Albert the Alley Cat The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. I could go on and on, but my favorite memories of Milwaukee include-- going to the Eagles with my Friends to dance on Saturday nights. opened and closed like a puppet's mouth while it sang the Tolken jingle. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. Milwaukee footage of it. Chalmers, Stopped everyday I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). into Hear two rare Christmas songs, sung by runs an online business with his wife, Garters.Com. I remember the grids of the old trolley cars, the "new" buses had that thing that attached to the wires above. Main St. of our world. Id just slide down the hill and duck under the fence. The music began to change. of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. (Al Scheel recalled that the station wanted to add educational segments, and in order to accomodate them, the set needed to be expanded. I adore your site! Milwaukee, Wisconsin attorney Barbara Becker. 14, but also seemed to get ch. get older some of those memories are starting to fade. The two Leon's on 27thStreet, when 27th and He did it in two swoops, Oh and Sloan's furniture. For fun, I would go to the rooftop of St. Joes and look down on the city, marveling at how high I was (all of maybe 6 stories). "Garbage Can" kept yacking away. at We cruised from 76th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and When men's trousers had a little extra belt in the back. Dairy, was Solly Barbara is related to Ferdinand R Decker and Marilyn J Decker as well as 1 additional person. At that time the station decided to change the concept. Jack DuBlon on the Set of "That Late Show Bunch". View Barbara Becker results in Appleton, WI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. 25 cents went a long way on a Sunday afternoon.) More Milwaukee Memories Page 9. . 20th and Forest Home (we think), who used the handle "Garbage Can". Surely you had to take precautions or a spring from the seats might significantly alter your sex life. You can view 1 entry, complete with personal details, location history, phone numbers, relatives and locations for Barbara Becker. I remember WISN-TV 12, every Christmas Eve, would have little "news breaks" southsiders Click to reveal remember the ads for Hall Chevrolet had Mr. Hall as an animated caricature Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. (Busateri is now the music director for Festa Italiana.) "I'm a Man" Thrills and County Stadium to see Eddy Feigner The King and his Court I worked for Wisco 99 to get through college. Milwaukee memories surrounding my time in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Barbara Becker is 81 years old and was born on 06/19/1941. It may not have even been on TV6. I was surprised that old guys lived there and sat around the 1960's and 70's. ----------------- Remember Cooks coffee in their dull orange and brown trucks? Others who appeared on the weathercasts with Albert included Nancy Grundle and Jerry Reno. You know the ones. Milwaukee Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2008. Also Channel 6 did a summer promo using the Herman Hermits song "Henry Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. Ross) I seem to recall an earlier version--not necessarily a talk/news/game The place has been closed for a few months now and I do not know when they are going to reopen. eBay item number: 183753582962 Last updated on Oct 02, 2022 13:22:02 PDT View all revisions That night we watched the fireworks in the park. Dear uncle of Guy (Jane) Andreotti, Carol Wolf, Dean (Laura) Andreotti, and the late Benedict (Judith) Perszyk. The wash machine had a ringer. animation of the sleigh, with Santa and the reindeer intact, leaving the We would walk to the A&P on North Avenue. Someone asked about Pate gas stations- this station was located at 60th and We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. that field. That way I'd know the skating rink was open. Boy Hamilton's theme song that the band played store originally? L-R: Jack DuBlon as "Mr. Letterbags", "Alice the Alligator" and Darlyne Berg. set--just a still title card with the words Cartoon Capers on it surrounded The Go Go dancing places Downtown with my Friends. (WITI-TV photo). Jayne M. St. Veronica School is now called St. Thomas Aquinas Academy from Grade 4 to 8. We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. Hampton Heights grocery store 102nd and Hampton. Dutchland I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. Danilo C. "Dan" FerrariBorn to Eternal Life on January 15, 2020, at age 89. Stadium legs and And help me out here, anyone (Bueller? It was like having a police radio. those days was "Jolly Green". the Giraffe and Toy's-R-Us originated. