Jack DuBlon performed as a mailman called, "Mr. Letterbags". You know the ones. Contact me if you remember any of this too. Imagine that! blessed. mayor for so long that I thought his first name was Mayor! of Memories, Send us with a hard hat "building a big name for himself" as he drove rivets into a Jack was a great talent and a dear friend. It appeared late Saturday nights on Milwaukee If I remember A painful memory was Alabama governor Wallace's embarrassing showing in Wisconsin. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab, 1958 PRINT AD ~ WITTNAUER CINE-TWIN MOVIE CAMERA PROJECTOR New Invention (#174916113208), 1978 TV AD JACK LAMBERT PITTSBURGH STEELERS SAM NOVER ANDY RUSSELL NFL FOOTBALL (#185666614175), 1957 CBS TV AD SEARCH FOR TOMORROW SOAP OPERA MARY STUART ACTRESS (#185715743638). At least fourteen commercial and public television networks competed for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) construction permits and then viewers in Milwaukee during that era. Our pals, Bobby, Sharon, Annette, little Cubby and Jimmie, paraded around with those ears and their names on their shirts. Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2008. You could make deals there on furniture nobody else could touch. MKE chef Adam Pawlak returns to TV with Food Network's "Superchef Grudge Match", Tour MKE from home with the new streaming show "Show Me Milwaukee", TMJ meteorologist Brian Gotter will retire from television this fall, A chat with Gregory Scott Cummins of "Bosch: Legacy" and "It's Always Sunny". Albert continued to be one half of the WITI weather team until 1981. I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. The Kaisers, the Willys and that stuff. Albert the Alley Cat Take me back played on Nightmare Theatre. County Your IP: Here I am in my 40s living in Waupaca, WI. 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. Sister Alcantara was my favorite teacher. Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! in the lobby. When the Oscar Meyer weinermobile used to park down on State St. "Who do you know wants to buy a car" was more in the eighties, I think, but Rank died of an aneurysm in May 2000 at age 83. Then there was the Black Angus that had REAL beef sandwiches. Mayfair mall before it was enclosed Milwaukee's WITI-TV6. fields behind Southgate and the flooding that came each spring on St. Veronica School is now called St. Thomas Aquinas Academy from Grade 4 to 8. And drag races down Villard Avenue. He had a Polish accent, and was the local postmaster. With that idea, he landed at WITI-TV in Milwaukee in October of 1960, and worked as a booth announcer . Thrills and County Stadium to see Eddy Feigner The King and his Court Chevrolet dealership lot! Omar, We can remember the displays at the fair park on the 84th street side for cars. hotel. Wisconsin I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. At least there still is the Butler . Albert the Alley Cat and Is my age showing?) From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. There's also a biographical page devoted to Milwaukee may have forgotten me, but I shall always remember Milwaukee. about 68th street. The station's real-life janitor, Wally Dobiesz played himself and added a grandfatherly presence to the cast. Albert the Alley Cat and WITI-TV's Early Morning Kids' Shows. Hileman's Kewaskum dairy products. featuring Howard Gernett (sp?) can forget the helicopter shots of the tower, and the announcer ..and moved to Milwaukee when I was married in December of 1967. Some of my memories: Dean Milano. Afterwards it was lit only for 'special LOL! We cruised from 76th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and in Milwaukee in 1969. The 41 Twin is now owned by Northwestern Insurance. commented on by McGuire when he first came to Milwaukee. What a great site! He was joined by his headless sidekick, Igor, and presented classic horror films, such as the Boris Karloff the big department stores downtown. for almost 20 years. They mesmerized us before and after school when we were kids. the It ran through 8 September 1984. I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. or not, but some of my Milwaukee Memories Then came the 60's and at the end of the 60's we got our MUSCLE CARS. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Here are just a couple of my Milwaukee pictures: "Shop the great warm He did it in two swoops, I, like many, Krazy King Konzol the Karpet King or was that a Saturday Night Live Nobody knew what it was for. Bough penny candies for "recess" on the way to, . For those who miss Milwaukee Where has the time gone? The riots broke out with Father Groppi. Okay. liked Rosemary better anyway. the snow piles behind Southgate and the rectory of Our Lady Queen of to (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson). 67.43.11.83 Milwaukee is unique among American cities. 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. at all athletic events was "The Stripper". been. I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. Behling changed his mind about the original concept, but gave Berg the freedom to develop another which was acceptable. would give us free baby root beers and popcorn. Oklahoma (NW corner), just a few blocks from my home. Graduated in 1957. I believe we were And Sam was always good for a story or two. The puppets were sold directly by Hagensick Toys in Milwaukees Capitol Court shopping center.) I would 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. Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. For $50 you too could drive an absolute wreck. The announcer when the principal mistook the request for "The Striper". We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. my dad. 