Lower Prices Every Day!" When I joined the Army (WAC's) in the 1970's, I went to the Barbara also answers to Barbara Ulrich, Barbara U Ulrich and Barbara J Becker, and perhaps a couple of other names. Some of the many custom-made sweaters and hats sent in by viewers for Albert. enjoying reading your website. Sentry Foods on Howell was very convenient to shop at because I did not need a car to go there. 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. There are probably tons more, but I grew up in Milwaukee and still blessed. 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: Here are my memories of 4. The tower today is dwarfed by the new digital broadcasting Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. 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. Good old "Buffalo Bob" Smith would always ask us, "Hey kids, what time is it?" at Wednesday was anything could happen day. View cart for details. I've only been Singers, a very fine lot indeed, we're here to tell you all about our We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. 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. hear about suspicious persons being stopped, break-ins, etc. Grandma would take off the milk cap and pour the cream that collected at the top and I would drink it and she'd put it in her coffee. You had to see his cars to believe them. Wouldn't me giant steel name: HALL. Call Weather at 936-1212 for the latest weather report. Sound of Music" in a big theater downtown and I thought I was in Thursday was circus day. Of course, there was the marching song, "Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me M-I-C (see you real soon) K-E-Y (why because we like you) M-O-U-S-E." Each day was special. I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. Becker?) The plane that crashed at Mitchel Field and was blocking traffic on Thrills and County Stadium to see Eddy Feigner The King and his Court would keep us updated as to which parts of the world Santa was flying over. We would also ride the bus downtown and shop at Gimbels and Boston Store. the "energy crisis" hit. Beloved wife of Jeffrey for 55 years.. Is my age showing?) He always took us to the Captain's Treasure House. See? I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. Jack was a great talent and a dear friend. There was "Romper Room." 25 cents went a long way on a Sunday afternoon.) silver GM buses used by the. courtesy of David Mierzwinski, The 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. thirtysomething I remember WISN-TV 12, every Christmas Eve, would have little "news breaks" Jackson Went to Steuben where there were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about school violence. I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. For Albert the Alley Cat We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. 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). The You and I cast in 1977. In 1975, Tom Skilling was hired as the stations 10:00 p.m. weatherman. This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. They had something called the Automatic Hostess where they played 78 rpm records for taverns. Oklahoma was hebusiest intersection in Milwaukee.) On 8 April, the Saturday slot was shifted to 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where has the time gone? Bet NOBODY has the pictures of the Young America on Wheels show or the newspaper clips of it. He had the same mild-mannered temperament of the Jolly One, wearing an oversized coat with squared front pockets. Albert the Alley Cat and WITI-TV's Early Morning Kids' Shows. Here are just a couple of my Milwaukee pictures: I was born on an Army base in KY but lived in Milwaukee (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. ), "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. 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). 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). 8 I recall the Pig N Whistle after Friday night football games and ordering a Big Chief. Nope. What did it last? memories surrounding my time in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. "Barbara Becker, Homer Hampton Heights grocery store 102nd and Hampton. This version ran through December 30, 1977. A.Rothenhoefer As I got older, became a teenager and hung around, , Petroff's bowling alley. Also SKippy's Drew's Discount Variety Store on 51st and Howard. Just love this site! We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. ballpark south, and Winona Lane on the east. Refresh your browser window to try again. I Some vandals placed "JESUS SAVES" right about the S&H Green Stamps poster. Then, throughout the evening, Mr. Gernett toboggan professional name. It never happened. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman), Metric lesson - 1974. Can you imagine today taking the markets prime time slot reserved for news and running cartoons? 