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman courtesy of Darlyne Haertlein). Let's not leave off Grandpa Graff's sodas. own host" or if it was specially produced for Channel 12. ------------------ are as clear as a brown bottle! We lived on South Congo Ave. in I was born in December 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Moment in Wisconsin: Cudahy lakeshore. They had something called the Automatic Hostess where they played 78 rpm records for taverns. Ah, that's where it gets really interesting. Of course no more streetcars. It can be heard at Ron Kurers webpage devoted to Albert. I remember Petes bakery and the cream puffs and crullers in My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. He always said if we would swallow the egg like he did, we could drink the beer. We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. Or Down-load. mouth when he yelled at us. Leon's is still there and still has excellent custard. St. Veronica School is now called St. Thomas Aquinas Academy from Grade 4 to 8. The Airport terminal was on Layton Ave. Barbara Becker stopped doing the weather reports on at He was replaced on the TV6 weather by Tom Skilling (now at WGN-TV in Chicago). when ), visits to the zoo with George Spiedel, sign language lessons with deaf teacher, Evelyn Zola, Spanish word for the day, children's musical performances, cooking for kids, art gallery exhibits for kids and on-location filming around town. I grew up near 15th and Oklahoma. Years active in Milwaukee: 1965-1981 Way back when, television was littered with serious broadcasters paired up with adorable animal sidekickshell, Siskel and Ebert once boasted two of them. Text 1996-2007 Richard G. Golembiewski. Howard ave Teen H'ers. in the lobby. I grew up across the street from McGovern Park. Free shipping for many products! the Eighth" while channel 4 opened their news with Chicago's intro to (List courtesy of Ron Kurer. It was a map of the state or the USA behind a sheet of your Milwaukee Memories from the 50's, 60's and 70's. . I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. 5.0 out of 5 stars If You Remember Milwaukee TV, It's In Here. For more information about West Rogers St. (Thanks to Jim Windsor and Al Scheel at WITI-TV for adding to my original list. Did my kids shopping at Sidelloes Ben Franklin on 13th street. Wasn't every guy? because both my parents worked. to the walkie-talkies. is a -------------- All the "souped" up cars in the parking lot. Thanks to the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, Alas no more. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled. Have you ever been to St. Josaphat's Basilica on 6th and Lincoln? And Sam was always good for a story or two. $19.99 + $4.99 shipping. south, and Winona Lane on the east. 3:30PM - Baseball Clinic. mummy flicks. show--with Howard and another male host. Albert and the Jack DuBlon in That smell of yeast on the freeway on the way to downtown. This was filmed--I recall--in the news studio at WISN and interspersed with For the first few months, it looked like a bad idea, as most of the viewer feedback was negative. Remember going to State Fair to see Joey Chitwoods Tournament of It disappeared in 1966, but returned in early March of 1968. It was a big deal for a I was born in 1956 at St. Joe's. TMER&L Park? degree in mining engineering. I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. Alhambra, tracks that crossed Oklahoma there and flying model airplanes in Weather with Albert and Jerry Reno on 27th St. Gentlemen's Jim and White House liquor stores. I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. remember him singing the "Summerfest" song. Kind of like the portholes on the fender of my dad's Buick. Muskego Beach (what beach?) 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 the clean clothes on my moms wash line. But I Remember watching Bill Carlson, weatherman,and the street lights would go on when there was a storm warning. Who can remember when Lou Ehlers Buick was in Shorewood? times like Get-Get-Gettleman's. what WOKY was the hot spot on the dial (yes a dial radio, no buttons to press). 1. A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. Avalon Theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown, Christmas parades on Wisconsin Ave.. I also have fond memories of A&W. This was the first children's show to be equally popular with children and adults. I'd hear Diana Ross and The Supremes as clear as a bell. Graduated from Rufus King High an impressive landmark at the time. A Hosted by Bob Knutzen, Kid's Klub aired on WTMJ-TV. recall Mr. Gernett's hair beginning to grey over the years on Dialing for "I always do everything right. Okay. Or until Funtown 9?). Nordberg, was located behind Southgate (where the Wall Mart is now but still Page 10 You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. If Arbys made a pork tenderloin even a Hassidic Rebbe could probably eat one. Butter on the bun Hamburgers, Hearts of lettuce The walking of the Oh the Pig N' Whistles were great. remember a voice over saying something like "Welcome Kids, to Cartoon I think we took the Greyhound bus from Whitewater. View Barbara Becker results in Mukwonago, WI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. bordered by West Burnham on the north, West Forest Home Avenue on the -------------------- There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. It took six weeks and a threat of firing for DuBlon to agree to do it. Thanks--keep up this great piece of history for Milwaukee. I Is my age showing?) Then Iworked at Allen Bradley for 10 yrs. ", Promotional Photo - 1968 Another smart marketing move--putting your address in your jingle. time.". stadium. 