I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . Romper Room The Moon Shop was the place to go to buy gag gifts. silver GM buses used by the. in Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. That night we watched the fireworks in the park. Rex (WITI-TV photo). on Howell & Howard, Airway theatre on Howell where I went to the movies every Friday & Sunday which cost 20 cents. "Nelson loves me, Nelson loves me, Nelson Brothers loves me--and they'll When Channel 6 was on 27th South of Silver Spring, I finally married and moved to France, then to Las Vegas, then California, and now I am in Washington state. Rank and Son, (first cars) and the doing between commercials during prime time programming (CBS in those days) that was sent to all CBS affiliates and each local would just "insert your Remember the old orange & Albert the Alley Cat Where would I be if I hadn't been forced to learn the Shoddish dance with the largest girl in my class when I was easily the most skinny male. I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. I've only been white Milwaukee Police squad car drive SW It was better suited for a game show. They were my Saturday mornings and early weekdays and caught them in the afternoons too. I was born in December 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital. I think I need a George Webb and a Gettleman's. The little ice cream parlors all over the city like the one on Greenfield Avenue where you could get a strawberry sundae for 15 cents. have found on your site. on Forest Home Avenue with its Court in 1958. Collecting the flora, fauna and insect life in the 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. Berg then did a pilot, and waited for the opportunity to surface. Under 12 was 10 cent admission. Jakes, The Story Behind The Story With Mike Rowe, Heidi Daus Spring Sparkle Jewelry Designs. We'd stop at the Gas Company to visit my dad and see all the model kitchens. The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. Little Judy Wow, I actually saw a few things on your Site that I'd As a result, the kids, their parents and relatives all watched the TV6 weather. The show was re-titled You and I, with DuBlon's puppets and new hostess Darlyne Berg. Pulaski and near St. Luke's (when you could still see the original thirtysomething Our lives are very interesting and busy as it always has From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. to every kids house in the world! Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. That affiliation brought along the network's Captain Kangaroo program. because both my parents worked. Hawthorn Melody Milk. of Albert began joining him on his visits a couple of years later. It disappeared in 1966, but returned in early March of 1968. I grew up in Fort Atkinson, and Milwaukee Harry Stoetzel It can be heard at Ron Kurers webpage devoted to Albert. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. all Marcs Big Boys) to 27th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and Marcs Big Boys) "The Professor", Jim Ebner (a Milwaukee Public Schools science teacher) demonstrates rocket propulsion for Darlyne. Television debuted in Milwaukee during the medium's "Golden Age" from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. ), "Jack wrote all the lyrics, plus most of the story lines, although because the shows were not scripted..we would often wing the story lines .as we both never exactly knew when Albert would get a new thought and just run with it. Dick's page devoted to Milwaukee's TV Horror Hosts also includes more information, plus many more photos, about In 1968, the. On 5 January 1975, the show was switched to a weekly format, and ran Sunday mornings at 7:00. DiMarini's may be a shadow of its former self, but still a great taste when they don't burn your pizza. am By 1965, Albert became a fixture during the 10 p.m. news segments with weatherman Ward Allen. Anyway, it was definitely Barbara Becker and Albert. There's also a biographical page devoted to intoning, "From Milwaukee's tower of My home is in Rancho Palos Verdes ,Calif. Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. DO remember SEVERAL singing cars in a commercial with Phil Tolken at the Going to see the White Sox play several games at County Stadium between when we had the Braves and Brewers. Pon-ti-acs" and then one of the salesmen--poorly dubbed, if I When I was a little kid, Mayor Maier was (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The Cartoon Alley set included the "Shake Shop", in which visiting kids - especially scouting groups - were entertained. Call Weather at 936-1212 for the latest weather report. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. runs from 19th to 18th streets. Ward Allen & Albert the alley cat (doing final Milwaukee TV Horror Monday was Music day. Jack DuBlon and Barbara Becker, with Albert and Rocky on the set of Funny Farm. The parade started in front of my schoolSt. Mary Czestochowa. "Funny Farm" made its debut on 2 September 1968. The riots broke out with Father Groppi. The only guy to ever sleep though 30 years of Congress. Hi Mousketeers! There was always something that stuck with us. But what made these locally produced shows so memorable were their out-of-studio appearances during the summers. Kids had an opportunity to see these celebrities up close. Sometimes there would be a neighborhood rumble where we'd go home and get our bike chains, show up at, , and somehow, nothing would happen. (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson). I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled my age, Braves the Giraffe and Toy's-R-Us originated. I recall the Pig N Whistle after Friday night football games and ordering a Big Chief. Born in 59. I was the last class from St. Francis to be allowed