Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:03:10 -0700 Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com Podcast Maker v1.4.1 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker Memories for Baby Boomers. We remember the music, people, news, sports, celebrities, politics, and technology that will relight the past for those born between 1946 and 1964, and beyond. Radio, TV and movie buffs talk about the Golden Age of Commercial Communication, including segments on old-time technology, radio/TV personalities, pre-Internet and Cable news, American pop history, collectibles and collecting, and much more. en (c) 2012 Gilbert Smith - Mike Bragg Smitty, Mike, and the Galaxy Good Guys GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite@gmail.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/images-1_144.jpg http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com 124 144 TV & Film Games & Hobbies Education Music Society & Culture Technology baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible no Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang A member of a younger generation is a big fan of Big Bands. Join us as our friend Andrew Baldwin shares his love of Big Band and Swing music, With youngins' such as Andrew, the greatest music of the 20th Century continues to tantalize new listeners. Here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike and Smitty welcome their friend Andrew Baldwin, who is 26 years old and has been a fan of Big Band and Swing music for many years. Andrew shares with us how he got interested in this kind of music, and how he came to appreciate Big Band music by way of the classic vocalists of the past such as Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. In addition, he tells us and how younger people are being exposed to these classic sounds by way of such things as video games! A very interesting look back from someone who is quite a bit younger. Our Retro-Commercial is for Amana Radar Range Microwave Ovens from 1976. See you on the dance floor with Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Galaxy-Moonbeam-Night-Site/375152766279 http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20110.mp3 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:54:00 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:28:40 baby boomer, Big Band Music, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang We remember that beautiful piece of living room furniture that housed the family television. The Galaxy Gang look back at the very first jobs, spending money, learning the work ethic, and the diffeent things we did to make a buck. Retromercial: Zenith TV Remember when the family radio or TV console was housed in a beautiful, ornate piece of furniture? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back at these consoles as a major furniture piece in mid 20th century homes. Often times, these items defined the status of the family who owned them, as well as offering distinctive choices for people who wanted to house their electronics in elegant cabinets. If you had a nice piece of furniture such as this in your home, or knew someone who did, you'll want to listen in. Next, the Galaxy Good Guys look back at their first jobs. Whether it was being a handyman, pet-sitting, or working in a mattress factory, you'll hear how the Galaxy Guys first got their jobs many years ago. Certain to evoke memories of your first job as well. Our Retro-Commercial is for Zenith Color TV sets. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20109.mp3 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:08:41 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Etch-a-Sketch, rotary telephones, Pop Culture no 00:29:25 baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Smitty and Mike welcome back their good friend "Shotgun Tom" Kelly on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Shotgun Tom will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this month. A retromercial by Dinah Shore for Chevrolet. Smitty and Mike welcome back their good friend "Shotgun Tom" Kelly on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Shotgun Tom will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this month. Mike and Smitty chat it up with Shotgun about what it takes for an artist to receive a Star, how the process works, and Shotgun's reflections on this singular honor as he joins the ranks of other celebrated radio personalities such as Robert W. Morgan, and The Real Don Steele. Additionally, Shotgun looks back at his 40-plus year radio and TV career. All in all a delightful half hour with one of the nicest persons to visit the Galaxy Gang! Our Retro-Commercial is with Dinah Shore, singing the well-remembered Chevrolet jingle, "See the USA in a Chevrolet"! Joins us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20108.mp3 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:57:34 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Etch-a-Sketch, rotary telephones, Pop Culture no 00:29:15 baby boomer, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Real Don Steele, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Who are your favorite movie star screen couples? Maybe Bogie and Bacall, William Powell and Myrna Loy, or perhaps Clark Gable and Jean Harlow? We recall some of the notable on and off-screen celeb couples of the past. Also the Junior Scholastic Book Club. This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features a story on Great Movie Star Screen Couples of the past. We all have our favorite screen couples from the golden age of cinema, and we look back at some of them. Who are your favorites? Maybe Bogie and Bacall, William Powell and Myrna Loy, or perhaps Clark Gable and Jean Harlow. Whoever your favorites are, we'll remember them here, and also look back at why they were so appealing in those great films we know and love. Next we look back at Scholastic Books. Do you remember when you were in school, and you could order books from the Scholastic Book Company? Once or twice a year, the students were invited to order books from a catalog and everyone waited for the big day when the teacher would have the big box of books on the desk and hand out those books that everyone waited weeks to receive. For many, this instilled a love of reading that remains to this day. We also look back at some of the popular publications for young people from back in the day such as "My Weekly Reader", and "Highlights for Children". Finally we look at some of the electric and metal toys of the 50s and 60s. We look back at the electric football and hockey games that were prevalent back then. We also look back at the Easy Bake Oven, and how little girls would bake cakes and goodies in those little ovens that inspired a whole generation of cooks and bakers. Our Retro-Commercials are for De Soto and of course, the Easy Bake Ovens. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20107.mp3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:24:33 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Etch-a-Sketch, rotary telephones, Pop Culture no 00:58:40 baby boomer, Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Humphry Bogart, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang We shake, shake, shake our memory banks to recall all those hours we spent as kids, occupied with our Etch-A-Sketches. A look back at rotary telephones, long before touch-tones and auto-dialers. Remembering the second bananas of movies and television. Welcome to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! On this episode, we look back at the Etch-A-Sketch, the popular toy of the 1960s and 70s. Long before personal gaming devices which involved electronics became common place, the Etch-A-Sketch, powered by your imagination, would provide just as many hours of fun and entertainment as any modern device. Next we look at touch-tone telephones. Do you remember the old rotary phones, before the push-button touch-tone phone became common place? If so, you recall the days when touch-tone service from the phone company was something you paid extra for, and the idea of pushing 1 for whatever it might be, had not been thought of yet. We recall how this service became the standard for phone service in the United States, and how those touch-tone phones were placed in the hands of millions of Americans. Following this we look at Second Bananas, the actors and characters in your favorite TV show who were not billed as the stars, but gained a wide following because they became just as popular, if not more so, than the lead characters. Finally we look back at some notables whom we lost in the world of entertainment in late December 2012 through early 2013. Come join the party line at Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20106.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:50:56 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Etch-a-Sketch, rotary telephones, Pop Culture no 00:59:00 baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Built in 1948, San Diego's KOGO AM 600 transmitter site has beamed historic and quality programming. The original RCA transmitter is being dismantled and removed. Radio historian Scott Rice shares an important chapter of AM radio broadcast history. This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site finds the Galaxy Good Guys on a road trip to the transmitter facility of radio station KOGO in San Diego. This facility is historic, being built in 1948 toward the end of the Golden Age of Radio, but nevertheless still carrying much historic and quality programming during the past 65 years. The original RCA transmitter is being dismantled and removed from this site. The transmitter's owner, our good friend Scott Rice, visits with us and discusses how he came to own this great piece of broadcast history, why this unit is being removed, and what is to become of it. We also look back at those years when this transmitter was carrying many of the fine programs and great entertainment of a bygone era. A fascinating look into the workings of a vintage radio transmitter and the facility that has housed it for so long. Come along and listen in, on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20105.mp3 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:14:43 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:30:00 baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, kogo radio, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang The genius of Jackie Gleason, a true American original who made us laugh, cry, and get home by 8 on Saturday nights to watch his variety shows. We mark 70 years of movie classic "Casablanca", and recall electric trains. It's another hour-long episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, and on this show, we remember the life and career of Jackie Gleason, legendary television and film celebrity. We look back at his early years, his rise in show business, his entry into motion pictures, and his highly successful career in television. We also remember some of his best remembered characters such as Ralph Kramden from the classic "Honeymooners" series. Next we salute the 70th anniversary of the classic motion picture "Casablanca". The epic World War II movie that starred Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, along with a top-notch supporting cast. Learn about some of the goings on with the cast and the deep sentiment involving many of the players, starring and non-starring. If you are familiar with this movie, you will enjoy the recap and anecdotes that we share, and if you are new to classic movies, this will give you a preview of what this film is about. We have a musical number on this show, "Percolator" by Billy Joe and the Checkmates. The 1962 hit was inspired by a coffee percolator doing its job. Finally we talk about model electric trains. How many American kids had a train set while growing up? Maybe you were one of them, whether the small gage or large gage trains, the setups could be simple or elaborate. If you owned a train set way back when, this segment is sure to bring back memories. Our Retro-Commercials are for McDonald's and for Allis-Chalmers. Join us here, on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20104.mp3 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:20:28 -0800 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:58:55 baby boomer, Jackie Gleason, Humphrey Bogart, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang The Galaxy Good Guys celebrate 35th anniversary of Star Wars. Also, bubble gum comics and penny candies, including Double Bubble and Bazooka, (and mascots Pud and Bazooka Joe). Plus a Tootsie Roll retromercial. Send us your memories of your fave candy! We remember the 35th anniversary of Star Wars on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, the blockbuster film that had lines of people waiting hours to see it and brought to us such catch-phrases as "May the Force be with You". George guides us through a review of the cultural significance of this motion picture, as well as recalling many famous scenes and anecdotes from it. Next we remember bubble gum comics and penny candies we grew up with. Mike B leads us as we talk about Double Bubble and Bazooka bubble gum and the comics we would find inside. We also recall some of our favorite candies, from the penny candies of the past to such things as candy cigarettes, wax lips, and suckers that would now probably be outlawed! Our Retro-Commercial is a catchy musical Tootsie Roll commercial. Join the fun here at Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20103.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:33:20 -0800 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:30:45 baby boomer, hostess twinkies, double bubble gum, bazooka joe, Star Wars 35th, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang 100th anniversary of the Tarzan series of books, authored by Edgar Rice Burroughs. On a foggy night in 1956, the Andrea Doria and the liner Stockholm collided, resulting in another dramatic at-sea rescue. The 100th anniversary of the Oreo cookie On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we mark the 100th anniversary of the Tarzan series of books, authored by Edgar Rice Burroughs. For many baby-boomers, Tarzan was a part of our growing up, whether following his adventures on films, comics, or television. George looks back at the history of the Tarzan franchise and gives us an overview of the many volumes published by Burroughs, as well as a look into the films and TV shows inspired by this character. Next, Mike Z recalls the sinking of the famous Italian liner, the Andrea Doria. On a foggy night in 1956, the Andrea Doria and the liner Stockholm collided, resulting in a historic at-sea rescue. It the modern era of radio and radar, it would seem impossible for a collision such as this to occur...but it did. Tune in to hear the dramatic story! Smitty and Mike note the 100th anniversary of the Oreo Cookie, a perennial snack that has been enjoyed by millions of people throughout its 100 years. And we also note the 50th anniversary of the Incredible Hulk, the angry, greenish humanoid who has been the subject of comic books, movies, and a well-remembered TV show. Our Retro-Commercials are for Oldsmobile, and of course, Oreo Cookies. Turn the volume up, and listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/GalaxyNiteSite102.mp3 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:30:02 -0800 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:58:40 baby boomer, Oreo cookies, Andrea Doria, Tarzan, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Baseball season spring training is right around the corner; we take a look at an important baseball event, and the tie-in with Peanuts' Charlie Brown. We say goodbye to Twinkies and other baked delights for Baby Boomers. Remembering Dave Brubeck. What was your favorite Hostess Bakery product? Twinkies, Ding Dongs, or maybe the Hostess Cupcakes? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember Hostess Bakeries and all of those great treats we recall from our early years. Next we recall a great baseball anniversary that ties in with a couple of famous "Peanuts" cartoon strips. What did Charlie Brown have to say in those strips? Listen in and find out! Finally, we recall Jazz great Dave Brubeck who passed away in late 2012. His contributions to American music and culture are recalled. His classic tune "Take Five" is remembered in particular. Our Retro-Commercial is of course for Hostess Bakeries. Tune in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%20101.mp3 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:00:10 -0800 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:30:40 baby boomer, hostess twinkies, dave brubeck, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Mike B. and Smitty look back this New Year's weekend on 100 shows. With Galaxy Good Guys Mike Zucarro, George Haloulakos, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Dave Leonard, Bill Earl, Jack Vincent, Jeff Prescott, and so many others, we've hit this milestone and march on! Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site reaches a new milestone as we wind down 2012: Our 100th program. Thanks to you our listeners, we have reached this goal, and we thank you for your ongoing support. On this episode, Smitty and Mike look back across 100 shows, and reflect how Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site has evolved; the guests, topics, ideas from our listeners, and the contributions by George and Mike Z have helped us to grow and expand the subjects we present to you. The Galaxy Guys look back at Blockbusters of 1962, great motion pictures from 50 years ago that we remember and still enjoy. Recall such titles as "Lawrence of Arabia", "The Longest Day", "Cleopatra", and "To Kill a Mockingbird", just to name a few. We listen to the late Andy Williams and his version of "Days of Wine and Roses", and we remember those holiday TV specials from the 60s and 70s when the whole family would gather around the TV and watch some of our favorite entertainers present and hour or so of great Christmas fun. We recall Bing Crosby, Perry Como, and of course Andy Williams. Our Retro-Commercials are for Gallo Wines, and for Delta Airlines from 1976. Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network. http://galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/GalaxyNiteSite100.mp3 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 08:15:19 -0800 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:58:45 baby boomers, Andy Williams, movies of 1962, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Thanksgiving meant great aromas from the kitchen. Family and friends around the table; and waking up to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. We remember holidays of past. Plus, those great test patterns that started and ended the broadcast day for TV stations. As we enter the holiday season here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on this edition of our show. This yearly tradition heralds in the start of the holiday season, and has been a part of many baby boomer's lives. Remember Thanksgiving morning watching the parade on TV while enjoying the aroma of all the tasty holiday smells coming from the kitchen? The Galaxy Gang sure does! Listen in and hear about it. We also remember the days when TV stations would sign on in the morning and sign off late at night. This was before the stations broadcast 24 hours like they do now. We recall getting up early in the morning to watch the stations sign on the air, with the national anthem, devotional films, and jet planes flying. We watched all of this while waiting for the morning cartoons to come on! Just a part of the past that is no more. Our Retro-Commercial is for Instant Folger's Coffee. Tune in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2099.mp3 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:18:49 -0800 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:30:15 baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang The 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Prime-Time Animation, those cartoons that were not relegated to Saturday mornings, but could be seen in the evening hours. Retro-Commercial is for Duz laundry detergent. We remember the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Smitty shares with us the chilling details from 50 years ago when the world came closer to a nuclear exchange than ever before or ever since. President Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev were the principal players in this high-stakes situation that for 13 days hung in the balance. Thankfully, the situation was resolved positively, but the memories still linger. Mike B and George share their recollections of that time when they were children, and could sense something was not right. Next George fills us in on Prime-Time Animation, those cartoons that were not relegated to Saturday mornings, but could be seen in the evening hours. This provided entertainment not just for the kids, but for mom and dad as well. Such favorites as The Flintstones, Johnny Quest, and Clutch Cargo are recalled. Our Retro-Commercial is for Duz laundry detergent. Tune in and join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2098.mp3 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:34:51 -0800 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:30:05 baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site pays tribute to a number of well-known individuals who passed away in the summer of 2012. Celebrities, astronauts, writers, and noted individuals in the fields of comedy and music are remembered. This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site pays tribute to a number of well-known individuals who passed away in the summer of 2012. Celebrities, astronauts, writers, and noted individuals in the fields of comedy and music are remembered. Among them are Andy Griffith, Ray Bradbury, Phyllis Diller, and Neil Armstrong just to name a few. Join Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as we remember these great individuals and their accomplishments. http://GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/GalaxyNiteSite97.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:25:19 -0800 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 01:09:00 baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang We went live on KOPA-FM (REZ REDIO) this summer at the San Diego County Fair. Here's the final segment of a 2 part special that recalls memories of state and county fairs, circuses, amusement parks and much more, including retromercials and music. On June 29, 2012, Mike B, Smitty, and Mike Z broadcast a live, two-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site over KOPA-FM in Pala, California. The broadcast originated from the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, California. On the second part of that broadcast, Smitty and Mike interview radio historian Bill Earl, who recalls the fairs in the Los Angeles area in the 60s and 70s. Bill tells us how radio stations participated in fairs and offers us his memories of local radio stations at the various fairs. Mike Z and Smitty recall famous Worlds' Fairs of the past. Among the fairs that are remembered are the 1939 and 1964 New York Worlds Fairs, the 1933 Chicago Fair, and the 1962 Seattle Fair. The Galaxy Guys also recall childhood memories of circuses and how sometimes movies and TV shows based on circus life would entice kids to want to run away and join the circus, and lead an exciting life! All this plus lots of memories from the past, some fun Retro-Commercials and some great musical numbers. See you at the fair, with Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/GalaxyNiteSite96.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:52:30 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:59:00 baby boomer, nostalgia, KOPA FM, REZ RADIO, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang The Galaxy Guys broadcasted on KOPA-FM (REZ RADIO) live this summer at the San Diego County Fair. Here's part 1 of a 2 part special that recalls memories of state and county fairs, circuses, amusement parks and much more, including retromercials & music. On June 29, 2012, Mike B, Smitty, and Mike Z broadcast a live, two-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site over KOPA-FM in Pala, California. The broadcast originated from the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, California. On this first part of that broadcast, the Galaxy Guys tell you about the sights and sounds of the fair. The carnival atmosphere, smells of the food, and a look at some of the rides. Mike B shares the story of the Del Mar Race Track and Fair, going back to the 1930s and involving such legendary celebrities as Bing Crosby, Pat O'Brien, and Jimmy Durante. The Galaxy Guys also recall some famous movies and TV episodes of the past having to do with fairs, circuses and carnivals. All this plus lots of memories from the past, some fun Retro-Commercials and some great musical numbers. See you at the fair, with Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/GalaxyNiteSite95.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:40:13 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:52:00 baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang What did we Baby Boomers do on boring summer vacation days, long before cable TV, the Web, and tech gadgets? Mike and Smitty remember! Plus, 60th anniversary of a favorite episode of "I Love Lucy". Also, 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II coronation. It's the Dog Days of Summer here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Mike and Smitty recall all the fun things we did while on summer vacation after we got our fill of doing all of the normal things kids would do on summer break, such as riding bikes, running through sprinklers, or joining mom on a shopping trip. When your creative juices got going and you would take apart or dissect an old appliance, radio, or any other mechanical or electrical item and open it up to see what's inside and what made it work. This was also a great chance to use Dad's prize tools from the toolbox! In the days before multiple TV channels, cell phones, Ipods, and X-Boxes, kids activities centered around playing outside and oftentimes this would include coming across an abandoned item that could provide hours of fun while it was taken apart to see what made it tick. Lots of memories certain to evoke a few of your own. We also look back at the 60th anniversary of one of the best remembered episodes of "I Love Lucy", as well as the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Our Retro-Commercial is with Tony the Tiger pitching those great Sugar Frosted Flakes, also celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Tune in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/GalaxyNiteSite94.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:00:43 -0700 Nostalgia, Baby Boomer, Pop Culture no 00:29:00 baby boomer, nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Legendary radio broadcast guy Mr. Astor has been involved in radio and television broadcasting since the late 1940s. He is man behind Astor Broadcast Group, located in Anaheim California. Mr. Astor tells us all about his life in the world of radio. This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features an interview with Art Astor, legendary radio broadcast executive. Mr. Astor has been involved in the world of radio and television broadcasting since the late 1940s. He is the owner and president of Astor Broadcast Group, located in Anaheim California. Mr. Astor tells us all about his life in the world of radio. From a very young age Mr. Astor was fascinated by radio, and from that young age, he was influenced to make radio his life and career. He is uniquely qualified to talk to us about all aspects of broadcasting since he has experience in sales, performing, management, and representing radio stations around the country. This interview was recorded at his museum, the Astor Classics Museum, also in Anaheim, California. There, his collection of beautifully restored radios, televisions, phonographs, home entertainment devices, slot machines, gas pumps, and classic automobiles from the 1930s to the 1960s are on display. The Astor Event Center, located at the Museum, is available to host parties, wedding receptions, dances, and many other kinds of social gatherings. This is an enjoyable look back at radio from a management and business point of view, and is a delightful interview as Mr. Astor tells us about his life experiences as well as describing a few select items from his museum. Our Retro Commercials are for A&W, Edsel for 1959, and Dr. Pepper. Join us at the Astor Museum on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2093.mp3 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:05:58 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:55:00 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang We recall happy moments when we entered school classrooms and saw the film projector set up. We talk about those old educational film strips. Plus, we choke through a segment on Smog Alert days in L.A.. All this and "Wink, the Sassy One, from Canada Dry" On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember 35 millimeter film strips, that teaching tool used in many classrooms from the 50s through the 80s. Mike Z takes us back to a time when film strips and motion picture films were high-tech in the classrooms. The guys also recall some funny anecdotes about being in school during those years that most people who grew up in that era will remember. Next we talk about Smog Alerts, that Los Angeles phenomenon that Mike B and George remember very well. There was a time when the air would get so bad, that you could not play outside and you had to limit your physical activity. How did people cope with this? Tune in and find out. Our Retro-Commercial is for Wink Soda from Canada Dry. Come on in and keep cool with Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2092.mp3 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:26:11 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:30:15 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Early history of color TV. From technology that made color pictures possible, to some of the color programming itself which is so well-remembered. We salute Casey Kasem on his 80th birthday. Our team also remembers skateboards and rollerskates Remember the fascination that was early color TV? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty and Mike Z recall the early history of color TV. From the technology that made color pictures through the air possible, to some of the color programming itself which is so well-remembered. If you have memories of watching color TV shows in the late 50s and 60s, listen in and we'll talk about some of those shows. Next, Mike B salutes Casey Kasem, the legendary radio personality who has just recently celebrated his 80th birthday. We remember Casey's days as a Los Angeles radio personality and as a national celebrity with his syndicated programs and notable appearances in movies and television. Next, Mike B and George talk about bun-busting moves: roller skating and skateboards in the early days. Being able to roll along on skateboards, before they were commercially available, in the days when you would make your own out of an old pair of roller skates and a piece of scrap lumber. Also we recall the roller skating rinks of the past when you would gather with others to skate to organ or pre-recorded music. Our Retro-Commercials are for Prunes...yes Prunes. And another great Trans-World Airlines commercial. Jump on board with Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2091.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:15:28 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:56:35 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Our recent program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the luxury ocean liner Titanic drew a lot of listener interest. We revisit the Titanic, and offer facts you may not have known. Our Retro-Commercial is for Bromo-Seltzer. Recently here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we presented a program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the luxury liner Titanic. We received many comments, and e-mails from many of you expressing great interest in this topic. After reviewing what we covered on that episode, we found that there were many more facts that we wanted to present to you, particularly what became of a few of the survivors, and further accounts of that event covered in later books. So on this episode, we revisit Titanic once again, and bring you some additional facts you may not have heard, and more information for you Titanic fans out there. Our Retro-Commercial is for Bromo-Seltzer. Thanks for joining us here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2090.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:55:43 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:29:30 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang We Remember Dick Clark and Donna Summer. Payola, the pay-for-play music scandal of the 1950s. We come to learn all about this scandal, and also that pay-for-play incidents like this go back to the 1800s! Dr. Strangelove, and more Cold War flicks. The Galaxy Gang is all here and we have these topics for you on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site: First we talk about Cold War Movies. Hollywood has always mirrored the fears, fantasies, and interests of the public, and in the period from the 1950s to the 1980s, a number of movies related to the Cold War and the possible threat of nuclear attack were made. Among them Fail Safe, and Dr. Strangelove. George Haloulakos guides us through this interesting genre of films. Next, we talk about Payola, the pay-for-play music scandal of the 1950s. We come to learn all about this scandal, and also that pay-for-play incidents like this go back to the 1800s! As well as continuing on well after the Alan Freed Payola scandal. Mike B and Mike Z handle this topic. Finally Smitty has the obituary segment for us as we remember some legendary individuals in the world of music and entertainment who have recently left us. We also have a tribute to Dick Clark and Donna Summer. Our Retro-Commercials are very musical this time, the first for Chase and Sanborn Coffee, and the second for Ford voiced by the Four Lads. Come on in and join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2089.mp3 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:01:01 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:59:00 nostalgia, tv, donna summer, cold war, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang George and Mike Z. explore the British animated series of the 1960s, aimed at kids, & also an audience among adults. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson were the creators of such well-remembered series as Fireball XL5, Stingray, Supercar & others. Fig Newton retro. Supermarionation: The name given to those British animated series of the 1960s that were aimed at kids, but also found an audience among adults. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson were the creators of such well-remembered series as Fireball XL5, Stingray, Supercar, and others. They were not cartoons, but featured marionettes, done in an advanced style. Also, the stories had positive reinforcement and lessons in right vs wrong. The black and white shows featured such themes as space travel and crime-fighting. George and Mike Z tell us all about their memories of these shows. Our Retro-Commercial is for Nabisco's Fig Newtons from 1966. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbemNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2088.mp3 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:08:40 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:29:30 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang The Galaxy Gang remembers the days when you would get full service at your local gas station. We look back at early history of FM radio broadcasting. How FM started and caught up with AM as more varied FM stations took to the air. Fill 'er up! That's the word on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as the Galaxy Gang remembers the great days when you would get full service at your local gas station. Also, there were those neat give-aways, or premiums when you filled up your tank. Whether it was a tiger tail, an inflatable dinosaur, a set of steak knives, or a piece of glassware, you're bound to recall some good memories when gasoline stations were friendlier places with a personal touch. We also look back at the early history of FM radio broadcasting. We remember how FM started and eventually caught up with AM as more and more varied FM stations took to the air and listeners found more and more stations to listen to. We have a book review, and we remember some noted personalities who left us. Our Retro-Commercials are for Circus Nuts, and for Trans-World Airlines. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2087.mp3 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:05:41 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:56:55 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Blue Chip and S&H Green Stamps helped your folks decorate the patio, living room, and kitchen. The year 1972 brought victory and tragedy at the Olympics in Munich. In this episode, we chat about the news, sports and headlines of 40 years ago. 1972 was a year of great importance in the world of sports. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back at some of the sports events of that year. From Football, to Baseball, to Basketball and everything in-between, it was a very eventful year. The Olympics of 1972 were notable for a great swimming triumph, but also tragedy as athletes from Israel were killed in a terrorist attack that is still recalled with great sadness. Next, we look at Trading Stamps. Remember when you would go shopping at your favorite grocery store or gas station and you received trading stamps, to be used in getting nice household items from a catalog and redemption center? We look back at this now long-gone system for rewarding shoppers and we also examine how this system really functioned. Were all of those items really free? Tune in and find out! Our Retro Commercial is for those good old S&H Green Stamps from long ago! We'll be looking for you here, on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2086.mp3 Mon, 28 May 2012 09:50:19 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:27:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang From the days of heavy, bulky radios that used a ton of batteries to today's Ipods and personal devices, we take a look back at how technology has evolved and allowed us to fit a world of entertainment into our shirt pockets. Friendship 7, and more! We talk about the portability of entertainment on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. The ability to take your favorite music, and even TV shows with you wherever you go has been made easier and easier as the years have passed by. From the days of heavy, bulky radios that used a ton of batterers to today's Ipods and personal devices, we take a look back at how technology has evolved and allowed us to fit a world of entertainment into our shirt pockets. We have a great tune for you from 1962 that was once the theme music to a popular TV game show. What is it? Tune in and find out! We remember the 40th anniversary of the famous Chess Championships between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer. This monumental competition captured the attention of the world. A test of wits, and a seeming battle between East and West. George Haloulakos gives us some interesting facts that give this event a more human and personal touch. Smitty tells us about some famous movie misquotes-things you thought you heard at the movies but you didn't! And Mike B commemorates the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's launch into earth orbit in Friendship 7. This was another significant step in America's space program , a successful flight that was one more step toward getting a man on the moon. Our Retro-Commercials are for Pall Mall Cigarettes and for Buick Automobiles. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2085.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2012 22:06:13 -0700 Podcasting no 00:57:00 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectibles Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Lights, Camera, Action...at home that is. We look back at the golden era of home movies, a fascinating look back to a once-popular American pastime. Our Retro-Commercial is for Wynn's Automotive Products from 1963. Smile For The Camera Everyone! Lights, Camera, Action...at home that is. We look back at the golden era of home movies. Before the availability of video cameras for personal use, 8-millimeter and super-8 home movies were extremely popular for preserving special events and recording family life in the U.S. Many people have memories of parents shooting home movies, and then sending the film off to be developed, and waiting for its return in order to finally see the film. Watching the movie was an event, as the living room was darkened, the projector and screen set up, and the whole family gathered round to watch the latest home movie. We remember events such as these, and we also look at the history of home movies, the technical side of how it all worked, and eventually how the emergence of home video all but did away with home movie-making. All in all a fascinating look back to a once-popular American pastime. Our Retro-Commercial is for Wynn's Automotive Products from 1963. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2084.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2012 18:48:01 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:15 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Archie is 70 years old! Mike B looks back to the beginnings of Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead. From the very early days to the present, we look back at the many comics, books, TV shows, and hit music that the Archies have inspired. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site we remember the Archie comic book series. Yes, Archie is 70 years old! Mike B looks back to the beginnings of Archie and his adventures with Betty, Veronica, and Jughead. From the very early days to the present, we look back at the many comics, books, TV shows, and hit music that the Archies have inspired. The Galaxy Guys wrap up the segment by recalling some other favorite comics of the past. Next, we look at the history of Telephone Answering Machines. Mike Z guides us as we look at the technical and cultural side of these machines. Machines that would record incoming calls were around a long time ago, but the phone company had a lot to say as to why they were not available early on. We also look at the cultural side of having an answering machine. Now we could screen calls and decide which, if any calls we would answer or even return. Finally Smitty has the obituary segment for us in which we note the passing of a number of notable stars and personalities. Our Retro-Commercial is for Mogen David Wine. Join Mike B, Smitty, George, and Mike Z on another edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Sight! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2083.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:20:26 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:57:30 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang The 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. While not a baby-boomer topic per se, the interest and fascination of this tragedy has transcended generations, including baby-boomers. Retro-Commercials Coca-Cola & Chesterfield Cigarettes. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. While not a baby-boomer topic per se, the interest and fascination of this tragedy has transcended generations, including baby-boomers. We look at some possible factors that increased the odds of that fateful collision, the moon for one. We reflect on what the lifestyle was during that era. How Titanic represented the latest and greatest in technology. We talk about how Titanic has been represented in popular culture and in motion pictures. And we also look at a work of fiction that came out a number of years before this event, and how it was eerily accurate in predicting Titanic's demise. Most importantly, we remember the victims of this tragedy, and remember that above all, this was a human story. Out Retro-Commercials are for Coca-Cola, and for Chesterfield Cigarettes, voiced by the late George Fenneman. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2082.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:13:40 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:56:30 nostalgia, TV, Titanic anniversary, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Surf's up on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We take look at the history and culture of surfing, a favorite pastime for those who love the sea, and enjoy riding the waves. Retro-Commercial is for U.S. Savings Bonds. Catch a wave on this episode of GMNS! Surf's up on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We take a look at the history and culture of surfing, a favorite pastime for those who love the sea, and enjoy riding the waves. Going back to its roots in Hawaii, we take a brief look back at how this sport came to America and has never left. We also look at the popular culture of the 50s and 60s that formed around the surfing craze. TV shows, movies, and popular music all reflected the great interest in surfing among Americans of all ages. We find that the surfing phenomenon was influential in TV shows for many years. Our Retro-Commercial is for U.S. Savings Bonds. Catch that giant wave on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2081.mp3 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:30:45 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Memorial Parks and cemeteries, the resting places of stars of motion pictures, radio, and television. We also look at some of the well-known military cemeteries such as Gettysburg and Arlington, wherewar heroes and leaders of the past are interred. On today's show, we talk about the Gravesites of the Stars. Memorial Parks and cemeteries where many of our best-loved stars of motion pictures, radio, and television have their final resting places. Far from being morbid, a visit to the grave of a beloved star of the past is a unique opportunity to show appreciation and love for a performer who touched your life in their work. We talk about many of the memorial parks located in Southern California such as the Forest Lawn cemeteries. Also, we look at some of the well-known military cemeteries such as Gettysburg and Arlington, where many of our war heroes and leaders of the past are interred. We mention some of the monuments, epitaphs, and markers that are unique in many of these memorial parks. Our Retro-Commercials are for the 1957 Chevrolet, and for United Airlines from 1963. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2080.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:06:30 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:57:00 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang The 1950s and 1960s was a different time in the world of baseball. In this, our early spring training show, lots of memories and players within the sport of baseball are recalled, certain to bring back memories of spring and summers gone by. Baseball is our topic on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Yes, Baseball, the great American pastime. George Haloulakos helps us to remember the days gone by of baseball, particularly while he was growing up in the 60s. George and his father have written a fantastic treatise on baseball history during this time period. We remember two celebrated players of the past, Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax. George tells us the story of the move west by the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants in 1958, and how baseball was a uniting force in Southern California. Attending games and listening to the games on radio were popular activities. This was a different time in the world of baseball, and we also talk about the great personality of Don Drysdale, who while immensely popular as a player, was also loved and respected because of his dedication to his fans. Lots of memories and lots of players are recalled, certain to bring back memories of spring and summers gone by. Our two Retro-Commercials feature Pee Wee Reese pitching Gillette Razors, and a baseball-themed commercial for Lucky Strike Cigarettes. Batter up! Time for Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2079M.mp3 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:50:09 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:59:25 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Adventure films have been a favorite of American movie audiences for years, and in reviewing some of these great motion pictures, we hope to rekindle memories of some of your favorites. Our Retro-Commercial is for Colgate toothpaste. The Perennial Popularity of the Adventure Film is our topic on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We recall three adventure films in particular: Lost Horizon, King Solomon's Mines, and Valley of the Kings, We compare these films to later releases such as the Indiana Jones series. These earlier films are rooted in such things as best-selling literature, and the recurring theme of finding evidence to support religious faith. Adventure films have always been a favorite of American movie audiences for years, and in reviewing some of these great motion pictures, we hope to rekindle memories of some of your favorites. Our Retro-Commercial is for Colgate toothpaste. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2078.mp3 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:03:57 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:30:00 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, Adventure movies Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang We talk about three memories that Baby Boomers who grew up in the 1960s should vividly recall, Route 66, Air-Raid Sirens, and the mystique of listening to far away places on a short-wave radio. Plus, a great retromercial for Boomers: Everyready batteries In this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk about Route 66, The Mother Road, and a true piece of genuine Americana. Mike B shares his memories of traveling on Route 66, what the road meant to America, and how the road still exists today in some places. From the desperate people of the plains states in the Dust Bowl days, to countless American families that took Route 66 on vacations in days gone by, Route 66 still conjures up images of small towns, neon, and greasy food. We also talk about air raid sirens. Those sentries that stood watch over our towns and cities during the 50s and 60s, and were there to announce the unthinkable: an enemy air attack. Mike B, Smitty, and Mike Z recall memories of hearing the weekly and monthly tests of the sirens in earlier times. Although the implications of these sirens is a scary though to everyone, they nevertheless are a part of just about every baby boomers' memory. And finally we discuss Short-Wave radio. Mike Z and Smitty share their memories of listening to short- wave radio stations in the 1970s. What was being heard back then? Listen in and find out. Not only radio stations transmitting from other countries, but strange and bizarre radio signals with odd tones, and sounds. Our Retro-Commercial is for Eveready batteries. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2077.mp3 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:05:59 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:56:40 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Mike, Smitty, and Mike Z recall the great catalogs such as the Johnson-Smith catalog of days gone by where you could order all kinds of gag gifts, and novelty items. Also, the novelty shops of days-gone-by. Our Retro-Commercial is for Muriel Cigars. We're talking about novelty shops, joke shops, and gag gifts on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike, Smitty, and Mike Z recall the great catalogs such as the Johnson-Smith catalog of days gone by where you could order all kinds of gag gifts, and novelty items. Such classic items as the squirting lapel flower, and hand buzzer are well remembered. We also talk about the walk-in joke and novelty shops of days gone by where you could buy interesting and funny items to amuse yourself and play jokes on others. Our Retro-Commercial is for Muriel Cigars. Come on and have some laughs on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2076.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:14 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:30 nostalgia, tv, Johnson-Smith catalog,radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Surplus stores, electronic mail-order supply houses, and correspondence schools of past. Mike Z shares memories of growing up in NYC and visiting shops on Canal Street. Mike B shares visit to shops in L.A. Retro Mercial is Chevy Station Wagons of the 70s Surplus stores, electronic mail-order supply houses of the past, and correspondence schools are the topics on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike Z shares his memories of growing up in New York and visiting the shops on Canal Street in lower Manhattan. He describes some of the neat items one could find back in these stores back in the day. Mike B shares his experiences going to the shops on York Boulevard in Highland Park, near Los Angeles, and seeing a lot of the same type items that were to be found on the East Coast. And Smitty remembers a New York-style surplus store that used to be in downtown San Diego. In addition, we recall the great electronics mail order parts houses of the past. Such companies as Allied, Lafayette, and Newark Electronics are mentioned. Additionally, we talk about some of the correspondence schools from that time period such as CREI, Coyne, and Commercial Trades Institute. Smitty has a list of notable passings from late 2011 in the obituary report. Also, we listen to Lesley Gore's hit from 1963 "It's My Party". Our Retro-Commercial is for Chevrolet Station Wagons of the 1970s. Join the fun on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2075.mp3 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:58:45 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, army surplus, Canal Street, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:57:00 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang It's Christmas time here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Mike, Smitty, and George reflect upon TV Christmas shows and specials of the past. We also remember the animated series that were shown each year, and in most cases are still shown today. It's Christmas time here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Mike, Smitty, and George reflect upon TV Christmas shows and specials of the past. George shares wonderful insight on how these special programs from the 50s and 60s placed emphasis on the true meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Christ. The meaning and devotion placed into the many variety specials of the day are recalled. We also remember the animated series that were shown each year, and in most cases, are still shown today. We remember how these programs were family events, everyone gathering around the TV to watch these great shows. Mike shares some thoughts on his copy of the 1964 Sears Christmas Wish Book. Look for some scans of Mike's favorite items on our web page. Our Retro-Commercial is a Christmas spot for Camel cigarettes featuring Santa Claus. Merry Christmas to you from the entire Galaxy Gang! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2074.mp3 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:10:14 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Pearl Harbor, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:10 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Mike Z joins Smitty and Mike as we remember this classic 1963 motion picture. The greatest gathering of comedians and funny people to ever appear in a film. Mike B salutes Play Doh, the pliable clay-like material that has been played with by generation It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World! Mike Z joins Smitty and Mike as we remember this classic 1963 motion picture. The greatest gathering of comedians and funny people to ever appear in a film. This extravaganza of a film is still remembered by many to this day, not only those old enough to recall when it first came out, but newer generations who appreciate the humor and storyline of this film. Mike Z gives us interesting background info on how this film came to be, and insights into some of the comedians who were in it. We'll all learn new facts about this great film. Mike B discusses the 55th anniversary of Play Doh, the pliable clay-like material that has been played with by generations. Mike tells us how this began as an item to remove stains from wallpaper, and then was marketed and repackaged as a fun toy for kids to make all kinds of sculptures, weird shapes, and figurines. Listen in and learn what Mike and his brothers were doing with Play Doh! Our Retro-Commercial is for State Farm Insurance and one of there well-remembered jingles. