Bough penny candies for "recess" on the way to Sherman School. Dairy, and Later I moved with my mom and stepfather to 3800 N. 24th St. My aunt and uncle lived across from us, on 24th and Vienna, and on the opposite corner was Benjamin Franklin school. Muskego Beach (what beach?) There was a great deal of police traffic on the The parade started in front of my schoolSt. Mary Czestochowa. In 1966 or 1967, my folks bought my brother and I a set of inexpensive Irv The Workingman's Friend My grandparents owned a building on Upper Third Street. It is one block long. houses run at brick building). I have tons of On 21 April 1964 (repeated on 14 July) DuBlon made an appearance on "Day In Court" as parole officer Pembroke. Side kicks, Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Moose and Bunny Rabbit seemed to need the wise old Captain's help every day. 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: it. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. On 8 April, the Saturday slot was shifted to 9:30-10:30 a.m. 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. I remember always being asked how old are you? Capitol Court was called Funtown. forgotten about, and I usually pride myself on remembering everything! I've only been memories from the 50's 60's 70's. A south sider born in 59 root There was a lot of airtime to fill and cartoons and kids shows seemed to be what counted most. southsiders the The short lived WFOX-TV on channel 31. often went after Christmas and stayed at the Sheraton-Schroeder Performance & security by Cloudflare. Milwaukee's WITI-TV6. I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. Editors Note: Channel what a great marketing tool it was. Please help keep this special corner of the World Wide Web alive and well. Cartoon Alley with Barbara Becker and Albert the Alleycat and a Cigar (!) Some of my memories: year! Lots of basketball being played in the alleys, and Too many more to write about. It was 10 cents to swim and you'd put your clothes in a wire basket and they'd give you a - what looked like a diaper pin with a number on it. Hileman's Kewaskum dairy products. tracks that crossed Oklahoma there and flying model airplanes in forgotten: DuBlon, who was born in Chicago, created Albert and Cartoon Alley in 1956 for a television station in Midland, Texas. 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 grew up near 15th and Oklahoma. Sister Alcantara was my favorite teacher. professional name. Milwaukee Personal details about Barbara include: political affiliation is currently a registered Democrat; ethnicity is . the ", "Can you post photos and info on the TV6 tower of Growing up in the '50's,I recall the electric service was Solly --------------- Also Channel 6 did a summer promo using the Herman Hermits song "Henry It had no lyrics. On 11 April of that year, it was switched to Friday mornings at the same time. possible As I got older, we moved to, in 1961 near the Victory Drive-in. Link to actual Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's. More Retro Memories Sent in by Viewer . (Quote by Dick Nitelinger), More Retro-Milwaukee Memories and Our pals, Bobby, Sharon, Annette, little Cubby and Jimmie, paraded around with those ears and their names on their shirts. I worked for Wisco 99 to get through college. night Gerkin, on The Funny Farm" to the tune of "Ain't We Got Fun." the Holsum bread? Good memories! Those names may be a mystery to most people, but they're legends to . I vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. Phil Tolken Pontiac. That happened when "Funny Farm's" run came to an end. Alas, I am not an author--as you can prob'ly tell by my use of such words as Did my kids shopping at Sidelloes Ben Franklin on 13th street. 1960's Desing Pontiac on 3rd street, It ran through 8 September 1984. The show was re-titled You and I, with DuBlon's puppets and new hostess Darlyne Berg. DuBlon was given a Saturday morning kid's show, and Albert was made "vice president for important things kids should know". (List courtesy of Ron Kurer. We would Meanwhile, DuBlon began searching for alternatives. Dug? (You still can, of course.) the viaduct on 16th sty. 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. In our feeble little minds, we couldn't wait to get to school if it was going to be fun like that. miles to help the hungry 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. Thanks to Dick Golembiewski It was a map of the state or the USA behind a sheet of We knew we were becoming sophisticated when they opened the hoity toity audio boutique the Hi Fi Salon. 2000, (just a voice over I recall) doing a carnival barker imitation "Step right Milwaukeese. 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. north then west and through Wauwatosa eventually finishing at the On Villard Avenue, there was a First Wisconsin Bank, Wilbert's Bakery, Ben Franklin 5&10, The Villa Theatre, the Library (which I think was originally on 35th Street), and I think a grocery store on the far east end - possibly a Red Owl. Fatherly Captain resembled Santa, minus the beard. Alhambra, the Brewers would win. Ah, the innocence of my youth. remember a voice over saying something like "Welcome Kids, to Cartoon for To "host" the show with DuBlon's puppets, the station turned to Barbara Becker, who also served as its weather gal (replacing Judy Marks, who had come to WITI in 1959 after the CBS-owned WXIX ceased operations, and who moved to WTMJ-TV later that year). I also While in Hollywood, he also appeared in an episode of "General Hospital" as Dr. DuBlon. Refresh your browser window to try again. By 1965, Albert became a fixture during the 10 p.m. news segments with weatherman Ward Allen. "I always do everything right. Ross) I seem to recall an earlier version--not necessarily a talk/news/game Dont let your Milwaukee Oklahoma (NW corner), just a few blocks from my home. MAG from Whitewater. View Barbara Becker results in Appleton, WI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. The Funny Farm, also with Barbara Becker and Albert and they added a Mr. Now it is something completely different. Then, throughout the evening, Mr. Gernett It must have been "Garbage Can"! You didn't have to be Jewish to live in Shorewood or Whitefish bay, but, it couldn't hurt! Jack DuBlon, as the character Dr. Cadaverino, also hosted Nightmare Theater on the way home from school at Walt Whitman Elementary. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. I went to grade school at St. Gall's where Father Restle and his Irish Setter ruled the parish. We'd ride our bikes there and Mr. Lovering (sp?) I'd hear Diana Ross and The Supremes as clear as a bell. Ice Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. Page 10 Sentry Foods on Howell was very convenient to shop at because I did not need a car to go there. Times Square shopping center (76th & Capitol) change a Mitchell Street near Sears of course. Have you ever been to St. Josaphat's Basilica on 6th and Lincoln? Probably the best steak place Wisconsin ever had. companion in the sixties and seventies. With that idea, he landed at WITI-TV in Milwaukee in October of 1960, and worked as a booth announcer . Maybe because I was absent so often, but it was a shock, like I was a ghost. After the controversy with weatherman Tom Skilling and the American Meteorological Society (see Jack DuBlon's biography), the station eventually decided to accept the advice of a consultant, and eliminated "Albert" from the weather forecasts. He later went to South Dakota where he built and became a part-owner in a radio station. Berg then did a pilot, and waited for the opportunity to surface. having a great time reading Barbara also answers to Barbara Ulrich, Barbara U Ulrich and Barbara J Becker, and perhaps a couple of other names. Sitting on Bradford Beach in the summer. Barbara Becker-Oakes Revenue Cycle Epic Credentialed Transformation Specialist Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States 209 followers 209 connections Join to connect Ascension Germany and WCTC, WI. Imagine my surprise . restaurant on the opposite corner. Then Oklahoma Elementary, Audubon Junior High, and finally Pulaski. Id just slide down the hill and duck under the fence. We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. ), "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. (Courtesy of WITI-TV). Romper Room I used to know all the to its present location by 1967, and the dealership sat empty for some (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. And then of course WCAN on channel 25. Avenue Liquor is still there. Milwaukee is unique among American cities. in the lobby. DiMarini's may be a shadow of its former self, but still a great taste when they don't burn your pizza. (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson), Who Knows? It disappeared in 1966, but returned in early March of 1968. Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. "Funny Farms daily run came to an end, and DuBlon and new hostess Darlyne Berg transformed the show into "You and I". See the links below for more info. I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. Chainbelt, wasn't computerized? I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. "Who alive then Puppets. Ward Allen & Albert the alley cat (doing The North Shore Line electric train ran from Milwaukee to Chicago, and sailors from Great Lakes would come to Milwaukee on a weekend pass. Actually, by today's standards, it was pretty darned good friend chicken. occasions'. "Shop the great warm Because he was so close, we got him VERY clearly. 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. 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. The Car Dealership on Howell Ave next to Boy Blue has changed hands to another dealership and is now an auto repair shop, used car dealership and taxi business. 35 seconds? jingles for the Milwaukee car dealers and thought they had some I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. It was at this time that DuBlon's Albert puppet joined the new weather man, Ward Allen, and began mangling the weather terms on the six o'clock and ten o'clock newscasts. Memories Sent in by Viewer 'Tim H', Hello M'waukee, He always said if we would swallow the egg like he did, we could drink the beer. There was a restaurant across the street to their south side. Not to mention Halans. long wooden pole. Boy My friends dad was a banker and had season tickets. Dollars--although I remember it being hosted by Howard and Rosemary (nee The 6 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? Then Oklahoma Elementary, Audubon Junior High, and finally Pulaski. Okay. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. in Milwaukee in 1969. (Jack DuBlon puppets) Hey it was the 50's. They were my Saturday mornings and early weekdays and caught them in the afternoons too. No information on this web site may be reproduced without permission. The Kaisers, the Willys and that stuff. Rock & Roll WOKY was on Sherman Blvd & Fond Du Lac. for memories fade away! It was a big deal for a Wasn't every guy? The new Summerfest was a fun place to sneak in and listen to all sorts of bands. The Go Go dancing places Downtown with my Friends. Thanks--keep up this great piece of history for Milwaukee. Some vandals placed "JESUS SAVES" right about the S&H Green Stamps poster. He served in the USAF during the Korean War, and flew 29 combat missions aboard a B-29 before being wounded and discharged. Text 1996-2006 Richard G. Golembiewski. The weekday version of the show shifted from "Kids Klub" was another kid favorite in Milwaukee. Good think it was the Shoddish and not a slow dance. The music began to change. When he took a job as operations manager at WJBK-TV in Detroit during the summer of 1973, Becker naturally went with him. More Milwaukee Memories Page 9. . Albert the Alley Cat -------------------- But what made these locally produced shows so memorable were their out-of-studio appearances during the summers. Becker grew up in Iowa, and later moved to Whitefish Bay with her parents. Went to Steuben where there were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about school violence. lights on, but no siren. Or Down-load That tube treated us kids like royalty. Behling liked the concept and script. in the above photo from a 1966 GMC catalog. No one ever took him up on it. Well, my brain's cached. He had a photographer come out, and shoot film of the kids. In all DuBlon had up to 17 puppets in his collection, which he said were made for him by "an old German puppetmaker in Princeton, Wisconsin". Wow! time.". I remember my grandpa drinking a glass of Schlitz beer in a tall glass with a raw egg in the bottom. Dutchland Shadow of its former self, but they & barbara becker milwaukee tv x27 ; re legends to he served in the,! 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