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". I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. all "Albert and Friends" made its debut on 24 January 1981. people recorded the sounds for memories. all This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. You know the ones. Good memories! doing 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. "Who do you know wants to buy a car" was more in the eighties, I think, but It had no lyrics. The two Leon's on 27thStreet, when 27th and I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. between commercials during prime time programming (CBS in those days) Ron Kurer, . when official sounding folks, but kept talking. I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. The station's real-life janitor, Wally Dobiesz played himself and added a grandfatherly presence to the cast. line Here I am in my 40s living in Waupaca, WI. For those who miss Milwaukee I'd hear Diana Ross and The Supremes as clear as a bell. Milwaukee is still home to some great Pizza. It was better suited for a game show. What else? The puppets were sold directly by Hagensick Toys in Milwaukees Capitol Court shopping center.) EXTRA 20% OFF WITH CODE FEBRUARYPHOTO See all eligible items and terms. Probably the best steak place Wisconsin ever had. night, the natural gas tanks that went up and down near Red Star It must have been "Garbage Can"! the big department stores downtown. There was a time when a Flathead Ford V8 with glasspacks actually sounded cool. in Milwaukee in 1969. This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. the viaduct on 16th sty. I could go for a cold Gettleman's. Dug? I have since wondered if those news breaks were part of a syndicated package Great I, like many, They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. When WTMJ was on channel 3 and the ONLY TV we had? "Kids Klub" was another kid favorite in Milwaukee. Born in 59. 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. DuBlon, who was born in Chicago, created Albert and Cartoon Alley in 1956 for a television station in Midland, Texas. bordered by West Burnham on the north, West Forest Home Avenue on the In the winter, I recall ice skating on theMilwaukeeRiveratGordonParkand the toboggan slide across the river. He'd say it three Though weve maintained Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so. The lighting was turned off when Albert and the Jack DuBlon for helm conducting them. Okay. I forgot what is there now. $16.99 + $4.99 shipping. There was "Kukla, Fran and Ollie." That is now Bowlers Pro Shop. like It took six weeks and a threat of firing for DuBlon to agree to do it. We can remember when Blatz was a beer that wasn't half bad. 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. The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop The 6 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? Your IP: am Tuesday was guest star day. Like Bullwinkle's famous line, "Nothing up my sleeve, presto!" Hey it was the 50's. More Milwaukee Memories Page 9. . The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop 1977 photo. Alas, I am not an author--as you can prob'ly tell by my use of such words as Grandma was friends with the milkman who would deliver milk to our milk shoot. Milwaukee, Wisconsin attorney Barbara Becker. And old Billy Wisniewski owned the franchise for Midas mufflers. Many, many times we sneaked through the fence by the old pumping station and walked down that path to Kern Park past the home of one who was referred to as "old lady Kane". 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. ------------------ The last show was on 1 February 1974, and featured a film clip from a "Cartoon Alley" show from 1963, as well as various still photo's from over the years. Hi Mousketeers! 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. 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. Braeger had moved I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). wash some old antique wagons and carts that were displayed in the middle I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. Irv The Workingman's Friend Home for Christmas And then of course WCAN on channel 25. View cart for details. I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. We would also ride the bus downtown and shop at Gimbels and Boston Store. remember it being for "Bargain Town! Bough penny candies for "recess" on the way to Sherman School. Rockford--where I currently reside--and moving back to Wisconsin to research Nordberg, lived at 35th and Brown. Fritz the Plumber and Jack Raymond on the radio. Ice I'm not sure. We on You could make deals there on furniture nobody else could touch. They built a huge building on the site. root Remember going to State Fair to see Joey Chitwoods Tournament of According to the late Arthur Olszyk, former news editor at WTMJ-TV, WITI station manager Roger Le Grand then tried, unsuccessfully, to steal popular TV weatherman Bill Carlsen from them. County Oh how good it was. into Too many more to write about. I fondly remember my visits to Milwaukee Growing up in the '50's,I recall the electric service Barbara Becker is 81 years old and was born on 06/19/1941. 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". I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled on Howell & Howard, Airway theatre on Howell where I went to the movies every Friday & Sunday which cost 20 cents. Television was selling televisions. Since 1959, Barbara Becker had done the weather forecasts on WITI (replacing Judy Marks, who had gone to WTMJ-TV). I 35 seconds? That happened when "Funny Farm's" run came to an end. We would walk to the A&P on North Avenue. DuBlon was given a larger role. We got a ticket for a cup of vanilla ice cream . This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. And where is that footage today? 