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2073.mp3 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:47:31 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Pearl Harbor, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:50 nostalgia, tv, radio, play-dough, mad mad mad mad world, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang We commemorate events leading up to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on that Sunday morning in 1941. We remember the lives lost and the sacrifices made by those who fought and worked through the Second World War to win eventual victory. December 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the attack of Pearl Harbor. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we commemorate that anniversary, briefly recounting the events leading up to Japan's attack on that Sunday morning in 1941. How that attack was reported by radio, and what the impact was across the country. The nation mobilized as it entered World War II. Mike talks about the blackouts that happened on the West Coast, and Smitty has a couple of examples of radio news reports from that day. We remember the lives lost and the sacrifices made by all of those who fought and worked through the Second World War to win eventual victory. http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2072.mp3 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:29:13 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Pearl Harbor, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:15 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang Do you know who the "Englishman from St. Louis, Missouri" is? If you guessed Vincent Price, you are correct! Plus, Mike remembers Honda motorbikes. Our retromercial is one of those Honda radio spots that promise you'll "Meet the Nicest People on a Honda" Do you know who the "Englishman from St. Louis, Missouri" is? If you guessed Vincent Price, you are correct! On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember Vincent Price, who would have been 100 years old this year. We recall his long and varied career, from his first films, through his famous Rap on Michael Jackson's Thriller. Mr. Price was one of our favorite horror movie stars and each of us has great memories of his many films. Mike tells us all about the Honda Mini-Bikes of the 1960s. Those economical and fun mini-bikes were a great way to get around town back then. Mike also shares personal memories of driving his own Honda around town, as well as letting us know what these collectible bikes are worth today. Our Retro-Commercial is the famous jingle that Honda used at the time to advertise these mini-bikes: "You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda". Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyNostalgiaNetwork.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2071.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:38:50 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:27:05 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang San Diego radio personality Jeff Prescott discusses The Los Angeles Herald Examiner and other newspapers. Jeff collects vintage newspapers. His knowledge of old newspapers is of interest to "Newsies" like our own Mike B. and a many of our listeners. . San Diego radio personality Jeff Prescott joins the Galaxy Gang to discuss the world of newspapers. Jeff is a collector of vintage newspapers. His knowledge on the acquisition, and preservation of vintage newspapers will be of interest to those who might be considering starting their own collections. In addition, Jeff talks to us about the way newspapers were printed back in earlier times. He tells us about the days of the "Extras", and the fascinating stories of how some newspapers would release different, updated issues of a newspaper on a day with a big news story. We also discuss how newspapers, which were once a staple of daily information, have fallen away from that role, with the advent of the Internet, and other means to receive instant information. There are also memories of delivering newspapers, and some of the famous writers and photographers are recalled. Jeff Prescott brings to this one-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, a wealth of information and knowledge told in an engaging, easy-to-listen to, humorous way. And of course, listen in for a couple of newspaper related Retro Commercials on this episode! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2070.mp3 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:35:25 -0800 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:57:10 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang We welcome George Haloulakos to our program. George, a professor at a lSan Diego university and Sci-Fi enthusiast, and his father wrote a thesis titled "The Science of Space Flight in Classic Sci-Fi Cinema" Retro-Commercial is B. F. Goodrich Tires. The title of this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is "Man, Moon, Media, and Myth". We are pleased to welcome George Haloulakos to our program. George, a professor at a local university and Sci-Fi enthusiast, and his father have written a thesis titled "The Science of Space Flight in Classic Sci-Fi Cinema". The focus of this paper is on the space flight technology featured in the 1964 un-aired pilot episode of "Lost in Space", titled "No Place to Hide", and the 1968 classic motion picture "Planet of the Apes". George tells us what was real and not-so-real about the way space flight technologies were portrayed in these two productions as well as other programs of that time. Additionally, we look at the era of the 1960s in the context of the space program; The extraordinary people involved, the 'Can Do' attitude of that time, and the positive aspect and underlying optimism that was evident throughout the years when the quest to land a man on the moon was at its peak. Our Retro-Commercial is for B. F. Goodrich Tires. The commercial dates from 1969, and aired during radio coverage of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Join us for this interesting and thought-provoking episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2069.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:06:00 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:30:20 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, MIke, and the Galaxy Gang We remember a number of musical artists and song writers, among others, who passed away in the previous months. Such notables as Jerry Lieber, Nick Ashford, Dan Peek, and Norma Zimmer are recalled. Also, looking back at 9/11. A Maxwell House radio spot. We remember a number of musical artists and song writers, among others, who passed away in the previous months. Such notables as Jerry Lieber, Nick Ashford, Dan Peek, and Norma Zimmer are recalled. Mike, Smitty, and Ian pause to mark the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. They recall how they first heard the news, and their recollections of that sad day. In addition, that day is equated historically to other dates in history that are indelibly marked in the history of our country. Ian recalls "Sea Hunt", and its star Lloyd Bridges. Our Retro-Commercial is for Maxwell House Coffee, voiced by Margaret Hamilton, the "Wicked Witch" of "Wizard of Oz". Listen also for a number of musical clips associated with the various artists who we have lost, in this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2068.mp3 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:05:37 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:30:50 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty and Mike Still going strong at 94, legendary 1950s-60s Top Jock Jack Vincent recalls his his early years, his varied jobs, his service in the Marines, and his many years at famed San Diego Top 40 radio station KCBQ. PREMIER of our one hour show format. Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is pleased to present our very first hour-long program. Mike and Smitty pay a visit to legendary San Diego Radio Personality Jack Vincent. Jack is the dean of San Diego Radio Broadcasters. A youngster who is approaching his 94th birthday, Jack recalls his long and interesting life, his early years, his varied jobs, his service in the Marines, and his many years at famed San Diego Top 40 radio station KCBQ. Jack's vivid memories paint an excellent word picture of his life and times working in radio in the 1950s and 60s. As the overnight air talent on KCBQ for many years, Jack's memories cover all aspects of his fascinating radio career. His ability to describe in detail his experiences in a thorough and humorous fashion is a delight. In the months ahead, look for more and more hour-long episodes of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. You asked for more, and here it is! Join us! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2067.mp3 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:25:17 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:57:10 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Gettysburg, the town and the battle. Ian recalls the brutal conflict on July 1st through 3rd, 1863. Remember the slot car tracks back in the 1960s? Mike remembers Eldon, Strombecker, and Aurora home tracks, and the 1960s slot car fad. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember Gettysburg, both the town and the battle. Ian recalls details of the brutal battle that ensued there on July first through third, 1863. Smitty and Mike add their thoughts on this turning point of the Civil War. Mike tells us all about slot cars. Remember the slot car tracks you could go to back in the 1960s? You could race your slot car against other enthusiasts, or play at home with your own slot car layout. There were even teams and groups of individuals who would build and modify their own special cars. Such brands as Eldon, Strombecker, and Aurora are recalled. Two of our friends and listeners have identified the "What is it" item on our web site page. We tell you who guessed correctly and what the item was. Our Retro-Commercial has to do with doctors and Camel Cigarettes. Listen in and find out more on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2066.mp3 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:14:46 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:27:55 nostalgia, tv, radio, slot cars, civil war, Gettysburg, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Remember "Sunshine Pop"? Mike presents a look at this music genre from the 60s and 70s, and how these songs take us back to a time now considered more carefree. Ian remembers actress Dana Wynter. Smitty talks about Library of Congress online music . Remember the music known as "Sunshine Pop"? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike presents an engaging look back at this sub-genre of music from the 60s and 70s. Such artists as Peppermint Rainbow, The Fifth Dimension, and The Beach Boys all had songs that were Sunshine Pop hits. Mike relates the need for escape that these songs provided at a time when so much social upheaval was happening. He also draws a parallel to today's difficult times, and how these songs take us back to a time now considered more carefree. Smitty has news of a new on-line resource presented by the Library of Congress, where you can listen to recorded music from the early part of the 20th Century. The acoustical recordings from the Victor Talking Machine Company, provide a look at musical tastes from the early 1900s. And all of these recordings are available on your computer free of charge! Listen for details. Finally, Ian Rose remembers Dana Wynter, the German-born British Beauty who was well know for her movie and TV roles. Perhaps she is best remembered for her roles in the original "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "Sink the Bismarck". Our Retro-Commercial is for Rice Krispies Cereal. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2065.mp3 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:48:03 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:28:40 nostalgia, tv, radio, sunshine pop, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Ian Rose recalls the career of Jackie Cooper. Not only as an actor but also as producer and director. An individual with a versatile and long-lasting career. Remember the life of amateur radio pioneer Leo I. Meyerson. And a Campbell Soup retromercial, Do you remember Jackie Cooper? He was the child star in the "Our Gang" Comedies, acted with Wallace Beery in "The Champ", and years later as an adult had comedic roles on TV in "People's Choice" and "Hennesey". On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Ian Rose recalls the career of Jackie Cooper. Not only as an actor but also as producer and director. An individual with a versatile and long-lasting career. Smitty recalls the life of Amateur Radio Pioneer Leo I. Meyerson who passed away recently. Mr. Meyerson is known to thousands of Amateur Radio Operators as the owner and operator at one time of World Radio Labs, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. We look back at his life and accomplishments. Ian has the celebrity obituaries for us, and our Retro-Commercial is for Campbell's Soup. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2064.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:18:10 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:30 nostalgia, tv, Jackie Cooper, Amateur Radio, Our Gang Comedies, HAM radio, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian The dawn of motion pictures on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, as the G-Men welcome San Diego film historian Wade Douglas. We remember Allan Dwan, an early film director with the "American Film Manufacturing Company", and La Mesa, California The dawn of motion pictures on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, as the G-Men welcome San Diego film historian Wade Douglas. We remember Allan Dwan, an early film director with the "American Film Manufacturing Company", headquartered in the La Mesa area of San Diego, back in 1911. We recall Dwan's early work in this region, and Wade tells us about a commemorative plaque that will be unveiled on August 12, 2011, and is to be placed on the original building that American Film, or "Flying A" was located in. The opening of this studio in La Mesa, California, preceded the opening of Hollywood's first studio by two months. Dwan later went on to have a successful career in Hollywood, directing dozens of films in a long and productive career. Out Retro-Commercial is for good old Planters Peanuts. Lights, camera, action...it's time for Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2063.mp3 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:39:48 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:28:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, San Diego, movies, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian How about a nice, cold bottle of Bubble Up? Or maybe Nesbitt's Orange? Or Pennsylvania Punch? Mike and Smitty stop in to the Soda Pop Stop in Highland Park, California. Owner John Nese talks about soda pop and candy that Baby Boomers grew up on. How about a nice, cold bottle of Bubble Up? Or maybe Nesbitt's Orange? Or Pennsylvania Punch? Mike and Smitty stop in to the Soda Pop Stop in Highland Park, California, near Pasadena, and visit with John Nese, the proprietor of this great store. Here you can purchase those great old-time sodas, bottled today just as they were years ago. Many of these sodas are bottled by micro-bottlers, small bottling plants where making and bottling the soda is a real craft. John shares interesting stories about the different sodas and the people and experts who bottle these great sodas. His enthusiasm and expertise in such things as pin-point carbonation, cane sugar vs. corn syrup, and the history of these old companies is vast. In addition, Soda Pop Stop also carries a great variety of old-time candies that baby boomers remember, and old-time beers as well. Listen in for all the details. If you are not in the Southern California area, you can order on-line and John will ship your sodas to you. Its a sweet and tasty time here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2062.