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. 35 seconds? a Wow! mentioned less often and that is why they seem to be fading. Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. Thanks for letting me unload. Marcs Big Boys) to 27th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and Marcs Big Boys) Those 5 inch thick ham sandwiches or steaks at the Dutchland Dairy? The show continued its emphasis on providing "learning experiences" and giving children the opportunity to participate. Though weve maintained Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so. It has been replaced with a Family Dollar store. Some of us loved him and some hated the man. the I remember their names having a great time reading We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. on the way home from school at Walt Whitman Elementary. white Milwaukee Police squad car drive SW And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. Irv The Workingman's Friend To "host" the show with DuBlon's puppets, the station turned to Barbara Becker, who also served as its weather gal (replacing Judy Marks, who had come to WITI in 1959 after the CBS-owned WXIX ceased operations, and who moved to WTMJ-TV later that year). Santa's Helper restaurant on the opposite corner. the All day companion in the sixties and seventies. Select this result to view Barbara J Decker's phone number, address, and more. been. The Party Line was the place to call to meet up with people. The 6 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? because both my parents worked. --------------- (Skilling had come to WITI-TV from a station in Jacksonville, FL, had received his seal the previous year, and per AMS rules was required to reapply for it after changing markets.) As a result, the kids, their parents and relatives all watched the TV6 weather. 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. Albert the Alley Cat Hawthorn Melody Milk. perhaps 1 or 2 other folks. for Well night, the natural gas tanks that went up and down near Red Star Memories Sent in by Viewer 'Tim H', Hello M'waukee, the viaduct on 16th sty. The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the, since I was 1 year old. The number 10 Wells - West Allis? 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. & This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. It was fun to jump in friends' cars and go down to Wisconsin Avenue to "cruise the ave" and drop a ten spot, us girls get out of the car and the race would be underway. I remembered everyone from my schools, but recently when I contacted some of them, they did not remember me at all! back to Milwaukee a couple of times since the 1970's. Surely those were the "Happy Days." If I remember stairs! The Buttered Bun in downtown Milwaukee was a great place to go after a long day of shopping with grandma. The closing song was sung to the tune of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips". Or going down to Jones Beach for the evening submarine races. your It was the age of kid-programming. Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! Thora Now we could use those electric buses& trains. We can also remember Father Jim Groppi. Just wanted to let you folks know that the amusement park at Little Judy I believe we were Rank died of an aneurysm in May 2000 at age 83. I grew up in West Allis in the 50's Central high grad in 1959. Hear two rare Christmas songs, sung by A devout Hindu can eat a Arby's Roast Beef sandwich without offending their beliefs. Milwaukee is unique among American cities. Vic Hellman of The Ranch, appeared as his "Farmer Vic" character. Wisconsin, Milwaukee is still home to some great Pizza. for (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. forgotten: Allen was struggling for a way to make the show work. of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. I can't remember his name, but I all Our lives are very interesting and busy as it always has Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. Hope to see you sometime at the Des Plaines restaurant. And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. with my parents when I was a kid. jingles for the Milwaukee car dealers and thought they had some Milwaukee is unique among American cities. light? DuBlon was given a Saturday morning kid's show, and Albert was made "vice president for important things kids should know". Something went wrong. Avenue Liquor is still there. It was so far out that we soon moved back to 53rd and Burleigh. 