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"Jean Shepherd's America" ran on PBS back in the 70s. Thirty minutes on the philosophy, and culture, of American beer. Not good beer; American beer.

"Jean Shepherd's America" ran on PBS back in the 70s. It was on Wednesdays -- or was it Saturday? This was when you had to actually watch things when they were on. Wish I could hear what Jean Shepherd would have to say about that.

Thirty minutes on the philosophy, and culture, of American beer. Not good beer; American beer.

The annual Philadelphia Mummers parade. How come they don't sell a line of Mummers clothes?

Mummer Couple, 1978
Mummer Couple, 1978 [photo: W. Maguire]

"Want to go to the parade, hon?"

"Nah. They ignore my cries for help."

New for 2015: Mummerwear© for Him.
Don't just watch the Mummers, now be a Mummer.

Get Mum now. And stay Mum forever.

Yes, I did mean that as a threat.