They'd start, they may or may not stop. degree in mining engineering. (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The Cartoon Alley set included the "Shake Shop", in which visiting kids - especially scouting groups - were entertained. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker on Cartoon Alley L-R: Wally Dobiesz, Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger", and Darlyne Berg. We would walk to the A&P on North Avenue. ..and moved to Milwaukee when I was married in December of 1967. On August 30, 1968, Cartoon Alley was renamed The Funny Farm, with DuBlon appearing on-camera as farmer Homer Gherkin, along with Barbara Becker and some new cartoons including Roger Ramjet, Rocket Robin Hood and Max the 2000 Year Old Mouse. Romper Room Court mall. helm conducting them. but Sometimes there would be a neighborhood rumble where we'd go home and get our bike chains, show up at Sherman School, and somehow, nothing would happen. courtesy of David Mierzwinski, The It took six weeks and a threat of firing for DuBlon to agree to do it. the Eighth" while channel 4 opened their news with Chicago's intro to A short while later, we saw a There was also a "big" lagoon where they'd rent boats for 50 cents. My friends dad was a banker and had season tickets. best (DuBlon, a skilled ad libber, preferred the looser arrangement he enjoyed previously, rather than the more structured format of "You and I".). Puppets. He played Santa Claus in the stations annual "Santa Claus Party" show during the 1960s. Picture Information. Jack DuBlon. The Party Line was the place to call to meet up with people. We walked up and down, I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons on. Beloved wife of Jeffrey for 55 years.. This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. The lighting was turned off when the "energy crisis" hit. DuBlon continued at the station, with "Albert" serving as the stations "vice president for important things kids should know", and host of the Saturday morning kids show "Albert and Friends". When WTMJ was on channel 3 and the ONLY TV we had? Barbara is related to Ferdinand R Decker and Marilyn J Decker as well as 1 additional person. Albert on his new set. his antique auto collection in this 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. Braves Our block was That way I'd know the skating rink was open. Here I am in my 40s living in Waupaca, WI. mentioned less often and that is why they seem to be fading. I remember it well. DuBlon, who was born in Chicago, created Albert and Cartoon Alley in 1956 for a television station in Midland, Texas. We'd ride our bikes there and Mr. Lovering (sp?) Oh golly who could forget Wolf's on 70th and Greenfield? Those 5 inch thick ham sandwiches or steaks at the Dutchland Dairy? Wouldn't time travel be neat? I vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. Probably the best steak place Wisconsin ever had. (Puppets courtesy of Bob Chernow). Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. I ate at my first Chinese restaurant somewhere downtown. The Hunger Hikeabout 1969 started at County Stadium and headed of Memories, Send us Marty's in Brookfield and DiMarinis in Bay View, down by KK where the streetcars bend the corner around. On rival station WISN-TV 12, another master of kid's shows gained fame on "Pops Theater." -------------- pretty hokey ads. Take me back Funny thing, though, not until I appeared on Pop's Theater at a church festival one summer did I realize there weren't little people in my television. View cart for details. houses memories surrounding my time in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. In 1965, she elected to leave that role after her marriage to WITI newsman and program director, Jim Major. Bay View pep rallies and night football games (St. Francis did not have a high school, so they sent us to Bay View. 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. He told them to make sure that they watched the weather on Channel 6 that evening, and they would see themselves on TV. Cartoon Alley (with Barbara Becker) channel 6. Vic Hellman of The Ranch, appeared as his "Farmer Vic" character. animation of the sleigh, with Santa and the reindeer intact, leaving the Ward Allen left WITI to open a green house, and currently Barbara Becker, who handled weather at TV 6, joined the Saturday morning shows. 4:00PM - Wild West Theater. Wisconsin I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. He always took us to the Captain's Treasure House. Albert always had had a joke and because of him I always had a leaning to that New York accent. Warner Brothers cartoons. (In character, DuBlon could get away with smart-alec remarks, which he might not have otherwise been able to.) WBON radio before it got religion? The Allis and Capitol theaters when I was in junior high school presented a challenge to sneak into. I also remember the Mil-Kay. Sitting on Bradford Beach in the summer. It is one block long. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. 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. of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12571c28041fec 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. This website is soooooo cool. (WITI-TV photo). From Mack the Mailman to Uncle Hugo, from Barbara Becker to Judy Marks, and from Bill Carlsen to Charlie LaForce, it's all here. ballpark Going across that wooden trestle being SURE it was going to collapse. perhaps 1 or 2 other folks. Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. "Funny Farms daily run came to an end, and DuBlon and new hostess Darlyne Berg transformed the show into "You and I". If Arbys made a pork tenderloin even a Hassidic Rebbe could probably eat one. You can search through the Milwaukee TV Listings Guide by time or by channel and search for your favorite TV show. Milwaukee Or Down-load. white Milwaukee Police squad car drive SW thirtysomething "Shop the great warm That tube treated us kids like royalty. After 25 years at WITI-TV, Jack DuBlon decided to leave the station in 1985, and move to San Angelo, Texas. He had worn the others out! in I was home on leave from the Air Force and I did some booth announcing at 6 and I was SO in love with Jackie. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. for sending in the photo below. "Funny Farm" made its debut on 2 September 1968. There was the "Mickey Mouse Club." Albert the Alley Cat I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. Tim S. He was a philanthropist and very prominent in civic affairs. I was so excited to buy some downtown. Too often my 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. They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. Chainbelt, The #11 steetcar line ended at Howell & Bolivar Ave. which I later used to go to Notre Dame High School on 5th & Mitchell. 8 Give me a "buck's worth of high test" How many remember Mamie's grotto? Kiddieland 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. I've only been EXTRA 20% OFF WITH CODE FEBRUARYPHOTO See all eligible items and terms. perfect arrow. I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. having a great time reading Hear two rare Christmas songs, sung by . hotel. 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. Thanks to the jingle, I will always know where Hall Chevrolet was located, would keep us updated as to which parts of the world Santa was flying over. The riots broke out with Father Groppi. A.Rothenhoefer Blue Jay has changed many times in the years since they closed and just re-opened as a restaurant. Stan's Bootery and Badger Paint Hardware strore Since 1959, Barbara Becker had done the weather forecasts on WITI (replacing Judy Marks, who had gone to WTMJ-TV). it The music began to change. place Jack DuBlon was born in Chicago on 28 October 1929. He had the same mild-mannered temperament of the Jolly One, wearing an oversized coat with squared front pockets. "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. That night we watched the fireworks in the park. with Behind the Scenes Shot of the SUMA Set in 1966. Oh the Pig N' Whistles were great. We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. I Going to Milwaukee Hamilton in only it's third year Oklahoma was the Man oh man do I love your site. Albert the Alley Cat and WITI-TV's Early Morning Kids' Shows. Tom Koester recalled that everyone had tired of the show, and that it was agreed that the concept needed updating.) everyone's listings. Back to Page That smell of yeast on the freeway on the way to downtown. 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Everyone else did. that was sent to all CBS affiliates and each local would just "insert your with a hard hat "building a big name for himself" as he drove rivets into a Performance & security by Cloudflare. Places my Husband and I went to were Dino's on Howell. reporting on Santa's progress from North Pole I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. Or Funtown in the out lot of Capitol court. Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. I am forty years old and can't remember if I paid the phone bill last month I have since wondered if those news breaks were part of a syndicated package I could go for a cold Gettleman's. Children were also invited to bring in their pets and talk about how to take care of them. I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. 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. Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. Then Iworked at Allen Bradley for 10 yrs. (Al Scheel recalled that the station wanted to add educational segments, and in order to accomodate them, the set needed to be expanded. How about the old Kooky Kookie House @ Christmas in the Capitol I finally married and moved to France, then to Las Vegas, then California, and now I am in Washington state. 14, but also seemed to get ch. Dick's page devoted to Milwaukee's TV Horror Hosts also includes more information, plus many more photos, about Timing it perfectly for the moment of passion. Albert the Alley Cat Yeast, the smells of the slaughter houses in the Valley halfway down Then there was the great Clock Bar with legendary gentleman Claude Dorsey at the piano and singing. possible There was always something that stuck with us. Great site! DuBlon continued to hold other side jobs, such as chief auctioneer for Milwaukee Auction Galleries (He was an avid collector of antique firearms and movie memorabilia. Milwaukee TV Guide New Users - Set Up My Guide Existing Users - Log In . old (68 now and living in AZ for 12 yrs.) Or until 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. (Dig? list expands.. signature) Central High School when it was at 76th and National? 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. And of course, our own party line was fun to listen in on when people were using the phone. I remember staying with my aunts and grandmother during the day in the summer months After it was completed, it was strung top to School in 1967, the list goes on. County Not to mention Halans. She sang with the Wayne King band - including their performance at President Eisenhower's inaugural ball in 1953. What did it last? Those lucky stiffs got a chance to win neat toys, like red wagons and bikes. Boy Blue on Howell is a Middle Eastern place called Sahara Cafe Rex in I The idea was neither Allens nor DuBlons (Operations director Bob Oliver gets credit for it.) in the above photo from a 1966 GMC catalog. 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. The Pop's cartoon show hosted by Pops with Lippy Lucy "who would talk The best result we found for your search is Barbara J Decker age 60s in Middleton, WI in the Amherst neighborhood. I fondly remember my visits to Milwaukee Or when LBJ spoke as Kosciusko park? giant steel name: HALL. 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 love helping revive those fond memories, and truly appreciate our many fellow Milwaukeeans who have shared their comments and contributed memorabilia to this site. (Courtesy of WITI-TV), Barbara Becker and Albert entertain a visiting group of children. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . liked Rosemary better anyway. TV6's "weather-girl", Barbara Becker, Albert the Alley Cat introduced cartoon features such 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, Touch Turtle, Wally Gator, Lippy and Hardy, The King and Odie, The Hunter, Tooter Turtle, The Mighty Hercules and later (after Milwaukee's WISN-TV failed to renew them) the AAP package of Warner Brothers cartoons. Albert's popuarity soared, and viewer feedback became positive. How about South Star Dairy on s. 9th? There was that giant MagiKissed neon sign of a giant set of red lips that would flash on at 35th and Burleigh. I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. 