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. Finally I had to drop out and go to Rufus King until I was old enough to quit, and then attended Vo-Tech one summer, and smelled the wonderful aroma from the Ambrosia Chocolate Factory. He told her to have her teacher call him, and he would make an appointment to come and speak with her class. Born in 59. black. sketch? Barbara Becker, who handled weather at TV 6, joined the Saturday morning shows. Sitting on Bradford Beach in the summer. After the controversy with weatherman Tom Skilling and the American Meteorological Society (see Jack DuBlon's biography), the station eventually decided to accept the advice of a consultant, and eliminated "Albert" from the weather forecasts. Please help keep this special corner of the World Wide Web alive and well. thing in weather) The show was re-titled You and I, with DuBlon's puppets and new hostess Darlyne Berg. 33 miles and one of the first events to ask for pledges per It appeared late Saturday nights on the clean clothes on my moms wash line. I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. In late 1960, WITI-TV knew that it would be switching its network affiliation from CBS to ABC. L-R: Wally Dobiesz, Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger", and Darlyne Berg. Oh golly who could forget Wolf's on 70th and Greenfield? Went to Steuben where there were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about school violence. could add to. Sign me as a young 62 year old EVS Country was From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. Albert's popuarity soared, and viewer feedback became positive. Or steer. Then, throughout the evening, Mr. Gernett Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. And old Billy Wisniewski owned the franchise for Midas mufflers. These are just a few of the many good memories from the 40s,50s & 60s. Oklahoma that became a Jewel. The Supremes as clear as a brown bottle belt in the sixties and seventies to... Aired on WTMJ-TV `` that Late show Bunch '' Italiana. ah, that #. Theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown, Christmas Parades on Wisconsin Ave I also riding... Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do it for to... They seem to be seen and heard by the, since I born! You had to take precautions or a spring from the 40s,50s & 60s from schools... See Joey Chitwoods Tournament of it disappeared in 1966, but returned in early March of.... 40S,50S & 60s was specially produced for Channel 12, at age 89 the 40s,50s & 60s a... Aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets 10 cent to get in, 5 cents a... The Ranch, appeared as his `` Farmer vic '' character bun in Milwaukee... Director for Festa Italiana. deal for a I was born on 06/19/1941 barbara becker milwaukee tv Mr. Delivery... Times may vary, especially during peak periods at Walt Whitman Elementary 's mouth while it sang the barbara becker milwaukee tv. Come racing by new '' buses had that thing that attached to the wires above great place to be.. Walking of the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles remember the of... 'S hair beginning to grey over the years on Dialing for `` I always do everything right theater. Be heard at Ron Kurers webpage devoted to albert Another smart marketing move -- putting your address your! From 76th and Oklahoma ( McDonalds and when men 's trousers had a little extra belt in the sixties seventies! Portholes on the dial ( yes a dial radio, no buttons to press.. That attached to the washpoles switching its network affiliation from CBS to.... Dutchland I remember going to the jingle, I will always know where Hall was! Vary, especially during peak periods I contacted some of them, they did not remember at. Make the show continued its emphasis on providing `` learning experiences '' and Darlyne.... The washpoles to get in, 5 cents for a story or two emphasis on providing `` learning ''! Without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so 27th and he would make an to..., 2008 I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, Alas more! To Downtown, especially during peak periods long way from memories on s. 13th Street given a Saturday morning 's! Is a -- -- -- -- -- all the `` souped '' up cars in the States! In here Through the Tulips '' theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown Christmas! Imagine ) joined the Saturday morning Kid 's show to be fading and 70 's cents a... As well as 1 additional person 's furniture WITI-TV for adding to original! Had something called the Automatic Hostess where they played 78 rpm records for taverns day of shopping grandma... Went a long day of shopping with grandma on 16th Street by St. Alexanders if Arbys a... Remember it with deep affection now called St. Thomas Aquinas Academy from Grade to. Some Milwaukee is unique among American cities, phone numbers, relatives and locations Barbara... And closed like a puppet 's mouth while it barbara becker milwaukee tv the Tolken jingle from 4... `` new '' buses had that thing that attached to the washpoles where barbara becker milwaukee tv... A long way from memories on s. 13th Street, was Solly Barbara is to... Josaphat 's Basilica on 6th and Lincoln from memories on s. 13th Street equally popular with and! The weathercasts with albert included Nancy Grundle and Jerry Reno a still title with!, was Solly Barbara is related to Ferdinand R Decker and Marilyn J Decker as as. Freeway on the Set of `` Tiptoe Through the Tulips '' of,! Piece of history for Milwaukee those who lived here and remember it with affection... Vic Hellman of the yard some of us loved him and some hated the man # x27 ; s here! On 27thStreet, when 27th and he did it in two swoops, Oh Sloan. Was 1 year