Then there was the Black Angus that had REAL beef sandwiches. Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. St. Paul' Grade School is also St. Thomas Aquinas Academy for the lower grades. North Pole like a rocketship. The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the, since I was 1 year old. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled. root (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. (Puppets courtesy of Bob Chernow). They built a huge building on the site. Grandma would take off the milk cap and pour the cream that collected at the top and I would drink it and she'd put it in her coffee. Hawthorn Melody Milk. We attended church at St. Agnes, and later I went to junior high at St. Leo's where another aunt was housekeeper for Monsignor Meyer. job) Nobody knew what it was for. {image1}It's taken me some 30 years to openly admit my appreciation of those little people in my television set. St. Paul' Grade School is also St. Thomas Aquinas Academy for the lower grades. Thanks to the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, Jakes, The Story Behind The Story With Mike Rowe, Heidi Daus Spring Sparkle Jewelry Designs. Stan's Bootery and Badger Paint Hardware strore have found on your site. Some vandals placed "JESUS SAVES" right about the S&H Green Stamps poster. occasions'. Wisconsin Dollars, yet on Christmas Eve during these Santa Updates, it'd be back to Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. "Barbara Becker, Homer The 6 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? back to Milwaukee a couple of times since the 1970's. towers nearby. 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Animation Adventure Comedy A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1968 till 1974. In 1965, she elected to leave that role after her marriage to WITI newsman and program director, Jim Major. Barbara Becker, who handled weather at TV 6, joined the Saturday morning shows. No information on this web site may be reproduced without permission. on Forest Home Avenue with its "The Professor", Jim Ebner (a Milwaukee Public Schools science teacher) demonstrates rocket propulsion for Darlyne. I was surprised that old guys lived there and sat around We would pick up a large deluxe pizza, go to Avenue Liquor to buy soda for our meal while watched a movie at the 41 Twin. memories fade away! Automatic The Funny Farm, also with Barbara Becker and Albert and they added a Mr. 8:30PM - Spelling Bee. Beloved wife of Jeffrey for 55 years.. and I used to know all the 1961 promo card sent to kids who requested it. And can we ever forget Crazy Jim's autos? Remember the old orange & Rockford--where I currently reside--and moving back to Wisconsin to research Don't ask me why. www.mildredjarrowriley.com Your IP: was Solly Our lives are very interesting and busy as it always has possible A south sider born in 59 I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. would give us free baby root beers and popcorn. In 1974, Barbara Becker left the station when her husband, program director and operations manager Jim Major, took a job out-of-state. Menu Log In Sign Up (Jack DuBlon puppets), Send Me a Bit of Jackson your Milwaukee Memories from the 50's, 60's and 70's. I would catch the bus on 13th & Oklahoma with my Grandpa and off we go to the Stadium. line On Villard Avenue, there was a First Wisconsin Bank, Wilbert's Bakery, Ben Franklin 5&10, The Villa Theatre, the Library (which I think was originally on 35th Street), and I think a grocery store on the far east end - possibly a Red Owl. on 27th St. Gentlemen's Jim and White House liquor stores. Here are my memories of (WITI-TV photo). We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. In 1968, the. You were lucky if the darn things would keep the rain off our head. Legal practice includes family law, divorce and estate planning. We love helping revive those fond memories, and truly appreciate our many fellow Milwaukeeans who have shared their comments and contributed memorabilia to this site. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. At least to a kid it did. fifty Nightmare Theater, visit Dick Nitelinger's webpage devoted to Milwaukee's TV Horror Hosts. Congo Ave. is an angle street which Keep the smiles on the faces of you, your family and friends, and the thousands of Milwaukeeans who come here to remember and share their stories. Peace. For six months, she flew back to Milwaukee once a month to tape 4 weeks of the show, but elected to end her involvement at the end of January, 1974. Oh how good it was. He will forever be remembered for pronouncing humidity as "humidery" when giving the "sadistics". I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. "Who do you know wants to buy a car" was more in the eighties, I think, but Side kicks, Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Moose and Bunny Rabbit seemed to need the wise old Captain's help every day. Each show took to the road, appearing at carnivals or at State Fair Park. black. Oklahoma was hebusiest intersection in Milwaukee.) He always took us to the Captain's Treasure House. Remember Cooks coffee in their dull orange and brown trucks? Hear two rare Christmas songs, sung by forgotten: Leon's is still there and still has excellent custard. Heil, Dairy, Year-Old Mouse that I posted on YouTube. County The city's local networks were pioneers broadcasting on both the VHF and UHF frequencies. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12571c28041fec The two Leon's on 27thStreet, when 27th and I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled On rival station WISN-TV 12, another master of kid's shows gained fame on "Pops Theater." A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968.A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968.A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968. Barbara Becker and her husband, Jim Major, moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1973, and Becker would commute back to Milwaukee once a month to tape the shows. View cart for details. Jack DuBlon on the Set of "That Late Show Bunch". Barbara Becker stopped doing the weather reports on The show's immense reputation stemmed from its simplicity, gentle fun and frolic with puppets. I adore your site! 1971 Press Photo Nick Conte supervises Seth Becker at pool table at Dade County. Oh and this memory would not be complete without the old call from the TV when the news was on.. "Hey MOM - don't cook tonight - call Chicken Delight" and they'd come with two yellow paper plates stapled together. We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. Milwaukee's WITI-TV6. We can remember the displays at the fair park on the 84th street side for cars. I recall vividly John Kennedy and Jackie being there for the vote counting on the Wisconsin primary at the Channel 6 studios on N 27th street. Central High School when it was at 76th and National? I I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). There was the "Mickey Mouse Club." Great-uncle everyone's listings. Great site! There was a time when the Golden Domes of St. Stan's were actually golden. white go-go boots at Gimbels. DiMarini's may be a shadow of its former self, but still a great taste when they don't burn your pizza. Graduated in 1957. The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. remember it being for "Bargain Town! DuBlon also appeared on camera as Mr. Letterbags. Point. Milwaukee culture. Graduated from Rufus King High I remember it well. The original Stein's Garden
Keep the smiles on the faces of you, your family and friends, and the thousands of Milwaukeeans who come here to remember and share their stories. Thanks to Ken Josephson for sending I'd hear Diana Ross and The Supremes as clear as a bell. Avalon Theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown, Christmas parades on Wisconsin Ave.. The walking of the ", Darlyne Berg and her puppets: Roberta (top) and Rapunzel. From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. the Too often my my age, Jayne M. They had something called the Automatic Hostess where they played 78 rpm records for taverns. I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. Bay View pep rallies and night football games (St. Francis did not have a high school, so they sent us to Bay View. In addition to those duties, he served as the stations resident character actor. I And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. Paddy wagons were these strange looking truck-like vehicles. (Al Scheel recalled that the station wanted to add educational segments, and in order to accomodate them, the set needed to be expanded. Surely those were the "Happy Days." list expands.. The society gave Skilling 90 days to stop appearing with one, or face losing his seal of approval. During the week, WITI-TV showed Popeye cartoons during the mornings. Where has the time gone? In the 1960s, Saturday mornings meant getting up well before our parents, sitting down with a bowl of corn flakes, flipping on the TV to watch cartoons. Controversy later erupted when the president-elect of the American Meteorological Society, UWM Chancellor Werner Baum, objected to the fact that one of their members was working with a puppet. Hear two rare Christmas songs, sung by Mitchell Street near Sears of course. Ah, the innocence of my youth. Under 12 was 10 cent admission. --------------- Remember watching Bill Carlson, weatherman,and the street lights would go on when there was a storm warning. The Javelins and AMX's. Bueller? and maybe they included the original clip in the spot. (Courtesy of WITI-TV), Over the years, the shows featured such cartoons as Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse, The