BART GOFT
Bellevue, Washington |
Joined: October 11, 2004 |
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Shep fan since: 1957
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1332
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Comments:
MAN. DO WE (I) MISS HIS INTELLIGENCE ON THE AIRWAVES AND LIVE IN PERSON OR JUST SITTING AT A SIDEWALK CAFE ON SEVENTH AVE. SOUTH IN THE VILLAGE.
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Al Bentley
Bellevue, Washington |
Joined: December 13, 2005 |
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Shep fan since: 1966
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1556
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Comments:
I used to listen to him on my way home to Hawthorne NJ from
Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY at night. I was in the Navy but, when I listened to Shep talking about the Army,I knew he was in my outfit.
THANKS for letting me get back to him.
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Al Bentley
Bellevue, Washington |
Joined: December 12, 2006 |
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Shep fan since: 1962
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1857
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Comments:
I found Shep by accident while commuting to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn from my home in Hawthorne,NJ.I was married and going to night college. On the way home I would listen to Shep. I knew he was talking only to me. His Army stories I lived and I was in the Navy!! I would pull in to my driveway with 5 minutes to go in the show. My wife would look out the window and wonder why I did not come in. I got her to listen one night then she understood THANKS Shep.
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Larry LaBree
Bellingham, Washington |
Joined: December 25, 2004 |
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Shep fan since: 1973
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1403
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Comments:
A wonderful story teller who makes small things in life important.
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Gary G
Blaine, Washington |
Joined: January 31, 2003 |
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Shep fan since: 1959
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 792
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Comments:
Thanx for immortalizing this great wit.
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Bob Franco
Blaine, Washington |
Joined: January 23, 2008 |
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Shep fan since: 1956
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 2678
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Comments:
Just found this site. Wonderfull!
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dennis moore
bothell, Washington |
Joined: September 01, 2003 |
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Shep fan since: 1967
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1048
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Comments:
flick lives1 any one know how i can get a hold of a copy of phantom of the open hearth?
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Gary Wessen
Burien, Washington |
Joined: December 22, 2008 |
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Shep fan since: 1963
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 2808
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Comments:
Thank you for all the old shows. They are a Treasure! I listened to him on WOR for many years and saw him do his Saturday Night show at the Limelight once.
Many years ago, I also had one of his albums (Jean Sheperd and Other Foibles), but alas, its long gone now.
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Tim Fuller
Chehalis, Washington |
Joined: March 18, 2001 |
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Shep fan since: 1961
Discovered Shep:
Guest No: 518
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Bernard Rossiter
Edmonds, Washington |
Joined: August 06, 2007 |
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Shep fan since: 1987
Discovered Shep: Saw One of His Movies
Guest No: 2353
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Comments:
I love A Christmas Story. I was hooked immediately and watch it every Christmas.
Thank you Mr. Shepard.
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georgia manfredi
everett, Washington |
Joined: December 11, 2003 |
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Shep fan since: 1984
Discovered Shep: Saw One of His Movies
Guest No: 1132
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John Rogalski
Everett, Washington |
Joined: July 04, 2005 |
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Shep fan since: 1960
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1493
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Comments:
The Fourth of July brings back many memories of "Ludlow Kissel et al., having heard them many times live, in the 60's, living in Bucks County, PA. The hot steamy nights and the raucous cicadas and crickets just added to the atmosphere. If there was a little 'heat lightning', it just made the reception a little scratchier. I still have a very poor recording made of one of Shep's readings of Lud Kissel, made on the 4th of either '68 or '69. One of my family's traditions is, after supper, with a cold one in our hands, we gather round the tape recorder and just listen to Shep at this very best.
Shep is a legend, a wonderful story teller, and one of the most captivating humans that I have ever encountered.
I am sure that in whatever after life there may be, ol' Shep has 'em entranced by his exploits, real and imagined.
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Ted Haskell
Federal Way , Washington |
Joined: March 26, 2000 |
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Shep fan since: 1998
Discovered Shep:
Guest No: 73
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edith walker (nee pearson)
gig harbor, Washington |
Joined: January 09, 2006 |
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Shep fan since: 1938
Discovered Shep: Read one of his books
Guest No: 1601
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Comments:
i, edith (nee pearson) walker, attended hammond high the same time j. shepherd was there. i graduated a year before he did. any contact from someone i knew at hammond high, it would be fun to hear from you. e-mail, oscaredie@aol.com
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Jerome Rogauskas
La Center, Washington |
Joined: July 11, 2004 |
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Shep fan since: 1958
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1277
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Comments:
I fondly remember falling asleep listening to his seemingly rambling yet tight stories!
