American radio and TV personality, writer and actor who was often referred to by the nickname Shep. Raised in Hammond, Indiana, he was a veteran of the army signal corps. In 1945, he began his career as a radio personality at WJOB in Hammond. Later known for his stories of his youth, commenting on current affairs, and performing silly songs during his 22 years at WOR-AM in New York (1955-1977). He also broadcast live night club acts from the Limelight in Greenwich Village. He is best known as the co-author of "A Christmas Story" and the grown-up voice of Ralphie. In 2005 he was posthumously inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.
American radio and TV personality, writer and actor who was often referred to by the nickname Shep. Raised in Hammond, Indiana, he was a veteran of the army signal corps. In 1945, he began his career as a radio personality at WJOB in Hammond. Later known for his stories of his youth, commenting on current affairs, and performing silly songs during his 22 years at WOR-AM in New York (1955-1977). He also broadcast live night club acts from the Limelight in Greenwich Village. He is best known as the co-author of "A Christmas Story" and the grown-up voice of Ralphie. In 2005 he was posthumously inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.
Bio by: Freebell
Gravesite Details
His WOR radio programs can be heard on "http://www.archive.org".
