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December 1965

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Red Ryder Nails the Hammond Kid



IN ANGRY RED block letters, the slogan gleamed out like a neon sign from the big white button: DISARM THE TOY INDUSTRY. That's what it said. There was no question about it. The button was worn by an indignant little old lady wearing what looked like an upturned flowerpot on her head and, I suspect, a pair of Keds on her feet, which were primly hidden by the Automat table at which we both sat...


Additional Comments:
This story was reprinted in the book "In God We Trust - All Others Pay Cash" as "Duel in the Snow, or Red Ryder Nails the Cleveland Street Kid" and formed one of the basic storylines for the movie: "A Christmas Story"


Copyright: 1965 Playboy Magazine

Where Shep Makes Reference To This Subject:
Time Date Category Title
October 14, 1966 Books In God We Trust - All Others Pay Cash
People Bodkin, Miss
December 26, 1964 Radio Early Version of Red Ryder story
November 18, 1965 Radio Nose Flutes, Bad Books, and Radio Parts
December 25, 1967 Radio Red Ryder
December 1970 Short Stories and Columns by Shep Playboy Holiday Album
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December 1965
Playboy - Cover


December 1965
Playboy - Playbill