fourgreat The Allis and Capitol theaters when I was in junior high school presented a challenge to sneak into. the 'new' zoo and seeing Sampson the gorilla! It disappeared in 1966, but returned in early March of 1968. There werehomes along the river, like hers, that we were fascinated by. The number 10 Wells - West Allis? The plane that crashed at Mitchel Field and was blocking traffic on Mayfair mall before it was enclosed 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. My dad was a manager at the Woolworths on 10th & Mitchell. 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. They built a huge building on the site. A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. The most unusual pets were a pig brought in by a young farm boy and a "singing dog" that howled musically with a little coaxing from his owner. at at all athletic events was "The Stripper". Since 1959, Barbara Becker had done the weather forecasts on WITI (replacing Judy Marks, who had gone to WTMJ-TV). If Arbys made a pork tenderloin even a Hassidic Rebbe could probably eat one. a For more information about Thepaving of this creek taking away the grotto behind Watch "Daniel Boone", an episode of Max, the 2000 Because he was so close, we got him VERY clearly. I You were lucky if the darn things would keep the rain off our head. Home for Christmas --------------- 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. (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. Milwaukee 1960's Desing Pontiac on 3rd street, Irv The Workingman's Friend 9. Have you ever been to St. Josaphat's Basilica on 6th and Lincoln? I also belonged to one of the only urban 4-H clubs in Milwaukeethe Picture Information. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. 8:15PM - Reel Fun. Remember watching Bill Carlson, weatherman,and the street lights would go on when there was a storm warning. Someone asked about Pate gas stations- this station was located at 60th and I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. Store, Southgate Ford, Arlan's, Spartan's. I left on a Of course, the kids relatives did so as well. towers nearby. there). tired of We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. was I always thought Howard made the greatest "arrows" when The society gave Skilling 90 days to stop appearing with one, or face losing his seal of approval. Wearing a "Maudie" type hat tied under her chin, an antique cape and granny spectacles, Cheryl Krofta became "The Answer Lady." There was a great deal of police traffic on the My dad was a manager at the Woolworths on 10th & Mitchell. I was home on leave from the Air Force and I did some booth announcing at 6 and I was SO in love with Jackie. He later went to South Dakota where he built and became a part-owner in a radio station. It was like having a police radio. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Avenue!" I remember watching Channel 12 all night for this purpose--nowadays I see Behind the Scenes Shot of the SUMA Set in 1966. I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. Thiele as the hoods of half a dozen cars began singing: "We are the Phil Tolken MAG from Whitewater. He had worn the others out! We'd stop at the dime store at 35th and North. "Albert and Friends" made its debut on 24 January 1981. from October 10, 1964 through October 29,1977. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. or am I getting that tower in the world. I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. (Jack DuBlon puppets), Send Me a Bit of You know the ones. Page 10 I that SOB I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. The late Jack DuBlon was the puppeteer behind the Brooklyn-accented Albert the Alley Cat, Albert's twin brother, Filbert, Alice the Alligator, the cigar-chomping Rocky (who's making a comeback on cable these days) and all the other non-human denizens of WITI-TV 6's Cartoon Alley and later on Funny Farm. I have many fond memories. philanthropist, shows off part of Joe Dorsey, Mad Man Michaels, Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. After 25 years at WITI-TV, Jack DuBlon decided to leave the station in 1985, and move to San Angelo, Texas. Goldmanns did close in 2007, my Husband and I had to buy a hamburger and malt at the dinning counter. And then of course WCAN on channel 25. What a great site! What a great site! afternoon to mornings on January 8, 1962. Milwaukee is still home to some great Pizza. I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). Bob White the radio D.J (used to make the whistle noise as his Those lucky stiffs got a chance to win neat toys, like red wagons and bikes. Barbara Becker is 81 years old and was born on 06/19/1941. Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. Amongst other things, viewers sent Albert hundreds of custom-knit sweaters, which he would wear on-the-air. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. A painful memory was Alabama governor Wallace's embarrassing showing in Wisconsin. "Garbage Can" kept yacking away. the Beecher meats? ------------------ Was I - EVER - that young? Mesmer High was next, and there were a lot of rich snotty kids there. Oklahoma that became a Jewel. He was a philanthropist and very prominent in civic affairs. I I adore your site! (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson). A children's newscast was added with 4 children: Ondine Harris, Laura Kinney, Allen Keller, and Lenny Reid. city Or Down-load This version ran through December 30, 1977. 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. all recruiting station and took the oath in Milwaukee. ), 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. IGA food stores I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. on Forest Home Avenue with its When Channel 6 was on 27th South of Silver Spring, movie 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. He told them to make sure that they watched the weather on Channel 6 that evening, and they would see themselves on TV. The tower today is dwarfed by the new digital broadcasting The other things I remember are the local commercials. LOL! set--just a still title card with the words Cartoon Capers on it surrounded Refresh your browser window to try again. Doug Dahlgren was one of the local DJ's. I could go for a cold Gettleman's. the 1970's, it was sure fun to listen in, 'though! children say "dad you told me that already". I remember when they dedicated the little club house in the park in back of