Jean Shepherd's America

April. 16,1985      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis

Weekly series in which the brilliant Jean Shepherd told stories, visited interesting locations, and met interesting people.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 1985

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3 Episode

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Episode 1 - Mosquitos & Moon Pies
April. 16,1985

Shepherd glides along the vast Okefenokee swamp in search of his roots. Topics include the following: dangers that can arise at every bend; the reason the Okefenokee is the most mysterious, intriguing swamp in North America; the way its plants and animals survive in their murky world; its natural beauty; the way lives can be rapidly extinguished in a swamp; legendary swamp stories; changes when evening hours approach; the notion that the world will eventually revert back to swamp life; and the meaning of Okefenokee.

Episode 2 - From Its Ice-Cold Golden Depths
April. 26,1985

The universal language of beer is seen in a Milwaukee neighborhood tavern and a poetic potpourri of beer commercials.

Episode 3 - Filthy Rich at Last
May. 03,1985

The humorist finds a lifestyle he can become accustomed to in the atmosphere of the rich.

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