![]() Seinfeld said that he learned how to be funny from Jean Shepherd - or Shep - and, now, while you watch A Christmas Story, notice how Shepherd, too, can take completely normal moments of life - fights with bullies, essay-writing, etc. He listened to Shepherd’s radio show on WOR, which was one of the most popular New York City show at its time. ![]() ![]() Shepherd was one of Jerry Seinfeld’s early influences. We Probably Wouldn’t Have Seinfeld Without Him Here are a few reasons to remember Shepherd, the writer, the radio personality, and the comedian.ġ. Shepherd, who both narrates the flick and appears in it (he’s the guy who orders Ralphie to the back of Santa’s line), is known primarily for the movie, but he should be known for much more. As we watch the rousing adventures of Ralphie in his quest for an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle for the umpteenth time as part of its marathon televised showing on Christmas, we should take some time to read and remember the genius of the creative force behind A Christmas Story - Jean Shepherd. ![]()
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