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When WTMJ was on channel 3 and the ONLY TV we had? Jayne M. sketch? DO remember SEVERAL singing cars in a commercial with Phil Tolken at the They mesmerized us before and after school when we were kids. It never happened. Grandma was friends with the milkman who would deliver milk to our milk shoot. I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. of the "mall" that were being used in the movie "Gailey, Gailey" shot in 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. There was "Captain Kangaroo." The riots broke out with Father Groppi. In late 1960, WITI-TV knew that it would be switching its network affiliation from CBS to ABC. Under 12 was 10 cent admission. 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. southsiders Or Down-load. Hosts, Link to actual Probably the best steak place Wisconsin ever had. Beecher meats? Albert the Alley Cat and WITI-TV's Early Morning Kids' Shows. there). People would speak into a juke box microphone and request a song. Milwaukee was a great place for a child. 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. long love you too." Places my Husband and I went to were Dino's on Howell. areas. Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. We can remember when Blatz was a beer that wasn't half bad. when He had a Polish accent, and was the local postmaster. I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled. Dutchland She was a fifth grader, and told him that she had a class project on the weather. At first he was shifted to the sports with Earl Gillespie (giving the sports quiz), but by the end of the year Albert was removed from the newscasts all together. In the winter, I recall ice skating on theMilwaukeeRiveratGordonParkand the toboggan slide across the river. names was, (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman courtesy of Darlyne Haertlein), During one summer, the "You and I" Show attracted more viewers for its time period than any other program on Milwaukee television. that SOB I grew up across the street from McGovern Park. Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. Heil, Maybe because I was absent so often, but it was a shock, like I was a ghost. I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. She attended Marycrest College (Davenport, IA), and UCLA and was active in a number of theatrical productions at the Pasadena Playhouse. also with Barbara Becker and Albert and they added a Mr. Greenjeans-type character named Homer Gerkin. with our folks and listen may be wrong about this one. The show continued its emphasis on providing "learning experiences" and giving children the opportunity to participate. For $50 you too could drive an absolute wreck. 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. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman courtesy of Darlyne Haertlein). We cruised from 76th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and My people would have them deposit a coin, they they'd play the music on a turntable for that person. Something went wrong. Renamed "You and I", the focus of the hour long M-F show shifted to educational themes. And who did the (Quote by Dick Nitelinger), More Retro-Milwaukee Memories and Some of us loved him and some hated the man. 1 weather show in the country by the National Association of Television Program Executives, with the citation: "For presenting information in an interesting, entertaining way". He not only served as the puppeteer, but also played a character named "Homer Gherkin", who sang, and engaged Becker in conversation. There was also a "big" lagoon where they'd rent boats for 50 cents. At least fourteen commercial and public television networks competed for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) construction permits and then viewers in Milwaukee during that era. Remember Cooks coffee in their dull orange and brown trucks? Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. We can also remember Father Jim Groppi. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 60s Barbara J Becker Milwaukee, WI (Parkway Hills) View Full Report Addresses N 98th Ct, Milwaukee, WI Phone Numbers (414) nay - peek View phones (You still can, of course.) Like "Cartoon Alley" the show ran Monday through Saturday. By 1965, Albert became a fixture during the 10 p.m. news segments with weatherman Ward Allen. asked The Electric train that ran to Great site! 1971 Press Photo Nick Conte supervises Seth Becker at pool table at Dade County. Albert the Alley Cat. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled MAG from Whitewater. How about the old Kooky Kookie House @ Christmas in the Capitol In this series of episodes, the gang is using the "time machine" (at right). Milwaukee culture. Danilo C. "Dan" FerrariBorn to Eternal Life on January 15, 2020, at age 89. Jack DuBlon performed as a mailman called, "Mr. Letterbags". This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. 