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.

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Created By

Jean Shepherd

Status

Ended

Original Name

Jean Shepherd's America

First Air Date

April 11, 1971

Last Air Date

July 9, 1985

Seasons

2

Episodes

23

Language

English

Networks

PBS

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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