Flicklives


Last Record Update: 05-17-2017
Plots / Story Lines - General Topics The Roots of Shep's Tales

Parade of Humanity - "Name Shows"

Starting in 1968, forseveral years, Shep would do an entire show during which all he would do is read the names of fans who had sent their names in to him. He referred to these as "The Parade of Humanity" 2 of the shows have surfaced so far, the spring of 1969 and March 4, 1971 shows. On the May 1, 1968 WOR show, Shep presented his "First Annual Parade of Humanity" on which he read the names of fans who sent letters in to Shep. He followed up on this every year thru at least 1971. Subsequent known shows: 3/20/69 and 3/4/71

Where Shep Makes Reference To This Subject:

Time	Date	Category	Title
• 00:00	March 20, 1969	Radio	Second Annual Parade of Humanity
• 00:00	March 4, 1971	Radio	Name Show - Parade of Humanity
• 08:50	May 6, 1968	Radio	Soggy Coffee cup, Song of India, Pool Pro, Bowling, more pool hustling.

Links to Further Information:

• 1971 Parade of Humanity

• Second Annual Parade of Humanity

"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