,
Connecticut
Shep fan since:
1984
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: I stumbled onto this website looking for something else, but it caught my attention. I know of Jean Shepherd because he dated my Aunt (Dorothy Anderson - Martin) and was friends with my Father (Johnny Anderson) years ago. I have several letters that he wrote to Dorothy when he was in the army. By the way, I noticed in the glossary under "people" that you have listed that you are uncertain whether Dorothy and Johnny are real people or not...they are (or were in my Father's case) definitely real people. |
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137 |
7/1/2000 5:44:08 PM |
Andreeff,
Paul
South Delta,
Alabama
Shep fan since:
1985
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4/5/2007 12:05:43 AM |
Andrews,
Jim
Dushore,
Pennsylvania
Shep fan since:
1970
On the Radio |
Comments: I listened to Jean as a young man and loved the way he kept a story so real you thought you knew all his friends personally. I went to see him at Council Rock High school and it was a higlight for me and my cousin Mike. I sure miss him. wonder what happened to my kazoo? |
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433 |
2/8/2001 12:00:58 PM |
Andy,
Andy
Yonkers,
New York
Shep fan since:
1967
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2/23/2000 11:25:46 PM |
Angarola,
Bob
Tulsa,
Oklahoma
Shep fan since:
1966
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577 |
5/23/2001 3:58:37 PM |
Anolik,
Gary
Clifton,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1967
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1428 |
1/31/2005 8:37:12 PM |
anzalone,
pete
snowmass village,
Colorado
Shep fan since:
1970
On the Radio |
Comments: great site.
needs more shep show samples.
when is max going to get those tapes on CD? |
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1215 |
1/25/2004 2:41:45 PM |
Applebaum,
Dick
Antioch,
California
Shep fan since:
1986
Saw his TV show |
Comments: Great work!
I never heard of any of the old radio shows -- it is wonderful to be able to hear them now.
What a story teller!
My late wife and I really enjoyed the America series... whether he was:
extolling the virtues of "Beer";
sitting a swamp boat talkin' 'bout Pogo and Churchy Le Femme:
recalling when he and his friends went down to the train yard to help
unload a Sears Mail-Order house;
his Dad's old Buick/Chevy/Oldsmobile and the"Rheostats" in his Mother's
hair;
"Whose face is on the $1,000 bill... you probably have one in your
wallet..take it out now."
... so many priceless hours of enjoyment.
We recorded many of these on the VCR, but unfortunately the tapes are lost.
Is there anywhere that these shows are available for purchase?
Or, are the shows scheduled to air again, anywhere?
I (and I think many others) would like to enjoy these again.
Thanks in Advance!
Dick Applebaum
P.S. Did the theme song of America have a name and/or who was the artist.
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11/19/2001 7:07:39 AM |
Applegate,
Ken
PUTEAUX (just outside of Paris),
France
Shep fan since:
1963
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2084 |
5/28/2007 5:07:04 AM |
Archet,
Holly
Warsaw,
Indiana
Shep fan since:
1970
On the Radio |
Comments: I read In God We Trust years ago.My Mother Grew up with Jean Sheaperd.He drew the BB gun on her dress.He refered to her as Helen Weathers. Her name was actually Ellen Weathers
I wonder if the Farcas that visited this site is related to the Farcas from the move or to lefty Farcas? |
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650 |
7/24/2001 2:56:29 PM |
Archibald Jr.,
William L.
Chesapeake,
Virginia
Shep fan since:
1960
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3/4/2000 3:03:36 PM |
Arenson,
Ted
Brooklyn,
New York
Shep fan since:
1955
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256 |
10/10/2000 10:40:52 PM |
Arey N2EI,
T. J. "SKIP"
Beverly,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1971
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967 |
5/11/2003 9:25:09 PM |
argila,
greg
nyc,
New York
Shep fan since:
2003
Saw his TV show |
Comments: Why can't I find Jean Shepherd's America,the PBS show. If anyone knows why or where i can find it please please tell me |
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1146 |
12/18/2003 7:30:10 PM |
Armstrong,
Bill
,
Alabama
Shep fan since:
1962
Read his Playboy short stories |
Comments: Nostalgia at its best! It's almost as if Jean and I were twins growing up in Guelph ON,Canada in the late 40s and early 50s. Wonderful stuff. |
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3/26/2000 3:32:58 PM |
Arnold,
Matthew
Reston (originally Marlboro NJ),
Virginia
Shep fan since:
1972
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10/6/2003 3:45:12 PM |
Arnold,
Thomas
Richlandtown,
Pennsylvania
Shep fan since:
1985
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: What a wonderful storyteller! He was truly a treasure. I only regret that he did not live longer to tell us more tales of Ralphie, his brother, and his friends, not to mention "the old man" who was a "pickle juice connoisseur". God bless him where ever he is! |
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1722 |
9/12/2006 4:53:35 PM |
Aslin,
Chris
Rumson,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1979
Saw his TV show |
Comments: You've put together a Great site. Jean was a the best.