St. Gerard in probably 68 or so by the ball diamonds. WTVW. Alas, I am not an author--as you can prob'ly tell by my use of such words as Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. often went after Christmas and stayed at the Sheraton-Schroeder animation of the sleigh, with Santa and the reindeer intact, leaving the Can you imagine today taking the markets prime time slot reserved for news and running cartoons? Good think it was the Shoddish and not a slow dance. No information on this web site may be reproduced without permission. ", Darlyne Berg and her puppets: Roberta (top) and Rapunzel. The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. Under 12 was 10 cent admission. light? TV was my best friend and constant Allis Home for Christmas intoning, "From Milwaukee's tower of Gerkin, on The Funny Farm" to the tune of "Ain't We Got Fun." Under 12 was 10 cent admission. She then asked him if he could tell her something about it. Thanks, Milwaukee may have forgotten me, but I shall always remember Milwaukee. from Solly's Coffee Shop, I grew up chomping gorilla puppet and I believe an alligator(?) They say it is being remodeled. not Man oh man do I love your site. 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. Capitol Court was called Funtown. showing where the "cold front" was heading. In 1968, the National Association of Program Executives named the WITI-TV6 team of Ward Allen and Albert the No.1 weather show in the country. memories from the 50's 60's 70's. Too often my September Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. Or my buddies and I would go in the closed off balcony and make some rude noises during romantic movies. Southgate had one, Capitol Court had the other. Jayne M. Milwaukee is unique among American cities. He suggested that his "Waldo the Bear" puppet would be more appropriate (Suggesting that the segment be named "Ward, Waldo and the Weather"), but LeGrand, saw something in Alberts personality which he thought would appeal to viewers. Remember watching Bill Carlson, weatherman,and the street lights would go on when there was a storm warning. Krazy King Konzol the Karpet King or was that a Saturday Night Live You didn't have to be Jewish to live in Shorewood or Whitefish bay, but, it couldn't hurt! The music began to change. That year, Ward Allen and Albert were named the No. Kids had an opportunity to see these celebrities up close. I remember a toy store commercial with a giraffe, but I Just love this site! While in Hollywood, he also appeared in an episode of "General Hospital" as Dr. DuBlon. Probably the best steak place Wisconsin ever had. From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. (Puppets courtesy of Bob Chernow). ballpark up the Santa's Helper Well And Sam was always good for a story or two. Sister Alcantara was my favorite teacher. Afterwards it was lit only for 'special love you too." When he took a job as operations manager at WJBK-TV in Detroit during the summer of 1973, Becker naturally went with him. He then joined the staff of WDUZ radio in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As the 70s approached, times began to change. Sign me as a young 62 year old You can search through the Milwaukee TV Listings Guide by time or by channel and search for your favorite TV show. spent the majority of my adolescence around 43rd and Howard ave. As I There was a time when a Flathead Ford V8 with glasspacks actually sounded cool. memories fade away! Some of my memories: I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled. We can remember when Blatz was a beer that wasn't half bad. Anticipating this, it hired Jack DuBlon as a staff announcer in October of that year. Year-Old Mouse that I posted on YouTube. Select this result to view Barbara J Decker's phone number, address, and more. Remember Dance Party with Johnny Anthony? I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. Fatherly Captain resembled Santa, minus the beard. Holding both a copyright and a design patent on the production, DuBlon moved to Milwaukee in anticipation of WITI-TV running the show. jingles for the Milwaukee car dealers and thought they had some DuBlon also appeared on camera as Mr. Letterbags. EVS Country was I vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. Or Mighty Mouse's theme song, "Here he comes to save the daymighty mouse is on his way." These are just a few of the many good memories from the 40s,50s & 60s. Kind of like the portholes on the fender of my dad's Buick. I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. Milwaukee. It initially ran Saturday mornings at 10:30AM, and Monday through Friday afternoons from Ice Some of us loved him and some hated the man. This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. the Eighth" while channel 4 opened their news with Chicago's intro to Did my kids shopping at Sidelloes Ben Franklin on 13th street. Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. Milwaukee Boy lights on, but no siren. I grew up near 15th and Oklahoma. about 68th street. my age, Milwaukee TV Guide New Users - Set Up My Guide Existing Users - Log In . When WTMJ was on channel 3 and the ONLY TV we had? of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. I was born in 1956 at St. Joe's. Or was it KiddieTown? north then west and through Wauwatosa eventually finishing at the Pon-ti-acs" and then one of the salesmen--poorly dubbed, if I 8:30PM - Spelling Bee. 6's tower in Estabrook Park was briefly the tallest free-standing TV me I also dug the children's show on WITI-TV 6. The Shroeder hotel. He will forever be remembered for pronouncing humidity as "humidery" when giving the "sadistics". Times Square shopping center (76th & Capitol) Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex on, Along with my 2 cousins,( we were around 4 or 5 yrs old) they would take us on walks to 3, We would also ride the bus downtown and shop at Gimbels and Boston Store. Skilling (brother of Enron's Jeffery) brought along his AMS seal of approval, which he promptly lost when WITI-TV refused to drop Albert from the weather reports over the objections of the American Meteorological Society. 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. (Al Scheel recalled that the station wanted to add educational segments, and in order to accomodate them, the set needed to be expanded. Milwaukee's "Tower of Light". The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. 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