Jean Shepherd - Salute to the Soviets & Company K's Order Oddity 1975/05/07

Jean extends a hand of commiseration to the Soviet Union. They finally entered the 20th century; they ordered a machine and doesn't know what it does.... Jean feats a Soviet new article on this topic
Starts at: 0:08 , Continues at: 4:20
Any pilot who says he isn't afraid is a pilot that will "buy the farm." Jean tells a story about a pilot who forced a stall in an aircraft Jean was in!
Starts at: 3:03
Like the Russians, Jean had a similar event happen to him where his Company ordered something that no one knew what it did; the signature at the bottom of the requisition forms was "J.S." and everyone thought it was Jean.... Needless to say, Chaos ensues!
Story Starts at: 6:50
There are a great many impacts on mankind. Jean believes that the TV is a huge influence on society. Sheps comments on the evolution of the media influences.
Starts at: 25:31
[Audio is public domain, Photo © by Roy Schatt]