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:18:07 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:30:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, coca cola, coke, nesbitts, soda pop, john nese, soda pop stop, los angeles Smitty, Mike, and Ian Smitty and Mike continue their Los Angeles road trip and meet with Bill Earl, notable LA radio historian. Bill is a leading authority on the history of Los Angeles Top 40 Radio, with emphasis on the Top 40 Powershouse, KRLA Smitty and Mike continue their Los Angeles road trip and meet with Bill Earl, notable LA radio historian. Bill is a leading authority on the history of Los Angeles Top 40 Radio, and the state of radio in this region in the 1960s and 70s. Bill remembers how the gift of a six-transistor pocket radio from his late uncle, introduced him to the world of AM Top 40 Radio. Bill talks about legendary stations as KFWB, KHJ, and KRLA. Bill's specialty is the history of KRLA. In addition, he recalls personalities on the air back then; Casey Kasem, Dick Moreland, Dave Hull, and others. Bill reflects on the changes in Top 40 Radio in the late 60s, as listeners went to FM radio and stations playing alternatives to Top 40. Today, Bill Earl can be heard on an on-line radio station, and we find out about his interesting web site along with some great information he has available on Facebook. With Bill's insight and knowledge on this era and this genre of radio, we present an engaging and informative chapter in the history of LA Radio. http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2061.mp3 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:36:02 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:15 nostalgia, tv, Los Angeles radio, KRLA, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Mike and Smitty continue their visit with legendary Los Angeles Radio and TV personality Larry Van Nuys. In this second part of our interview, Larry recalls his days on LA television, including his involvement of an early reality TV show. Mike and Smitty continue their visit with legendary Los Angeles Radio and TV personality Larry Van Nuys. In this second part of our interview, Larry recalls his days on LA television. Larry remembers his days as host of "Help Thy Neighbor", an innovative reality program where local residents sought assistance in solving all kinds of problems from viewers. Larry recalls his work on the Arthritis Telethons, and reflects on how good it was to give back to the community. He also was the voice talent on such programs as "Dynasty", "Love Boat", and "Vegas". Larry also tells us about his present voice-over business, where he provides announcing and voice work for Radio and TV stations all over the country, as well as narrating, news topicals, and imaging. Join us for this second part of our visit with Larry Van Nuys! http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2060.mp3 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:53:34 -0700 Nostalgia, Collectibles, TV, Radio, Pop Culture no 00:29:43 Nostalgia, CBS, Los Angeles Radio, Larry Van Nuys, KNX, KTLA, KGIL, oldies radio, Superman, George Reeves, From Here to Eternity, Salem Cigarettes, TV, oldies music Smitty, Mike, and Ian Mike and Smitty pay a visit to legendary Los Angeles Radio and TV personality Larry Van Nuys. Larry joins the G-Men for the first of a two-part interview. Larry remembers his early days in Los Angeles Radio and TV. Mike and Smitty pay a visit to legendary Los Angeles Radio and TV personality Larry Van Nuys. Larry joins the G-Men for the first of a two-part interview. Larry remembers his early days in Los Angeles Radio and TV. Some of the radio stations Larry has worked at were KNX, KGIL, KMPC, and KFI. His work in television included stations KTLA and KCOP, along with numerous stations around the country where he performed announcing and voice-over work. Larry was present for many news events that happened in Southern California and he has anchored coverage on wildfires, earthquakes, dam collapses, and the O. J. Simpson trials. Join us and listen to the history of Los Angeles Radio and TV as remembered by Larry Van Nuy http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2059.mp3 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:45:34 -0700 Nostalgia, CBS, Los Angeles Radio, Larry Van Nuys, KNX, KTLA, KGIL, oldies radio, Superman, George Reeves, From Here to Eternity, Salem Cigarettes, TV, oldies music no 00:28:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Ian recalls the 3-D Movie phenomenon of the 1950's. Mike and Smitty talk about vintage telephones. Can they still work today? Possibly. Mike, Smitty, and Ian recall the popularity of G.I. Joe, a toy familiar to generations of boys. A GI Joe retromercial 3-D Movies are on tap on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Ian Rose recalls the 3-D Movie phenomenon of the 1950's. Remember the first 3-D Movie? It was Bwana Devil. Other movies such as "House of Wax" are recalled by the three G-Men. Put your 3-D glasses on and join in the fun! Mike and Smitty talk about vintage telephones. Can they still work today? Possibly. Listen in for details. Telephones and related collectibles are very popular, and the G-Men talk about some of these items and what they are worth. Our Retro-Commercial is a classic G.I. Joe commercial from the 1960s. Mike, Smitty, and Ian recall the popularity of G.I. Joe, a toy familiar to generations of boys. Ring Ring...Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is calling! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2058.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:51:13 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, Superman, George Reeves, From Here to Eternity, Salem Cigarettes, TV, oldies music no 00:30:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, old telephones, 3D movies,golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Ian recalls the Superman TV series of the 1950s, and the related shows, movies and comics about the super hero. George Reeves, the star of the Superman TV series is profiled. We respond to e-mails about the tune that opens and closes our shows. Ian Rose remembers George Reeves, who is best known for the role of Superman. Ian recalls Reeves' work in another classic film: "From Here to Eternity". Ian tells us interesting facts about this movie, and the part which Reeves played in it. The G-Men talk about the various Superman films, and TV shows throughout the years. If you have wondered what the title of our theme music is, and who it's performed by, Mike has that information for us. It's a catchy novelty tune from the late 60's, but if you want to learn the name, you will have to listen in. Finally Smitty and Mike remember correspondence schools, the popular institutions where you could learn radio, TV, electronics, and other careers from the comfort of your home, in your spare time. Our Retro-Commercial is a musical spot for Salem Cigarettes. We're waiting for you here, on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2057.mp3 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:47:33 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, Superman, George Reeves, From Here to Eternity, Salem Cigarettes, TV, oldies music no 00:28:30 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian 40 years ago, May 26, 1971, a young song-writer recorded the American Pop anthem that, to this day defines the birth, life, and demise of the dervish decades of the 50s and 60s. Mike recalls "What was Revealed, the Day the Music Died" Plus, Automats. May 26, 1971: Don McLean's classic tune "American Pie" makes it's debut on the American music scene. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike recalls this iconic song on it's 40th anniversary, and tells us the story of how it came to be. Mike tells us the meaning of some of the lyrics, and some interesting facts that this song conveys in it's words that describe the era of the 1950s and 60s. Ian remembers the golden era of the Automat. In particular, one that he would visit at Times Square in New York. Whether you just wanted a piece of pie and coffee, or a full dinner, the Automat was the place for a good, economical meal. Our Retro-Commercial is a swingin' musical piece for the 1964 Ford Mustang. Let's have another cup of coffee, let's have another piece of pie on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2056.mp3 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:55:39 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:27:10 nostalgia, tv, radio, Amercian Pie, Don McLean, automats, New York, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Mike and Smitty visit John Fox of San Diego's newest FM station, KOPA 91.3 FM. TKnown as Rez Radio, it is owned by the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Plus Ian solves the question "Whi is Buried in Grant's Tomb. PLus, a retromercial on Frosted Flakes. Time for a field trip as Mike and Smitty visit John Fox, chief engineer of San Diego County's newest FM station, KOPA 91.3 FM. This station known as Rez Radio, is owned by the Pala Band of Mission Indians and serves the Pala area with programming of interest to the community. We talk to John about his experiences and career in radio, and how he came to be at KOPA 91.3 FM. In addition, Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is heard twice a week on KOPA, Wednesdays at 12:30 PM and Fridays at 11:30 PM (PT). KOPA streams on-line at: http://www.palatribe.com/pala-radio Ian Rose tells us who is buried in Grant's Tomb, as he recalls Civil War General and President Ulysses S. Grant. Ian presents interesting facts about Grant, and his tomb, located on the East Coast of the U. S. Ian also has the latest celebrity obituaries for us. Our Retro-Commercial is good ol' Tony the Tiger and Sugar Frosted Flakes. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2055.mp3 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:56:05 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:30:15 nostalgia, tv, radio, KOPA FM radio, John Fox, Civil War golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian What does the term "Pirate Radio" mean to you? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike tells us all we need to know about Pirate Radio stations. Ian Rose tries to "Get the Red Out", as he remembers HUAC. Retromercial for 1950s era Chevrolet. What does the term "Pirate Radio" mean to you? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike tells us all we need to know about Pirate Radio stations. What they were, how they operated, and what they did. Mike recalls his experiences with Pirate Radio, and how some of these operations, although not legal, helped young people interested in radio broadcasting to hone their skills. Ian Rose tries to "Get the Red Out", as he remembers HUAC, The House Un-American Activities Committee. This committee was charged with trying to route out communists in this country. Many celebrities and well-known individuals were marked as communists and subversives in the era of the 50s, when anti-communist investigations were at their peak. In addition, Ian recalls other committees of the past that investigated suspect groups in the past. Our Retro-Commercial is for Chevrolet from the 1950s. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2054.mp3 Fri, 13 May 2011 14:53:20 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:29:15 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Galaxy's "G-Men" learn about paper collectibles from Jeremy Leroque, the promoter of paper collectible shows. Hear about what you might find at these shows, straight from the mouth of a paper collectible expert. Plus Ian, profiles two guys named George. Smitty and Mike take a field trip on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. The guys are at the Greater San Diego Post Card and Paper Collectibles Show. Learn all about the different types of paper collectibles from Jeremy Leroque, the promoter of this and other paper shows in California and the West Coast. Jeremy tells us what you might find at these shows, what to look for, and what to do if you discover some interesting old paper in your attic or closet. Is it collectible? How do you get it appraised? What should you do to not damage that valuable post card, paper, or magazine? Find out on this show! In addition we talk to other vendors and collectors at this fun show. Ian Rose tells us all about General George S. Patton, the famous World War II Hero. And Ian recalls George C. Scott who played Patton in the classic movie of the same name. We can't imagine anyone else in the role of Patton other than Scott, and Ian shares a lot of interesting information about the General and the movie. Our Retro-Commercial is a swingin Disneyland commercial from the late 50s. Hop on board Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyNostalgiaNetwork.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2053.mp3 Thu, 05 May 2011 17:00:02 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:30:50 nostalgia, tv, paper collectibles, postcards, photographs, paper memorabilia, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Tiger Beat magazine was how teens got their news, long before Facebook, blogs, and texting. Ian comments on the passing of Liz Taylor. The Flash Gordon serial franchise of the the 1930s turns 75 this year. Plus, a retromercial of McDonalds We recall the 75th anniversary of Flash Gordon, the Universal Studios science fiction serial that was a standard of the 1930s. These were later seen on early TV in the early 1950s. Ian Rose gives us the details of these serials, the plots, the stars, and all the things that make these old serials so well-remembered. Mike tells us all about Tiger Beat Fan Magazine, the 1960s teen and pre-teen magazine that told youngsters all about the young stars, singers, and artists of the day. Just like similar magazines for adults, these were designed for young people and were sold at the checkout lines at the supermarkets. Mike has a collection of these magazines and he tells us what they are worth and what to look for when you find some in your travels. Ian has the latest obituaries including that of Elizabeth Taylor. Our Retro-Commercial is for good old McDonald's Restaurants, featuring a neat jingle from the 1970s. All this and much more on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxynostalgianetwork.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2052.mp3 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:27:03 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:29:20 Elizabeth Taylor, Flash Gordon, Universal Studios, Tiger Beat Magazine, Science Fiction Smitty, Mike, and Ian Christian Apologist Bob Siegel talks about great Hollywood Biblical Epics such as "The Ten Commandments", "Ben Hur", and "Greatest Story Ever Told". how these pictures were filmed, how they were received, and how they fit into the pop culture of the day. We celebrate Easter on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome Christian Apologist Bob Siegel to the show. Bob talks to us about some of the great Hollywood Biblical Epics such as "The Ten Commandments", "Ben Hur", and "Greatest Story Ever Told". Bob's insight into religion, pop culture, and media helps us to find out how these classic motion pictures were filmed, how they were received in that time period, and how they fit into the pop culture of their day. These movies are epics not only because of their subject matter, but also because they were filmed in color, stereophonic sound, and wide screen. These motion pictures featured many top stars of the day, and included dazzling special effects, in an era when studios were competing with the onset of television. Bob Siegel hosts a popular radio program on KCBQ 1170 AM in San Diego. Our Retro-Commercial is a classic Wrigley's Spearmint Gum piece. Tune in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2051.mp3 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:37:27 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:29:25 nostalgia, Easter, Passover, Charlton Heston, Ten Commandments, Cecil B. DeMille, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Our first show with a remote taping segment (including some video )of the 45th Annual Big 3 Parts Exchange in San Diego. Hear the podcast, and check out the video of this event. Plus, Ian shares some thoughts about "What's in a Name". Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site celebrates a major milestone: Our 50th Podcast episode. As a new part of our shows, we present our first remote feature. Smitty and Mike attended the Big 3 Auto Parts Exchange at San Diego Qualcomm Stadium, on February 27, 2011. This is a great swap meet featuring parts and supplies for classic cars, as well as just about anything else that could turn up at a swap meet: records, books, tools, toys, old radios, and just about anything else you could imagine. Smitty and Mike visit with some of the sellers at the swap meet and chat with them. In addition, there is a video segment of this remote that has been posted on You Tube. You can get the link by going to our web site. Meanwhile, back at the studio, Ian asks us "What's in a Name?" He ponders the significance of a person's name. Formal names, initials, titles, and nicknames are all part of Ian's review. Our Retro-Commercial, fitting in with the Big 3 Swap Meet, is for the 1957 Studebaker. Join us on this, our 50th episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyNostalgiaNetwork.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2050.mp3 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:48:20 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:31:50 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age,Qualcomm Big 3 parts exchange, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian The 50th anniversary of Fritos Corn Chips and the Presidency of John F. Kennedy. Our in-house historian Ian Rose on Individuals and events happening 400, 200, and 100 years ago. Plus, Stopette Spray Deodorant, Horace Greeley, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike notes the 50th anniversary of Fritos Corn Chips. Back in 1961, Fritos made their debut on the American Snack Food Scene. Smitty, Mike, and Ian recall other snacks and favorite foods from the past. Smitty tells us about an interesting web site that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Presidency of John F. Kennedy. Smitty describes what you will find on this web site. Pictures, documentation, and film clips are available on this web site. Listen to find out more! Ian celebrates some Bicentennials that happen this year. Namely, the birthdays of Horace Greeley, Newspaper Editor and Politician; Harriet Beecher Stowe, American Abolitionist and Author; and Franz Liszt, Composer. Ian recalls these individuals and some of the other events happening 400, 200, and 100 years ago. The guys talk about Westward migration, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and movies about those events. Our Retro-Commercial is for Stopette Spray Deodorant. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyNostalgiaNetwork.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2049.mp3 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:54:46 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, Tennessee Williams, Jane Russell, TV, oldies music no 00:27:20 nostalgia, tv, radio, John F. Kennedy, Fritos, Horace Greeley, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Remember the songs "California Dreaming", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Maggie May", and "Imagine"? They all were debuted on the legendary Top 40 San Diego AM radio powerhouse station that also launched many Dee Jay careers. Dave Leonard reports on KCBQ. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome Radio Historian Dave Leonard to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Dave tells us the interesting story of four, Top-40 hits that debuted on San Diego Radio in the days when Top-40 was the thing. Those songs were "California Dreaming", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Maggie May", and "Imagine". Dave tells us how these four songs were debuted and he recalls the important role that the Program Director of the radio stations played in bringing these songs to air. This is something very unlikely to happen today since the radio industry has changed so much in the intervening years. Additionally, Dave remembers the old printed surveys that radio stations distributed weekly. These, along with other collectibles are in demand by enthusiasts today. He also tells us about his great book "Aircheck", and how you can order your own copy. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Pepsodent Toothpaste commercial. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Si http://www.GalaxyNostalgiaNetwork.