I'm trying to locate recordings of Shepard's Pie from NEw Jersey Network, do they exist? |
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2568 |
9/23/2007 11:26:37 PM |
Aspinall,
Terry
Phoenix,
Arizona
Shep fan since:
1971
On the Radio |
Comments: |
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9/19/2000 3:57:36 PM |
Astell,
James
Chestnut Ridge,
New York
Shep fan since:
1964
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2758 |
5/14/2008 4:34:39 PM |
Aterno,
Tony
Austin,
Texas
Shep fan since:
1965
On the Radio |
Comments: He was the consummate wordsmith and storyteller. I especially remember a story about a truckload of banana oil that tipped over and gushed down the street. I was rolling over in laughter. Good memories. |
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1844 |
12/3/2006 4:23:18 PM |
Atkins,
Brandy
Moncks Corner,
South Carolina
Shep fan since:
1983
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: I absolutely LOVE the christmas Story, my family and I have watched it every year at Christmas time. I t takes us back to the major excitement of Christmas. |
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1031 |
8/4/2003 7:47:01 PM |
Attacap,
Vince
,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1964
On the Radio |
Comments: I still give copies of In God We Trust, All Other's Pay Cash as gifts to friends who have never heard of Shep. But as great as Shep was as a writer he was even better on radio. I was lucky enough to have seen him in person twice in college shows.
Thanks for a great website! |
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1/31/2003 3:34:53 PM |
Augello,
Paul
Mahopac,
New York
Shep fan since:
1970
On the Radio |
Comments: Jean Shepherd is the greatest storyeller, author, radio
personality I've ever had the pleasure to know. I remember
Listening to him talk on the radio, I believe on WNEW-FM in
NYC very late at night and loving his wit and humor.Thanks for
this website.
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5/18/2005 1:21:57 AM |
August,
Robert
Elgin,
Illinois
Shep fan since:
1967
On the Radio |
Comments: |
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2/21/2001 6:24:57 PM |
Austin,
John
Ann Arbor,
Michigan
Shep fan since:
1971
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1/9/2006 1:10:09 AM |
Axarlis,
Charlie
Chadds Ford,
South Carolina
Shep fan since:
1955
On the Radio |
Comments: May Shep's stories go on forever throughout the cosmos... |
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2/26/2009 2:51:03 PM |
B,
Mark
Cranbury,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1964
On the Radio |
Comments: EXCELSIOR! |
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2/26/2000 1:24:13 PM |
Badger,
Bruce
Cherry Hill,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1968
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3/10/2003 10:10:45 PM |
Baer,
Don
Tucson( orig Belmar,NJ),
Arizona
Shep fan since:
1964
On the Radio |
Comments: Thanks!!!!! For the oppurtunity to hear Shep again! |
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1593 |
1/3/2006 9:06:52 PM |
Bailey,
Harold
Morris Plains,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1968
On the Radio |
Comments: I have been a fan of Shep's since 1968. I am the proud owner of an autographed copy of "Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories and Other Disasters", Signed by Shep for me at a book signing at Bloomfield College.
The autograph says: " To Howard...Flick lives!!
Excelsior, dad.... "
Jean Shepherd. 1971
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2789 |
11/5/2008 12:40:05 PM |
Bailor,
Chester
Indianapolis, (Speedway),
Indiana
Shep fan since:
1970
Saw his TV show |
Comments: Damn Bill Bucko, What a freaking memory! I didn't know you had a girlfriend. Was her name Wanda Hickey?
You rascal! I also didn't know you were aware of every dive on Kennedy Ave.
This is a huge revelation.
Chet Bailor
former "Hohman" resident and classmate of William Bucko at OP Morton HS.
PS Not that many people actually drag raced on Cleveland Ave. Mr. Shepherd took some literary liberties as I'm sure have been revealed by the careful research of Billy B and others.
You can ask Sue Wachel, Bernie Madiera, Marty Popagain, Ray Drake and others. By the way, Bill has written a couple of books himself.
