tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post8915539370437990046..comments2023-10-17T08:16:35.305-04:00Comments on That's Why: lisahgoldenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-44745867529949631722009-03-08T21:02:00.000-04:002009-03-08T21:02:00.000-04:00office joe bolton of course! (in NYC) and i was ac...office joe bolton of course! (in NYC) and i was actuallyh on Wonderama.... with Sonny Fox not the crummy Bob McAllister version ("kids are people too")Distributorcaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149154929149577121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-78585655880086388972009-03-08T05:03:00.000-04:002009-03-08T05:03:00.000-04:00In Cincinnati, one shouldn't forget Colin Male, an...In Cincinnati, one shouldn't forget Colin Male, and his show Colin Callin'. It was more sedate than Uncle Al. I remember his singing "Sixteen Tons", and that's about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-48598598248879239892009-03-05T10:17:00.000-05:002009-03-05T10:17:00.000-05:00In Birmingham, we had a guy named Cousin Cliff, wh...In Birmingham, we had a guy named Cousin Cliff, who as a matter of fact passed away himself not very long ago. <BR/><BR/>In addition to television shows, he did the occasional birthday party, and showed up during the summer library program to do magic tricks for us kids.Comrade Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393718048145784837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-61407430065681324102009-03-05T09:53:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:53:00.000-05:00Nice new header. Someday I'm going to do that too....Nice new header. Someday I'm going to do that too. Just a quick note before I head out for the day. Have a terrific Thursday.SaoirseDaily2https://www.blogger.com/profile/08898482400940054190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-28246344448113786552009-03-05T08:44:00.000-05:002009-03-05T08:44:00.000-05:00I remember Captain Kangaroo and Sesame Street and ...I remember Captain Kangaroo and Sesame Street and The Electric Company . . . and The Sonny and Cher Show. (Does that count? Remember how they always had Chastity on at the end?)<BR/><BR/>To be honest, though, I didn't really enjoy this stuff much. I preferred to read, annoying little swot that I am.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-85450025677416385862009-03-05T07:23:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:23:00.000-05:00As usual, late to the party. One day I randomly an...As usual, late to the party. <BR/><BR/>One day I randomly and separately ran into both Al Lewis and Fred Gwynne on the streets of Manhattan, two blocks apart.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-83546786625315532372009-03-05T00:09:00.000-05:002009-03-05T00:09:00.000-05:00My brother dated the production assistant for the ...My brother dated the production assistant for the SF-based Mayor Art Show, so I was on the show a lot. <BR/><BR/>Once a week, my bro was supposed to babysit me, and so he took me to the set and let the crew babysit me while he made out with his girlfriend. On the way there, he would tell me a joke to tell on the air (you win prizes for telling a joke). I won board games, and toy cars, and all sorts of great stuff. After a while, they told me I could not win any more prizes.<BR/><BR/>When my brother and his girlfriend broke up, that ended my local TV career.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>TengrainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-34960101135352622722009-03-04T23:51:00.000-05:002009-03-04T23:51:00.000-05:00I don't think they'd allow Captain Kangaroo and Mr...I don't think they'd allow Captain Kangaroo and Mr Greenjeans on television anymore.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-67545850198255737472009-03-04T20:29:00.000-05:002009-03-04T20:29:00.000-05:00Funny, I was just have childhood TV personality no...Funny, I was just have childhood TV personality nostalgia the other day and within 24 hours we had news that Miss Betty from Romper Room had passed away. Don't think you had her down in Georgia. But here in frostville, Miss Betty was itGifted Typisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847472209048585938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-11391619676893020182009-03-04T20:26:00.000-05:002009-03-04T20:26:00.000-05:00For me it was Captain Kangaroo, but there I go aga...For me it was Captain Kangaroo, but there I go again, showing my age....<BR/><BR/>And ovaltine. We drank lots of ovaline and Vess soda was served when the Miss America pageant was on. For some reason my Mother LOVED that and we always rooted for Miss Iowa who never got anywhere near the top...Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-14211458238556632092009-03-04T20:23:00.000-05:002009-03-04T20:23:00.000-05:00I grew up in s. jersey near Philadelphia. We had ...I grew up in s. jersey near Philadelphia. We had a number of local kids' shows. There was Captain Noah, who was a drunk reverend in real life. Sally Starr, who played a cowgirl, but let's just say girl was stretching it. She was a bitter older woman who clearly hated kids. I found her oddly mesmerizing. I think the crew hated her, because when she asked for her mail bag it seemed like they really hauled it at her. Then my favorite: The Gene London Show. The premise was that poor Gene worked for the very greedy, mean Mr. Grundy (I think that was his name) who paid him only a a quarter a day or something to work in his store. How I wished that Gene would slap Mr. Grundy around and walk out. Last I heard, the actor who played Gene moved to NYC and opened a costume store. And yes, the kids didn't know it, but he was flaming. I sometimes get the urge to find out where his store is and go in, just because.