Episode 114, March 8, 2025 - Jean Shepherd Marathon, Part 8

In this episode of the Jean Shepherd Marathon:From February 15, 1962,  "The human race is. . . " First days are very important.  The first day at the steel mill,  a job gotten through a ham radio contact.  "Life isn't exactly the way it seems to be. " Great Shepherd!  From February 19, 1962,  At auction: a genuine elephant's leg umbrella stand.  A St.  Louis man breaks into the zoo and frees forty-six cages of snakes.  Talking to ants and rats.  Driving a bed in Britain without a license.  Part of the opening theme has been deleted.  From February 21, 1962, Chewing the fat.  The Mole People.  "Woe betide those of you who have nothing in their lives they couldn't talk about. " A fable of a boarding house,  and other fables of George Ade.  From February 22, 1962, Shepherd almost sells out!  "The Plant-A-Prayer System. " "I Am An American Cards. " Ogg and Charlie are sitting by the shore of a lake,  when Charley's knee starts to bend.  A doomed romance.  Part of the opening theme has been deleted.