Rank and Son, (first cars) and the We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. Prim, The program continued with the addition of Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger" and his alter-ego, "Metric Man." And drag races down Villard Avenue. The riots broke out with Father Groppi. "Cool site. spent the majority of my adolescence around 43rd and Howard ave. As I And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. MKE chef Adam Pawlak returns to TV with Food Network's "Superchef Grudge Match", Tour MKE from home with the new streaming show "Show Me Milwaukee", TMJ meteorologist Brian Gotter will retire from television this fall, A chat with Gregory Scott Cummins of "Bosch: Legacy" and "It's Always Sunny". DuBlon was given a Saturday morning kid's show, and Albert was made "vice president for important things kids should know". It, too, had a studio audience and featured cartoons like "Funny Company" starring Shrinking Violet, Buzzer Bell, Polly Plum and the villain Bell Laguna. The Hickory way downtown for great BBQ. Phil Tolken Pontiac. 8 I have a few fond memories of the great city of I am forty years old and can't remember if I paid the phone bill last month Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. The best food science can devise. Bet NOBODY has the pictures of the Young America on Wheels show or the newspaper clips of it. The Hunger Hikeabout 1969 started at County Stadium and headed I also have fond memories of A&W. He told them to make sure that they watched the weather on Channel 6 that evening, and they would see themselves on TV. It took six weeks and a threat of firing for DuBlon to agree to do it. Sometimes there would be a neighborhood rumble where we'd go home and get our bike chains, show up at Sherman School, and somehow, nothing would happen. Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's, More Retro Where IS that time machine??? Anyway, it was definitely Barbara Becker and Albert. names perhaps 1 or 2 other folks. Yeast, the smells of the slaughter houses in the Valley halfway down Thrills and County Stadium to see Eddy Feigner The King and his Court Surely those were the "Happy Days." Joe Dorsey, Mad Man Michaels, Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. For This website is soooooo cool. At least there still is the Butler Inn for good BBQ. But I remember Mr. Tolken swinging his baton (is that was those are called?) A south sider born in 59 forgotten about, and I usually pride myself on remembering everything! that always ended their ads with a prediction of how many games store originally? back to Milwaukee a couple of times since the 1970's. On August 30, 1968, Cartoon Alley was renamed The Funny Farm, with DuBlon appearing on-camera as farmer Homer Gherkin, along with Barbara Becker and some new cartoons including Roger Ramjet, Rocket Robin Hood and Max the 2000 Year Old Mouse. Afterwards it was lit only for 'special Sign me as a young 62 year old Mildred Jarrow Riley [widow of Chapin Riley of Worcester Mass] is my -------------------- In this series of episodes, the gang is using the "time machine" (at right). south, and Winona Lane on the east. Here are just a couple of my Milwaukee pictures: My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. Stan's Bootery and Badger Paint Hardware strore In 1971, he produced a Christmas record featuring his voices of Albert, Alice, Rocky and Santa! I vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. memories surrounding my time in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman), Metric lesson - 1974. Tim S. Or until George Busateri was brought in as music director by Tom Koester. Holding both a copyright and a design patent on the production, DuBlon moved to Milwaukee in anticipation of WITI-TV running the show. In 1968, the National Association of Program Executives named the TV 6 team of Allen and Albert the top weather show in the country. ------------------ The Javelins and AMX's. Cartoon Alley (with Barbara Becker) channel 6. You know the ones. because both my parents worked. ------------------ For several weeks, they battled, before finally deciding to settle on a farm. Remember the old orange & Many, many times we sneaked through the fence by the old pumping station and walked down that path to Kern Park past the home of one who was referred to as "old lady Kane". Avenue!" See the links below for more info. J.M. Participating in the 4th. thing in This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. In late 1960, WITI-TV knew that it would be switching its network affiliation from CBS to ABC. There was a CB'er who lived on (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The gang is transported back to the time of King Arthur. Personal details about Barbara include: political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat; ethnicity is . Good memories! I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. for Nightmare Theatre.". We can remember the displays at the fair park on the 