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This Day in Shep History

November 15th

1958	Radio	Long John Nebel Show
1961	Radio	The Radio Hum
1962	Radio	Creative Military Ads
1963	Radio	Fear of Excavations and Ruins
1965	Radio	First Show on KRAB
1969	Radio	Realism: Company K and the Movies
1971	Radio	Throwaway Car, Japanese Music, Shep's Record, Auto Troubles
1971	Radio	Flying Bird, Bugs
1972	Radio	Eating Dog Food
1974	Radio	Harpsichord Kit
1976	Radio	Flies in Pop Bottle
1977	Television	Route 22
2002	Article	Jean Shepherd gets his due
2015	Books	The Visceral Screen:

Recent Shep Related News

August 20, 2026
	Carousel of Progress Gets New Voice Shep's voice is retired
In 2027, the Carousel will be updated again. The animatronics will receive significant mechanical upgrades using Disney's latest robotics technology and a completely reimagined finale scene. Also new will be the voices. Bryan Cranston will now provide the voice of John, the father, replacing Shep who served the role since the 90's. Jamie Lee Curtis will provide the voice of Sarah, the mother.
More: Carousel of Progress

August 6, 2025
	Another Shep Fan Lost Gary 'silentshep' Hines ("Gary in California")
Shep fan Gary Hines who was an avid collector of Shep's shows, putting many of them on his youtube channel 'silentshep', passed away July 6, 2025. Over the years he accumulated a large collection of Shepherd's early (1961-1964) radio shows.
>>> Gary's youtube channel <<<

What's New or Updated

	Post Date	Description
	UPDATED: 11-15-2026	Rumors January 1973 Radio - WOR Show
	NEW: 11-15-2026	Jack's Epicure Sponsors -
	UPDATED: 11-14-2026	Crime Night January 30, 1973 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-14-2026	Dissension In The High School Band January 31, 1973 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-13-2026	Nothing Box December 10, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-12-2026	Self Worshipers November 14, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-10-2026	GI Shower and Coffee December 11, 1971 Radio - WOR Show
	NEW: 11-10-2026	Moon Madness Music - Music Used
	NEW: 11-10-2026	Martin People - Uncertain
	UPDATED: 11-9-2026	Eighter From Decatur Story December 12, 1963 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-8-2026	Triple Tongue It December 3, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-8-2026	Edge of Absurdity December 4, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-8-2026	Freshman Football December 5, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-8-2026	Never Admit To Anything December 7, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 11-7-2026	Unusual Thefts, Ripoffs January 29, 1973 Radio - WOR Show

For: November 12, 2026

Self Worshipers
Airdate: November 14, 1962

Recent Contributions

Last 10 Shows
	Date	Description	Courtesy of:
	October 23, 1961	Full Moon and Halloween Poetry	Gary Hines
	August 29, 1962	The Other Side of Us	Gary Hines
	August 20, 1963	Essex Adventures	Gary Hines
	August 12, 1963	Blue Assed Buzzard Story	Gary Hines
	July 18, 1963	Lightning Hits Ham Radio	Gary Hines
	July 17, 1963	Day with Tallulah Bankhead	Gary Hines
	July 16, 1963	Hutterites	Gary Hines
	July 12, 1963	Friend Works at IBM	Gary Hines
	June 26, 1963	Date at the Beach	Gary Hines
	June 21, 1963	Elephants Graveyard	Gary Hines

"Imagine 4,000 years passing, and you're no longer a memory - Does it seem possible to you?
You better believe it's possible, not only possible but certainty." - Jean Shepherd - October 7, 1971