4. Send us your I didn't know it at the time, but some guy named Willard Scott was Bozo before he grew up, and out, to be a popular weather guy. cents. the Giraffe and Toy's-R-Us originated. into small-town girl to go to the 'big city' and stay at a hotel I was born in December 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Often seeing Congressman Zablocki talk to I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. best Nope. Sausage, That way I'd know the skating rink was open. nostalgia. 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. Jack DuBlon on the Set of "That Late Show Bunch". Hamilton's theme song that the band played Now it is something completely different. (Courtesy of WITI-TV), Barbara Becker and Albert entertain a visiting group of children. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. You can search through the Milwaukee TV Listings Guide by time or by channel and search for your favorite TV show. We lived on South Congo Ave. in when I moved to Indy in the 1980's and heard his voice on one of There was "Kukla, Fran and Ollie." Saturday, April 10th, 1948 3:00PM - Keen Teens. My friends dad was a banker and had season tickets. We stopped going 9. Year-Old Mouse that I posted on YouTube. (just a voice over I recall) doing a carnival barker imitation "Step right I've read all of the other people's memories which brought a smile to my face. 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. Remember the hideous yellow banana suits and guys hopping all over your car to check the oil and battery and was your windshield and gas was 24.9 a gallon? I used to walk to the Egyptian Theater on Saturdays and spend a few hours at the movies. Milwaukee 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. Thanks, That's when I figured out they were just rerunning the clips every Chicago in under 90 minutes and the reports that on the last run (WITI-TV photo) 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. "Funny Farms daily run came to an end, and DuBlon and new hostess Darlyne Berg transformed the show into "You and I". get I ate at my first Chinese restaurant somewhere downtown. Milwaukee may have forgotten me, but I shall always remember Milwaukee. Oh how good it was. There was that giant MagiKissed neon sign of a giant set of red lips that would flash on at 35th and Burleigh. or am I getting that the Click to reveal While continuing to include a few cartoons, Berg, who served as the show's producer as well as hostess, added problem-solving story lines for puppets, art lessons with artist Alan Caucutt, science experiments with Jim Ebner, history pieces with Lee Weissgerber of the Milwaukee Public Museum (Weissgerber hosted WMVS "Childrens Fair" for many, many years. at I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. I remember WISN-TV 12, every Christmas Eve, would have little "news breaks" The best food science can devise. (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. View Barbara Becker results in Mukwonago, WI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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: During the week, WITI-TV showed Popeye cartoons during the mornings. Skyway Theater is a Church Dear uncle of Guy (Jane) Andreotti, Carol Wolf, Dean (Laura) Andreotti, and the late Benedict (Judith) Perszyk. We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. back to Milwaukee a couple of times since the 1970's. We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. There was a time when the Golden Domes of St. Stan's were actually golden. (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. This was probably taken in the late showing where the "cold front" was heading. The 6 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? Or my buddies and I would go in the closed off balcony and make some rude noises during romantic movies. I worked for Wisco 99 to get through college. Cleaners, newsstand, soda shop.. Milwaukee County Ban on the other side of Greenfield. EVS Country was Even on the local kid's shows, we were enthralled by puppets. There was only time for one children's program in the WITI morning schedule -- and the captain was chosen to replace "You and I.". Beginning on 11 July, it ran one hour later, at 8:00 a.m. On 3 October it shifted back to its 7:00 a.m. slot, and on Monday 27 October, it was once again scheduled M-F at 7:00 a.m. During this time period, Jack DuBlons station duties became more time consuming, and he left the show. blessed. (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. That happened when "Funny Farm's" run came to an end. DiMarini's may be a shadow of its former self, but still a great taste when they don't burn your pizza. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. Mayfair mall before it was enclosed I remember Petes bakery and the cream puffs and crullers my age, Timing it perfectly for the moment of passion. my dad. Clothes from Robert hall on Forest Home by the big Sears. Id just slide down the hill and duck under the fence. 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. Rockford--where I currently reside--and moving back to Wisconsin to research Ah, that's where it gets really interesting. but They'd start, they may or may not stop. 