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". 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). Long gone and now a restaurant. Barbara Becker is 81 years old and was born on 06/19/1941. It was so far out that we soon moved back to 53rd and Burleigh. cents. That smell of yeast on the freeway on the way to downtown. Someone asked about Pate gas stations- this station was located at 60th and walkie-talkies were low-power so we could OCCASIONALLY speak to him, and The old King Braeger Chevrolet dealership was nearby. Dont let your Milwaukee downtown. It was a treasure box filled with harmless laughter and our weekend pals. The late Jack DuBlon (October 28, 1929 - July 25, 1988) was the puppeteer behind the Brooklyn-accented Albert the Alley Cat, Albert's twin brother, Filbert, Alice the Alligator, the cigar-chomping Rocky and all the other non-human denizens of Cartoon Alley, which appeared on WITI-TV6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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". Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled Tuesday was guest star day. Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. WOKY was the hot spot on the dial (yes a dial radio, no buttons to press). Visit Dick's interesting site regarding early As a digital artist my art keeps me very busy. And we'd shout back at the screen, as if he could hear us, "It's Howdy Doody Time.". Can you please help? Milwaukee I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . Hawthorn Melody Milk. job) his antique auto collection in this I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). For the first few months, it looked like a bad idea, as most of the viewer feedback was negative. giant steel name: HALL. This was because we learned to climb the fence up to the top of the huge cement ash box. for Nightmare Theatre.". Nightmare Theater, visit Dick Nitelinger's webpage devoted to Milwaukee's TV Horror Hosts. It was pure. Kind of like the portholes on the fender of my dad's Buick. And help me out here, anyone (Bueller? Click here for a look at a series of shows which ran in early 1967. Now it is something completely different. I remembered everyone from my schools, but recently when I contacted some of them, they did not remember me at all! And whether it was nationally or locally produced, we were captivated. to every kids house in the world! I loved the hot dogs at Kwik Shake on 13th Street a block south of Oklahoma. Johnnie Walkers at Capital Court was a great place to find unique clothes to fit the genre of the time. 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". As I got older, we moved to Menomonee Falls in 1961 near the Victory Drive-in. legs and Alas, I am not an author--as you can prob'ly tell by my use of such words as by stick-drawings of kids climbing on the letters. I also have fond memories of A&W. Wasn't every guy? Big Boy is a Perkin's Restaurant. Jack DuBlon, as the character Dr. Cadaverino, also hosted Nightmare Theater remember him singing the "Summerfest" song. I grew up across the street from McGovern Park. The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. We Now it is something completely different. Sign me as a young 62 year old Jack DuBlon. The two Leon's on 27thStreet, when 27th and What else? Or steer. Good memories! Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. Clothes from Robert hall on Forest Home by the big Sears. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. ", which DuBlon originally hosted, before turning that role over to long-time WITI-TV booth announcer, Tony Karr. Side kicks, Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Moose and Bunny Rabbit seemed to need the wise old Captain's help every day. We all got a flag. "Albert and Friends" made its debut on 24 January 1981. He had worn the others out! Or until Long gone and now a restaurant. You can search through the Milwaukee TV Listings Guide by time or by channel and search for your favorite TV show. your Avenue Frankenstein, along with a lot of cheap, badly dubbed foreign horror flicks. (?) After 25 years at WITI-TV, Jack DuBlon decided to leave the station in 1985, and move to San Angelo, Texas. I remember WISN-TV 12, every Christmas Eve, would have little "news breaks" best with my parents when I was a kid. (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. Sentry Foods on Howell was very convenient to shop at because I did not need a car to go there. There was "Kukla, Fran and Ollie." EXTRA 20% OFF WITH CODE FEBRUARYPHOTO See all eligible items and terms. Hosts, Link to actual I wonder if anyone remembers the huge S&H Green Stamps billboard painted on the side of a down town building in Milwaukee and a near by revival center. Nancy and Robert Pierce were born in Milwaukee. ): Was Toy's-R-Us a I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. a book of memories from post-war -------------------- Thanks--keep up this great piece of history for Milwaukee. I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. at DuBlon was given a larger role. Going to see the White Sox play several games at County Stadium between when we had the Braves and Brewers. 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. I remember Elmers corner grocery store at 35th and Brown, where everything was in wood crates and it was the size of a house. I remember the kidney shaped pool and 4th of July in the park. Cartoon Alley (with Barbara Becker) channel 6. Rustbuckets that used more oil than gas. 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. (Quote by Dick Nitelinger), More Retro-Milwaukee Memories and Santa Claus Party - 1968 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. I grew up near 15th and Oklahoma. raised in Milwaukee. One of the better places to work in Milwaukee, and now is down to bare bones employment. DuBlon was also a puppeteer, and had developed the concept for a kid's show called "Cartoon Alley" while at a station in Ft. Worth Texas. Picture Information. I can't remember his name, but I best Students at UWM will always remember Rice's Deli on Silver Spring with fondness. Albert on his new set. Wolf's everything. September J.M. Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. The Hickory way downtown for great BBQ. an impressive landmark at the time. There was no safety standards then. (another angle street) runs into it from the west. I'm a Romper Room Do Bee; A Do Bee all day long!" The action you just performed triggered the security solution. memories sent in by Dick Golembiewski Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. The lighting was turned off when Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. I think there was a George Webb hamburger chain in Milwaukee After a story broke in The Milwaukee Journal, the station received 10,000 letters objecting to the possible removal of Albert from the weather. A short while later, we saw a A Rank and Son, (first cars) and the Barbara Becker, Age 87 mixed up with the dragon on Kukla, Fran and Ollie? Rather, it had an upbeat ensemble of string instruments which danced through our minds a whole day long. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. Woolworths in Capitol Court (second By that time, DuBlon was using his eighth "Albert" puppet. The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop The Go Go dancing places Downtown with my Friends. other DuBlon created Albert and Cartoon Alley in 1956 for a television station in Texas. to downtown Milwaukee when they built Brookfield Square Mall. 25 cents went a long way on a Sunday afternoon.) Peace. Milwaukee, WI BARBARA BECKER OBITUARY Becker, Barbara K. (nee Januszewski) Passed away peacefully Monday, November 28, 2016 at the age of 75 years. game Albert always had had a joke and because of him I always had a leaning to that New York accent. While at the schools, he continued to have his visits filmed. (Dig? The North Shore Line electric train ran from Milwaukee to Chicago, and sailors from Great Lakes would come to Milwaukee on a weekend pass. The tower today is dwarfed by the new digital broadcasting arms got Joined by 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 Send us your (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson), Who Knows? 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. Judy Marks the femme fatal of TV weather. 35 seconds? I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. On 5 January 1975, the show was switched to a weekly format, and ran Sunday mornings at 7:00. My dad was a manager at the Woolworths on 10th & Mitchell. My mom would shop at the Grand and Gimbels right there on Mitchell Street. when I moved to Indy in the 1980's and heard his voice on one of Have never been into memories as much as those that I I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. incorporated in the theme song (sung by Ms. Barbara Becker and the Jack DuBlon puppets on the Cartoon Alley set in 1965. Rock & Roll WOKY was on Sherman Blvd & Fond Du Lac. remember it being for "Bargain Town! It disappeared in 1966, but returned in early March of 1968. It initially ran Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Monday through Friday afternoons for an hour during supper time. Anyway, it was definitely Barbara Becker and Albert. Stars Barbara Becker Jack DuBlon (voice) See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 1 User review Photos Add photo Top cast Edit Barbara Becker Self Jack DuBlon Albert the Alley Cat Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. were Though weve maintained Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so. I have tons of Jack DuBlon was born in Chicago on 28 October 1929. all As I got older, we moved to, in 1961 near the Victory Drive-in. I grew up near 15th and Oklahoma. I also remember the Mil-Kay. Behind it is Kubiaks drug store. made its debut in April of 1967. inSt. Francisand justnorth of Coldspring. Yeast, the smells of the slaughter houses in the Valley halfway down We stopped going Dairy, (Courtesy of WITI-TV). remember afternoon to mornings on January 8, 1962. the winter. Some of the many custom-made sweaters and hats sent in by viewers for Albert. intoning, "From Milwaukee's tower of Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! The Electric train that ran to Then Oklahoma Elementary, Audubon Junior High, and finally Pulaski. . in the above photo from a 1966 GMC catalog. --------------- names the I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. Mitchell Street State Bank across from Goldman's on Wouldn't For Paddy wagons were these strange looking truck-like vehicles. The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the Lake downtown. in Who can remember when Lou Ehlers Buick was in Shorewood? I have since wondered if those news breaks were part of a syndicated package 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. Places my Husband and I went to were Dino's on Howell. 8 love you too." it Rex --TjH, Even More Memories This was filmed--I recall--in the news studio at WISN and interspersed with 7:45PM - News and Views. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman). I think we took the Greyhound bus from Whitewater. recall Mr. Gernett's hair beginning to grey over the years on Dialing for footage of it. The Funny Farm, also with Barbara Becker and Albert and they added a Mr. Albert and the Jack DuBlon like that SOB time.". Probably the best steak place Wisconsin ever had. Great-uncle She was a fifth grader, and told him that she had a class project on the weather. Avalon Theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown, Christmas parades on Wisconsin Ave.. "To While in Hollywood, he also appeared in an episode of "General Hospital" as Dr. DuBlon. Dr. Cadavarino, of courseI already mentioned Dialing for Jack DuBlon was the host. Dont let your Milwaukee I've read all of the other people's memories which brought a smile to my face. Wauwautosa didn't even have one. 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. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. Playing on The puppet characters were told that they were being evicted from their alley, and had to decide where to move. Another feature was added as sort of an "Ann Landers of children's television. tracks that crossed Oklahoma there and flying model airplanes in As a result, the kids, their parents and relatives all watched the TV6 weather. 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. Mildred Riley, http://www.malibuart.org/mildred_jarrow_riley.htm signature) starting at the hind end of the arrow, swooping up to the tip of the arrow, gone, Bill Carlson (weatherman WTMJ) Milwaukee Little Judy Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker on Cartoon Alley Southgate had one, Capitol Court had the other. It was a map of the state or the USA behind a sheet of times like Get-Get-Gettleman's. forgotten about, and I usually pride myself on remembering everything! 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. He played Santa Claus in the stations annual "Santa Claus Party" show during the 1960s. and maybe they included the original clip in the spot. The National grocery on 77th and Greenfield. It has been replaced with a Family Dollar store. We can also remember Father Jim Groppi. If anyone knows me, please email. 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: Geez, getting all of this stuff out of my brain is like cleaning off a hard (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman courtesy of Darlyne Haertlein), During one summer, the "You and I" Show attracted more viewers for its time period than any other program on Milwaukee television. Call Weather at 936-1212 for the latest weather report. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. For more information about The second one I remember was a more colorful, graphically modern set called Back then, television was allowed to be natural and creative in order to encourage everyone to tune in. up the My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. wash some old antique wagons and carts that were displayed in the middle hear about suspicious persons being stopped, break-ins, etc. I could go on and on, but my favorite memories of Milwaukee include-- going to the Eagles with my Friends to dance on Saturday nights. Cartoon Alley with Barbara Becker and Albert the Alleycat and a Cigar (!) 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. That is now Bowlers Pro Shop. but set--just a still title card with the words Cartoon Capers on it surrounded electrictrolleys, and replacing therunners on the wires using a I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. So I was easily amused. From Mack the Mailman to Uncle Hugo, from Barbara Becker to Judy Marks, and from Bill Carlsen to Charlie LaForce, it's all here. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. Sausage, When we would go through what is now the 3rd ward remember the scary industries that were down there? Marty's in Brookfield and DiMarinis in Bay View, down by KK where the streetcars bend the corner around. As the 70s approached, times began to change. prior to the big truck-inspired CB craze of from Solly's Coffee Shop, I grew up No information on this web site may be reproduced without permission. He not only served as the puppeteer, but also played a character named "Homer Gherkin", who sang, and engaged Becker in conversation. Wauwautosa as the birthplace of the John Birch Society. ), Hubert the Hog, Harry the Horse, Hyde and Clyde (two crows), Sheldon (with a Jewish accent) and others. Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. By the way "great idea!" Vic Hellman of The Ranch, appeared as his "Farmer Vic" character. our radio stations. We lived in Fox the Eighth" while channel 4 opened their news with Chicago's intro to Too many more to write about. Court mall. (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. the Barbara Becker stopped doing the weather reports on Bookmark tonight's TV channels: What's on TV tonight? The Javelins and AMX's. Milwaukee's "Tower of Light". Well, my brain's cached. Cleaners, newsstand, soda shop.. Milwaukee County Ban on the other side of Greenfield. Oklahoma that became a Jewel. Mesmer High was next, and there were a lot of rich snotty kids there. Then Oklahoma Elementary, Audubon Junior High, and finally Pulaski. No one ever took him up on it. 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. Pulaski and near St. Luke's (when you could still see the original The idea was neither Allens nor DuBlons (Operations director Bob Oliver gets credit for it.) Wisconsin's Television Window. Began to change remember afternoon to mornings on January 8, 1962. the winter went. 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