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Rosenberg,Daniel Connecticut Shep fan since: 1953	Comments:

Longstreet,William Avon Connecticut Shep fan since: 1947 On the Radio	Comments: Shortly after WWII Shepherd hosted a late night disc jockey program on Cincinnati radio broadcasting from Schuler's "Wigwam" restaurant. At midnight he invariably marked "The Witching Hour" with a stream of rhetoric for which he was famous. His gift of gab had to be among all the best of the founders of "Talk Radio".

Kline,Jared Bethany Connecticut Shep fan since: 1970	Comments:

Yother,Larry Bloomfield Connecticut Shep fan since: 1969 On the Radio	Comments: Let's get "Phantom of the Open Hearth" reissued!

Hearn,Jack Branford Connecticut Shep fan since: 1965	Comments:

Sopchak,Bill Brookfield Connecticut Shep fan since: 1971	Comments:

Oravec,Bill Burlington Connecticut Shep fan since: 1967	Comments:

Eskay,Robert Canton Connecticut Shep fan since: 1960 On the Radio	Comments: Sunday Night 9-12 on WOR. the shows were great. Recorded some will have to look for old tapes if they survived. Wish I could listen now.

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.

daniels,scott east lyme Connecticut Shep fan since: 1957 On the Radio	Comments: Just heard an old Shep show on WCNI the local college station. That took me back to the days when as I kid I would lay in bed with the lites out and listen to his stories on WOR -- what a treat to rediscover this after so many years!

Duckett,Gary Ellington Connecticut Shep fan since: 1967 On the Radio	Comments: I just finished Eugene Bergmann's book - interesting.

Higley,Doug Encinitas Connecticut Shep fan since: 1955 On the Radio	Comments: I have no idea when I first heard Shep...it was the 50's (probably around '55 or so) and there was this guy who would tell stories about anything. He could do an hour on a worm he saw crossing a path. The most comfortable 'old sweater' voice and compelling delivery that you HAD to listen to. Being a New Yorker, I remember thinking HE had the funny accent...many years later, I was told I had the funny accent...funny how that works. (by an Australian Broadcaster of all people, John Bailey, and that I should go to Broadcasting School and get in the biz. I did.) Thanks Jean for the first lessons....Doug Higley, LionPoint Studio http://LionPoint.com

Darcy,L.L. Fairfield Connecticut Shep fan since: 1957	Comments:

Pagani,Nick Greenwich Connecticut Shep fan since: 1965 On the Radio	Comments: I have been trying to interest my 8 year old in reading, by reading her excerpts from Shep's books and not only has she made the connection from "christmas story" to what I listened to at her age, but she is a convert now and another generation will remember Shep

Harrison,Chuck Groton Connecticut Shep fan since: 1951 On the Radio	Comments: I don't remember just how I found out about Shep, but at the time I was an unofficial member of the Cornell Jazz Club in my hometown of Ithaca, NY. Shep was a DJ at one of the Philadelphia hotels and broadcast over KYW. I had my family's old console radio in my room and I strung a (long) longwire antenna, cut to KYW's frequency so I could pick it up better at that distance. As the engineer of an on-campus radio studio (whilst still in HS), I had access to a fine disc lathe and spent much time making copies of music off the air. Shep never let me get a clean recording. He always talked over the start of any record he played. I eventually made a pilgimage to Phila. to see his show. Segue past a full Naval career, retiring in the 70's. Newly divorced and enjoying my newfound bachelorhood to the fullest. I seemed to have had many dates during that period, most starting after 10PM. I would drive to my date's house, sit out front in the car, listening to WOR and Shep's stories until signoff (at 10 PM). Then pick up date, visit bars, etc. Now I want to hear him again and also find a copy of the Great American 4th of July and so on.

Hollister,Jim Groton Connecticut Shep fan since: 1958 On the Radio	Comments: I listened to a lot of Jean Shepherd in New York in 1950's and have 3 of his books;I miss hearing his Jew's harp .I did tape one of his shows but have to look for it (it was on Silas Marner).

MARTIN,HARVEY GUILFORD Connecticut Shep fan since: 1960 On the Radio	Comments: RE:SOME EXPRESSIONS OF SHEPHERD (?SPELLING)- I'LL AWARD YOU A BRASS FIGLIGGEE WITH BRONZE OAK LEAF PALM IF YOU CAN TELL ME... KEEP YOUR KNEES LOOSE THAT'S WOR SPELLED WITH AN H AND AN E ----ANY MORE?....