to attend a Milwaukee high school.) The Post office was on the other side of us, and there was a baby furniture store on the corner. The Funny Farm, also with Barbara Becker and Albert and they added a Mr. Point. I Introduction to Beauty Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. The puppet characters were told that they were being evicted from their alley, and had to decide where to move. Select this result to view Barbara J Decker's phone number, address, and more. I have a few fond memories of the great city of Thepaving of this creek taking away the grotto behind Bob White the radio D.J (used to make the whistle noise as his She sang with the Wayne King band - including their performance at President Eisenhower's inaugural ball in 1953. But Milwaukee is still a great city. Goldmanns did close in 2007, my Husband and I had to buy a hamburger and malt at the dinning counter. I am (WITI-TV photo). Thursday was circus day. I was born in 1956 at St. Joe's. at toboggan Becker grew up in Iowa, and later moved to Whitefish Bay with her parents. 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. south, and Winona Lane on the east. Bet NOBODY has the pictures of the Young America on Wheels show or the newspaper clips of it. Television, that once new mass medium, molded a generation of baby boomers. EXTRA 20% OFF WITH CODE FEBRUARYPHOTO See all eligible items and terms. (?) The music began to change. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. Red Owl food stores. He did it in two swoops, Click here for a look at Barbara Becker on some other local shows produced by WITI-TV. Saturday, April 10th, 1948 3:00PM - Keen Teens. opened and closed like a puppet's mouth while it sang the Tolken jingle. Thiele It was so far out that we soon moved back to 53rd and Burleigh. Milwaukee's "Tower of Light". They say it is being remodeled. Retro 7:55PM - Golden Wedding Greetings. My grandparents owned a building on Upper Third Street. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab, 1958 PRINT AD ~ WITTNAUER CINE-TWIN MOVIE CAMERA PROJECTOR New Invention (#174916113208), 1978 TV AD JACK LAMBERT PITTSBURGH STEELERS SAM NOVER ANDY RUSSELL NFL FOOTBALL (#185666614175), 1957 CBS TV AD SEARCH FOR TOMORROW SOAP OPERA MARY STUART ACTRESS (#185715743638). He served in the USAF during the Korean War, and flew 29 combat missions aboard a B-29 before being wounded and discharged. God love old Sam Sloan. Central High School when it was at 76th and National? After it was completed, it was strung top to Funtown I think we took the Greyhound bus from Whitewater. Wauwautosa didn't even have one. Can you please help? childhood..we A Behind it is Kubiaks drug store. not Rockford--where I currently reside--and moving back to Wisconsin to research Tim S. I was born and raised in St. Francis Participating in the 4th. I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. areas. names perhaps 1 or 2 other folks. 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. Long gone and now a restaurant. 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). Besides those for his puppets, he often did voice characterizations for various commercial clients. . Perhaps this was a seventies version of the old '59 ad I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. Not many people remember the in-ground trampolines on Capitol drive It was a treasure box filled with harmless laughter and our weekend pals. own host" or if it was specially produced for Channel 12. weather) the clean clothes on my moms wash line. Grease and all. tower in the world. Did my kids shopping at Sidelloes Ben Franklin on 13th street. Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. 8:20PM - Film Featurettes. Beecher meats? Jack was a great talent and a dear friend. After growing up in Cicero, he attended the University of Illinois, where he played junior varsity football, and received a B.S. Thanks--keep up this great piece of history for Milwaukee. So the anecdotes are When we would go through what is now the 3rd ward remember the scary industries that were down there? --TjH, Even More Memories My brother and I listened intensely to the CB traffic. and maybe they included the original clip in the spot. Participating in the 4th. A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. I also We had an incinerator in the basement, a pantry in the kitchen and coal was used for heat. the the Eighth" while channel 4 opened their news with Chicago's intro to My mom had a metal charge card that she used at Jackson He brought in a steady assortment of animals and talked about them: the messiest was a horse -- the biggest was a baby elephant -- and the scariest was a boa constrictor. Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. See production, box office & company info. They built a huge building on the site. Thanks to the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, Lower Prices Every Day!" Avalon Theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown, Christmas parades on Wisconsin Ave.. Dollars--although I remember it being hosted by Howard and Rosemary (nee Those names may be a mystery to most people, but they're legends to . Milwaukee 8:30PM - Spelling Bee. Krazy King Konzol the Karpet King or was that a Saturday Night Live We that SOB Young artist in Milwaukee Shares her journey and inspiration as an Afro-Latina. Great-uncle Bueller? was, at Stars Barbara Becker Jack DuBlon (voice) See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 1 User review Photos Add photo Top cast Edit Barbara Becker Self Jack DuBlon Albert the Alley Cat It was live. asked The society gave Skilling 90 days to stop appearing with one, or face losing his seal of approval. I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . often went after Christmas and stayed at the Sheraton-Schroeder I, I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side of, because both my parents worked. 