This Airchecks focuses on radio shows from old time radio to current shows written as plays or when a radio show was recorded. A showcase of radio programming that may have been lost over the decades if it hadn’t been recorded and preserved for future generations. In the radio and television industry, recordings of radio shows were fairly common anywhere from transcription discs for later replay or to make sure a commercial has been played on the air for the salesman to show their client. And sometimes it’s not just audio theatre, it can be music as well. Some items previously aired and some items that were never aired, but recorded. Airchecks is a three hour program that is uploaded into a podcast on Saturdays.
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This Airchecks focuses on radio shows from old time radio to current shows written as plays or when a radio show was recorded. A showcase of radio programming that may have been lost over the decades if it hadn’t been recorded and preserved for future generations. In the radio and television industry, recordings of radio shows were fairly common anywhere from transcription discs for later replay or to make sure a commercial has been played on the air for the salesman to show their client. And sometimes it’s not just audio theatre, it can be music as well. Some items previously aired and some items that were never aired, but recorded. Airchecks is a three hour program that is uploaded into a podcast on Saturdays.
Episode 118, April 5, 2025 - Jean Shepherd Show Marathon, Part 12
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Episode 118, April 5, 2025 - Jean Shepherd Show Marathon, Part 12
In this episode of the Jean Shepherd Marathon on Airchecks, we present:
From February 5, 1964, The story of a kid who shot down an airliner with a .22 The myth of marrying a Japanese woman. Americans don't listen to shortwave radio.
February 14, 1964, The different types of love. Shepherd announces that he will be broadcasting live from "The Limelight" (for the first time? ). Playing bass in a really lousy symphony orchestra. . . during a storm. The romance with six year old, beautiful and wealthy Dawn Strickland. Part of the opening theme has been deleted.
From May 23, 1964, Sponsored by: The Village Voice. The broadcast originates from the Limelight, New York City. A program "not for women and children. " "Miss Subways, " "entertainment. " Dish night at the Orpheum. The Red Garter Jazz Band plays several tunes. Marty Warren (owner of the "Limelight") sings, "Call Me By My Rightful Name" and "John Henry" (with lyrics about the Brooklyn Dodgers)! The Chemistry exam.
From June 20, 1964, The broadcast originates from the "Limelight, " New York City. Army story: searching for German submarines in the swamps of the Everglades. An unexpected catch in the Indiana swamps. The sight of the mud hen in the swamp. The Toledo Mud Hens.
From July 25, 1964, Sponsored by: L and M. The program originates from "The Limelight, " New York City. Turtles and radio evangelists. Doing a remote, the congregation prays for Shepherd. Two girls on a bus. Army story: learning to climb poles. Air races. It's Shep's birthday.
Airchecks
This Airchecks focuses on radio shows from old time radio to current shows written as plays or when a radio show was recorded. A showcase of radio programming that may have been lost over the decades if it hadn’t been recorded and preserved for future generations. In the radio and television industry, recordings of radio shows were fairly common anywhere from transcription discs for later replay or to make sure a commercial has been played on the air for the salesman to show their client. And sometimes it’s not just audio theatre, it can be music as well. Some items previously aired and some items that were never aired, but recorded. Airchecks is a three hour program that is uploaded into a podcast on Saturdays.
