Flicklives


Live Performances

University of Denver

Recorded by KCFR

November 16, 1976

Shep spoke before a group of students to discuss writing and the arts. The lecture began at 8pm and was recorded by KCFR radio. A copy of this recording on a 10" reel of tape surfaced in 2022 at a local thrift store in Denver. Other than being located in Colorado and taking place at a University, there is no other identifying info. Emcee says Shep has agreed to do a full performance next Tuesday in this same hall Shep opens by setting the rules - "Keep your damn mouth shut while I'm working" Referring to the University -"This is the greatest country club I've seen" "How many have heard of me?" - silence "How many are from New Jersey?" - silence Shep describes how he works in many forms of medium, books, TV, stage He talks about the Great TV commercials, Folk Songs being functional art [15:00] In America, if you laugh at something you're not serious about it. [16:00] Have an attitude toward yourself [22:30] Storytellers are also artists, they draw well. He refers to William Steig and Gahan Wilson. [24:10] I choose to express my stories as I see life [30:00] A reference to the days of Og and Charlie [44:50] Story of the commercial "Blue Water" in the john [50:56] The real test of insight [51:15] "out here in Colorado" [52:54] Live on 10th st in West Village near Bleeker [59:29] Life is a cosmic joke [1:00] Wrap up - switch to Q & A [1:07] Intos Leigh Brown and talks about wrapping up 2 year project for PBS which premiers this Dec 23. (Phantom of the Open Hearth) [1:14] Says his shows are not live - he records up to 6 in a day. [1:16] Mort Saul - had the depth of a butterfly [1:17] Bill Cosby - Best performer, not the best material [1:18] Lenny Bruce [1:25] Gene Deitch - Shep says he hid drawings and storyboards for Deitch

Where Shep Makes Reference To This Subject:

Time	Date	Category	Title
•	November 26, 1976	Radio	Denver - Part 1
•	November 30, 1976	Radio	Colorado Pt 2

Photos:

November 16, 1976
KCFR Box

November 16, 1976
KCFR Reel

"Can you imagine 4,000 years passing, and you're not even a memory?
Think about it, friends. It's not just a possibility. It is a certainty." - Jean Shepherd - 1975