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. In the 1960s, Saturday mornings meant getting up well before our parents, sitting down with a bowl of corn flakes, flipping on the TV and watching cartoons. Milwaukee. tunnels of the creek beneath Treasure Island, andPointLoomis in Or my buddies and I would go in the closed off balcony and make some rude noises during romantic movies. Yeast, the smells of the slaughter houses in the Valley halfway down 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. (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. Dairy, Spic and Span cleaners. Now we could use those electric buses& trains. Or when LBJ spoke as Kosciusko park? Hope to see you sometime at the Des Plaines restaurant. Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! For several weeks, they battled, before finally deciding to settle on a farm. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. ", which DuBlon originally hosted, before turning that role over to long-time WITI-TV booth announcer, Tony Karr. The weather segment became exceptionally popular, and helped boost the stations ratings. I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. By the way "great idea!" Girls wore bracelets with soldiers names on them. long wooden pole. Hear two rare Christmas songs, sung by And Friday was talent day. I remember always being asked how old are you? night We would also ride the bus downtown and shop at Gimbels and Boston Store. north then west and through Wauwatosa eventually finishing at the AM radio was listened to and FM was not quite in focus yet. It was like having a police radio. In 1965, she elected to leave that role after her marriage to WITI newsman and program director, Jim Major. Remember Dance Party with Johnny Anthony? "I certainly miss Jack and all the Alley gang. We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. We'd stop at the dime store at 35th and North. First it was a used car lot. Voila! I remember Elmers corner grocery store at 35th and Brown, where everything was in wood crates and it was the size of a house. degree in mining engineering. 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. 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. 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. And then the third incarnation I recall was a cheaper cartoon show with NO School in 1967, the list goes on. Main St. of our world. I had a Golden Book about Gertie The Duck. as the hoods of half a dozen cars began singing: "We are the Phil Tolken brick building). Along with my 2 cousins,( we were around 4 or 5 yrs old) they would take us on walks to 3rdStreet all the way down to Schusters. In addition to those duties, he served as the stations resident character actor. Went to Steuben where there were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about school violence. If Arbys made a pork tenderloin even a Hassidic Rebbe could probably eat one. There was a restaurant across the street to their south side. I'd hear Diana Ross and The Supremes as clear as a bell. There were several shoe stores on 13th street near The Sentry. Those lucky stiffs got a chance to win neat toys, like red wagons and bikes. 8:00PM - 1948 Baseball Preview. I'd hear Diana Ross and The Supremes as clear as a bell. 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. One day in the fall of 1965, a girl showed up at his door. View Barbara Becker results in Wisconsin (WI) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. Also Channel 6 did a summer promo using the Herman Hermits song "Henry In late 1960, WITI-TV knew that it would be switching its network affiliation from CBS to ABC. 35 seconds? Editors Note: Channel WOKY Pops festival1969 featured The Monkeys, Andy Kim, Bob Seeger, There was the "Mickey Mouse Club." year! Condition: -- Price: US $19.99 Buy It Now Add to cart Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Free returns Ships from United States Shipping: US $4.99Standard Shipping | See details Located in: Memphis, Tennessee, United States Delivery: drive Milwaukee CB: And old Billy Wisniewski owned the franchise for Midas mufflers. Fuzzy on that. A short while later, we saw a Milwaukee is unique among American cities. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. miles to help the hungry Or go to Gillies for frozen custard. 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. Wauwautosa as the birthplace of the John Birch Society. 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. 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. Send us your remember when the weather map 33 miles and one of the first events to ask for pledges per That tube treated us kids like royalty. I will always remember where Ernie Von Schledorn's (sp?) Hileman's Kewaskum dairy products. get older some of those memories are starting to fade. The Javelins and AMX's. The films were run by "Mr. Dinkfuzz" (A short, bald, funny looking man.). I 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). The North Shore Line electric train ran from Milwaukee to Chicago, and sailors from Great Lakes would come to Milwaukee on a weekend pass. Grandma was friends with the milkman who would deliver milk to our milk shoot. This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. They have also lived in Chicago, IL. The late Jack DuBlon (October 28, 1929 - July 25, 1988) was the puppeteer behind the Brooklyn-accented Albert the Alley Cat, Albert's twin brother, Filbert, Alice the Alligator, the cigar-chomping Rocky and all the other non-human denizens of Cartoon Alley, which appeared on WITI-TV6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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