Text 1996-2007 Richard G. Golembiewski. 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. Big Boy is a Perkin's Restaurant. at L-R: Jack DuBlon as "Mr. Letterbags", "Alice the Alligator" and Darlyne Berg. (Courtesy of WITI-TV). Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. Here I am in my 40s living in Waupaca, WI. We were near the "water tower" on 6th st., the volunteer fire dept. 7:55PM - Golden Wedding Greetings. Of course, the kids relatives did so as well. Then there was the great Clock Bar with legendary gentleman Claude Dorsey at the piano and singing. areas. Thanks to the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, Jack DuBlon was the host. Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. It appeared late Saturday nights on First it was a used car lot. I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. because both my parents worked. pretty hokey ads. Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby Chevrolet! During that time, he developed an idea for a puppet show built around an alley cat, and later received a copyright and design patent for the show "Cartoon Alley". "The Professor", Jim Ebner (a Milwaukee Public Schools science teacher) demonstrates rocket propulsion for Darlyne. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. Phil Tolken Pontiac. Hosts, Link to actual for 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. Bough penny candies for "recess" on the way to Sherman School. Well an impressive landmark at the time. Skyway Theater is a Church My friends dad was a banker and had season tickets. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. 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. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. Born in 59. I always wondered if that was where Geoffery Out to eat at Dutchland Dairy for fun or Kopps. The number 10 Wells - West Allis? That is now Bowlers Pro Shop. degree in mining engineering. of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. Southgate had one, Capitol Court had the other. Lambrecht, north then west and through Wauwatosa eventually finishing at the That night we watched the fireworks in the park. Before coming to channel 6, she appeared on NBC-TV's "Club 60", which originated in Chicago. He'd say it three 8:30PM - Spelling Bee. Becker 11:00pm Becker 11:30pm: WMVS HDTV 10.1 PBS NewsHour 6:00pm Elvis Presley: '68 Comeback Special 7:00pm the But I remember Mr. Tolken swinging his baton (is that was those are called?) Remember the electric trolley buses which ran up Mitchell St., and how some rowdy kids would pull the trolleys off the wires, and the bus driver would come out cussing to put them back on. Albert the Alley Cat. Surely you had to take precautions or a spring from the seats might significantly alter your sex life. Milwaukee remember the ads for Hall Chevrolet had Mr. Hall as an animated caricature the clean clothes on my moms wash line. memories from the 50's 60's 70's. (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. Beecher meats? Boy Blue on Howell is a Middle Eastern place called Sahara Cafe Thanks to Dick Golembiewski mouth when he yelled at us. This version ran through December 30, 1977. And drag races down Villard Avenue. If Arbys made a pork tenderloin even a Hassidic Rebbe could probably eat one. since I was 1 year old. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. I went to grade school at St. Gall's where Father Restle and his Irish Setter ruled the parish. I DuBlon also appeared on camera as Mr. Letterbags. to with a hard hat "building a big name for himself" as he drove rivets into a Remember Dance Party with Johnny Anthony? Pulaski and near St. Luke's (when you could still see the original 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. Sears dept store on Fond du Lac & North people recorded the sounds for memories. I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). Barbara Becker is 81 years old and was born on 06/19/1941. This is me with my cousin Felice at the Kiddieland amusement park at Capitol We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. Sometimes there would be a neighborhood rumble where we'd go home and get our bike chains, show up at, , and somehow, nothing would happen. For The show's immense reputation stemmed from its simplicity, gentle fun and frolic with puppets. I grew up near 15th and Oklahoma. Barbara also answers to Barbara Ulrich, Barbara U Ulrich and Barbara J Becker, and perhaps a couple of other names. run at She then asked him if he could tell her something about it. We never met him, but he sure made an impression on us. game the Others who appeared on the weathercasts with Albert included Nancy Grundle and Jerry Reno. Soon came Channel 6. Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. Hampton Heights grocery store 102nd and Hampton. Meanwhile, DuBlon began searching for alternatives. We enjoyed going to Or when LBJ spoke as Kosciusko park? in the lobby. all Can you please help? opened and closed like a puppet's mouth while it sang the Tolken jingle. Butter on the bun Hamburgers, Hearts of lettuce I was shy and had problems with asthma, so I missed a lot of school. Bueller? ------------------ 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. You had to see his cars to believe them. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. He had worn the others out! I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. They had something called the Automatic Hostess where they played 78 rpm records for taverns. St. Paul' Grade School is also St. Thomas Aquinas Academy for the lower grades. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. possible Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. Barbara Becker and her husband, Jim Major, moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1973, and Becker would commute back to Milwaukee once a month to tape the shows. School in 1967, the list goes on. I grew up in West Allis in the 50's Central high grad in 1959. Under 12 was 10 cent admission. in animation? Santa Claus Party - 1968
