Review of Primary Sources - Son of a Star (deleted)
As a long time fan of Jean Shepherd's written work, (I have only in the last few years been able to listen to recordings of his shows via the internet)I found this piece to be both eye opening and depressing, as I'm sure it will be for more than a few Shepherd fans. Only since his death in 1999 did I begin to discover his darker side, and not until this piece did I know that he even had a son. Randall has written his fathers epilogue as well as a very pointed observation on the non-relationship he had with him. Well done, but its appeal would probably be greatest in the Northeast where Shep made his name.
Having been deeply interested in the history of World War II, I have watched many documentaries and read many first hand accounts of battle similar to the descriptions given by the two gentleman in this piece, but nothing I have ever read or watched approaches the immediacy of listening to the graphic, emotional, yet measured accounts of battle set down by these two men. No one who has not experienced battle first hand could ever completely understand the emotions experienced during battle (truely a cliche', but true nonetheless), but they do their level best to convey it.
A well thought out and produced piece, skillful interweaving of FX and music and short, concise bridging by the narrator. The only thing I would have done differently would to have added a more detailed introduction about Market Garden and Arnhem.
Comments by Joseph Dunlap
Comment for "Primary Sources - Son of a Star" (deleted)
Joseph Dunlap
Posted on June 11, 2005 at 10:31 PM
Review of Primary Sources - Son of a Star (deleted)
As a long time fan of Jean Shepherd's written work, (I have only in the last few years been able to listen to recordings of his shows via the internet)I found this piece to be both eye opening and depressing, as I'm sure it will be for more than a few Shepherd fans. Only since his death in 1999 did I begin to discover his darker side, and not until this piece did I know that he even had a son. Randall has written his fathers epilogue as well as a very pointed observation on the non-relationship he had with him. Well done, but its appeal would probably be greatest in the Northeast where Shep made his name.
Comment for "RN Documentary: Soldiering On"
Joseph Dunlap
Posted on June 11, 2005 at 09:57 PM | Permalink
Review of RN Documentary: Soldiering On
Having been deeply interested in the history of World War II, I have watched many documentaries and read many first hand accounts of battle similar to the descriptions given by the two gentleman in this piece, but nothing I have ever read or watched approaches the immediacy of listening to the graphic, emotional, yet measured accounts of battle set down by these two men. No one who has not experienced battle first hand could ever completely understand the emotions experienced during battle (truely a cliche', but true nonetheless), but they do their level best to convey it.
A well thought out and produced piece, skillful interweaving of FX and music and short, concise bridging by the narrator. The only thing I would have done differently would to have added a more detailed introduction about Market Garden and Arnhem.
Should be required listening for all politicians.