Episode 107, January 18, 2025 - Jean Shepherd Marathon, Part 1

Aichecks is featuring a Jean Shepherd Marathon, where we play as many shows as we can from the late 1950s to 1977 on WOR in NYC. In this episode, you will hear:I, Libertine (a literary hoax)Shepherd praises the "Gogomobile" at length (a cheap Dutch auto). Ronald Metzger said it for all of us. A Bacchanalian cry: Evoe! (May 2, 1959)12:15 P. M. to 2:00 P. M. The first Jean Shepherd show on a Saturday afternoon. "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," two letters from kid listeners are read, the solar system and restrooms. A five-and-dime grab bag. Shep complains about American  radio and compares it to radio services around the world. The Mutual net news at 1:00 P. M. has been deleted. (March 26, 1960)