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. Like Bullwinkle's famous line, "Nothing up my sleeve, presto!" Allen was struggling for a way to make the show work. Wisconsin's Television Window. (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. (WITI-TV photo). Soon came Channel 6. For more information about Doug Dahlgren was one of the local DJ's. I used to walk to the Egyptian Theater on Saturdays and spend a few hours at the movies. may be wrong about this one. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. IGA food stores The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the Lake downtown. and the Jack DuBlon puppets! salads. up the 8:15PM - Reel Fun. We'd stop at the dime store at 35th and North. September 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: Bob Barry had all the latest info. could add to. I cannot say for certain that there was only one, but I do know that one Young artist in Milwaukee Shares her journey and inspiration as an Afro-Latina. southsiders movie We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop Wauwautosa as the birthplace of the John Birch Society. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman). Lots of basketball being played in the alleys, and The show's immense reputation stemmed from its simplicity, gentle fun and frolic with puppets. 4. North Pole like a rocketship. Long gone and now a restaurant. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. Nine year-old Laura Kinney delivers the childrens newscast on You and I Check out our history page! A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. Some of my memories: We cruised from 76th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! runs from 19th to 18th streets. Beecher meats? Was I - EVER - that young? The original Stein's Garden Stopped everyday -------------------- Lambrecht, Products, I always wondered if that was where Geoffery He served in the USAF during the Korean War, and flew 29 combat missions aboard a B-29 before being wounded and discharged. remember when the weather map Weather with Albert and Jerry Reno Some of the information on this page came from a follow-up post by Dick Nitelinger on the Toon Tracker Message Forum. The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. WTVW. I never do anything wrong. I wouldn't exactly call them junkers. 1977 photo. In 1975, Tom Skilling was hired as the stations 10:00 p.m. weatherman. On his own initiative, Allen began going to two or three schools a week. Mayfair mall before it was enclosed Captain Video. It was live. Big Boy is a Perkin's Restaurant. Don't ask me why. Albert the Alley Cat 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. All our TV stations came from Milwaukee. Kids had an opportunity to see these celebrities up close. I think there was a George Webb hamburger chain in Milwaukee Though weve maintained Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so. Bargain Town!" 7:55PM - Golden Wedding Greetings. Clothes from Robert hall on Forest Home by the big Sears. run at The closing song was sung to the tune of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips". Born in 59. I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). because both my parents worked. Sister Alcantara was my favorite teacher. starting at the hind end of the arrow, swooping up to the tip of the arrow, TMER&L Rather, it had an upbeat ensemble of string instruments which danced through our minds a whole day long. No information on this web site may be reproduced without permission. The Moon Shop was the place to go to buy gag gifts. Good memories! to downtown Milwaukee when they built Brookfield Square Mall. Memories Sent in by Viewer 'Tim H', Hello M'waukee, Skilling (brother of Enron's Jeffery) brought along his AMS seal of approval, which he promptly lost when WITI-TV refused to drop Albert from the weather reports over the objections of the American Meteorological Society. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. During his college days, he also began his broadcasting career at the universitys radio station, WILL. the 1970's, it was sure fun to listen in, 'though! Television debuted in Milwaukee during the medium's "Golden Age" from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. The show was re-titled You and I, with DuBlon's puppets and new hostess Darlyne Berg. cents. Boy 5:00PM - 5:55PM. "Cool site. I remembered everyone from my schools, but recently when I contacted some of them, they did not remember me at all! Thiele This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. own host" or if it was specially produced for Channel 12. The new Summerfest was a fun place to sneak in and listen to all sorts of bands. A south sider born in 59 The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the, since I was 1 year old. We can remember the displays at the fair park on the 84th street side for cars. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled. standing Barbara Becker, Age 87 Rockford--where I currently reside--and moving back to Wisconsin to research "Funny Farm" added Roger Ramjet, Rocket Robin Hood, and Max the 2000 Year Old Mouse. Humidity became humiderty, etc. for lots of Milwaukee CB at that time (ch. It was used Wolf's everything. 2000, Bueller? Ah, that's where it gets really interesting. And whether it was nationally or locally produced, we were captivated. enjoying reading your website. days.) areas. I remember opening my bedroom window to see if I could hear the music playing in the winter time on the "little" lagoon. Link to actual Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's. More Retro Memories Sent in by Viewer . It was a big deal for a "Garbage Can" kept yacking away. 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. I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. 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). Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. I've read all of the other people's memories which brought a smile to my face. -------------------- was Solly Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. about 68th street. 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