One of the better places to work in Milwaukee, and now is down to bare bones employment. days.) the 7:45PM - News and Views. Bough penny candies for "recess" on the way to, . 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. 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. the clean clothes on my moms wash line. Places my Husband and I went to were Dino's on Howell. show--with Howard and another male host. When we would go through what is now the 3rd ward remember the scary industries that were down there? "I'm a Man" was located behind Southgate (where the Wall Mart is now but still (WITI-TV photo). Milwaukee culture. which was Pulaski territory. The Shroeder hotel. Well Wendy Kendrick The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. LOL! Prim, Thanks to Dick Golembiewski I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. times like Get-Get-Gettleman's. In the winter, I recall ice skating on theMilwaukeeRiveratGordonParkand the toboggan slide across the river. (Quote by Dick Nitelinger), More Retro-Milwaukee Memories and I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. The program continued with the addition of Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger" and his alter-ego, "Metric Man." 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. final Gerkin, on The Funny Farm" to the tune of "Ain't We Got Fun." Thanks to the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, Soon came Channel 6. Captain Video. Since my uncle Albert the Alley Cat They built a huge building on the site. 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. Like Bullwinkle's famous line, "Nothing up my sleeve, presto!" Wisconsin own host" or if it was specially produced for Channel 12. Hampton Heights grocery store 102nd and Hampton. runs from 19th to 18th streets. Chicago in under 90 minutes and the reports that on the last run Everyone else did. (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. Did I forget to mention Millie's Pizza on 80th and Greenfield. Great site! (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The Cartoon Alley set included the "Shake Shop", in which visiting kids - especially scouting groups - were entertained. Kids' clubs mesmerized us when we were kids. Jack DuBlon, as the character Dr. Cadaverino, also hosted Nightmare Theater 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. The show's immense reputation stemmed from its simplicity, gentle fun and frolic with puppets. Our lives are very interesting and busy as it always has Dont let your Milwaukee plexiglass that the weatherman would actually write on with a big El-Marko Wearing a "Maudie" type hat tied under her chin, an antique cape and granny spectacles, Cheryl Krofta became "The Answer Lady." The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop Open flames from smokestacks and as kid they frightened me! 33 miles and one of the first events to ask for pledges per I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. Bough penny candies for "recess" on the way to Sherman School. Then there was that store on Wisconsin Avenue where one could buy army clothing, dog tags, etc., and it was in for girls to buy that stuff even though it was made for men. We'd stop at the dime store at 35th and North. All the "souped" up cars in the parking lot. I remember the tower from my childhood and late nights waiting Ah, that's where it gets really interesting. Sitting on Bradford Beach in the summer. This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. I wonder if anyone remembers the huge S&H Green Stamps billboard painted on the side of a down town building in Milwaukee and a near by revival center. This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. Our pals, Bobby, Sharon, Annette, little Cubby and Jimmie, paraded around with those ears and their names on their shirts. I miss the lightning bugs in summer. Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2008. Barbara Becker had married Jim Major, who started as a floor director, and went on to become the station's program director, and operations manager. 25 cents went a long way on a Sunday afternoon.) We got the okay for the song 6. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman). Stan's Bootery and Badger Paint Hardware strore The music began to change. Avenue Liquor is still there. (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. in indoors!" Jack DuBlon was the host. When you had to stay home sick you were able to catch the whole show and Dialing For Dollars later, you know I sat by that phone, lol. The show was re-titled You and I, with DuBlon's puppets and new hostess Darlyne Berg. Can you please help? The closing song was sung to the tune of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips". Or when LBJ spoke as Kosciusko park? DiMarini's may be a shadow of its former self, but still a great taste when they don't burn your pizza. long We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. Milwaukeese. The Allis and Capitol theaters when I was in junior high school presented a challenge to sneak into. 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 Cartoon Alley with Barbara Becker and Albert the Alleycat and a Cigar (!) I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. Clothes from Robert hall on Forest Home by the big Sears. Renamed "You and I", the focus of the hour long M-F show shifted to educational themes. --TjH, Even More Memories thirtysomething Ward Allen left WITI to open a green house, and currently The best food science can devise. Milwaukee. possible Kind of like the portholes on the fender of my dad's Buick. remember Albert always had had a joke and because of him I always had a leaning to that New York accent. Click here for more stills and promotional materials from the "You and I" show. Albert the Alley Cat Milwaukee That affiliation brought along the network's Captain Kangaroo program. Thanks for letting me unload. I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . That way I'd know the skating rink was open. were chasing at least one individual through the old King Braeger As I got older, became a teenager and hung around, , Petroff's