Times Square shopping center (76th & Capitol) Albert the Alley Cat He gave up a career in the big time with Louis Armstrong et all to come home to Milwaukee to care for his ailing momma. Where IS that time machine??? Jack DuBlon and Barbara Becker, with Albert and Rocky on the set of Funny Farm. http://www.barnabys1.com. line Peggy Sue Nancy and Robert Pierce were born in Milwaukee. on at Mayfair's parking lot (not enclosed yet) we were asked to help I grew up near 15th and Oklahoma. white go-go boots at Gimbels. "To memories sent in by Dick Golembiewski When men's trousers had a little extra belt in the back. asked The closing song was sung to the tune of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips". 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. I would This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. At least there still is the Butler . A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. Of course so did Arby's once upon a time back in the 60's. After it was completed, it was strung top to I but WOKY Pops festival1969 featured The Monkeys, Andy Kim, Bob Seeger, because both my parents worked. Hampton Heights grocery store 102nd and Hampton. the clean clothes on my moms wash line. 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. located: "Main Street in Menomonee Fallllllsssss." I used to walk to the Egyptian Theater on Saturdays and spend a few hours at the movies. From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. As I say, I was born in '62 so I must've seen that clip later in life. In October of 1964, he began hosting horror films as "Dr. Cadaverino", on "Nightmare Theatre". Going across that wooden trestle being SURE it was going to collapse. Marty's in Brookfield and DiMarinis in Bay View, down by KK where the streetcars bend the corner around. 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. Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. long Oh the Pig N' Whistles were great. Good memories! We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. The A&P on 16th and Howard where you could buy bait for Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. I was born in 1956 at St. Joe's. 8:00PM - 1948 Baseball Preview. Home for Christmas 2000, 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. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. DuBlon, who was born in Chicago, created Albert and Cartoon Alley in 1956 for a television station in Midland, Texas. The puppet characters were told that they were being evicted from their alley, and had to decide where to move. We walked up and down, I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons on. children say "dad you told me that already". We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. At least there still is the Butler Inn for good BBQ. The announcer Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. commented on by McGuire when he first came to Milwaukee. Here are my memories of The only guy to ever sleep though 30 years of Congress. We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. George Busateri was brought in as music director by Tom Koester. Surely those were the "Happy Days." J.M. 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. Don't ask me why. --TjH, Even More Memories Barbara Becker, who handled weather at TV 6, joined the Saturday morning shows. 2. wasn't computerized? And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. By the way "great idea!" Lower Prices Every Day!" which was Pulaski territory. We got the okay for the song all It was fun to jump in friends' cars and go down to, to "cruise the ave" and drop a ten spot, us girls get out of the car and the race would be underway. Afterwards it was lit only for 'special In our feeble little minds, we couldn't wait to get to school if it was going to be fun like that. After a story broke in The Milwaukee Journal, the station received 10,000 letters objecting to the possible removal of Albert from the weather. Out to eat at Dutchland Dairy for fun or Kopps. I loved Albert the Alley Cat on Channel 6 (ABC). Dr Cadavereno (Jack Dublon) along with Igor (the headless person) (just a voice over I recall) doing a carnival barker imitation "Step right In 1966, he and other WITI-TV personalities including John Anthony, Barbara Becker, and Earl Gillespie were joined by pianist Tommy Sheridan to form "That Late Show Bunch", a local talk/variety show at 12:15 a.m. Saturdays. Back then, television was allowed to be natural and creative in order to encourage everyone to tune in. Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2008. nostalgia. A The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the, since I was 1 year old. 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. I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. of Products, On 8 January 1962, the weekday show was shifted from the afternoon to 8:30 a.m., and continued through 30 August 1968. Wish I could have do overs. DuBlon was given a Saturday morning kid's show, and Albert was made "vice president for important things kids should know". Remember Buran AMC at 62nd and National? I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). Then, throughout the evening, Mr. Gernett (DuBlon, a skilled ad libber, preferred the looser arrangement he enjoyed previously, rather than the more structured format of "You and I".). Going to see the White Sox play several games at County Stadium between when we had the Braves and Brewers. Wisconsin On 11 April of that year, it was switched to Friday mornings at the same time. From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. And Friday was talent day. DuBlon left WITI-TV and Milwaukee in 1985 and moved to San Angelo, Texas. Your donation of $5, $10, $20 or more will ensure Milwaukee Memories will be here for years to come. They didn't rush to fix it. Greenjeans-type character named Homer Gerkin. I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. Ron Kurer, . We would walk to the A&P on North Avenue. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. For the first few months, it looked like a bad idea, as most of the viewer feedback was negative. With a studio audience full of cub scouts and brownies, Pops told tasteless jokes, talked about his wife Effie, and introduced the showing of old Three Stooges shorts by shouting "Roll 'em, Lester" as the movie was about to begin. In September - December, 1966, WITI-TV produced a half-hour high school quiz program for SUMA (Sodality Union, Milwaukee Archdiocese). can forget the helicopter shots of the tower, and the announcer Click to reveal Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! Bueller? Even on the local kid's shows, we were enthralled by puppets. During the week, WITI-TV showed Popeye cartoons during the mornings. Their first appearance was on 2 August 1965. The music began to change. Give me a "buck's worth of high test" How many remember Mamie's grotto? I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. work there (though I live an hour north). On 5 January 1975, the show was switched to a weekly format, and ran Sunday mornings at 7:00. years. Albert continued to be one half of the WITI weather team until 1981. Back to Page Sentry Foods on Howell was very convenient to shop at because I did not need a car to go there. Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. Cartoon Alley with Barbara Becker and Albert the Alleycat and a Cigar (!) I was shy and had problems with asthma, so I missed a lot of school. Another I reall from blessed. Page 10 toboggan I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. It It was like having a police radio. The tower today is dwarfed by the new digital broadcasting Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. Soon came Channel 6. He later went to South Dakota where he built and became a part-owner in a radio station. My grandparents owned a building on Upper Third Street. childhood..we Please look up his obituary. 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