84th street side for cars. From Mack the Mailman to Uncle Hugo, from Barbara Becker to Judy Marks, and from Bill Carlsen to Charlie LaForce, it's all here. Southgate had one, Capitol Court had the other. Jack DuBlon performed as a mailman called, "Mr. Letterbags". up folks" "Bargain Town! Went to Steuben where there were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about school violence. starting at the hind end of the arrow, swooping up to the tip of the arrow, the 'new' zoo and seeing Sampson the gorilla! of Milwaukee Memories Peace. Television debuted in Milwaukee during the medium's "Golden Age" from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. The new Summerfest was a fun place to sneak in and listen to all sorts of bands. And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. I think that was one reason the show kept its spark and lasted so long. Spic and Span cleaners. When also with Barbara Becker and Albert and they added a Mr. Greenjeans-type character named Homer Gerkin. Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. For those who miss Milwaukee site, but it truly saddens me to see what's become of these This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! International Harvester running furnaces day and Wauwautosa as the birthplace of the John Birch Society. And whether it was nationally or locally produced, we were captivated. After growing up in Cicero, he attended the University of Illinois, where he played junior varsity football, and received a B.S. crabbing in Wilson Park's pond. Milwaukee because both my parents worked. Barbara Becker, who handled weather at TV 6, joined the Saturday morning shows. The walking of the Dr Cadavereno (Jack Dublon) along with Igor (the headless person) Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! for the Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12571c28041fec It has been replaced with a Family Dollar store. Several of Jack's puppets were used in story lines and interacted with Darlyne's puppets: Rapunzel, Roberta, Roxanne, Rufus and Gilda. The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. Judy Marks and crazy Bill Carlson the weatherman who advertised work there (though I live an hour north). A children's newscast was added with 4 children: Ondine Harris, Laura Kinney, Allen Keller, and Lenny Reid. And what about her husband? were chasing at least one individual through the old King Braeger Remember Buran AMC at 62nd and National? Clem Zablocki. memories fade away! Wally Rank, a car dealer and root There were several shoe stores on 13th street near The Sentry. Doeges, Pete's Bakery (first job), The Go Go dancing places Downtown with my Friends. For more information about Thanks to the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, That way I'd know the skating rink was open. Vic Hellman of The Ranch, appeared as his "Farmer Vic" character. I have many fond memories. Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! Or go to Gillies for frozen custard. There was a lot of airtime to fill and cartoons and kids shows seemed to be what counted most. Paddy wagons were these strange looking truck-like vehicles. Refresh your browser window to try again. Probably the best steak place Wisconsin ever had. We can remember when Blatz was a beer that wasn't half bad. Wasn't every guy? Sears dept store on Fond du Lac & North Now it is something completely different. Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Milwaukee CB L-R: Wally Dobiesz, Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger", and Darlyne Berg. Humidity became humiderty, etc. Wouldn't Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Sausage, Chicago in under 90 minutes and the reports that on the last run best Lots of basketball being played in the alleys, and He later went to South Dakota where he built and became a part-owner in a radio station. sketch? what would give us free baby root beers and popcorn. liked Rosemary better anyway. Thanks to Dick Golembiewski Al's Custard was torn down a while back. We lived in Fox Jim Lukes Sun City,AZ I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. "Albert and Friends" made its debut on 24 January 1981. year! Alas no more. She then asked him if he could tell her something about it. Graduated from Rufus King High perfect arrow. Dairy, A new set was designed by Carol Milman Davis, and built by Paul Johnson. andthe Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 60s Barbara J Becker Milwaukee, WI (Parkway Hills) View Full Report Addresses N 98th Ct, Milwaukee, WI Phone Numbers (414) nay - peek View phones Woolworths in Capitol Court (second Page 10 Wish I could have do overs. I Back to Page From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. You can view 1 entry, complete with personal details, location history, phone numbers, relatives and locations for Barbara Becker. times like Get-Get-Gettleman's. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman).

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