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. We'd stop at the Gas Company to visit my dad and see all the model kitchens. We found 23 records for Barbara Becker in Milwaukee, WI. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. Rustbuckets that used more oil than gas. Holsum bread? We all got a flag. Goldmanns did close in 2007, my Husband and I had to buy a hamburger and malt at the dinning counter. The National grocery on 77th and Greenfield. with my parents when I was a kid. We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. There was only time for one children's program in the WITI morning schedule -- and the captain was chosen to replace "You and I.". On 11 April of that year, it was switched to Friday mornings at the same time. What a man. 1. The films were run by "Mr. Dinkfuzz" (A short, bald, funny looking man.). Leon's is still there and still has excellent custard. L-R: Jack DuBlon as "Mr. Letterbags", "Alice the Alligator" and Darlyne Berg. between commercials during prime time programming (CBS in those days) Saturday, April 10th, 1948 3:00PM - Keen Teens. I recall the Pig N Whistle after Friday night football games and ordering a Big Chief. 7:45PM - News and Views. wasn't computerized? 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. 1977 photo. Jayne M. 3. loving those butter burgers. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled. on I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. Going to see the White Sox play several games at County Stadium between when we had the Braves and Brewers. Milwaukee CB I will always remember where Ernie Von Schledorn's (sp?) Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! Bueller? One day in the fall of 1965, a girl showed up at his door. And there was the song, harmonized every morning after the Pledge of Allegiance. All day Can you please help? And Friday was talent day. I was surprised that old guys lived there and sat around Oh and this memory would not be complete without the old call from the TV when the news was on.. "Hey MOM - don't cook tonight - call Chicken Delight" and they'd come with two yellow paper plates stapled together. afternoon to mornings on January 8, 1962. The original Stein's Garden I forgot what is there now. like 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. Thepaving of this creek taking away the grotto behind recall--sang a baritone solo "Phil Tolken the dealer who gives you more!" Graduated from Rufus King High Bob Barry had all the latest info. Jack DuBlon was born in Chicago on 28 October 1929. Doeges, Pete's Bakery (first job), I was shy and had problems with asthma, so I missed a lot of school. They have also lived in Chicago, IL. Grease and all. from Solly's Coffee Shop, I grew up 9. replied I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. Wow! (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The Cartoon Alley set included the "Shake Shop", in which visiting kids - especially scouting groups - were entertained. We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. Actually, by today's standards, it was pretty darned good friend chicken. Milwaukee, WI, is where Barbara Becker lives today. Too often my Kiddieland Yeast, the smells of the slaughter houses in the Valley halfway down Great-uncle 25 cents went a long way on a Sunday afternoon.) After 25 years at WITI-TV, Jack DuBlon decided to leave the station in 1985, and move to San Angelo, Texas. spent the majority of my adolescence around 43rd and Howard ave. As I Albert the Alley Cat (Thanks to Jim Windsor and Al Scheel at WITI-TV for adding to my original list. The Funny Farm, also with Barbara Becker and Albert and they added a Mr. Wasn't every guy? Those names may be a mystery to most people, but they're legends to . I adore your site! Nine year-old Laura Kinney delivers the childrens newscast on You and I
That way I'd know the skating rink was open. 6's tower in Estabrook Park was briefly the tallest free-standing TV It was better suited for a game show. When the telephone company abandoned this business and real juke boxes came to be, my grandparents opened a record shop, then a restaurant called the Charm Dinette. There was the "Mickey Mouse Club." Braeger had moved Oh how good it was. I remember staying with my aunts and grandmother during the day in the summer months Anyone? There was a time when the Golden Domes of St. Stan's were actually golden. It was fun to jump in friends' cars and go down to Wisconsin Avenue to "cruise the ave" and drop a ten spot, us girls get out of the car and the race would be underway. Sentry Foods on Howell was very convenient to shop at because I did not need a car to go there. 