Sheplives

This Day in Shep History

October 27th

1957	Article	The Clown
1961	Radio	Chili Parlor (Partial show - no beginning, no ending)
1965	Radio	Mystical Experiences
1967	Radio	Jean Shepherd
1969	Radio	Pin Boy
1969	Radio	Send For Particulars, Testimonials
1970	Live Shows	Fortune Theatre
1971	Radio	Giving Advice / Yellow Kid Wild
1972	Radio	Animals and Alcohol
1973	Live Shows	Fordham University
1975	Radio	Conspiracy, Fictional Life
1976	Radio	The Politics Game
1999	Tribute	WOR Tribute to Jean Shepherd
2012	Shepfests	"Shepfest 12"

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: 10-24-2026	Shep Gets PO'd October 23, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	NEW: 10-24-2026	Jean Shepherd, Conversation Piece January 21, 1973 Article -
	UPDATED: 10-22-2026	Explosion at the Mill October 25, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 10-21-2026	Wizard of OZ- Cavemen November 20, 1972 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 10-21-2026	Wizard of OZ- Cavemen October 22,1971 Radio - WOR Show
	NEW: 10-21-2026	Long John Nebel Show January 11, 1973 Radio - Radio Guest
	UPDATED: 10-20-2026	Charisma, Lemmings, Perverts, Pet Pigs January 10, 1973 Radio - WOR Show
	NEW: 10-16-2026	Random Factor September 16, 1971 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 10-15-2026	Remote From No Man's Land October 16, 1962 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 10-14-2026	Robert Service Poems January 3, 1973 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 10-13-2026	Pizza, Golf February 8, 1972 Radio - WOR Show
	NEW: 10-13-2026	The Tony Lima Memorial Pro/Am Golf Tournament Live Shows -
	UPDATED: 10-13-2026	Chicago Rialto February 4, 1972 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 10-11-2026	Reformed Shep, New Jersey - Stevens "214 Club" January 2, 1973 Radio - WOR Show
	UPDATED: 10-11-2026	12 Folk Talents January 8, 1973 Radio - WOR Show

For: October 22, 2026

Explosion at the Mill
Airdate: October 25, 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