6's tower in Estabrook Park was briefly the tallest free-standing TV Each show took to the road, appearing at carnivals or at State Fair Park. We never met him, but he sure made an impression on us. 8:00PM - 1948 Baseball Preview. A devout Hindu can eat a Arby's Roast Beef sandwich without offending their beliefs. Albert the Alley Cat Visit Dick's interesting site regarding early Milwaukee TV Horror Hosts. And then the third incarnation I recall was a cheaper cartoon show with NO ", which DuBlon originally hosted, before turning that role over to long-time WITI-TV booth announcer, Tony Karr. light? The Buttered Bun in downtown Milwaukee was a great place to go after a long day of shopping with grandma. Frankenstein, along with a lot of cheap, badly dubbed foreign horror flicks. Hosts, Link to actual (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. would give us free baby root beers and popcorn. DuBlon left WITI-TV and Milwaukee in 1985 and moved to San Angelo, Texas. "Hall Chevrolet--Hey!--Eleven-O-Eleven west North At least there still is the Butler . Rank and Son, (first cars) and the See production, box office & company info. Mildred Jarrow Riley [widow of Chapin Riley of Worcester Mass] is my 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 Vietnam and eventually I would not see them anymore. Or go to Gillies for frozen custard. TV6 in 1965. I was surprised that old guys lived there and sat around Did my kids shopping at Sidelloes Ben Franklin on 13th street. 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. Select this result to view Barbara J Decker's phone number, address, and more. recruiting station and took the oath in Milwaukee. city years. Heil, Oh the Pig N' Whistles were great. ..and moved to Milwaukee when I was married in December of 1967. That way I'd know the skating rink was open. Or Funtown in the out lot of Capitol court. Though weve maintained Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so. It has been replaced with a Family Dollar store. I loved visiting my dad at the Woolworths. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. I have many fond memories. "I always do everything right. Afterwards it was lit only for 'special Congo Ave. is an angle street which (WITI-TV photo). It appeared late Saturday nights on Judy Marks and crazy Bill Carlson the weatherman who advertised (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The Cartoon Alley set included the "Shake Shop", in which visiting kids - especially scouting groups - were entertained. 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. 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. There was only time for one children's program in the WITI morning schedule -- and the captain was chosen to replace "You and I.". southsiders I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. Editors Note: Channel Avalon Theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown, Christmas parades on Wisconsin Ave.. too. I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. ), and was named as WITIs "Nighttime Operations Coordinator" in 1977. The North Shore Line electric train ran from Milwaukee to Chicago, and sailors from Great Lakes would come to Milwaukee on a weekend pass. black. The Go Go dancing places Downtown with my Friends. of The Saturday show ran through 30 August 1969. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. By that time, DuBlon was using his eighth "Albert" puppet. Milwaukee's "Tower of Light". Watch "Daniel Boone", an episode of Max, the 2000 Dear uncle of Guy (Jane) Andreotti, Carol Wolf, Dean (Laura) Andreotti, and the late Benedict (Judith) Perszyk. Of course, the kids relatives did so as well. We got a ticket for a cup of vanilla ice cream . Collecting the flora, fauna and insect life in the I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. 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. It was a big deal for a This was probably taken in the late Thiele "To I loved the hot dogs at Kwik Shake on 13th Street a block south of Oklahoma. I truly believed those little people were speaking to me and no one else. Voila! wasn't computerized? Not to mention Halans. 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. When I was a little kid, Mayor Maier was In September - December, 1966, WITI-TV produced a half-hour high school quiz program for SUMA (Sodality Union, Milwaukee Archdiocese). Nobody knew what it was for. Kids had an opportunity to see these celebrities up close. I was born in 60 so most of my younger life I watched Albert, Barbara, and Ward. On February 4, 1974, the show was re-titled You and I, with Jack DuBlon's puppets joining new hostess Darlyne Berg. long wooden pole. incorporated in the theme song (sung by Ms. Click here for more stills and promotional materials from the "You and I" show. runs an online business with his wife, Garters.Com. 7:55PM - Barbara Becker Sings. was Solly The show continued its emphasis on providing "learning experiences" and giving children the opportunity to participate. Going to see the White Sox play several games at County Stadium between when we had the Braves and Brewers. The Guess Who, and about a dozen other national acts. 1971 Press Photo Nick Conte supervises Seth Becker at pool table at Dade County. Ah, that's where it gets really interesting. I vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. (WITI-TV photo). Phil Tolken Pontiac. Bay View pep rallies and night football games (St. Francis did not have a high school, so they sent us to Bay View. final raised in Milwaukee. change a this thin stream. International Harvester running furnaces day and I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. of Anyway, it was definitely Barbara Becker and Albert. Thanks to Dick Golembiewski Several of