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2048.mp3 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:55:05 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, Tennessee Williams, Jane Russell, TV, oldies music no 00:29:50 nostalgia, tv, radio,KCBQ radio, Top 40, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Ian remembers "Stella, Jane, Tennessee, and Corporal Buckles in this tribute show to recently deceased notables. The original "Piano Man" George Shearing is remembered, along with David Frye. Hey San Diego, catch us on KCBQ (AM 1170) Saturdays @ 8:30 p.m. Join us for another edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Ian Rose remembers Writer Tennessee Williams, who would be 100 years old this year. Ian recalls Williams' career, and gives an interesting account of his life. Ian remembers one of the best known movies that was based on Williams' work: "A Streetcar Named Desire". How did he acquire the name Tennessee? Listen in and find out. We remember celebrities Jane Russell, David Frye, and George Shearing, among others, who have recently passed away. Also, a very special obituary as we remember Corporal Frank Buckles, the last surviving United States Veteran of World War One. Mike, Smitty, and Ian reflect on the passing of an era, as well as talking about the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, and a recommendation for a great series about World War One, now available on DVD. Our Retro-Commercial is for Mr. Clean, and features a fun jingle. All this and more on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2047.mp3 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:02:10 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, Tennessee Williams, Jane Russell, TV, oldies music no 00:27:55 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian What are your Movie Pet Peeves? Ian Rose has seven of them, and he shares them with us. Some of them are subtitles, wrong hair styles, and wrong accents. Listen in and hear what Ian has to say about this. Smitty talks about vintage radio safety. What are your Movie Pet Peeves? Ian Rose has seven of them, and he shares them with us. Some of them are subtitles, wrong hair styles, and wrong accents. Listen in and hear what Ian has to say about this. Mike and Smitty follow up with their own observations on oddities in movies and TV. Our Retro-Commercial is for the 1959 Edsel, voiced by NBC newscaster John Cameron Swayze. Smitty talks about collecting and finding antique radios and TVs. He's been collecting radios for many years and shares some of his knowledge. Where to find them and what to look for are covered. He shares with us what he looks for and describes condition and pricing of early sets. Also, Smitty reminds us to not plug in any radio, TV, or vintage electronics that has not been used in many years. Doing this can severely damage an old set and you could "Zap" your body circuitry. Learn all about it here, on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. http://www.GalaxyNostalgiaNetwork.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2046.mp3 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:21:16 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:29:00 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Our guest Tommy Sarmiento, who helmed nights and weekends at the legendary KCBQ AM 1170 in San Diego talks about the life and times of the "fill-in" guys, and how radio has changed over the years. Listen to a Ballantine beer commercial, and more! Radio has always been a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation. In earlier times, when more stations were helmed by a living person, that meant someone had to be on the air weekends, and holidays. In this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty, Mike, and Ian welcome former San Diego radio personality Tommy Sarmiento. Tom tells us about his experiences working those shifts by himself, while everyone else was away. He shares the story of how he got into radio and tells about the changes in radio and technology he witnessed while involved in broadcasting. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Ballantine Beer commercial. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2045.mp3 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:37:29 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:30:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, LCBQ, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Ian talks about the 1931 big screen release of Frankenstein., and the wonderful stars that made the monster a film star. Profiles include Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr. and Glenn Strange (later the salon keeper on Gunsmoke). 50s-60s toys! We're celebrating a birthday on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Who's birthday you ask? Why Frankenstein of course! Ian Rose reports on the 80th anniversary of the Frankenstein movies. Back in 1931, this long-running movie franchise began at Universal Studios. Through the 30's and 40's, a number of sequels were done with a variety of stars in them. Such stars as Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr., and Glenn Strange were featured in the various movies. Smitty, Mike, and Ian follow on an interesting analysis of these movies tying in such other motion pictures as "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", Todd Browning's "Freaks" as well as Gothic novels of the past. Mike continues to share his knowledge of vintage toys and he tells us about some of the great toy manufacturers of the 1950's and 60's and some of their best remembered toys of the past. Such things as Emenee Organs, Gilbert Erector Sets, Marx Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots are discussed. Mike reminds us of the collect-ability and value of some of these toys. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Hertz Rent-A-Car commercial from the 1960's. It's all here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2044.mp3 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:43:26 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:28:30 nostalgia, tv, Frankenstein, Erector Set, Hertz Rent a Car, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian With the passing of David Nelson, the Ozzie and Harriet legacy continues as the Galaxy Gang discuss 50s TV's favorite family, Ian recalls his 4th Grade infatuations, which today leads to his respect for erasers and red marks. Our First Anniversary Show! Ian Rose reminisces about being in the 4th grade. His memories may spark some of of our own as we recall those formative years. Smitty notes a milestone for Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site: Our One-Year Anniversary. We take a brief look back at the evolution of our shows in the past year and answer the question about how we got the name "Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site". Ian has the latest obituaries for us including the passing of David Nelson. Mike remembers the life of David Nelson and the Nelson family, and once and for all answers the question: What did Ozzie Nelson do for a living"? Our Retro-Commercial is for Joy dish washing liquid. Don't miss this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyNostalgiaNetwork.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2043.mp3 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:56:51 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:28:44 nostalgia, tv, Ozzie and Harriet, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Border Blasters were those powerful radio stations located on the U.S.-Mexico border from the 1930's to the 1960's. Radio stations from the past, such as XERB, XERF, XENT, XEAW, and others are featured in this show, along with Wolfman Jack and Rev. Ike. Border Blasters: Powerful radio stations located on the U.S.-Mexico border from the 1930's to the 1960's. The interesting history of some of these stations and how they came into being is told on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome back regular contributor Mike Z, who has all of the details of this fascinating subject. These powerful stations, such as XERB, XERF, XENT, XEAW, and others, which could blanket all of the United States at night, were operated by individuals offering all manner of medical cures for whatever ailed a person: sexual dysfunction, cancer, and a whole host of other ills. Unable to obtain licenses in the U. S. to operate stations and sell their cures here, they turned to Mexico, and it's more liberal manner of conducting business. These stations also introduced many country and western music artists to the U. S. In later years, some of these stations that survived featured religious programming, on-air preachers such as Reverend Ike, and others. When Rock and Roll music became popular in the 50's and 60's, many of the Border Blasters aired this music and such popular jocks as Wolfman Jack, gained immense popularity. This is a very lively history of radio that involves such diverse things as Goat Glands, International Relations, and Rock and Roll. Find out all about it on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyNostalgiaNetwork.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2042.mp3 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:29:21 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:29:55 nostalgia, tv, Wolfman Jack, Reverend Ike, Border Blaster Radio, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Mike talks about Made in Japan tin and battery toys that were made after World War II and well into the 60s. Ian compares two legendary Science Fiction writers: Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Ian tells us about both men's literary works. This edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features a discussion on early Japanese Tin Toys. Mike talks to us about some of these toys that were made after World War II and well into the 60s. Mike is a toy collector and brings his knowledge of the world of toy collecting to us. He tells us what to look for if you find a toy that may be an early tin type. This story also has to do with recycling and outsourcing. How did this relate? Listen to the show and find out! Ian Rose compares two legendary Science Fiction writers: Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Ian tells us about both men's literary works. Many of their works are set in the future. Both men wrote stories about trips to the moon. Ian recalls Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", and the classic Disney motion picture of the same name. And Wells'"War of the Worlds", also a classic motion picture, and the story upon which the famous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast of 1938, produced by Orson Welles, was based. Our Retro-Commercial is a classic Chuck Wagon Dog Food commercial. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2041.mp3 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:38:57 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:29:00 nostalgia, tv, radio, Orson Welles, Disney Movies, Collecting Toys, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian SaturdayNightSockHop.com host Mike Zuccaro joins the Galaxy Gang and share his knowledge about the early days of Video production for TV. Also, Ian Rose highlights some rare-known facts about American humorist Mark Twain. Also, a retrocommercial of KFC. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk all about early methods of recording television programs. Mike, Smitty, and Ian are joined once again by their good friend and frequent contributor, Mike Z. Mike takes us through the history of video recording, from early film kinescope recordings, to the dawn of electronic recording on videotape. We recall the early efforts of Bing Crosby, Ampex, and others such as RCA, who worked on the development of video tape for broadcast TV stations, which ultimately led to lighter and portable machines, and eventually home VCRs. Smitty recalls some of the early color television programs which still exist on early color video tape. These tapes are unique, because so much has been lost and erased over the years. Ian Rose remembers Samuel Clemons, better known as Mark Twain, the famous American literary great. Twain Passed away a little over 100 years ago, in 1910, at the same time that Halley's Comet returned. Our Retro-Commercial is a nostalgic Kentucky Fried Chicken spot with the one and only Colonel Sanders. Join us on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Nigh http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2040.mp3 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:08:46 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:28:56 nostalgia, tv, radio, RCA, Bing Crosby, Mark Twain, Haley's Comet, KFC, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian The Untouchables TV series is discussed, along with the legendary Desilu Studios. Our pal Mike Zuccaro of www.SaturdayNightSockHop.com visits Galaxy, and talks about the CB radio fad of the 1970s. Plus, a retrocommercial featuring Old Spice after shave. Remember Eliot Ness and the Untouchables? Ian Rose tells us about the history of Ness and the TV series "The Untouchables". The true story of Ness is recalled, and the ABC-TV series that ran from 1959-63. This classic series is being released on DVD. The series starred Robert Stack, and each week featured well-known actors starring in each episode. The narrator of the series was Walter Winchell. The series was filmed at Desilu studios. The Galaxy Gang each give their impressions about this great series. Frequent contributor to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike Z tells us about the CB radio craze of the 1970s. He talks about the history of Citizens Band radios, and the social phenomenon that the craze created. Mike B and Smitty add to the comments and add their thoughts to both of these interesting topics. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Old Spice commercial from the 1950s. Join us for another fun episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2039.mp3 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:18:15 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:29:36 nostalgia, tv,CB radio, Desilu Studios, Eliot Ness, The UNtouchables, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, and Hugh Hefner. Innovations in the 1950's, toys such as Mr. Potato Head and places like the Golden Arches. Programs such as the Mickey Mouse Club. Government Surplus helped build farms and businesses after WWII. Alka-Seltzer Coming up on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Ian Rose has another great report on the decade of the 1950's. Using words that begin with the letter 'C', Ian talks about celebrities such as Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, and Hugh Hefner. Innovations in the 1950's, toys such as Mr. Potato Head and places like the Golden Arches. Programs such as the Mickey Mouse Club. World leaders such as Nikita Kruschev, and Explorers such as Sir Edmund Hillary. Ian covers all the bases of the 1950's as only he can. Smitty, Mike, and Ian talk about the cemetery where Marilyn Monroe's crypt is located. Mike talks to us about Government Surplus items that were readily available after World War II. How the U. S. Government disposed of excess material that was surplus once peacetime came. Many businesses, farms, offices, and broadcasting stations were outfitted with surplus equipment and supplies. This was possible because during the war, the United States had become a great manufacturing machine, and had won the war not only by the bravery of its armed forces, but by the sheer volume of material that was made to support the war effort. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Alka-Seltzer commercial featuring Speedy Alka-Seltzer. All this and more on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2038.mp3 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:26:07 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:28:40 nostalgia, tv, radio, Lucille Ball, Hugh Hefner, Mickey Mouse Club, Sir Edmund Hilary, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Ian Rose remembers many of the favorite and most fondly remembered toys of the Baby Boomer era. Mike recalls Wham-O, Frisbee, the Hula-Hoop, and Slip and Slide. Smitty tells of a recently discovered 1959 NBC video of "Meet Cyd Charisse" Kool-Aid ad. Remember the Etch-A Sketch, Mr. Potato Head, Chatty Cathy, Matchbox Cars, and other toys of the past? Ian Rose remembers many of the favorite and most fondly remembered toys of the Baby Boomer era. Many of these toys are now iconic, and Ian has a great list of toys that you will remember or have heard of. Mike talks to us about Wham-O, who manufactured such toys as the Frisbee, the Hula-Hoop, and the Slip and Slide. Mike has memories of these and a few more toys made by this company. Smitty has news of a recently discovered 1959 NBC video tape of "Meet Cyd Charisse". This early color video tape, highlighting the musical talents of Cyd Charisse, Eve Arden, and Tony Martin is in pristine original condition. Early color video tapes such as this are very rare, and it's always a cause for excitement when a new one has been found. Our Retro-Commercial is a fun Kool-Aid jingle. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2037.mp3 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:35:18 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:28:35 cyd charisse, eve arden, kool-aid, wham-o, matchbox cars, baby boomer, etch-a-sketch Smitty, Mike, and Ian The first of the Baby Boomers will turn 65 this year. Ian Rose outlines major events between 1946 and 1964, the years encompassing birth years for Baby Boomers. The story of the classic TV series "Victory at Sea" is remembered. Wildroot Hair Tonic. The first of the Baby Boomers will turn 65 this year. Ian Rose outlines major events between 1946 and 1964, the years encompassing birth years for Baby Boomers. As a Boomer himself, Ian gives us his perspective on those years: what we went through, and what we thought we would go through. How the people that went through The Depression and World War II, now faced a new world as parents of the Baby Boomer generations. And the question is asked, "How would people today handle the crises that the 'Greatest Generation' endured?" Thought provoking comments by Mike, Smitty, and Ian are shared. Mike talks to us about commercialization of World War II film and government film on television. Specifically, the story of the classic TV series "Victory at Sea" is remembered. How this classic series came about with the union of television, WW II naval footage, and a majestic musical score by Richard Rogers. The war film that no one thought would be useful for much of anything, became the subject of this great documentary series. Our Retro-Commercial is a fun Wildroot hair tonic advertisement. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2036.mp3 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:30:12 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:30:15 nostalgia, tv, baby boomers, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Are you old enough to remember listening to Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians ringing in another New Year with "Auld Lang Syne"? Smitty recalls Guy Lombardo, and how he and the Royal Canadians became forever associated with New Year's Eve. Remember when New Year's Eve meant listening to Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians ringing in the New Year with "Auld Lang Syne"? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty remembers the life of Guy Lombardo, and how he and the Royal Canadians became forever associated with New Year's Eve. For decades, millions listened in to welcome the New Year with Guy and the Orchestra playing from New York. Mike talks about Guy Lombardo's other careers as a champion speedboat racer and restaraunteur. Ian talks about words that describe the 1950's. Words that begin with the letter "T". Such words as Tumultuous, Tranquil, and Transition, just to name a few. Ian has a way with words, so listen to him describe the 50's in a novel way. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Winston Cigarette piece form the 1950's. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. http://ww.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2035.mp3 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:29:25 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:31:10 nostalgia, tv, Guy Lombardo, Royal Canadians, New Years, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Our buddy Mike Zuccaro of www.SaturdayNightSockHop.com stops by to share his extensive knowledge of reel-to-reel tape. Mike B. talks about the precursor to many of today's "MIllionaire" TV shows. The Millionaire TV series is profiled, and a retromercial. Once upon a time, pre-recorded reel to reel tapes containing popular music could be bought in stores much as we today would buy CDs. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome back Mike Z, who tells us about these tapes and how they were made in different stereo formats and speeds. What kinds of tape should you keep an eye out for at swap meets and garage sales? Mike Z has the answers for you. Do you remember the TV program "The Millionaire"? Mike B recalls this popular program of the mid 1950's. Would Michael Anthony come knocking on your door to deliver a check for one million dollars? And what would you do with a million dollars? Those are the questions everyone would ask who tuned into this program. Mike B recalls some of the famous guest stars to appear on this show such as Mary Tyler Moore, Charles Bronson, and Robert Vaughn among many others. Our Retro-Commercial is a catchy Pepsi-Cola commercial. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2034.mp3 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:55:30 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:29:05 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Charlie Brown, Linus, Snoopy, Sally, Lucy and all the gang. In particular Smitty tells the story of how the first Peanuts special came to be, the show known to countless individuals as "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Ian recalls early radio automation. We talk about Peanuts on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Smitty recalls the Peanuts characters: Charlie Brown, Linus, Snoopy, Sally, Lucy and all the gang. The characters were the creation of the late Charles M. Schulz. In particular Smitty tells the story of how the first Peanuts special came to be, the show known to countless individuals as "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Other specials remembered are "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving". Ian talks to us about automation, Radio Automation that is. Ian was there at the beginning of the Radio Automation era and he remembers some interesting, funny, and strange things that automation brought forth. Mike tells us about Hair Tonics and Greasy Kids Stuff of the 1950's and 60's. Remember the stuff guys used to put in their hair? Such things as Brylcreem, Command, Vitalis, and Butch Wax. These things helped to keep your hair in place when you used them back in the day. Our Retro-Commercial is for Cracker Jack, and features the famous Cracker Jack jingle, sure to evoke a lot of memories. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2033.mp3 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:24:42 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:31:20 hair tonic, greasy kid stuff, cracker jack, snoopy, charles schultz, charlie brown, a Charlie Brown Christmas Smitty, Mike, and Ian Our buddy Mike Zuccaro talks about self-producing his Saturday Night Sock Hop radio show on KCBQ San Diego. In just four months MIke Z enjoys a #2 rating in Arbitron Ratings. He tells us what is cookin' with his show. Plus, a look at ABC's Nightline, Ian Rose remembers Richard Morefield, the former Consul General to Iran who was one of the hostages back in 1979-80. Mr. Morefield passed away on October 11, 2010. Because of this crisis, ABC News created a new program to keep the nation informed on the events in Iran, and the hostages. This program became "ABC News Nightline". Ian remembers how this show developed and he talks about Ted Koppel, who hosted the program for many years. The program still continues on the air to this day. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome Mike Zuccaro back to the show. Mike Z tells us about his radio program "Saturday Night Sock Hop" heard on station KCBQ in San Diego. He tells us what his inspiration was to do a program where he features great Doo-Wop hits of the 50's and 60's. Mike Z lets us know what it took to put this program on the air, and what his inspiration was to do a program such as this. He recalls such on-air personalities as Jack Spector, who he listened to many years ago. The entire gang joins in on a brief discussion of the status of AM radio today. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer commercial. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.SaturdayNightSockHop.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2032.mp3 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:12:37 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV, oldies music no 00:32:04 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian The challenges of TV/radio news coverage the day John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, TX. Ian Rose says goodbye to several celebrities, including June Cleaver (Barbara Billingsley). A listener in Chicago needs help with duplicating transcription discs. Smitty recalls the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Smitty looks at the way that radio and television delivered the terrible news, Radio's speed was of great benefit while television coverage was hampered by the fact that TV at that time was still a stationary medium. Some remote switches were plagued with technical troubles that day, and the fact that events were moving rapidly, and that the shooting happened so suddenly caught TV broadcasters by surprise. In spite of technical troubles, radio and TV delivered the news to an anxious public. From the first bulletins and for the next three days, radio and TV devoted their coverage to the sad events in Texas. Mike and Ian remember their impressions from that day, and recall the reactions of people around them. In another segment, Ian Rose remembers recent celebrities that have passed away. Such stars as Barbara Billingsley, Tom Bosley, Jill Clayburgh, James MacArthur and others are remembered. Smitty tell us about one of our listeners in the Chicago area who needs assistance with a recording project. Maybe you can help...listen in! Our Retro-Commercial is a Nescafe Instant Coffee commercial. Join us on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://ww.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2031.mp3 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:14:47 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, TV no 00:32:30 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age,Leave it to Braver, JFK, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Sheriff Andy Taylor and the other citizens of Mayberry: Barney Fife, Opie, Aunt Bea, Goober and Gomer, and others who made such a memorable program. Much depth and character in the stories, reflecting a simpler, gentler time. Ian Rose on SciFi movies. Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site's 30th program presents Ian Rose talking about 1950's Science Fiction programs and movies. Ian tells us about many of the TV Sci-Fi programs that are still remembered such as "Science Fiction Theater", "Captain Video", and "The Twilight Zone". Ian talks about movies that related to the nuclear threat of that time period. Giant ants, grasshoppers, and Gila monsters were featured. Other movies, such as "Destination Moon", "The War of the Worlds", and "Forbidden Planet" are recalled. Smitty, Mike, and Ian talk about the Sci-Fi sound effects that we remember. Learn how a saw, and a battery were used for sound effects. We also remember the Theremin, also used for those eerie sound effects. Mike tells us about the 50th anniversary of the debut of "The Andy Griffith Show". Mike recalls the easy-going Sheriff Andy Taylor and the other denizens of Mayberry, North Carolina; Barney Fife, Opie, Aunt Bea, Goober and Gomer, and the others who made this such a memorable program. The writing and situations could be funny, but there was a lot of depth and character in the stories, reflecting a simpler more gentler time. Mike offers a great overview of this fondly remembered series. Our Retro-Commercial is a spacey Gleem Toothpaste commercial. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2030.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:19:40 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, Mr. Magoo, camel cigarettes, wagon train, NBC radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:30 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Smitty recalls the popular NBC radio series that debuted in 1950. Ian remembers the variety of TV shows of the mid 1960s. Plus, a dramatic retro-mercial of Camel Cigarettes. Our 30th episode airs later in November. Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site remembers the 60th anniversary of "The Big Show". Smitty recalls the last big, all star radio program on NBC radio which debuted on November 5, 1950. This grand program aired in the twilight of old-time radio. The roster of stars to appear on "The Big Show" was truly big, ranging from artists who were long established all the way to newer stars of the late 40's. Hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, this program would air for two years before it was canceled, and the era of old-time radio came to a close. Ian Rose delivers a review of TV shows from the 1964-65 season. Such shows as Wagon Train, Daniel Boone, Ben Casey, Combat, Mr. Magoo, The Rogues, Ninety Bristol Court, and many more are remembered. Mike, Smitty, and Ian recall the wide variety of program types that were on the air during this time. Our Retro-Commercial is a dramatic Camel Cigarette commercial. Listen to it all on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam, Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2029.mp3 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:56:19 -0800 Nostalgia, oldies radio, Mr. Magoo, camel cigarettes, wagon train, NBC radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:30:00 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Captain Kangaroo's Bob Keeshan is profiles, along with sidekicks Mr. Greenjeans, Grandfather Clock, and others. Honoring the March of Time, this year marking the 75th anniversary, and how this radio/newsreel series has "come around" to today's news shows. This edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features a story on Captain Kangaroo, the beloved children's show character brought to life by the late Bob Keeshan. Smitty tells us the story of Bob and how he came to create the character of the Captain who is still lovingly remembered to this day. We also recall Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Moose, Bunny Rabbit, and many others who lived at the Treasure House. Mike tells us about the 75th anniversary of "The March of Time", the radio series and newsreel of the 1930s and 1940s which dramatized real-world events for folks at home listening to the radio as well as those who went to the movie theaters. Mike tells us how they created the shows that are still remembered and we learn how you can download these shows and see them for yourself! Ian remembers the movies in the 1920s when Sound Married Film. The efforts of the Warner Brothers and their landmark movie "The Jazz Singer" are recalled as well as the move in Hollywood from silent to sound movies. Also, we learn how some people thought sound films and silents would coexist. Our Retro-Commercial is a neat United Airlines piece from the days when flying on a plane was much more carefree. Hear it all on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2028.mp3 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:07:58 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:20 nostalgia, tv, radio, captain kangaroo, unied airlines, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Ian remembers gorgeous genie (Barbara Eden) as Mike chirps in on Larry Hagman's on-screen Type A persona in I Dream of Jeannie TV series of mid-1960s. Mike shares news on Bing Crosby's complete & very rare copy of the 1960 World Series. Smitty on manuals. "I Dream of Jeannie", the comedy show from the 1960's is remembered by Ian Rose. Ian recalls cast members Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman. Was this show supposed to take the people's mind off the Vietnam War, EVEN if the characters were involved in the military? Find out on our show! Mike has exciting news of the recent discovery of a complete copy of game Number 7 of the 1960 World Series, between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees. The Kinescope of the NBC telecast was ordered by Bing Crosby, who at that time was a part owner of the Pirates. Hear the complete story on our show! Smitty has some follow-ups from previous shows including a great e-mail we have received and a follow up on how to clean up battery corrosion in portable radios. Ian remembers Eddie Fisher, Kevin McCarthy, Edwin Newman, Patricia Neal, and a few other personalities who passed away this summer . Our Retro-Commercial is a mouth-watering Sara Lee commercial, guaranteed to make you want a slice of delicious coffee cake! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2027.mp3 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:41:13 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:14 nostalgia, tv, I Dream of Jeannie, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Eddie Fisher, Patricia Neal, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian We salute notables who have hit the 100 mark of life. Ian remembers Mitch Miller, and his famous "Sing Along With" TV series. We discuss the debate that asks if Ipods, Smart Phones, and podcasts are killing radio. And a Delta Airlines retromercial. In this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Ian Rose gives a salute to Centenarians, famous persons born 100 years ago. Among the personalities Ian remembers are Jacques Cousteau, Norman Corwin, Himan Brown, and Mother Teresa, among others. Mike, Smitty, and Ian discuss whether Ipods, SmartPhones and digital media are killing radio. Also what radio is doing to stay competitive in this digital age. Ian remembers Mitch Miller, the Maestro of the Singalong, who passed away in August 2010. Our Retro-Commercial is a Delta Airlines commercial from 1976, voiced by the legendary NBC announcer Ben Grauer. Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is the nostalgia show produced in San Diego by three "older" baby-boomers who work in the local radio and TV industry. In these approximately one-half hour shows, The Galaxy Guys chat it up about the music, movies, TV shows, technology and personalities of the 1940s through early 1980s. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2026.mp3 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:42:20 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:28:22 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, digital news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian This episode remembers Chief Dan Mathews of the Highway Patrol TV series of the 1950s. Discussion of police calls that were once available on consumer radios. The passing of broadcast journalist Daniel Schorr, and a retromercial of CBS News On The Hour. On this, Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site's 25th program, Ian remembers Broderick Crawford, the actor best known for his role as Chief Dan Matthews on the TV show "Highway Patrol". He also appeared in such films as "Born Yesterday" and "All the King's Men". Ian tells us about Crawford's life and career. Mike and Smitty talk about the days when you could listen to police calls on home radios. Mike remembers his pocket transistor radio that was set up to receive police calls. Smitty recalls memories of the early home radios that had a police call listing on the dial. Also remembered are the early scanners and communications receivers that would pick up police and fire calls. Ian notes the passing of journalist Daniel Schorr, and the Galaxy Gang talk about Schorr's time with Edward R. Murrow and the "Murrow Boys", and about news correspondents during that era. Our Retro-Commercial is an interesting CBS News commercial with Allan Jackson telling us about CBS Radio News on the hour. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.co http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2025.mp3 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:49:24 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Here's the second part of the interview with Top 40 music radio personality "Shotgun Tom" Kelly. From early music roots in San Diego, to his daily duties as afternoon drive-time rock jock on KRTH-101 in Los Angeles, Shotgun talks about radio,, and life. Southern California radio personality Shotgun Tom Kelly joins Mike, Smitty, and Ian for the second part of an interview about Shotgun's life and career. We talk about "Words A Poppin", Shotgun's TV show from the 1970's. Shotgun talks about his work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and his work with Jerry Lewis and Casey Kasem. Shotgun recalls some sage advice given him by Milton Berle. He tells us the story of his meeting with President Ronald Reagan and how he gave the President one of his famous hats. Wolfman Jack is remembered and Shotgun recalls fun times and playing pool with him. Shotgun tells us more about his radio career and the stations he worked at such as KCBQ, KFMB, and his present station KRTH in Los Angeles. He also comments on the changes he has seen in his years in radio, and his thoughts on the future of broadcast radio. All this plus a lot more. Our Retro-Commercial is a neat Anacin commercial from 1950! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2024.mp3 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:28:45 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:30:15 nostalgia, tv, radio, Top 40 radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Smitty, Mike, and Ian welcome legendary Southern California radio personality Shotgun Tom Kelly. First of a two-part interview in which we recall his many years of on-air work, at radio stations as KGB, KCBQ, and his present station KRTH in Los Angeles. Smitty, Mike, and Ian welcome legendary Southern California radio personality Shotgun Tom Kelly. Shotgun joins the Galaxy Gang for the first of a two-part interview in which we recall his many years of on-air work, at such radio stations as KGB, KCBQ, and his present station KRTH in Los Angeles. We learn about Shotgun's early years, how he got into radio, his first jobs, his television work, and he remembers some of the stars who he has met over the years such as Milton Berle and Wolfman Jack. Shotgun also discusses the recently unveiled KCBQ Monument in Santee, CA. All this plus a lot more. And if that weren't enough, we have a great Budweiser Beer commercial from 1956! http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2023.mp3 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:47:35 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:31:32 nostalgia, tv, radio, Top 40 radio, Shotgun tom kelly, krth 101, san diego radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Remember clunky portable radios, listening to your favorite DJ and songs on warm summer nights or out at the beach or park? Looking for an old LP, or audio CD of a favorite DJ or jingles from the good old days? Learn how to find them on this episode. Journey down memory lane on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Mike remembers those great AM Summer Nights. Remember those hot nights in your front yard, up on the roof, at the local drive in or anywhere you hung out listening to your favorite AM music station with a live DJ spinning those hits? Mike recalls those days as well as telling you how you can put together your own summer retro music show by using old radio airchecks. We remember such great DJ's as B. Mitchell Reed. Mike also tells us about a great record swap meet in Pasadena, CA. Smitty follows up and talks about those neat portable radios that we used to listen to radio on-the-go with. From the early tube portables to the beloved pocket transistor set, we talk about those tubes, transistors, and batteries that made portable listening possible. If you thought Shakespeare was boring, Ian has an explanation of the Bard's works that will make you laugh, and help you to understand some of those complex storylines. Ian also remembers Himan Brown of CBS Radio Mystery Theater fame, who passed away recently. Also a neat Elgin Watch Retro-Commercial from 1947. All this on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2022.mp3 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:33:54 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:32:17 nostalgia, TV, AM, airchecks, B. Mitchell Reed, CBS Radio Mystery, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Old Hi-Fi and jukebox expert Mike Zuccaro makes another appearance to talk about those great Hi-Fi sets, tape recorders, stereo components and other items that graced the rumpus rooms and music shelves of purist audiophiles of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. This edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is all about Vintage Hi-Fi and Stereo. Mike Zuccaro joins Ian, Smitty, and Mike, and together the gang talks about the origins of post-war High Fidelity. Early Hi-Fi and Stereo gear is discussed, as well as the appeal of collecting, and restoring vintage gear. Different types of early gear are recalled, both American and Japanese gear. We remember such famous brands as Fisher, Scott, McIntosh, Marantz, and Harmon Kardon. The public's early reaction to Hi-Fi, stereo, and high quality records and tapes are discussed. Lots of great information on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Plus a classic Chesterfield Cigarette Retro-Commercial. http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2021.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:39:55 -0700 Nostalgia, oldies radio, audio gear, stereo gear, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:42 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Want to locate the whereabouts of your favorite DJ from the past? Ever wonder what LW, MW, SW settings on an old radio was for? Political figures of the past who used Shortwave for propaganda broadcasts, and movies about subways. And a great retromercial. What are all of those different bands that were found on old radios, and even on newer radios? What does MB, SW1, or LW mean? Smitty talks about the what the different bands, or wavelengths on old sets were. He also talks about what could be heard on these bands at one time or another. How do these signals travel so far? That question is answered on this show. As an aside, Mike brings up the topic of political broadcasts, and how short waves were used also for political purposes all around the world. In "Subways are for Sleeping", Ian rose speaks about movies having to do with Subways in their subject matter. He presents a fascinating view of subways; how they work and the different plots in movies that have been about subways. He also recalls his earlier years riding on them. Mike talks about favorite DJs from the past. Where are they now? How can you find out what happened to your favorite DJ? Mike lets us know about DJ location services, and getting air ]checks of your favorite jock on-line. Plus a great Maxwell House Coffee Retro-Commercial on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNighSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2020.mp3 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:17:34 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, airchecks, shortwave radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:28:29 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian From Stan Chambers' (KTLA-TV) pioneer coverage of the Kathy Fiscus rescue attempt in 1949, to today's lightning quick delivery of breaking news, the Galaxy Guys discuss news bulletin coverage and technology of the past 60 years. Ian remembers Jimmy Dean. In this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike examines the history of Breaking News and Early Television, and contrasts it to breaking news today. The Texas City, Texas explosion of 1947, is remembered, as well as the attempted rescue of Kathy Fiscus from a well in San Marino, California in 1949. Also recalled is the Southern California Bel Air fire of 1961. Mike and Smitty talk about the early technology involved in delivering picture and sound from a remote location. Ian talks about the movies, and how they attempted to survive in the age of television. Motion pictures offered what early TV could not: color, stereophonic sound, wide-screen and even smell-a-rama! Even still, motion picture studios who at first ignored TV found that they had to continually keep ahead of evolving TV technology. Ian also remembers Jimmy Dean, who passed away on June 13, 2010. Jimmy's career is remembered, his singing, and breakfast food business ventures. All this plus another great Retro-Commercial on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://winwithwindsor.com/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2019.mp3 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:47:13 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:13 nostalgia, tv, Jimmy Dean, news media, Bel Air Fire, Kathy Fiscus Rescue, breaking news, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome jukebox guru Mike Zuccaro who shares the history of jukeboxes. Ian remembers Dennis Hopper and Art Linkletter. Smitty offers a rare recording of Art Linkletter on San Diego radio Station KGB from 1936. It's all about jukeboxes this time as Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome jukebox expert Mike Zuccaro. Mike talks about the history of jukeboxes as well as how the various Wurlitzer, Seeburg, and Rock-Ola jukeboxes work. What do you do if you want to get an old jukebox repaired? Mike Zuccaro offers some suggestions for getting your vintage jukebox restored and repaired. Also, Ian remembers Dennis Hopper and Art Linkletter. Smitty has a very rare recording of Art Linkletter on radio Station KGB from 1936. A brief excerpt from this rare transcription disc is played on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2018.mp3 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:04:40 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:30:33 nostalgia, tv, radio, jukeboxes, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian A look at the live and times of radio great Wolfman Jack, and the "Border Blaster" stations he lived on. Rin Tin Tin, Lassie, and the Dog Wars of TV. Plus a listen back to Color Radio KFWD, plus more on this episode. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike remembers the legendary Wolfman Jack. Mike talks about the Wolfman's show and his unique on-air personality. The Galaxy Guys talk about the Wolfman Jack show and how it was heard on high-power stations. Some of these stations called "Border Blasters", could be heard throughout the U.S. Mike also remembers "Color Radio", the format used by KFWB in Los Angeles. This format was a top 40 format very well remembered by listeners of that era. This was one of the formats you could hear on Los Angles radio in the 1960's, and the guys remember that what was heard in L.A., was often indicative of what the rest of the country was listening to. Ian talks about dog stars of the 1950's, those canine heroes we saw on the movies and on TV. Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, and Cleo are recalled. All this plus another great Retro-Commercial. http://www.GlalaxyMoonbeamNighsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2017.mp3 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:44:26 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:01 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Bud Colyer's famous TV game show, The first car stereo tape player, and a Disneyland commercial with a strange parallels to the JFK assassination. Plus, early TV shows that were later made into feature movies. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty remembers the great TV game show "To Tell The Truth". Both hosts of the game show, Bud Collyer and Gary Moore are recalled, as well as long-time panelists Kitty Carlisle, Peggy Cass, Bill Cullen, Orson Bean, and Polly Bergen. Ian recalls the Golden Age of Television and such shows as "Patterns", "Requiem for a Heavyweight", and "No Time For Sergeants", and their varied stars, Everett Sloan, Jack Palance, and Andy Griffith. All three of these TV shows were later made into motion pictures. Mike remembers a Muntz 4-track tape deck he had in his car years ago, as well as other Muntz tape decks such as the blue light tape player. Also remembered are Earl "Madman" Muntz's stereo stores and his unique sales techniques. Plus an interesting Retro-commercial from Disneyland in late 1963. The Galaxy guys draw parallels from this commercial to the then recent assassination of president John F. Kennedy. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Nite%20Site%2016.mp3 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:08:11 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:54 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian (The Galaxy Moonbeam Guys) Smitty, Mike, and Ian Rose recall Desilu Studios, one of the most successful husband and wife businesses in show business . Is it true Desi Arnaz and William Frawley ditched the TV wives for San Diego horse racing, adult beverages, and tattoos? Ian Rose offers an essay on Desilu Studios, complete with reviews of The Untouchables and Eliot Ness. Desilu was famous in the 1950s-1960s for some great television shows. Mike recalls the original husband-wife "buddy movie" The Long, Long, Trailer, starring Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. The Moonbeam Boys discuss all the great gag gifts and cool items available from the old Johnson-Smith catalogs. Ian recalls the most famous cap pistol ever, the Mattell Fanner 50. Mike still has some Greenie Stick'm Caps from 1963, and still has some film left over for the spy camera that was ordered in 1962, but never arrived. Plus one a retro-commercial from Smitty's Tape Reel archives, and Ian and Mike chat about the resurgence of old TV westerns on EWest and other cable chanels. http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy-15.mp3 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:19:41 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles, old westerns, no 00:29:31 nostalgia, I Love Lucy, tv, Bat Masterson, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian t's all about TV sets this time around. Remember when the TV broke down and you called the repairman? Smitty recalls the TV repair shop started by his dad and remembers his time there testing tubes and dealing with customers. t's all about TV sets this time around. Remember when the TV broke down and you called the repairman? Smitty recalls the TV repair shop started by his dad and remembers his time there testing tubes and dealing with customers. Mike tells us the story of Earl "Madman" Muntz and his TV sets of 1950's vintage. Also remembered are the cars Muntz sold as well as his advertising gimmicks. In addition there's a neat Muntz TV retro-commercial. Ian remembers the Admiral TV set his family owned when he was growing up. Also the Galaxy Gang mark the passing of John Forsythe. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy-14.mp3 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:00:48 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles no 00:28:17 nostalgia, tv, television, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible mbwords@yahoo.com The Moonbeam Mob discusses Ian Rose's recollections of the Singing Cowboys such as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, etc. USPS is doing a commemorative issue of TV/Movie cowboys. Smitty learns all about the care and feeding of mail-order Sea Horses. Mike was only six years old when his folks took him to his first, but over the years he noticed some of the similarities of the drive-in movie theaters. He share some of the history and memories of his favorite passion pits. Smitty learns all about Mike's experiences as a consumer victim in the 1960s. Chameleon lizards Dead on Arrival, X-ray glasses that made the family optometrist smile, and those crazy "Just Add Water" Sea Horses, all courtesy of those comic book advertisements that lured unwitting Mike-Types. Plus, Jose Feliciano in a retro-commercial that touts Clint Eastwood's favorite beer in his movies of the 1960s-1970s. Also, Ian Rose talks about Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Roy Rogers, and other TV-Movie cowboys, here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy-13.mp3 Mon, 24 May 2010 17:04:39 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles no 00:30:26 nostalgia, tv, radio, drive-ins,golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Rose Before music CDs, before tape, before vinyl records audio content was recorded and archived on transcription disks. Smitty talks about this technology, and Ian Rose remembers Mike Nelson and Sea Hunt. Also, Mike remembers the matinee movie serials. A handful of candy, fake a sneeze, and spray the front row of the local theatre with red hots...this the typical scene during the Saturday matinees that Mike recalls, along with those cliff-hanging serials such as Zorro and Flash Gordon, repurposed as fillers in 1950s-1960s U.S. cinemas. Smitty offers insight on transcription disks, those pre-vinyl recording media that were the grandparents of today's CDs, DVDs, and memory card archive systems. Ian Rose remembers Sea Hunt, and Lloyd Bridges as deep water TV private eye Mike Nelson. Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is the nostalgia show produced in San Diego by three "older" baby-boomers who work in the local radio and TV industry. In these approximately one-half hour shows, The Galaxy Guys chat it up about the music, movies, TV shows, technology and personalities of the 1940s through early 1980s. We invite nostalgia buffs in every baby-boomer interest or genre to join us by e-mailing photos, ideas, and memories of bygone times, when a 50 cent lawn mowing allowance would get you in to the movies on a Saturday afternoon, with money left over for a tube of Flicks, a pack of Charms, and maybe even a small cup of Mr. Pibb. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%2012.mp3 Sun, 16 May 2010 23:09:40 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles no 00:30:10 nostalgia, tv, radio, movie matinee, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Galaxy Moonbeam Nightsite Norman Corwin, the poet laureate of radio is featured in this episode. Ian Rose remembers the life of Robert Culp. Mike talks about crystal radio sets. PLus a retromercial, and more, on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site (Courtesy of www.NormanCorwinOnline.com) Norman Corwin is one of the greatest living writers in the English language, and has been called America's "poet laureate of radio." During the 1930's and 40's, he wrote and produced many of the most powerful, most influential, and simply the best programs ever created for the media. When President Roosevelt wanted to celebrate the Bill of Rights, as World War II engulfed the globe, Norman Corwin got the call. When time came to celebrate and reflect on Victory in Europe -- and again in the Pacific -- Norman Corwin was the obvious choice. Corwin's programs range far and wide through the genres of drama and comedy, including love stories, satire, biography, fantasy, mystery, Bible stories, travelogues, history, media analyses, philosophy -- and more. All, along with his programs on current events and the stories of America, are superb examples of the art. Together, they are a master class in how to evoke the greatest possibilities of sound, and of radio. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%2011.mp3 Sun, 02 May 2010 18:49:24 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles no 00:30:45 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Our 10th episode pays homage to Fess Parker and Peter Graves, plus a discussion on live TV/radio shows that invited the public to open houses at the studios. Plus, the paper collectibles of 1950s TV and radio. Smitty, MIke, and Ian discuss TV/radio history paper collectibles, live audience open houses for radio and TV shows, and what went on at these live events. Ian remembers Peter Graves and Fess Parker, plus, offers some insight on the Davey Crockett fad of the mid 1950s. The Galaxy Gang talks about the many talents of Jackie Gleason. http://www.galaxymoonbeamnightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy-10.mp3 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:56:06 -0700 Nostalgia, TV/radio, collectibles no 00:27:54 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Smitty, