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In August 1956 WOR was not going to renew Shep's contract since they felt he did not have enough draw for sponsers. After protests by his fans, his stay was extended until WOR could figure a better time slot. Then on August 17th Shep went on the air and after a listener told him that he had read that "Shepherd couldn't sell soap"  he decided to prove he could. He told his listeners to go to their drug stores, buy a cake of "Sweetheart Soap" and tell them Jean Shepherd sent you. Also be sure to say "Excelsior."
 

Articles
courtesy - Pete Delaney

August 13, 1956

New York Times - "400 Hold A Wake For Radio Cult"

August 17, 1956

New York Times - "Shepherd in Soup Over Soap As WOR Fires Him Again"

August 18, 1956

New York Times - "WOR Says No Soap To Shepherd 'Ad'"

August 19, 1956

New York Times - "Night People's Friend"
August 28, 1956 New York Times - "Shepherd Gets A Soap Sponser"
August 31, 1956 New York Times - "Shepherd Rejoins Flock"
September 3, 1956 Newsweek - "The Night is Different"
September 4, 1956 New York Times - "Jean Shepherd Returns to WOR"

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