Episode 119, April 12, 2025 - Jean Shepherd Show Marathon, Part 13

In this episode we listen to:From August 4, 1964, The Sultan of Zanzibar has failed his driver's license test.  The characteristics of the "Slobbus Americanus, " a portrait in great detail.  From August 13, 1964, Memories of Vic and Sade,  Blue Tooth Johnson,  Four-Fisted Frank Fuddleman,  Gloria Golden.  From August 18, 1964,  Monster mothers.  The literary scene and the undue influence of the New York Times Book Review.  Part of the opening and closing themes have been deleted.  From August 22, 1964, The Little Roy Acuff Jukebox Bank.  Hillbilly radio sales.  Great stories of radio salesmanship.  From August 29, 1964, Sponsored by: Sustaining,  Palisades Park,  Show Magazine.  The program originates from "The Limelight, " New York City.  "Evading The Issue. " Shepherd's first day at high school.  Miss Crystal Reader in biology class.  Mr.  Pittinger teaches algebra: well told.  The Show magazine commercial features: "Beware Of TV's Election Monster, " an article about the use of computers during the coming election.  The 11:00 P.  M.  news (read by Ed Pettit) features stories about the Beatles,  who are performing tonight in Queens.  There has been rioting in Philadelphia.  Fleischmann's Yeast,  The story of M.  L.  Scott and the girl's swimming pool.  "The Song Of The Signal Corps, " great Shep!  At the toolbooth.  An enjoyable show.  The recording includes the start of,  "The Amazing Randi Show" following.  + Shepherd began his radio career in Cincinnati,  Ohio in 1948 as a broadcaster and later landed a late night show broadcast in Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania.  Jean got the nickname,  Shep,  when he was working at WOR radio in New York City.  At his overnight radio gig in New York City,  Shep told stories,  read some poetry and also organized stunts for fans who listened every night.