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1112 |
12/5/2003 11:12:43 PM |
baker,
jeanne
hartford,
Connecticut
Shep fan since:
1962
On the Radio |
Comments: |
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1465 |
4/23/2005 11:22:14 AM |
Baldassare,
Mark
Wanaque,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1970
On the Radio |
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1815 |
11/1/2006 6:53:18 AM |
Ball,
Jeremy
Greensboro,
North Carolina
Shep fan since:
2003
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: Although I grew up watching A Christmas Story at least once a year since its release (I was born in 1981), I only thought to look into Shep's other works this year (which the computer wouldn't allow me to input). My line of work allows me to listen to headphones constantly, which is a beautiful thing. These days I listen almost exclusively to Jean Shepherd's broadcasts, courtesy of shep-archives.com. For the past two months, I've averaged about six hours per day of Shep, five days a week. I'm a true obsessive. If anyone can top that, I'll award you...and if you're a true fan, I shouldn't have to finish that statement! |
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1205 |
1/18/2004 4:10:18 PM |
Ballou,
Diane
East Hartford,
Connecticut
Shep fan since:
1964
On the Radio |
Comments: I used to listen to Jean Sheperd when I was in college.
My mother used to wait up for me when I went out on dates,
much to my chagrin. However, when I got home she'd be sitting there laughing like crazy. I'd sit there too and the two of us would have a cup of tea and listen. This
is one of the fondest memories I have of my mother who has
been gone now for 12 years. I'm going to buy some of his
tapes so I can go back down memory lane.
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1716 |
8/24/2006 9:01:43 PM |
Bandy,
George
Falls Church,
Virginia
Shep fan since:
1967
On the Radio |
Comments: I'm at the Bread Loaf Writers Conference now because of Shep. I loved his stories and he inspired me with the wonder of words. I love telling how I listened to him fade in and out on the radio when I was a kid in Newport News. |
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3/14/2007 7:53:21 PM |
Banks,
Mark
Essex Junction,
Vermont
Shep fan since:
1955
On the Radio |
Comments: I remember listening to Shep with my older brother (who controlled the radio in our room). I rediscovered the old shows recently and listen to mp3's of him every night-just like the old days! |
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317 |
11/28/2000 9:54:33 AM |
Baraldi,
Michael
Cornwall-on-the-Hudson,
New York
Shep fan since:
1970
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4/21/2004 2:37:21 PM |
Barbely,
Jim
Thomasville,
Georgia
Shep fan since:
1970
On the Radio |
Comments: I show his live show at Middlesex County College and the Carlton theater in Red Bank NJ. I really like his form of humor which I still enjoy today. |
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815 |
10/28/2004 2:05:00 PM |
Barnard,
Michael
Chappaqua,
New York
Shep fan since:
1965
On the Radio |
Comments: I listened to Shep every night while I was in Junior High School, and I got me parents to take me to "The Limelight" to watch him perform. My mother still remembers the night he had us turn out the lights and perform some kind of incantation. |
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1639 |
2/22/2006 1:40:35 PM |
Barnes,
Richard
Gary,
Indiana
Shep fan since:
1958
Read his Playboy short stories |
Comments: NEW!
We've located an original photograph of Shep's Warren G. Harding Elementary School ! It was difficult to find since his school was torn down in the 50's... No photos of it in the school office (current school), nor in the office of the Hammond School board. You'll even see the corner street post that says "Cleveland Street"...
We have three of them posted ...
Please visit:
www.hhs59.com/harding.htm
and see other links to the Orpheum Theatre ("Leopold Doppler's Orpheum Gravy Boat Riot") and get a glipse of what life was like in "Hohman, Indiana."
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1273 |
7/5/2004 3:02:45 PM |
Barone,
John
NYC,
New York
Shep fan since:
1961
On the Radio |
Comments: I never missed a show untill he went off the air.
GREAT |
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327 |
12/28/2000 2:58:16 PM |
Barrett,
Jack
Jenkintown,
Pennsylvania
Shep fan since:
1971
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1620 |
2/3/2006 1:08:31 PM |
Barry,
Rick
Warwick,
Rhode Island
Shep fan since:
1975
Saw his TV show |
Comments: I learned of Jean Shepherd from the PBS broadcst of Jean Shepherd's America in the mid 70s. |
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1653 |
4/6/2006 1:06:03 PM |
Bartholomew,
chris
Sarasota,
Florida
Shep fan since:
1965
On the Radio |
Comments: I first heard shep over my cub scout crystil raido set. living out side of philly. WOR was so strong a signel i had no trouble picking it up,under my covers with the headphones on waiting for the theme music to lead my into another night of wonder and magic through his show. |
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4/12/2000 10:45:35 PM |
Barton,
Jeffrey
Seattle,
Washington
Shep fan since:
2000
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10/18/2000 8:16:29 PM |
Bartow,
Frank
Charleston,
South Carolina
Shep fan since:
1958
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1196 |
1/10/2004 7:50:57 PM |
Bartram,
Edna and Jim
Middletown,
Rhode Island
Shep fan since:
1954
On the Radio |
Comments: We used to listen to Shep on WOR.
We are fellow radio amateurs:
Edna is WA1WKK, Jim is W1PDL.
Edna actually talked to Shep once
on 2-meters, while we were driving
through Maine. |
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3/10/2001 12:10:22 PM |
Baumann,
Rich
East Windsor,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1967
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1557 |
12/13/2005 8:27:05 AM |
Baumgartner,
Scott
Panama City,
Florida
Shep fan since:
1981
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: His old man and mine were so alike in the movie that it soon became my all-time favorite movie. I have since read the books and listened to many of the radio shows. For some inexplicable reason his work makes me nostalgic for a time I never knew. Thank you for the website |
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12/28/2000 10:27:36 PM |
Baumwoll,
Joel
New York,
New York
Shep fan since:
1958
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1/9/2001 12:26:18 PM |
Beach,
Dan
Orlando,
Florida
Shep fan since:
1962
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1152 |
12/21/2003 1:38:12 PM |
Beals,
Dexter
Carrboro,
North Carolina
Shep fan since:
1960
On the Radio |
Comments: Our entire family would listen to Shep for countless nights of humor, while growing up in Mamaroneck, NY. Went to the Limelight Cafe in earyl sixties and saw one of his live shows. Got his autography. Saw the beautiful Leigh working the sound board. He was the best at what he did. I miss him. |
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1589 |
1/1/2006 11:41:20 AM |
Beaubien,
Rick
Oshawa Ontario Canada,
New York
Shep fan since:
1983
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: The first time I heard about Jean Shepherd was when A Christmas Story came to the theatres in Canada here in 1983.
I was hooked and got my hands on a copy of "In God we Trust"
when on holidays in Florida some time later.Although, set in Indiana, the similarties to being a kid in here in Ontario
Canada were so similiar it was like taking a walk back in time.I dont know how many times I have read the book and
watched the movie,but I never get tired of them.It was great when I found out there were actually Candaian ties with A
Christmas Story through filming in St.Catherines (school) and
Toronto (Chrstmas tree purchase/tire changing).Presently
trying to get copies of the other movies, Ollie Hopnoodle,Phantom of the Open Hearth and Great American 4th of July, but not having a lot of luck.This is a great site and saved as a favorite and check it regularly. |
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9/30/2003 12:19:36 PM |
Beck,
Lee
Bahama,
North Carolina
Shep fan since:
1990
Saw his TV show |
Comments: I was alone on business in a motel when I saw the PBS presentation of "The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters." I laughed so hard I was afraid that I was disturbing the other guests. This production mirrored my life at 17 almost EXACTLY. My thoughts, my friends, my family, my band director (and drum major)... I just couldn't believe it. I searched immediately to see if it would be repeated and finally found it a couple of years later. I taped it but the tape is now unuseable.
If anyone has a good tape or DVD of the show and would trust me with it I'd love to copy it onto DVD (I have the equipment) and make them a copy as well (or a copy of anything else they want) and return the original and copy. Email me and we'll set it up. |
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1577 |
12/26/2005 7:34:39 PM |
Beck,
Richard J
Wayne,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1955
On the Radio |
Comments: My wife and I and our four boys had the enjoyment of hearing Gene S. on many of our auto trips. My wife Rosemary smiled when we speak of going to bed as we listened to Gene's hilarious stories. We have also seen some of his TV movies-Christmas story and 4th of July Fireworks as well as the Army story of his glasses. We are going to try to find some tape or disk recordings of Gene's stories. |
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1892 |
1/11/2007 3:50:12 PM |
Beck,
Judith
Perkasie,
Pennsylvania
Shep fan since:
1957
On the Radio |
Comments: This is the best site I have seen for Shep Info. (Yes, I was one of the kids with the radio under the blankets staying up all night and listening to Shep. Several times over the years he read on the air newspaper articles I had mailed in. I still miss him!
Is this site still active as far as updates, etc.? |
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1508 |
8/11/2005 12:34:49 PM |
Beck,
Chrisite
Phoenix,
Arizona
Shep fan since:
1921
Saw One of His Movies |
Comments: Hi |
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1863 |
12/14/2006 1:01:12 AM |
Beckman,
Jeffrey
Linden,
New Jersey
Shep fan since:
1964
On the Radio |
Comments: I was an real addict of Shep along with Barry Farber for about five years. Those were the days! |
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2/24/2001 3:05:10 PM |
Beebe,
Jack
So. Hempstead,
New York
Shep fan since:
1960
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