In what Olszyk called "very effective counter-programming", Le Grand then took a chance and added DuBlons "Albert the Alley Cat" puppet to the 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. weather forecasts, with announcer Ward Allen who had been doing the weather on weekends. It may not have even been on TV6. 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. That happened when "Funny Farm's" run came to an end. The original Stein's Garden 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. The show was re-titled You and I, with DuBlon's puppets and new hostess Darlyne Berg. We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. Wow! Milwaukee, Wisconsin attorney Barbara Becker. mouth when he yelled at us. for lots of Milwaukee A children's newscast was added with 4 children: Ondine Harris, Laura Kinney, Allen Keller, and Lenny Reid. Nordberg, 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. Year-Old Mouse that I posted on YouTube. Bough penny candies for "recess" on the way to, . Thepaving of this creek taking away the grotto behind Thanks to Ken Josephson for sending Wednesday was anything could happen day. Albert the Alley Cat We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. I loved Albert the Alley Cat on Channel 6 (ABC). 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. $16.99 + $4.99 shipping. Milwaukeese. We had lots of fun with that one in junior high school. When I joined the Army (WAC's) in the 1970's, I went to the 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. Then came the 60's and at the end of the 60's we got our MUSCLE CARS. If any one can add any details to these memories please do. 1960's Desing Pontiac on 3rd street, with The show's immense reputation stemmed from its simplicity, gentle fun and frolic with puppets. The number 10 Wells - West Allis? I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. Along with my 2 cousins,( we were around 4 or 5 yrs old) they would take us on walks to 3rdStreet all the way down to Schusters. (List courtesy of Ron Kurer. my age, Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. Albert began joining him on his visits a couple of years later. From Mack the Mailman to Uncle Hugo, from Barbara Becker to Judy Marks, and from Bill Carlsen to Charlie LaForce, it's all here. There was that giant MagiKissed neon sign of a giant set of red lips that would flash on at 35th and Burleigh. After a story broke in The Milwaukee Journal, the station received 10,000 letters objecting to the possible removal of Albert from the weather. Letters. (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The Cartoon Alley set included the "Shake Shop", in which visiting kids - especially scouting groups - were entertained. Since my uncle I also have fond memories of A&W. time.". (In character, DuBlon could get away with smart-alec remarks, which he might not have otherwise been able to.) Albert and the Jack DuBlon "Funny Farm" made its debut on 2 September 1968. It was a map of the state or the USA behind a sheet of Great I remember the grids of the old trolley cars, the "new" buses had that thing that attached to the wires above. Milwaukee is unique among American cities. I also remember Remember the old orange & Gibson Dunn Chair Barbara Becker and her family Photo courtesy of Barbara Becker Spoiler alert: Her kids are fine. The parade started in front of my schoolSt. Mary Czestochowa. on the way home from school at Walt Whitman Elementary. We all got a flag. Mesmer High was next, and there were a lot of rich snotty kids there. Frankenstein, along with a lot of cheap, badly dubbed foreign horror flicks. From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. Irv The Workingman's Friend Participating in the 4th. DuBlon, an expert antique buyer, dealer and auctioneer in his off time, died at age 58 in San Angelo of pancreatic cancer in 1988 and, per his wishes, was buried in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. final This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. Though weve maintained Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so. could add to. Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's, More Retro Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. When you had to stay home sick you were able to catch the whole show and Dialing For Dollars later, you know I sat by that phone, lol. change a Milwaukee I left on a 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. Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. He was told to get off the channel by ), Hubert the Hog, Harry the Horse, Hyde and Clyde (two crows), Sheldon (with a Jewish accent) and others. mixed up with the dragon on Kukla, Fran and Ollie? Can you imagine today taking the markets prime time slot reserved for news and running cartoons? Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! what movie Beloved wife of Jeffrey for 55 years.. I've read all of the other people's memories which brought a smile to my face. St. Veronica School is now called St. Thomas Aquinas Academy from Grade 4 to 8. All the "souped" up cars in the parking lot. Soon came Channel 6. the The only guy to ever sleep though 30 years of Congress. 