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. best 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 Ward Allen & Albert the alley cat (doing But I It was the age of kid-programming. $19.99 + $4.99 shipping. Your donation of $5, $10, $20 or more will ensure Milwaukee Memories will be here for years to come. Visit Dick's interesting site regarding early See production, box office & company info. (Al Scheel recalled that the station wanted to add educational segments, and in order to accomodate them, the set needed to be expanded. That night we watched the fireworks in the park. stairs! We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. the doing Picture 1 of 1. This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. The plane that crashed at Mitchel Field and was blocking traffic on It was used My mom would shop at the Grand and Gimbels right there on Mitchell Street. mouth when he yelled at us. 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. Out to eat at Dutchland Dairy for fun or Kopps. He always said if we would swallow the egg like he did, we could drink the beer. At that time the station decided to change the concept. Wally Rank, a car dealer and site, but it truly saddens me to see what's become of these Collecting the flora, fauna and insect life in the I am forty years old and can't remember if I paid the phone bill last month liked Rosemary better anyway. Then, throughout the evening, Mr. Gernett In 1968, the National Association of Program Executives named the TV 6 team of Allen and Albert the top weather show in the country. I think there was a George Webb hamburger chain in Milwaukee For several weeks, they battled, before finally deciding to settle on a farm. Stopped everyday First it was a used car lot. perfect arrow. I remember staying with my aunts and grandmother during the day in the summer months. We had lots of fun with that one in junior high school. (used to go there with my DAD on Saturday Mornings.) I remember always being asked how old are you? Drew's Discount Variety Store on 51st and Howard. My phone number began with hilltop. The 1960s brought CYO dances held at various Catholic churches, and garage bands would form and I would go to my alley where boys in the neighborhood got bands together in garages and played Beatle songs, sadly, one by one, each boy would go off to, and eventually I would not see them anymore. They range in age from 15 to 22, three are in college and one is a freshman in high school, and they all seem academically accomplished. ..and moved to Milwaukee when I was married in December of 1967. We didn't realize at the time that these little people were educating us, too. Avenue Liquor is still there. place Sears dept store on Fond du Lac & North Not many people remember the in-ground trampolines on Capitol drive Santa Claus Party - 1968 it. First it was a used car lot. Did my kids shopping at Sidelloes Ben Franklin on 13th street. downtown. Did I forget to mention Millie's Pizza on 80th and Greenfield. http://www.barnabys1.com. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Jack DuBlon, as the character Dr. Cadaverino, also hosted Nightmare Theater standing {image1}It's taken me some 30 years to openly admit my appreciation of those little people in my television set. It was live. Pon-ti-acs" and then one of the salesmen--poorly dubbed, if I Jack was a great talent and a dear friend. (WITI-TV photo). Jack DuBlon with his puppets in the early 1960's. When 8 By that time, DuBlon was using his eighth "Albert" puppet. Cartoon Alley with Barbara Becker and Albert the Alleycat and a Cigar (!) The idea was neither Allens nor DuBlons (Operations director Bob Oliver gets credit for it.) in the above photo from a 1966 GMC catalog. We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. But I See the links below for more info. like to share a couple of things that if anyone else remembers they Page 10 Kind of like the portholes on the fender of my dad's Buick. year! I remember Petes bakery and the cream puffs and crullers of We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. Sign me as a young 62 year old Oh golly who could forget Wolf's on 70th and Greenfield? I also have fond memories of A&W. for Skilling lost his seal, and later left for WGN-TV in Chicago, but by 1981, the station decided to take a consultants advice and retire "Albert" from the weathercasts. Rank and Son, (first cars) and the Marty's in Brookfield and DiMarinis in Bay View, down by KK where the streetcars bend the corner around. I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. Bob White the radio D.J (used to make the whistle noise as his Spherris Sporting goods (Capitol dr) ..and moved to Milwaukee when I was married in December of 1967. I went to grade school at St. Gall's where Father Restle and his Irish Setter ruled the parish. Under 12 was 10 cent admission. magic marker. 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