Jean Shepherd's America (1971) is a documentary, comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Jean Shepherd's America online in HD.
Jean Shepherd's America — Storyline
In these humorous and affectionate television poems, humorist Jean Shepherd celebrates America in all its richness and diversity — from cars to candy, baseball to beer, motels to money. Each week a different aspect of our national psyche is explored as Shepherd travels to the Okefenokee Swamp, Death Valley, Milwaukee, the Old South, and other far-flung locations — using the PCP-90 portable camera.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Jean Shepherd
- Starring: Jean Shepherd
Jean Shepherd's America — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1971-04-11 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 23 |
| Genre | Documentary, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 9/10 (1 votes) |
Jean Shepherd's America — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Phantom of the Open Hearth Lives — Somewhere in Indiana (1971-04-11) — Shep recalls the sights, sounds, and experiences of working in a steel mill at age 17, as the operations of a contemporary steel mill play out on screen.
- E2: …One Man's Version of Heaven Is a Super Howard Johnson's with 28 Flavors and No Lines for the Rest Room (1971-04-18) — Shep loses his bait but comes up with some tall tales on a fishing trip in Maine's backwaters on the banks of the Kennebec River, with a stop at the Skowhegan County Fair to meet B
- E3: …The End of an Era — Riding the 'City of Los Angeles' on Its Last Journey Across the American West (1971-04-25) — While rumbling across Wyoming aboard a Union Pacific railroad car, Shep recalls a previous trip during his World War II Army days when he pulled KP duty on a troop train.
- E4: A Bunch of the Boys Were Whooping It Up at the Malamute Saloon (1971-05-02) — Recalling the origins of his interest in Alaska in the second grade, Shep journeys through the Alaskan frontier exploring the captivating landscape, the sights and sounds of an Esk
- E5: There's More to Life Than a Hostess Twinkie (1971-05-09) — While he cracks lobster claws, Shep cracks jokes and stories about his crazy love affair with all manner of delicacies, from rainbow trout to pecan pie.
- E6: And the Bad Guys Are Back on the Shore, Shaking Their Fists (1971-05-16) — Recalling a comic-strip from his boyhood in which the hero escapes on a houseboat from the pursuing villains, Shep takes the helm of a houseboat and contemplates a nomadic life at
- E7: The Perpetual Swish of Windshield Wipers Is the Soundtrack of Our Lives (1971-05-23) — Shep gets behind the wheel and moves out on the turnpike of life, as he muses on the mystique of the open road.
- E8: It Won't Always Be This Way (1971-05-30) — Shep contrasts man's "nesting" instinct with his desire for mobility in a vision of tomorrow's styles of living.
- E9: …From Its Golden, Ice-cold Depths Come the Echos of Lost Battles, the Sound of Ancient Victories, the Noise of a Million Ball Games (1971-06-06) — Beer, considered by some to be the universal language, is the focus as Shep travels to the archetypal neighborhood tavern in Milwaukee and presents a poetic pastiche of beer commer
- E10: I Might Even Snag One for Old Ahab Himself (1971-06-13) — Shep talks with one of Florida's natural wonders: Sea Weed Ernie, a hermit who lives in an old wrecked boat in the middle of a watery nowhere, trades fish stories and casts a line
- E11: When There's No Place to Go But Up (1971-06-20) — Tall stories — airborne. Shep takes off at the controls of his four-seater and visits a convention that features home-made airplanes built with some interesting components.
- E12: Like All Great Inner-Tube Specialists, He Finally Made the Classic Mistake (1971-06-27) — What happens when you let a guy like Jean Shepherd loose in a place like Hawaii? He has a luau, watches the surfers and talks about his old man, the All Time Inner-Tube Specialist
- E13: Make School or Die (1971-07-04) — Stranded during a blizzard in Wyoming, Shep and the crew romp in the snow outside the "Little America" motel while he recalls another childhood memory of cold mornings in northern
Season 2
- E1: Mosquitoes and Moon Pies (1985-04-16) — Shep assumes the role of Swamp Man, searching for his roots — and a pickerel "so big you don't dare look it in the eye" — as he visits the Okefenokee Swamp.
- E2: Filthy Rich at Last (1985-04-30) — Shep enjoys a leisurely cruise on a yacht — or as the old man would say, "a boat that doesn't do anything."
- E3: Bourbon and Major Wilkes' Rocking Chair (1985-05-07) — Spanish moss…stately mansions…a mint julep, fine cigar and the rocking chair on the veranda…the best of the Old South comes to life when Shep pays a visit.
- E4: The Great American Tourist Trap (1985-05-21) — Shep poses as an American tourist in order to learn more about the more popular vacation spots.
- E5: Cha-Cha Lessons on C Deck at 9am (1985-05-28) — Shep boards the S.S. Emerald Sea in Miami in search of true romance.
- E6: Down in Death Valley (1985-06-04) — Shep and his trusty burro, Flower, wander among mirages and cacti as they follow the trail of the 49ers.
- E7: The Devil on the Bayou (1985-06-11) — Shep — as the devil — spends a weekend in New Orleans. You can see him playing chess…slurping oysters…or accompanying the Olympia Brass Marching Band on kazoo.
- E8: I Love Cars, So There, Ralph Nader! (1985-06-25) — Shep supervises the assembly of his own Ford Mustang, then takes a lap around Indianapolis Speedway in a 1924 Dusenberg against racing great "Duke" Nalon.
- E9: Chicago, Chicago, That Toddlin' Town (1985-07-02) — What's Chicago? It's the White Sox; Dave Garroway; the White Sox; Kukla, Fran and Ollie — and of course, the White Sox. Chicagoan Studs Terkel joins Shep in a celebration of The W
- E10: Here Today, Guam Tomorrow (1985-07-09) — Shep examines the life of a remittance man living off government stipend on the island of Guam, the island's local legends, its most scenic places, and the importance of family lif
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Jean Shepherd's America have? 2 season(s) with 23 episodes.
Who created Jean Shepherd's America? Jean Shepherd.
Where can I watch Jean Shepherd's America? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
