Pretty good condition considering the kind of paper used - paper has yellowed and has darker edges and a few tiny tears. A one-of-a-kind item, offering a look into the
creative process of the original mind of Jean Shepherd. This, and other Jean Shepherd writings that I am selling, are from the estate of actress Lois Nettleton, who
was married to Shepherd from 1960-1967. Jean Shepherd (1921 - 1999) was an
American writer, radio raconteur and TV personality, as well as an actor.
Shepherd is perhaps best remembered in a contemporary sense for co-writing
(based on his own somewhat autobiographical stories) and narrating the film A
Christmas Story (1983). A very influential figure in American humor, any kind
of Jean Shepherd autograph material is rare. In addition to his unscripted
stories, his radio shows also contained, among other things, humorous anecdotes and
general commentaries about the human condition, observations about every day
life in New York and travels throughout the world.
Two-time Emmy Award winning actress Lois Nettleton (1927 - 2008) was a veteran
of stage, film, and television for more than 50 years. She appeared with Jean
Shepherd in his off-Broadway play "Look Charlie" in 1959. Miss
Nettleton held Jean Shepherd’s work in high regard and once remarked: "I
think what he was doing was so - it was unique and it was profound and it was
real genius! He was a storyteller in the true sense. It just came from inside.
It came out differently - a little differently each time. I really want him to
be recognized for what he was - a brilliant genius. The wonderful, wonderful
unique - the wonderful thing that he was." Very little Jean Shepherd manuscript
material has survived and it rarely appears for sale. No rights are given or implied. Please check out my other one of a kind offerings from the writings of Jean Shepherd. Buyer pays by PAYPAL plus $9.50 to ship domestically by Priority Mail with Tracking.