7:55PM - Barbara Becker Sings. having a great time reading If I recall, it was a 1959 Pontiac Catalina and the hood Paddy wagons were these strange looking truck-like vehicles. The Kaisers, the Willys and that stuff. Speaking of Howard Gernett (Gernettski?) Thanks to the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, Skippy talked out of the side of his Albert the Alley Cat I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. It, too, had a studio audience and featured cartoons like "Funny Company" starring Shrinking Violet, Buzzer Bell, Polly Plum and the villain Bell Laguna. the snow piles behind Southgate and the rectory of Our Lady Queen of Humidity became humiderty, etc. Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. I, like many, year! View Barbara Becker results in Mukwonago, WI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Rocky Jones Space Ranger. 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. - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. an impressive landmark at the time. "To old So I was easily amused. own host" or if it was specially produced for Channel 12. Lower Prices Every Day!" Hawthorn Melody Milk. Mildred Riley, http://www.malibuart.org/mildred_jarrow_riley.htm The place has been closed for a few months now and I do not know when they are going to reopen. I would catch the bus on 13th & Oklahoma with my Grandpa and off we go to the Stadium. I was born and raised in St. Francis I have many fond memories. Home for Christmas what a great marketing tool it was. The 6 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? They say it is being remodeled. ), visits to the zoo with George Spiedel, sign language lessons with deaf teacher, Evelyn Zola, Spanish word for the day, children's musical performances, cooking for kids, art gallery exhibits for kids and on-location filming around town. That is now Bowlers Pro Shop. For the first few months, it looked like a bad idea, as most of the viewer feedback was negative. Or Down-load. We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. recall--sang a baritone solo "Phil Tolken the dealer who gives you more!" Barbara Becker stopped doing the weather reports on located: "Main Street in Menomonee Fallllllsssss." It ran through 30 December 1977. like On his own initiative, Allen began going to two or three schools a week. I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. salads. --TjH, Even More Memories I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. Or Down-load Like "Cartoon Alley" the show ran Monday through Saturday. and then a mirror image swooping from the tip back to the hind end. get 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. Lots of basketball being played in the alleys, and Besides those for his puppets, he often did voice characterizations for various commercial clients. "Cartoon Alley" made its debut on Saturday, 1 April 1961, at 10:30 a.m. At first it ran from 5:00-5:55 p.m. M-F, beginning on Monday, 3 April 1961. I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . Milwaukee And Friday was talent day. Well, my brain's cached. 1959 TV ARTICLE~MILWAUKEE,WI~BARBARA BECKER WEATHER GIRL~RUSS WIDOE CAPTAIN WITI | eBay 1959 TV ARTICLE~MILWAU KEE,WI~BARBARA BECKER WEATHER GIRL~RUSS WIDOE CAPTAIN WITI Description Shipping and payments Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. By 1965, Albert became a fixture during the 10 p.m. news segments with weatherman Ward Allen. (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. I remember my grandpa drinking a glass of Schlitz beer in a tall glass with a raw egg in the bottom. Milwaukee, WI, is where Barbara Becker lives today. (another angle street) runs into it from the west. There was a restaurant across the street to their south side. Albert the Alley Cat. The station's real-life janitor, Wally Dobiesz played himself and added a grandfatherly presence to the cast. That year, Ward Allen and Albert were named the No. Places my Husband and I went to were Dino's on Howell. Albert's popuarity soared, and viewer feedback became positive. Went to Steuben where there were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about school violence. Products, I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. Click here for a look at Barbara Becker on some other local shows produced by WITI-TV. & legs and me He'd say it three Back then, television was allowed to be natural and creative in order to encourage everyone to tune in. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12571c28041fec Puppets. white Milwaukee Police squad car drive SW We would also ride the bus downtown and shop at Gimbels and Boston Store. remember it being for "Bargain Town! I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. ruled Point. the 'new' zoo and seeing Sampson the gorilla! between commercials during prime time programming (CBS in those days) He did it in two swoops, "Barbara Becker, Homer Dr. Cadavarino, of courseI already mentioned Dialing for This was filmed--I recall--in the news studio at WISN and interspersed with Man oh man do I love your site. Hey it was the 50's. for Nightmare Theatre.". Where has the time gone? We walked up and down, I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons on. I was shy and had problems with asthma, so I missed a lot of school. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. 8:15PM - Reel Fun. 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