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Raised in Hammond, Indiana, Jean Shepherd went on to work in the steel mills and was a veteran of the Army Signal Corps before entering the arts. In the 1950s, he began a long career as a radio personality telling stories of his youth, commenting on current topics and performing silly songs.
Jean Shepherd was an American radio storyteller and writer best known for his semi-autobiographical tales of growing up in the Midwest.
He is recognized for writing and narrating the perennial holiday favorite A Christmas Story and for his influential long-running radio show.
His creative output focuses on satirical, nostalgic comedy that captures mid-century American life.
He is primarily associated with his lengthy tenure at WOR radio in New York.
Listen to his radio archives or watch his film adaptations on your preferred streaming service.