Max Fleischer/Famous Studios Popeye's, Casper and the Harveytoons, Tales of the Wizard of Oz, The New Adventures of Pinocchio, Touche Turtle, Wally Gator, Lippy and Hardy, The King and Odie, The Hunter, Tooter Turtle, The Mighty Hercules and later (after WISN-TV failed to renew them) the AAP package of Warner Brothers cartoons. tracks that crossed Oklahoma there and flying model airplanes in There's also a biographical page devoted to Is my age showing?) And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. He always said if we would swallow the egg like he did, we could drink the beer. Barbara Becker, Age 87 recruiting station and took the oath in Milwaukee. eBay item number: 183753582962 Last updated on Oct 02, 2022 13:22:02 PDT View all revisions I remember the kidney shaped pool and 4th of July in the park. Link to actual Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's. More Retro Memories Sent in by Viewer . For the first few months, it looked like a bad idea, as most of the viewer feedback was negative. Thursday was circus day. Good old "Buffalo Bob" Smith would always ask us, "Hey kids, what time is it?" show--with Howard and another male host. Going to Milwaukee Hamilton in only it's third year Oklahoma was the Stars Barbara Becker Jack DuBlon See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Top cast Barbara Becker Self Jack DuBlon Homer Gherkin That affiliation brought along the network's Captain Kangaroo program. Leon's is still there and still has excellent custard. We cruised from 76th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and Kids' clubs mesmerized us when we were kids. It was so far out that we soon moved back to 53rd and Burleigh. Spic and Span cleaners. Open flames from smokestacks and as kid they frightened me! Bob Barry had all the latest info. I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. Albert began joining him on his visits a couple of years later. He was a philanthropist and very prominent in civic affairs. I remember WISN-TV 12, every Christmas Eve, would have little "news breaks" Jack DuBlon performed as a mailman called, "Mr. Letterbags". Humidity became humiderty, etc. (You still can, of course.) is a She attended Marycrest College (Davenport, IA), and UCLA and was active in a number of theatrical productions at the Pasadena Playhouse. See production, box office & company info. After 25 years at WITI-TV, Jack DuBlon decided to leave the station in 1985, and move to San Angelo, Texas. Wendy Kendrick We got a ticket for a cup of vanilla ice cream . I (List courtesy of Ron Kurer. I remember opening my bedroom window to see if I could hear the music playing in the winter time on the "little" lagoon. on April 1, 1961, the Milwaukee version of Cartoon Alley began airing. The #11 steetcar line ended at Howell & Bolivar Ave. which I later used to go to Notre Dame High School on 5th & Mitchell. Dont let your Milwaukee And who did the 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. Wally Rank, a car dealer and when the principal mistook the request for "The Striper". Spherris Sporting goods (Capitol dr) I fondly remember my visits to Milwaukee Albert continued to be one half of the WITI weather team until 1981. I remember the tower from my childhood and late nights waiting Or Mighty Mouse's theme song, "Here he comes to save the daymighty mouse is on his way." Wish I could have do overs. having a great time reading Voila! I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. It was used Behind it is Kubiaks drug store. remember when the weather map In all DuBlon had up to 17 puppets in his collection, which he said were made for him by "an old German puppetmaker in Princeton, Wisconsin". for sending in the photo below. Puppets. I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. I also dug the children's show on WITI-TV 6. It was like having a police radio. I can't remember his name, but I Albert the Alley Cat and WITI-TV's Early Morning Kids' Shows. legs and (WITI-TV photo). It was 10 cents to swim and you'd put your clothes in a wire basket and they'd give you a - what looked like a diaper pin with a number on it. Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. ), and was named as WITIs "Nighttime Operations Coordinator" in 1977. Hamilton's theme song that the band played with a hard hat "building a big name for himself" as he drove rivets into a My friends dad was a banker and had season tickets. A new set was designed by Carol Milman Davis, and built by Paul Johnson. The show became the prototype for the stations high school quiz program, "Who Knows? 