The Jean Shepherd Show

The Bad Weather in New York City, Aboard a Coast Guard Cutter, a Man Overboard

English · Radio, Humor

Jean Shepherd’s radio program centers on the distinctive voice and imagination of its host, who turns everyday observations into lively spoken entertainment. Shepherd’s conversational delivery moves between personal recollection, comic reflection, and stories shaped by the oddities of ordinary life.

This recording’s title points to bad weather in New York City, a Coast Guard cutter, and a man overboard. Those details suggest a program built around vivid situations and storytelling, with Shepherd guiding listeners through the subject in his own informal, engaging style.

The appeal lies in hearing a skilled raconteur make a radio broadcast feel like an intimate conversation. Shepherd’s humor, sharp observations, and unhurried way of developing an anecdote give the program a personal character distinct from a conventional scripted drama.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.