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Jean Shepherd's America

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.

Created ByJean Shepherd
StatusEnded
Original NameJean Shepherd's America
First Air DateApril 11, 1971
Last Air DateJuly 9, 1985
Seasons2
Episodes23
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesGBHCreative Television Associates
NetworksPBS
S02E10

Here Today, Guam Tomorrow

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 life to its residents.

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