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. Rockford--where I currently reside--and moving back to Wisconsin to research of Watch "Daniel Boone", an episode of Max, the 2000 I worked for Wisco 99 to get through college. ", "Can you post photos and info on the TV6 tower of The closing song was sung to the tune of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips". We got a ticket for a cup of vanilla ice cream . Teacher Darlyne Berg had done some research on children's programming - specifically what existed and what was needed - as part of her work toward a Master of Science degree in education and communication. lights on, but no siren. Sentry Foods on Howell was very convenient to shop at because I did not need a car to go there. Contact me if you remember any of this too. your Capers," but there was no theme song--just some stock music--and no Alas, I am not an author--as you can prob'ly tell by my use of such words as Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. Of course so did Arby's once upon a time back in the 60's. when Kids' clubs mesmerized us when we were kids. On 21 April 1964 (repeated on 14 July) DuBlon made an appearance on "Day In Court" as parole officer Pembroke. He was replaced on the TV6 weather by Tom Skilling (now at WGN-TV in Chicago). our radio stations. --------------- possible I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. This website is soooooo cool. south, and Winona Lane on the east. Sears dept store on Fond du Lac & North 9:00PM - Bowling Like Sixty. Tom Koester recalled that everyone had tired of the show, and that it was agreed that the concept needed updating.) Milwaukee TV Guide New Users - Set Up My Guide Existing Users - Log In . I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. 8:15PM - Reel Fun. Good memories! St. Veronica School is now called St. Thomas Aquinas Academy from Grade 4 to 8. Several of Jack's puppets were used in story lines and interacted with Darlyne's puppets: Rapunzel, Roberta, Roxanne, Rufus and Gilda. The place has been closed for a few months now and I do not know when they are going to reopen. restaurant on the opposite corner. (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson). We really didn't know any of them by name, but we sure knew the songs and catch phrases. the "energy crisis" hit. Behling liked the concept and script. mentioned less often and that is why they seem to be fading. 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: 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. Clem Zablocki. There was a restaurant across the street to their south side. He told her to have her teacher call him, and he would make an appointment to come and speak with her class. And the theme music. Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! 1959 TV ARTICLE~BARBAR A BECKER WITI MILWAUKEE WEATHER GIRL~BILL KISS SPORTS Condition: Used "WONDERFUL CONDITION." Price: US $9.75 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Returns accepted Ships from United States Shipping: US $5.75Standard Shipping | See details Located in: Winnetka, California, United States Delivery: The society gave Skilling 90 days to stop appearing with one, or face losing his seal of approval. Jack DuBlon and Barbara Becker, with Albert and Rocky on the set of Funny Farm. The #11 steetcar line ended at Howell & Bolivar Ave. which I later used to go to Notre Dame High School on 5th & Mitchell. other As I got older, we moved to Menomonee Falls in 1961 near the Victory Drive-in. made its debut in April of 1967. I wouldn't exactly call them junkers. cents. 14, but also seemed to get ch. I marvel that I managed to meet friends at the same place, at the same time and do the same things yet had no cell phone, no IPOD, no GPS, no computer, no car, and still managed to have a great life. Jim Lukes Sun City,AZ We didn't realize at the time that these little people were educating us, too. He then joined the staff of WDUZ radio in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Television debuted in Milwaukee during the medium's "Golden Age" from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. toboggan old pretty hokey ads. Hey it was the 50's. final Becker 11:00pm Becker 11:30pm: WMVS HDTV 10.1 PBS NewsHour 6:00pm Elvis Presley: '68 Comeback Special 7:00pm 5.0 out of 5 stars If You Remember Milwaukee TV, It's In Here. The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. Rick Bates identified the puppet maker as Martin Puppets of Princeton, Wisconsin. Cartoon Alley (with Barbara Becker) channel 6. have found on your site. the And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. I was born on an Army base in KY but lived in Milwaukee "I certainly miss Jack and all the Alley gang. The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. Little Judy Some of my memories: Harry Stoetzel My 2 children I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. Great site! The Shroeder hotel. Remember Cooks coffee in their dull orange and brown trucks? sketch? Verified Purchase. (?) silver GM buses used by the. The two Leon's on 27thStreet, when 27th and It can be heard at Ron Kurers webpage devoted to Albert. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. Their first appearance was on 2 August 1965. And it looks like someone HAS with this great site! Then came channel 12 and we thought we were in heaven. The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop They had something called the Automatic Hostess where they played 78 rpm records for taverns. The other things I remember are the local commercials. I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. line We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. They built a huge building on the site. (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. the Sitting on Bradford Beach in the summer. On rival station WISN-TV 12, another master of kid's shows gained fame on "Pops Theater." on Forest Home Avenue with its I I always thought Howard made the greatest "arrows" when That happened when "Funny Farm's" run came to an end. to the walkie-talkies. for almost 20 years. (Quote by Dick Nitelinger), More Retro-Milwaukee Memories and Under 12 was 10 cent admission. L-R: Wally Dobiesz, Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger", and Darlyne Berg. andthe Barbara Becker lives in Milwaukee, WI Below are the results we could find for Barbara Becker. Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. Thanks to Ken Josephson for sending Young America On Wheels 1972 Picture 1 of 1. played on Nightmare Theatre. Kind of like the portholes on the fender of my dad's Buick. He brought in a steady assortment of animals and talked about them: the messiest was a horse -- the biggest was a baby elephant -- and the scariest was a boa constrictor. (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. I remember a toy store commercial with a giraffe, but I 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. the I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. WOKY Pops festival1969 featured The Monkeys, Andy Kim, Bob Seeger, The Buttered Bun in downtown Milwaukee was a great place to go after a long day of shopping with grandma. Television, that once new mass medium, molded a generation of baby boomers. "Shop the great warm on at Mayfair's parking lot (not enclosed yet) we were asked to help 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. Avalon Theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown, Christmas parades on Wisconsin Ave.. work there (though I live an hour north). Milwaukee CB: And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. Milwaukee Bet NOBODY has the pictures of the Young America on Wheels show or the newspaper clips of it. footage of it. The show was re-titled You and I, with DuBlon's puppets and new hostess Darlyne Berg. There are probably tons more, but I grew up in Milwaukee and still Is my age showing?) Wisconsin When I was a little kid, Mayor Maier was Nordberg, People would speak into a juke box microphone and request a song. It made its debut on Monday, 4 February 1974. miles to help the hungry I featuring Howard Gernett (sp?) Home for Christmas Crushing pennies on the rails of the for Nightmare Theatre.". We'd ride our bikes there and Mr. Lovering (sp?) at I think there was a George Webb hamburger chain in Milwaukee Irv The Workingman's Friend Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. I remember three incarnations, although I may be wrong about one of them: Of course, the kids relatives did so as well. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. Have you ever been to St. Josaphat's Basilica on 6th and Lincoln? light, the TV6 Late Show. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. As I got older, I got wiser even though I was sitting in front of A children's newscast was added with 4 children: Ondine Harris, Laura Kinney, Allen Keller, and Lenny Reid. I also belonged to one of the only urban 4-H clubs in Milwaukeethe years. 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. I have oft fantasized about leaving Holding both a copyright and a design patent on the production, DuBlon moved to Milwaukee in anticipation of WITI-TV running the show. The In addition to those duties, he served as the stations resident character actor. showing where the "cold front" was heading. Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. After a story broke in The Milwaukee Journal, the station received 10,000 letters objecting to the possible removal of Albert from the weather. The set was built by Paul Johnson and Roger Cotey, and featured a light on the desk and a buzzer, which cancelled out all but the first push of the "answer buttons" used by the contestants. 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 vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. Then Oklahoma Elementary, Audubon Junior High, and finally Pulaski. Send us your There werehomes along the river, like hers, that we were fascinated by. It was live. I vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. Refresh your browser window to try again. Or steer. Milwaukee's "Tower of Light". intoning, "From Milwaukee's tower of I also have fond memories of A&W. perfect arrow. That tube treated us kids like royalty. saddens me that he is forgotten. 35 seconds? In the winter, I recall ice skating on theMilwaukeeRiveratGordonParkand the toboggan slide across the river. Doug Dahlgren was one of the local DJ's. Too bad they didn't have video tape or DVD's back then. Another I reall from Ice Wow, I actually saw a few things on your Site that I'd From Mack the Mailman to Uncle Hugo, from Barbara Becker to Judy Marks, and from Bill Carlsen to Charlie LaForce, it's all here. Shock Theater (Saturday nights) always played old Frankenstein/wolfman/The Court in 1958. The Party Line was the place to call to meet up with people. I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). There was "Kukla, Fran and Ollie." 8:20PM - Film Featurettes. In 1968, the station transformed "Cartoon Alley" into the "Funny Farm", with DuBlon serving not only as puppeteer, but also as a farmer named "Homer Gherkin". into I remember WISN-TV 12, every Christmas Eve, would have little "news breaks" If I remember Bookmark tonight's TV channels: What's on TV tonight? 