The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #117290 Message #2525092
Posted By: Donuel
26-Dec-08 - 03:19 PM
Thread Name: BS: Jean Shepherd's Christmas Story
Subject: RE: BS: Jean Shepherd's Christmas Story
Poppa, I got the mp3's years ago and one of the best shows was the one about going to the MLK rally in DC. I might add that Keroac and Lenny Bruce knew Jean - and not the other way around. Jean was the verbal Norman Rockwell of his time but with a sense of humor that is forever refreshing.
Many shows are virtually lost however. I remember the story of the Jr. High that went on strike on one hot day when all the students began chanting Mr. Spone is a fink. I listened to nearly every story every night for years under the blanket with a transitor radio.
People in Clevland rent the house that the Christmas Story movie was made. The highest price is $1.200 for the Christmas holiday.