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Michael Craddock
Marysville, Washington |
Joined: March 25, 2006 |
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Shep fan since: 1969
Discovered Shep: Read his Playboy short stories
Guest No: 1625
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Comments:
Read it in a Playboy collection pocketbook. didn't know author's name. will try to read more of his stuff. thanks
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Jerry Eisner
Mount Vernon, Washington |
Joined: April 12, 2000 |
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Shep fan since: 1962
Discovered Shep:
Guest No: 82
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Michael Naylor
Mount Vernon, Washington |
Joined: December 15, 2008 |
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Shep fan since: 1983
Discovered Shep: Saw One of His Movies
Guest No: 2805
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Comments:
I was a nut on this type of talk radio and used to listen to Don Blanding, the Hungry I, and Dave Ballard reflections when I was younger and lived in Seattle. Whne I was a kid in the early 50's, I listened to The Lone Ranger, Little Orphan Annie and the Secret Squadron (Brought to you by Ovaltine and I had a secret ring) on the radio. My son, now in his 20's listens to Christmas Story all day on TV as it is on 24 hours up here in Mt Vernon WA.
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Donna Delph
Olympia, Washington |
Joined: March 07, 2008 |
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Shep fan since: 1985
Discovered Shep: Saw One of His Movies
Guest No: 2746
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Comments:
I grew up in Hammond, Indiana -- have many, MANY memories of the town. It has changed so drastically since I lived there, but my friends and I have "gone back in time" and reminisced about many of the old sights, sounds, and pictures from the site. How ironic that our town is now iconic!
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bob shawgo
Pacific, Washington |
Joined: March 06, 2004 |
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Shep fan since: 1965
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1233
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Comments:
Not sure if I first saw the book "In God We Trust---" or the movie "The Christmas Story".
The hardcover book is difficult to find now.
I have only seen one copy, which was privately owned.
I may have read the Playboy articles, but was so long ago I cannot say for sure.
I would like to hear the radio shows.
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Jerry Withers
Pasco, Washington |
Joined: June 01, 2004 |
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Shep fan since: 1971
Discovered Shep: Saw his TV show
Guest No: 1259
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Comments:
Love this site! I have a question about the WOR shows: How in the world did so many different collector sources seem to agree on most of the titles? We can't even seem to get this degree of co-operation in the Senate!! If anybody knows the answer, let's hear it. Brass figligees and all that to you all, and EXCELSIOR!
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Lynne Rank
Port Orchard, Washington |
Joined: July 08, 2003 |
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Shep fan since: 1960
Discovered Shep: On the Radio
Guest No: 1002
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Comments:
Found the website reference in Nachman's book, SERIOUSLY FUNNY.
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Richard Stark
Prosser, Washington |
Joined: September 13, 2000 |
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Shep fan since: 1964
Discovered Shep:
Guest No: 226
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Al Nickel
Pullman, Washington |
Joined: November 09, 2005 |
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Shep fan since: 1984
Discovered Shep: Saw One of His Movies
Guest No: 1546
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Comments:
The first time I saw A Christmas Story as a kid I was hooked. As I grew I sought Jean’s work in Playboy on the radio and in his books. My birthday is in October and for the last 10+ years starting on my birthday I watch or listen to A Christmas Story daily (sometimes two or three times) until Christmas. Then I refuse to watch or listen to it until my birthday returns again. I have burned through 4 VHS tapes and 3 DVDs. I estimate I have seen the movie 996 times and still counting. From the roar for the lion to the end of the credits is very close to 90min and I use the movie as a timer form time to time. Many people do not understand why I would watch a movie so many times. If I have to explain it, then they don’t get it and never will. Hope you enjoy. “Flick? Flick who?”
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Emory Strong
Ridgefield, Washington |
Joined: March 07, 2007 |
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Shep fan since: 1977
Discovered Shep: Saw his TV show
Guest No: 1945
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Comments:
I operated an air charter service out of Cortland NY and flew the Kazoophany (sp) Kazoo band to NY City for the "Shepard's Pie" TV show. I have been a fan ever since.
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