Episode 121, April 26, 2025 - June 1st Hiatus Announcement / Jean Shepherd Marathon, Final Part

Just a little bit of a housekeeping note.  This will be the last episode of Airchecks until we are back on June 1, 2025 as we need to make some adjustments to the new radio station,  Purdy Spit Radio at purdy spit dot o r g.  In this episode:From December 30, 1964, New Year's dates are something special.  What will happen in the year 2000 when a new century starts?  Memories of "The Star and Garter. " Army story: New Year's Eve in Kansas City.  Great descriptions and imagery!  From January 13, 1965, A Banco prize: an incense burner in the shape of Buddha.  A suggestion for a course in "Remedial Shepherd" for those who only tuned in after 1961. The Disease of the Month.  Grandpa Henry and "The Eight Hour Chaw" (good story telling)!  Part of the opening theme has been deleted.  From February 8, 1965, Are animals capable of love. . . of courage?  Chameleons.  "Sweeten your personality. " Learning to laugh.  From February 26, 1965, Music to go over the cliff by,  free horse manure.  Pulling a "roscoe. " Covington Kentucky: a robbery at the diner.  The opening theme music is upcut.