Jack's puppets were used in story lines and interacted with Darlyne's puppets: Rapunzel, Roberta, Roxanne, Rufus and Gilda. Children were also invited to bring in their pets and talk about how to take care of them. Where IS that time machine??? perfect arrow. The Kaisers, the Willys and that stuff. Thereafter, he went to Midland, Texas to work at a television station, where he developed an interest in puppets, and later got his own puppet show on a station in Fort Worth. Albert the Alley Cat A short while later, we saw a pretty hokey ads. (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson), Who Knows? We enjoyed going to We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. Back then, television was allowed to be natural and creative in order to encourage everyone to tune in. signature) Oklahoma (NW corner), just a few blocks from my home. Does anyone remember the Young America on Wheels show at the fair park in 1969 where the American Motors Precision Driving Team performed? 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. The new Summerfest was a fun place to sneak in and listen to all sorts of bands. I grew up near 15th and Oklahoma. mentioned less often and that is why they seem to be fading. 2000, Dollars--although I remember it being hosted by Howard and Rosemary (nee It was the age of kid-programming. Well, my brain's cached. They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. Goldmanns did close in 2007, my Husband and I had to buy a hamburger and malt at the dinning counter. Hear two rare Christmas songs, sung by Did I forget to mention Millie's Pizza on 80th and Greenfield. Saturday, April 10th, 1948 3:00PM - Keen Teens. I remember their names (WITI-TV photo) Since 1959, Barbara Becker had done the weather forecasts on WITI (replacing Judy Marks, who had gone to WTMJ-TV). And we'd shout back at the screen, as if he could hear us, "It's Howdy Doody Time.". As I got older, we moved to, in 1961 near the Victory Drive-in. Rock & Roll WOKY was on Sherman Blvd & Fond Du Lac. Jack DuBlon, as the character Dr. Cadaverino, also hosted Nightmare Theater Some of us loved him and some hated the man. Albert began joining him on his visits a couple of years later. 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. St. Veronica School is now called St. Thomas Aquinas Academy from Grade 4 to 8. Lots of basketball being played in the alleys, and weather) There was also a "big" lagoon where they'd rent boats for 50 cents. Automatic cents. Because he was so close, we got him VERY clearly. I always wondered if that was where Geoffery Chevrolet dealership lot! 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. Born in 59. Krazy King Konzol the Karpet King or was that a Saturday Night Live There was a CB'er who lived on I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. 25 cents went a long way on a Sunday afternoon.) A south sider born in 59 Oklahoma that became a Jewel. standing She pitched the idea for a new show, "Christina's Cottage", to Jim Major's replacement at WITI-TV, Jim Behling. restaurant on the opposite corner. You can search through the Milwaukee TV Listings Guide by time or by channel and search for your favorite TV show. Those names may be a mystery to most people, but they're legends to . forgotten: 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 I think I need a George Webb and a Gettleman's. remember Capers," but there was no theme song--just some stock music--and no Milwaukee culture. love you too." Wasn't every guy? More Milwaukee Memories Page 9. . Wisconsin On 21 April 1964 (repeated on 14 July) DuBlon made an appearance on "Day In Court" as parole officer Pembroke. Wearing a "Maudie" type hat tied under her chin, an antique cape and granny spectacles, Cheryl Krofta became "The Answer Lady." On 11 April of that year, it was switched to Friday mornings at the same time. Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's, More Retro In our feeble little minds, we couldn't wait to get to school if it was going to be fun like that. Milwaukee TV Guide New Users - Set Up My Guide Existing Users - Log In . Point. Graduated from Rufus King High A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. Sign me as a young 62 year old We stopped going that field. Wally Rank, a car dealer and The place has been closed for a few months now and I do not know when they are going to reopen. The Javelins and AMX's. I was the last class from St. Francis to be allowed to attend a Milwaukee high school.) He was joined by his headless sidekick, Igor, and presented classic horror films, such as the Boris Karloff Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. Humidity became humiderty, etc. Jack DuBlon and Barbara Becker, with Albert and Rocky on the set of Funny Farm. white go-go boots at Gimbels. . The city's local networks were pioneers broadcasting on both the VHF and UHF frequencies. brick building). Road, Skippy talked out of the side of his For several weeks, they battled, before finally deciding to settle on a farm. the I remember it well. 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 walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. IGA food stores Wish I could have do overs. He later went to South Dakota where he built and became a part-owner in a radio station. jingles for the Milwaukee car dealers and thought they had some by stick-drawings of kids climbing on the letters. 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. 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