GERSHMAN,HOWARD HAMDEN Connecticut Shep fan since: 1956 On the Radio	Comments: REMEMBER LISTENING TO THE ALL NIGHT SHOW UNTIL I FELL ASLEEP IN THE WEE HOURS. MY BROTHER SENT ME REEL TO REEL TAPE OF HIS SHOWS WHEN I WAS STATIONED IN KOREA IN 1970. NOW I TRADE THEM WITH FRIENDS WHO DISCOVERED HIM AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME WHEN THEY WERE KIDS.

Freeman,William S, Hamden Connecticut Shep fan since: 1974	Comments:

D'Andrea,Paul Hamden Connecticut Shep fan since: 1983 Saw One of His Movies	Comments:

baker,jeanne hartford Connecticut Shep fan since: 1962 On the Radio	Comments:

BOROWY,FRANK HARTFORD Connecticut Shep fan since: 1963 On the Radio	Comments: WHAT A SITE. THE FOTOS BRING ALL THE STORIES ALIVE. THERE WERE SO MANY, NOT JUST RED RIDER. I SAW SHEP LECTURE AT GETTYSBURG COLLEGE, AROUND 1967, AFTER THE BOOK CAME OUT.. SO GREAT TO BE WITH HIM AGAIN....MY MENTOR!!!!!

Skudlarek,Richard Huntington Connecticut Shep fan since: 1965 On the Radio	Comments: While dial twirling as a G.I. at Fort Knox, KY, looking for anything other than "chicken kickin'" music, I stumbled upon WOR and Shep from 1000 miles away. What a relief! I had listened to Shep in my former life as a civilian back home in Connecticut, so it was like being right there in my old room. I was able to introduce Shep to many new fatheads on those cloudy nights that WOR bounced off the atmosphere to Kentucky. Great memories!

Skudlarek,Dick Huntington Connecticut Shep fan since: 1963	Comments:

Indianna,Peter Killingworth Connecticut Shep fan since: 1967 On the Radio	Comments: Every Sunday night, after the WOR news Shep's theme song would sneak up on you and for the next 45 minutes it was pure, beautiful storytelling. Thank you for the sute!!

Wagner,Jack Madison Connecticut Shep fan since: 1965 On the Radio	Comments: I listened to Shep on my "transitor" radio every night growing up in NJ. I got to see him many times at his local appearances in NJ locations, Union Jr College and other local schools. Also met him at a few book signings and have his autographed copy of "In God We Trust" that I had him sign at the Toms River book store.

Dana,Bruce Marlborough Connecticut Shep fan since: 1963	Comments:

Rosen,Alan Mystic Connecticut Shep fan since: 1957 On the Radio	Comments: I can't believe that Shep is gone, I'm not in New York anymore, and that so many of the folks signing in discovered Shep so recently. What a blast listening to his opening music and blowing the kazoo again. I started my all-nighters by making a pot of coffee and hunkering down with him in the guise of studying. One of his monologues I couldn't find on this site dealt with tales of evil incarnate, - Dr. Fu Man Chu. Ernie Raia, where are you man?

Bissonette,Michael Naugatuck Connecticut Shep fan since: 1952 On the Radio	Comments: I'm an overnite employee, delivery driver for a metro.newspaper wholesale distributor, 'discovered WBAI, MASS BACKWARDS..connect the dots...Sheperd's work has been a joyful revelation...I'm awaiting Max's 5 cd set of Sheperd's 'winter tales' from an earlier 'BAI pledge drive...never thought nostalgia would be this exciting!

Sanford,Mark and Jeff New Haven Connecticut Shep fan since: 1966	Comments:

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.

Schwalenberg,Ed Newington Connecticut Shep fan since: 1960	Comments:

Dinneen,Molly North Haven Connecticut Shep fan since: 1970	Comments:

Z,Dave Northford Connecticut Shep fan since: 1964 On the Radio	Comments: My Mom got me hooked on Shep when I was in grammer school and I went to sleep listening to him until I went away to college. When I was in high school, I asked my Latin teacher to translate "In hoc agricula conc" and a smile came across her face - she was a Shep fan too.

Yarusavage,George Norwalk Connecticut Shep fan since: 1960 On the Radio	Comments: I enjoyed Shep for many years while growing up in New Jersey in the 60's, then while attending Penn State in the early 70's (WOR did reach to State College, PA in those days), and finally after graduation while living in Norwalk, CT until he went off the air. In the mid-to-late 60's I spent many school nights, supposedly asleep, listening to Shep on a small crystal radio hidden from my parents. More than once I fell asleep and awoke with that little earphone still in my ear, sometimes pulled from its wire! Your site is excellent. Excelsior!!