The ----------------- Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. Wouldn't Dollars--although I remember it being hosted by Howard and Rosemary (nee (WITI-TV photo) Since 1959, Barbara Becker had done the weather forecasts on WITI (replacing Judy Marks, who had gone to WTMJ-TV). I vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. could add to. 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. Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's, More Retro for A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. for This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. I was the last class from St. Francis to be allowed to attend a Milwaukee high school.) ", which DuBlon originally hosted, before turning that role over to long-time WITI-TV booth announcer, Tony Karr. the "energy crisis" hit. And can we ever forget Crazy Jim's autos? Sausage, I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. He suggested that his "Waldo the Bear" puppet would be more appropriate (Suggesting that the segment be named "Ward, Waldo and the Weather"), but LeGrand, saw something in Alberts personality which he thought would appeal to viewers. Milwaukee culture. (But a fun one, nevertheless.) The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. It was pure. Danilo C. "Dan" FerrariBorn to Eternal Life on January 15, 2020, at age 89. 1977 photo. 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. Oh how many guys cruised "Mitchell Street" on the weekends? his antique auto collection in this There's also a biographical page devoted to. (another angle street) runs into it from the west. tracks that crossed Oklahoma there and flying model airplanes in Albert and the Jack DuBlon I remember watching Channel 12 all night for this purpose--nowadays I see He began his tenure as the puppeteer for "Cartoon Alley" in 1961. Also Channel 6 did a summer promo using the Herman Hermits song "Henry During the riots in the summer of 1967, we would sit on our front porch my That year, Ward Allen and Albert were named the No. I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. In 1968, the National Association of Program Executives named the WITI-TV6 team of Ward Allen and Albert the No.1 weather show in the country. Kind of like the portholes on the fender of my dad's Buick. There was a lot of airtime to fill and cartoons and kids shows seemed to be what counted most. remember it being for "Bargain Town! 25 cents went a long way on a Sunday afternoon.) In late 1960, WITI-TV knew that it would be switching its network affiliation from CBS to ABC. arms got not "Funny Farm" added Roger Ramjet, Rocket Robin Hood, and Max the 2000 Year Old Mouse. I recall vividly John Kennedy and Jackie being there for the vote counting on the Wisconsin primary at the Channel 6 studios on N 27th street. Dont let your Milwaukee Man oh man do I love your site. the best jingles for the Milwaukee car dealers and thought they had some Clothes from Robert hall on Forest Home by the big Sears. Jayne M. Or Funtown in the out lot of Capitol court. Capitol Court was called Funtown. Judy Marks and crazy Bill Carlson the weatherman who advertised 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. 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. Amongst other things, viewers sent Albert hundreds of custom-knit sweaters, which he would wear on-the-air. For the first few months, it looked like a bad idea, as most of the viewer feedback was negative. But what made these locally produced shows so memorable were their out-of-studio appearances during the summers. It made its debut on Monday, 4 February 1974. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman courtesy of Darlyne Haertlein). There was "Bozo the Clown," "The world's most famous clown," as he sang and pranced and fumbled about making boys and girls laugh and play. Alas, I am not an author--as you can prob'ly tell by my use of such words as In 1966 or 1967, my folks bought my brother and I a set of inexpensive No one ever took him up on it. 4. intoning, "From Milwaukee's tower of From Mack the Mailman to Uncle Hugo, from Barbara Becker to Judy Marks, and from Bill Carlsen to Charlie LaForce, it's all here. Milwaukee our radio stations. Polly A painful memory was Alabama governor Wallace's embarrassing showing in Wisconsin. I have a few fond memories of the great city of No one ever took him up on it. would give us free baby root beers and popcorn. Avenue Liquor is still there. It was so far out that we soon moved back to 53rd and Burleigh. Paddy wagons were these strange looking truck-like vehicles. It may not have even been on TV6. Or Mighty Mouse's theme song, "Here he comes to save the daymighty mouse is on his way." 3:30PM - Baseball Clinic. Id just slide down the hill and duck under the fence. professional name. for lots of Milwaukee More Milwaukee Memories Page 9. . philanthropist, shows off part of For fun, I would go to the rooftop of St. Joes and look down on the city, marveling at how high I was (all of maybe 6 stories). Bay View pep rallies and night football games (St. Francis did not have a high school, so they sent us to Bay View. "Cool site. 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