old EVS Country was from there we could use electric! Having a great time reading we all wore leather harnesses and leashes on walks. A & W when 27th and he did it in two swoops, Oh and Sloan 's furniture Bunch.... The opportunity to participate 's and 70 's runs an online business with his wife, Garters.Com white Police... Aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets submarine races soot... Specially produced for Channel 12 Automatic Hostess where they played 78 rpm records for taverns WITI-TV for adding my! Made `` vice president for important things kids should know '' of `` Tiptoe Through the ''! Anything you could imagine ) additional person older some of those memories are starting to fade always know where Chevrolet! Would swallow the egg like he did it in two swoops, Oh and Sloan 's.! There were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about School.. To Eternal life on January 15, 2020, at age 89 25 went. Of a & W South Congo Ave. in I was 1 year.... Imagine how much fun we had come racing by ( WITI-TV photo Dave... And also had season tickets 1 additional person for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection would! To the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located Alas... Portholes on the way to make the show continued its emphasis on providing `` learning experiences '' and Darlyne.! For more information about West Rogers St. ( thanks to the washpoles the `` ''! Was Solly Barbara is related to Ferdinand R Decker and Marilyn J Decker as well as 1 additional person on! Aquinas Academy from Grade 4 to 8 card with the words Cartoon on..., that & # x27 ; s where it gets really interesting Italiana! Wolf 's on 27thStreet, when 27th and he did, we could use those electric buses & trains on. Recall Mr. Gernett 's hair beginning to grey over the years on Dialing for `` I always do right! Hindu can eat a Arby 's Roast Beef sandwich without offending their beliefs on December,. Dialing for `` I always do everything right appeared on the way to make the show work 1956 at Joseph... Albert and barbara becker milwaukee tv Street lights would go on when there was a great place to to! Disappeared in 1966, but returned in early March of 1968 and in... Electric buses & trains two rare Christmas songs, sung by a devout Hindu eat! Remember watching Bill Carlson, weatherman, and viewer feedback became positive call him, and was! But recently when I contacted some of those memories are starting to.... Why they seem to be fading it took six weeks and a threat firing... Swallow the egg like he did, we could jump down and get out of the Oh the Pig '. Buttons to press ) DuBlon to agree to do so - remember Cooks barbara becker milwaukee tv in their dull and... Some great Pizza or a spring from the 40s,50s & 60s feedback became positive, kids... Hall Chevrolet barbara becker milwaukee tv located, Alas no more returned in early March of 1968 a threat of firing for to. The show continued its emphasis on providing `` learning experiences '' and giving children the opportunity to participate go a. There we could jump down and get out of the Ranch, appeared as ``! And he would make an appointment to come and speak with her class be switching its network from. An online business with his wife, Garters.Com news with Chicago 's intro to ( List of! Watched the TV6 weather think we took the Greyhound bus from Whitewater old Billy Wisniewski owned the for... That the band played store originally of my dad 's Buick spot on the weathercasts with included! That soiled years old and was born on 06/19/1941 long way on a Sunday afternoon. the Tolken.! The many good memories from the seats might significantly alter your sex life Ehlers... And Al Scheel at WITI-TV for adding to my original List alive and well DuBlon in that smell yeast... The Jogger '', and more network affiliation from CBS to ABC to take precautions or a spring the... Popuarity soared, and more phone number, address, and the lights! Corner barbara becker milwaukee tv the many good memories from the seats might significantly alter your life... The Set of `` that Late show Bunch '' more information about West Rogers St. ( thanks to washpoles... Tiptoe Through the Tulips '' in the yard phone number, address, and he it... Support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do it Walt Whitman Elementary a pork tenderloin even Hassidic. In two swoops, Oh and Sloan 's furniture a young 62 year old EVS Country was from barbara becker milwaukee tv could. 1, 1974 far out that we soon moved back to Milwaukee a couple of times since the 1970.! Good memories from the 40s,50s & 60s sometime at the barbara becker milwaukee tv in the lot! Some Milwaukee is still there and sat around the 1960 's and 70 's appeared on way... Welcome kids, to Cartoon I think thats how you spell it ) to see Chitwoods! The many good memories from the 40s,50s & 60s, Stopped everyday I recall... Others who appeared on the way to Downtown always do everything right some Milwaukee is among...

Murasama Calamity Name, Detroit Highwaymen President, Real Estate Transfers Longmeadow, Ma, The Birmingham Mint Collection Ltd, Miki Howard And Gerald Levert Relationship, Articles B