Wissell,Fred Norwich Connecticut Shep fan since: 1964	Comments:

Piolunek,Bonnie Plainfield Connecticut Shep fan since: 1959 On the Radio	Comments: Boy I miss him. Found Shep one night spinning the AM dial on my Dad's marine radio. I was hooked. He took us through times and on journey's that we could only dream of. When he read Robert Service's "Dangerous Dan McGee" or told of Randy's escapades, he was the best.

Christ,Mike Ridgefield Connecticut Shep fan since: 1958 On the Radio	Comments: I remember listening real late at night. A great insight into life and events people never discussed. You felt like you belonged to a secret society by possessing knowledge that others didn't have or elected not to share. EXCELSOIR, YOU FATHEAD!!

Scudder,J.C. Ridgefield Connecticut Shep fan since: 1965	Comments:

Perry, Jr.,Lou Riverside Connecticut Shep fan since: 1961	Comments:

Meagher,John F. Rowayton Connecticut Shep fan since: 1956	Comments:

Greene-Andrews,Robin Seymour Connecticut Shep fan since: 1980 Read one of his books	Comments: Mr. Shepherd was quite possibly the most talented and audience connected satirist of his time. Thank God for his presence and his marvelous gift.

Speiser,Bill Simsbury Connecticut Shep fan since: 1955 On the Radio	Comments: Shep will always rule!

Scheuing,Jeff South Windsor Connecticut Shep fan since: 1971 On the Radio	Comments: I feel like getting out my old kazoo. The nostalgia runs deep with memories of falling to sleep listening to Shep on WOR as a young teenager. Also met Shep at his Carnegie Hall show in 1973..Gaslight Club and all!!

bell,charles southbury Connecticut Shep fan since: 1950 On the Radio	Comments: are there any tapes of shep's old shows. 1950 was an approximation. i last saw him at a show he did in summit, nj approx. 1986.

Bookbinder,Sigmund Southbury Connecticut Shep fan since: 1958 On the Radio	Comments:

Deneka,John T Southeastern Connecticut Shep fan since: 1964 On the Radio	Comments: Shep and his style of humor has been a part of my life since I started listening to him on WOR when I should have been sleeping. A unique individual, whom I miss very much. Excelsior!

Camisa,Dom Southington Connecticut Shep fan since: 1962	Comments:

Meehan,Jack Southport Connecticut Shep fan since: 1980	Comments:

Wilson,Bob Stamford Connecticut Shep fan since: 1957 On the Radio	Comments: The Great Shepherd lives on, along with Randy, Miss Shields, Flick, Schwartz, Hammond, his mother with the rump-sprung bathrobe and the Old Man! He (and they) will never be forgotten. I think he was doing the all-nighter on WOR when I first heard him, but shortly after that, he was on from 11:15 PM, when the station brought in Long John Nebel. Went to see him frequently at the Limelight back in those days, too, but ad-lib radio was his true forte.

Bowne,Chris Stonington Connecticut Shep fan since: 1965	Comments:

Wetzel,John Trumbull Connecticut Shep fan since: 1960 On the Radio	Comments: Listened on WOR in NYC every weekday night from 10-11 pm. He was my mentor and sleeping pill. His monologues were ahead of his time.

Jennings,Bob Waterford Connecticut Shep fan since: 1966 On the Radio	Comments:

Hitchcock,Wayne West Haven, CT Connecticut Shep fan since: 1960 On the Radio	Comments: For many years I told my story as a ten year old listening to Sherherd spin his tales on my transistor radio ear-phone, under the blankets as I was suppose to be sleeping. It amazes me that a very similar experience was being experienced by others also tuned into this exceptional story teller. . .

GOLTZER,SETH WESTON Connecticut Shep fan since: 1960 On the Radio	Comments: I grew up w/a small Sony radio under my pillow, listening in the dark to Shep on WOR.I always turn out the lights when I listen to his old shows, it just seems right tha way. In 1963 I made contact w/ him on Ham Radio and we talked for quite a while. It was a big thrill and I always cherish the memory. He brought a long forgotten world to life in our imaginations and somehow made our childhoods more special and poigniant.

Adams,Greg Windsor Connecticut Shep fan since: 1963	Comments:

Kent,Robert Winsted Connecticut Shep fan since: 1957	Comments:

Maxwell,Barry W. Woodbury Connecticut Shep fan since: 1970	Comments: