'Ranger' Pete wrote an extensive article about "Jean Shepherd's America" which appears in the June 2007 issue of Movie Collector's World. Detailed analysis of each episode.
April 4, 2007
Clark in cameo appearance in ACS
Bob Clark Dies in Car Crash
Director of A Christmas Story
Film director Robert Clark, best known for the beloved holiday classic "A Christmas Story," was killed with his son Wednesday in a car wreck, the filmmaker's assistant and police said…
March 22, 2007
Shep at the Limelight
Rare Photos of Shep
Here are 3 photos of Shep performing at the Village Limelight. For the first time we get to see Shep doing his thing at the Limelight. Thanks to (then) 14 year old Dave Michelsohn who took them and kept them all these years.
March 21, 2007
Shep Declassified
Now on CD
Through the efforts of Mike Rashkow, the original producer of the record album "The Declassified Jean Shepherd" first released in 1971, this album is now available once again and for the first time in CD format.
February 24, 2007
Shepherd-ing his new play
by David Hinckley
Eugene Bergmann, author of a Jean Shepherd biography, will unveil his new Shepherd play, "Excelsior, You Fathead!"...
February 18, 2007
"Excelsior You Fathead" - The Play
by Eugene B. Bergmann
Eugene Bergmann, author of "Excelsior You Fathead, The Art And Enigma of Jean Shepherd" has written a one man play based on Jean Shepherd's life in the 1950's to 1990's.
Friday, March 16, 8 PM / Sat March 17, 8 PM / Sun March 18, 3 PM
February 6, 2007
A Thousand Clowns
Turner Classic Movies
The movie was played this AM on Turner Classic Movies and is scheduled to play again March 23, 2007 at 4:15pm and April 12, 2007 at 1:00am. Written by Herb Gardner, this is the movie Shep claimed was based on his life. It is not readily available on VHS or DVD, so you might want to make a note to watch it in March or April.
January 9, 2006
Jean Shepherd's America
Just a reminder
Ranger Pete Delaney has another event scheduled at the Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center in Staten Island on January 20, 2007. Eight visual essays.
December 29, 2006
"Something In The Air"
Radio, Rock, and the Revolution That Shaped a Generation
By Marc Fisher - Coming out January 9, 2007 - "Along with rock-and-roll music came the attitude that would literally change the 'voice' of radio forever, via the likes of raconteur Jean Shepherd, who captivated his loyal following of 'Night People' ”
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year
To all the fans who have visited this website in the past and to those who have contributed to its success.
