Jean Parker Shepherd Jr. was an American storyteller, humorist, radio and TV personality, writer and actor. After a stint on television, he returned to radio. “Shep,” as he was known, settled in at WOR radio New York City, New York, at the end of February 1955, and on an overnight slot in 1956, where he delighted his fans by telling stories, reading poetry, and organizing comedic listener stunts.
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Oct5Satall-day Incredible But TrueIncredible But TrueOct 5 all-dayNote: Presented throughout the day Originally airing between 1950 and 1951 on Mutual, Incredible But True consisted of 15 minute shows, similar in format to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not that had aired from 1930 to 1948. It was hosted/narrated … Continue reading →10:00 pm Opry DigestOpry DigestOct 5 @ 10:00 pm – 10:30 pmA half-hour stewpot of notable musical acts and hillbilly laffs from episodes of Grand Ole Opry, between 1939 and 1960. More…10:30 pm EscapeEscapeOct 5 @ 10:30 pm – 11:00 pmEscape was radio’s leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947 to September 25, 1954. More…11:00 pm Late NightLate NightOct 5 @ 11:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 4:00 amIn accordance with standards of good taste and common courtesy, Homesteader Radio confines the broadcast of potentially offensive material to between the hours of 11 pm and 4 am Central Standard Time. During these hours, listener discretion is advised.11:30 pm Lights OutLights OutOct 5 @ 11:30 pm – Oct 6 @ 12:00 amLights Out is an American old-time radio program devoted mostly to horror and the supernatural. Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks from January 3, 1934 to … Continue reading →Oct6Sunall-day Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!Oct 6 all-dayNote: Presented throughout the day (1-minute format) Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is an American franchise, founded by Robert Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims. Originally a newspaper … Continue reading →