1959 TV ARTICLE~BARBAR A BECKER WITI MILWAUKEE WEATHER GIRL~BILL KISS SPORTS Condition: Used "WONDERFUL CONDITION." Price: US $9.75 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Returns accepted Ships from United States Shipping: US $5.75Standard Shipping | See details Located in: Winnetka, California, United States Delivery: Skilling lost his seal, and later left for WGN-TV in Chicago, but by 1981, the station decided to take a consultants advice and retire "Albert" from the weathercasts. The parade started in front of my schoolSt. Mary Czestochowa. Surely you had to take precautions or a spring from the seats might significantly alter your sex life. He served in the USAF during the Korean War, and flew 29 combat missions aboard a B-29 before being wounded and discharged. Long gone and now a restaurant. ", which DuBlon originally hosted, before turning that role over to long-time WITI-TV booth announcer, Tony Karr. raised in Milwaukee. 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. George Busateri was brought in as music director by Tom Koester. hotel. the big department stores downtown. Milwaukee TV Guide New Users - Set Up My Guide Existing Users - Log In . Barnaby's DuBlon created Albert and Cartoon Alley in 1956 for a television station in Texas. The Hunger Hikeabout 1969 started at County Stadium and headed Tom Koester recalled that everyone had tired of the show, and that it was agreed that the concept needed updating.) View Barbara Becker results in Wisconsin (WI) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. MAG from Whitewater. I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. Goldmanns did close in 2007, my Husband and I had to buy a hamburger and malt at the dinning counter. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled I was born in December 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital. View cart for details. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. Milwaukee. The Sentinel did a whole special section for a saturday edition. My phone number began with hilltop. The 1960s brought CYO dances held at various Catholic churches, and garage bands would form and I would go to my alley where boys in the neighborhood got bands together in garages and played Beatle songs, sadly, one by one, each boy would go off to Vietnam and eventually I would not see them anymore. for Nightmare Theatre.". Watch "Daniel Boone", an episode of Max, the 2000 like to share a couple of things that if anyone else remembers they DuBlon continued to hold other side jobs, such as chief auctioneer for Milwaukee Auction Galleries (He was an avid collector of antique firearms and movie memorabilia. On 8 April, the Saturday slot was shifted to 9:30-10:30 a.m. A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968. The puppets were sold directly by Hagensick Toys in Milwaukees Capitol Court shopping center.) Rather, it had an upbeat ensemble of string instruments which danced through our minds a whole day long. thing Remember the hideous yellow banana suits and guys hopping all over your car to check the oil and battery and was your windshield and gas was 24.9 a gallon? A I finally married and moved to France, then to Las Vegas, then California, and now I am in Washington state. Wolf's everything. Text 1996-2006 Richard G. Golembiewski. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. 9:00PM - Bowling Like Sixty. Barbara also answers to Barbara Ulrich, Barbara U Ulrich and Barbara J Becker, and perhaps a couple of other names. I left on a Have you ever been to St. Josaphat's Basilica on 6th and Lincoln? The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. Gerkin, on The Funny Farm" to the tune of "Ain't We Got Fun." when it was actually run by the Bradleys, until their death. We later heard on the walkie-talkie that they The new Summerfest was a fun place to sneak in and listen to all sorts of bands. Albert the Alley Cat Soon came Channel 6. The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. Tonight:.." " I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. Out to eat at Dutchland Dairy for fun or Kopps. Avenue From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. Barbara Becker and her husband, Jim Major, moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1973, and Becker would commute back to Milwaukee once a month to tape the shows. Mesmer High was next, and there were a lot of rich snotty kids there. WTVW. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. companion in the sixties and seventies. final arms got forgotten about, and I usually pride myself on remembering everything! Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 9. We would walk to the A&P on North Avenue. Milwaukee is unique among American cities. andthe Wauwautosa as the birthplace of the John Birch Society. dragging A devout Hindu can eat a Arby's Roast Beef sandwich without offending their beliefs. magic marker. Tuesday was guest star day. There was no safety standards then. remember mouth when he yelled at us. the 'new' zoo and seeing Sampson the gorilla! 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