bowling alley. Rank and Son, (first cars) and the I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled We all got a flag. And Sam was always good for a story or two. Now it is something completely different. She then asked him if he could tell her something about it. when Dollars, yet on Christmas Eve during these Santa Updates, it'd be back to Gibson Dunn Chair Barbara Becker and her family Photo courtesy of Barbara Becker Spoiler alert: Her kids are fine. And then of course WCAN on channel 25. We lived on South Congo Ave. in 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. A new set was designed by Carol Milman Davis, and built by Paul Johnson. Cigars, That night we watched the fireworks in the park. During the riots in the summer of 1967, we would sit on our front porch There's also a biographical page devoted to I was the last class from St. Francis to be allowed to attend a Milwaukee high school.) Wauwautosa as the birthplace of the John Birch Society. EXTRA 20% OFF WITH CODE FEBRUARYPHOTO See all eligible items and terms. Of course, the kids relatives did so as well. There's also a biographical page devoted to. ", Promotional Photo - 1968 Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. restaurant on the opposite corner. thing in In 1975, Tom Skilling was hired as the stations 10:00 p.m. weatherman. DuBlon continued at the station, with "Albert" serving as the stations "vice president for important things kids should know", and host of the Saturday morning kids show "Albert and Friends". (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson), Who Knows? I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. While in Hollywood, he also appeared in an episode of "General Hospital" as Dr. DuBlon. of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. mouth when he yelled at us. A south sider born in 59 I remember their names it. Along with Barbara Becker is Jack DuBlons original "Alley Gang": (L-R) "Alice the Alligator", "Hubert the Hog", "Clyde the Crow", "Harry the Horse", "Lucius the Lion", "Albert the Alley Cat", and "Rocky the Gorilla". '50s Moment in Wisconsin: Cudahy lakeshore. played on Nightmare Theatre. In 1965, she elected to leave that role after her marriage to WITI newsman and program director, Jim Major. of the "mall" that were being used in the movie "Gailey, Gailey" shot Chainbelt, This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Then there was the Black Angus that had REAL beef sandwiches. Pon-ti-acs" and then one of the salesmen--poorly dubbed, if I Milwaukee, WI, is where Barbara Becker lives today. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. best Bookmark tonight's TV channels: What's on TV tonight? Spherris Sporting goods (Capitol dr) The riots broke out with Father Groppi. We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. pretty hokey ads. We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. I have many fond memories. Joined by TV6's "weather-girl", Barbara Becker, Albert the Alley Cat introduced cartoon features such 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, Touch Turtle, Wally Gator, Lippy and Hardy, The King and Odie, The Hunter, Tooter Turtle, The Mighty Hercules and later (after Milwaukee's WISN-TV failed to renew them) the AAP package of The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. Milwaukee. other Refresh your browser window to try again. Skyway Theater is a Church I have tons of Remember when Purity did home delivery of potato chips? Al's Custard was torn down a while back. When work there (though I live an hour north). Thursday was circus day. 35 seconds? Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman). footage of it. Click here for a look at Barbara Becker on some other local shows produced by WITI-TV. He had a photographer come out, and shoot film of the kids. Playing on Butternut coffee on Channel 4 (NBC). TV6 in 1965. You had to see his cars to believe them. that always ended their ads with a prediction of how many games the remember him singing the "Summerfest" song. animation of the sleigh, with Santa and the reindeer intact, leaving the ..and moved to Milwaukee when I was married in December of 1967. and Have never been into memories as much as those that I It was the age of kid-programming. 9:00PM - Bowling Like Sixty. At that time the station decided to change the concept. remember the ads for Hall Chevrolet had Mr. Hall as an animated caricature My home is in Rancho Palos Verdes ,Calif. We walked up and down, I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons on. Personal details about Barbara include: political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat; ethnicity is . incorporated in the theme song (sung by Ms. Those were the days. list expands.. Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. Thereafter, he went to Midland, Texas to work at a television station, where he developed an interest in puppets, and later got his own puppet show on a station in Fort Worth. I remember Petes bakery and the cream puffs and crullers also with Barbara Becker and Albert and they added a Mr. Greenjeans-type character named Homer Gerkin. Link to actual Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's. More Retro Memories Sent in by Viewer . Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! . I remember my grandpa drinking a glass of Schlitz beer in a tall glass with a raw egg in the bottom. 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. We got a ticket for a cup of vanilla ice cream . He always took us to the Captain's Treasure House. 14, but also seemed to get ch. They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. Under 12 was 10 cent admission. It initially ran Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Monday through Friday afternoons for an hour during supper time. (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. (Courtesy of WITI-TV), Barbara Becker and Albert entertain a visiting group of children. Behind it is Kubiaks drug store. A children's newscast was added with 4 children: Ondine Harris, Laura Kinney, Allen Keller, and Lenny Reid. 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