1980, WITI-TV6 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, You can also check out David Mierzwinski's web page, I loved Albert the Alley Cat on Channel 6 (ABC). I grew up in Fort Atkinson, and Milwaukee The Sentinel did a whole special section for a saturday edition. Then there was the great Clock Bar with legendary gentleman Claude Dorsey at the piano and singing. ", Darlyne Berg and her puppets: Roberta (top) and Rapunzel. I fondly remember my visits to Milwaukee I remember their names 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". Mildred Jarrow Riley [widow of Chapin Riley of Worcester Mass] is my Went to Steuben where there were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about school violence. 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 my located: "Main Street in Menomonee Fallllllsssss." Because he was so close, we got him VERY clearly. Did my kids shopping at Sidelloes Ben Franklin on 13th street. And help me out here, anyone (Bueller? Some of my memories: The Hunger Hikeabout 1969 started at County Stadium and headed opened and closed like a puppet's mouth while it sang the Tolken jingle. weather) Afterwards it was lit only for 'special I have tons of From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. For times like Get-Get-Gettleman's. back to Milwaukee a couple of times since the 1970's. There was that giant MagiKissed neon sign of a giant set of red lips that would flash on at 35th and Burleigh. Milwaukee is still home to some great Pizza. Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. in the above photo from a 1966 GMC catalog. jingles for the Milwaukee car dealers and thought they had some I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. In 1966 or 1967, my folks bought my brother and I a set of inexpensive I remember the grids of the old trolley cars, the "new" buses had that thing that attached to the wires above. School in 1967, the list goes on. We got a ticket for a cup of vanilla ice cream . Hawthorn Melody Milk. ", Promotional Photo - 1968
Voila! Romper Room Thanks--keep up this great piece of history for Milwaukee. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. Something went wrong. Prim, Skyway Theater is a Church (another angle street) runs into it from the west. I have since wondered if those news breaks were part of a syndicated package Menu Log In Sign Up There were several shoe stores on 13th street near The Sentry. -------------- in it I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. http://www.barnabys1.com. by stick-drawings of kids climbing on the letters. Milwaukee 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. I have many fond memories. 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. DuBlon also appeared on camera as Mr. Letterbags. I'm a Romper Room Do Bee; A Do Bee all day long!" Moment in Wisconsin: Cudahy lakeshore. LOL! Don't ask me why. Milwaukee's WITI-TV6. The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop Though weve maintained Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so. MAG from Whitewater. Thrills and County Stadium to see Eddy Feigner The King and his Court because both my parents worked. mouth when he yelled at us. Out to eat at Dutchland Dairy for fun or Kopps. 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. Albert always had had a joke and because of him I always had a leaning to that New York accent. of Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Chevrolet! Mesmer High was next, and there were a lot of rich snotty kids there. St. Paul' Grade School is also St. Thomas Aquinas Academy for the lower grades. human hosts nor puppet hosts nor ANY hosts at all, called Cartoon Capers. own host" or if it was specially produced for Channel 12. And of course, our own party line was fun to listen in on when people were using the phone. helm conducting them. I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. . plexiglass that the weatherman would actually write on with a big El-Marko As a digital artist my art keeps me very busy. Oklahoma (NW corner), just a few blocks from my home. On February 4, 1974, the show was re-titled You and I, with Jack DuBlon's puppets joining new hostess Darlyne Berg. may be wrong about this one. on WTMJ Sundays,sponsored by Bluemound Furniture. I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. memories fade away! Bargain Town! Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. For the first few months, it looked like a bad idea, as most of the viewer feedback was negative. Page 10 I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. in Milwaukee in 1969. recruiting station and took the oath in Milwaukee. 3:30PM - Baseball Clinic. the Brewers would win. 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 Milwaukee was a great place for a child. The parade started in front of my schoolSt. Mary Czestochowa. The weekday version of the show shifted from 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. DuBlon left WITI-TV and Milwaukee in 1985 and moved to San Angelo, Texas. tired of the Eighth" while channel 4 opened their news with Chicago's intro to Only on CBS 58. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. View cart for details. 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