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-48599738352426762202009-03-04T20:13:00.000-05:002009-03-04T20:13:00.000-05:00Let's see, in the L.A. area we had Hobo Kelly, She...Let's see, in the L.A. area we had Hobo Kelly, Sheriff John, and Billy Barty. A clown, a cop, and a midget. In retrospect, that tells you everything you need to know about me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-51173353745207393122009-03-04T18:24:00.000-05:002009-03-04T18:24:00.000-05:00We had Bob McAllister on "Wonderama" in on WTTG-5 ...We had Bob McAllister on "Wonderama" in on WTTG-5 in DC, and if you adjusted the rabbit ears just right we could also get "Professor Kool's Fun School on channel 45 in Baltimore.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for unexpected the detour down memory lane! You got me to thinking about "Speed Racer," "Kimba the White Lion," and "Johnny Sokko" ! So much so that I even posted my bit of local teevee nostalgia.Sue Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05372579806614287004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-80325768968139063672009-03-04T17:38:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:38:00.000-05:00I seem to be a few years younger than most of the ...I seem to be a few years younger than most of the people here because I remember different shows. I remember shows like Romper Room and Sesame Street and finally Mr. Rogers neighborhood.<BR/><BR/>P.S.- I love the new banner.joshhill1021https://www.blogger.com/profile/00262725763812594725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-60092902760799862612009-03-04T17:25:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:25:00.000-05:00We had Whizzo the Clown. He died a few years back....We had Whizzo the Clown. <BR/><BR/>He died a few years back. That was sad for me... I remember going up to be on his show.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344077085109588258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-79643979116510348352009-03-04T17:03:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:03:00.000-05:00Love the new look of the blog! I am constantly loo...Love the new look of the blog! <BR/><BR/>I am constantly looking for people who saw "Dusty's Treehouse" back in the late 70s/early 80s. It was AWESOME.dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-90364015997047005102009-03-04T16:36:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:36:00.000-05:00Uncle Al... OMG!! I had totally forgotten about ...Uncle Al... OMG!! I had totally forgotten about him!! I grew up in Cincy, Lisa.... you?!<BR/><BR/>But Captain Kangaroo was my favorite...or so my mom always said... I used to danse in the playpen, apparently....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-662477944797645912009-03-04T15:55:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:55:00.000-05:00hey, I don't feel like the lone ranger here, as I ...hey, I don't feel like the lone ranger here, as I too didn't watch much television. I was always outside playing, or in my room reading a book or daydreaming or something...Life As I Know It Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733963455243806298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-23733348835230335892009-03-04T15:07:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:07:00.000-05:00geez, comment hog here...I remember ONE show I wat...geez, comment hog here...<BR/><BR/>I remember ONE show I watched and that was the mickey mouse club..."who's the leader of the club that made for you and me and on and on and on...<BR/><BR/>I think I had a crush on someone but I can't remember who.<BR/><BR/>maybe I'll go write a post instead of monopolizing your comments?? hmm....<BR/>I'm really leaving this time! xoxoL'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-18564225518895189362009-03-04T15:03:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:03:00.000-05:00I don't get the cowbell thing though...maybe you c...I don't get the cowbell thing though...maybe you could just let me know sometime so I can keep up appearances?<BR/><BR/>xoxoL'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-63994925426059190542009-03-04T15:02:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:02:00.000-05:00oops, fabulous banner lisa!!oops, fabulous banner lisa!!L'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-74571311348700215842009-03-04T14:59:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:59:00.000-05:00this is so pathetic...i feel like i never have any...this is so pathetic...i feel like i never have anything good to say on your mind jangling, remember when posts....I never watched tv...yes, i know, it's insane but if i watched tv, that meant being in the same room with my 2 little brothers and most likely mom, so i don't remember ever coming out of my room, where i ate, drew pictures of horses(POWER~ you know), arranged the furniture much to my mother's dismay, listened to my little transistor radio and kept my door locked.<BR/><BR/>isn't that pathetic? but i'm ok now and i still don't watch tv. ;)<BR/><BR/>xoxoL'Adelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725322054223364858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-19549908766216903472009-03-04T14:19:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:19:00.000-05:00I actually grew up in a house without a TV. My fo...I actually grew up in a house without a TV. My folks thought of it as a waste of time. I thought of it as cruel and unusual punishment.<BR/><BR/>I have since changed my tune.Kaylia Metcalfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527164450365029203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-18309968597268154432009-03-04T13:39:00.000-05:002009-03-04T13:39:00.000-05:00I though you meant Al Lewis of the Munsters who di...I though you meant Al Lewis of the Munsters who died a few years back.<BR/><BR/>My favorite was Soupy Sales.Demeurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935263659097273535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221819058568684886.post-54830553499117093022009-03-04T11:50:00.000-05:002009-03-04T11:50:00.000-05:00Wow, I forgot all about local programming for kids...Wow, I forgot all about local programming for kids. It doesn't exist any more does it.Dr. Monkey Von Monkersteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370062692837972451noreply@blogger.com