February 19, 2010

Shep at the 1959 Car Rallye

1959/1962 Shep
from the collection of Dan Beach

Dan Beach who worked for WGBH when Shep was doing the PBS shows, came across 4 photos of Shep while digitizing his collection. 2 are from 1959 in NYC at an early auto rallye and the other 2 are from Boston in approx 1962 by the Museum of Science when Shep came to do a TV standup.  

January 27, 2010

10th Anniversary
 

Ten years ago today, flicklives.com was launched. It consisted of a dozen pages of Shep information and launched the 1st replay of 'Mass Backwards' - the March 23, 1977 replay of "Why I am Leaving Radio". Since then the site has grown to thousands of pages of information and show summaries thank to the continued contributions of the fans who enjoyed him as youths and like myself, wish to keep Shep's works alive. It is absolutely incredible what people have stuffed away under their pillows next to the little transistor radios. Articles, show tapes, books, memories of meeting Shep or seeing one of his shows, it has all added tremendously to the success of this site and everyone who contributed should take a bow! Thanks to all - a 'French 75' salute to Shep.

EXCELSIOR YOU FATHEADS!  

December 18, 2009

A CHRISTMAS STORY soundtrack composer Carl Zittrer waxes nostalgic on a classic
by Mark Morton

Mark Morton of examiner.com interviews Carl Zittrer, one of the film's composers and gets an inside look at a rather interesting collection of music put together for the movie.  

November 3, 2009

Ballet Mecanique returns to Boston
Celebrating 10th anniversary

On November 18, 1999 Paul Lehrman performed the world premier of Ballet Mecanique performed the way it was written to be played by George Antheil in 1924. After over 30 perfomances world wide Paul is returning to Boston to celebrate the 10th anniversary at Jordan Hall .

The weekend before the concert, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts is showing the award-winning documentary film about the Ballet mécanique and its remarkable history. "Bad Boy Made Good," produced by Paul. The 72-minute film examines the composer's early life in America and Paris, where he was the toast of the town in the 1920s, and how he composed the most outrageous piece of music in history--and how it, and he, slid into oblivion for over 70 years. Then it brings us to the end of the century, when modern computer technology made it possible to realize the young composer's extraordinary vision for the first time.

Http://www.mfa.org/calendar/event.asp?eventkey=40985&date=11/7/2009  

November 1, 2009

Taxi! Hey You, Taxi!
by Jean Shepherd

Another article written by Shep for Car and Driver Magazine in May 1974  

October 28, 2009

"A Christmas Story"
the Musical

The most beloved Christmas movie of all time has been adapted for the stage and is quickly becoming one of the most highly anticipated shows in the theatrical world.  

October 27, 2009

Lionel Trains
celebrates "A Christmas Story"

New for the 2009 season, Lionel is releasing a set based on our favorite movie. Bound to stir the memories of those who grew up in the fifties when a train set under the Christmas Tree was every kid's dream. It even puffs smoke!  

October 20, 2009

"To Try Men's Souls"
The Fight For American Freedom

Shep Fan Bill Forstchen teams again with Newt Gingrich and together produce a book dealing with George Washington, the Crossing, our Founding Fathers, and the personal sacrifices made by so many at the time, in order to set this country on a course for the freedoms which made America what it is today.  

October 16, 2009

10th Anniversary of Shep's Passing
 

On October 16 , 1999 the world lost a voice like no other. Jean Shepherd passed away in Florida where he quietly lived alone after the passing of his longtime companion and wife Leigh Brown the year before. It's hard to believe 10 years has passed, but it is good to see his memory live on with the tremendous success of "A Chrismas Story" which is opening on stage as a musical this Christmas Season. No doubt he's keeping all our ancestors entertained with his stories at this very moment.  

September 25, 2009

Doug Gets Ready

"McIntyre in the Morning"
coming to NY...

After 9 years as the "morning man" on KABC Los Angeles, Doug McIntyre is joining WABC Radio 770 AM in New York. Beginning Monday, September 28, 2009 from 5 to 6 am every morning. Doug is a Shepherd fan from years back when he was a 10 year old kid stuffing a radio under his pillow.  

August 25, 2009

Mass Backwards Internet Exclusive
Og and Charlie

Thanks to Max who didn't have the time to play the whole segment this morning, he has provided it all here. After you enjoy the humorous 'interview' with Martin J Newmark, you can enjoy the tale of Og and Charlie.  

August 17, 2009

"JEAN SHEPHERD RADIO CLASSICS"
on Staten Island Public Access Cable TV

UPDATE: Three more dates have been added to the Stanten Island Community TV schedule for Pete Delaney's show.
Tuesday, August 18 at 430PM
Thursday, August 20 at 530PM
Monday, August 24 at 800PM  

August 6, 2009

"JEAN SHEPHERD RADIO CLASSICS"
on Staten Island Public Access Cable TV

Pete Delaney has been working months on getting a program featuring Jean Shepherd radio shows on SI Community TV.

The audio will be played with a slide that says "JEAN SHEPHERD RADIO CLASSICS" with the title and date of the show.

First up:
"THE BOARDING HOUSE" (1972) and "COMPANY K & THE CHANGE OF COMMAND" (1972)

The air times are as follows:
FRIDAY AUGUST 7 at 2PM
SUNDAY AUGUST 9 at 2PM
TUESDAY AUGUST 11 at 4PM
THURSDAY AUGUST 13 at 4PM
FRIDAY AUGUST 14 at 10PM

Only on Staten Island Cable Television: TIME WARNER CHANNEL 57 and FIOS CHANNEL 37  

July 26, 2009

Movie Collector's World #734

Let It Be: A Personal View
By Pete Delaney

Our fellow Shep fan Pete Delaney has written a rather extensive article for the August 2009 issue of Movie Collector's World about the Beatles and the events surrounding "Let it Be" the Movie and Album.  

June 19, 2009

The Fatal Flaw
More syndicated Shep from Radio Spirits

The 8
th set of CDs has been released by Radio Spirits. These are never before heard shows that were recorded for syndication and never released.

1: Terraplane
2: Supermen
3: Comic Strip Studies
4: The End of the World
5: Life Imitates
6: Hunger for Balderdash
7: Appetite for Self Delusion
8: The Fatal Flaw  

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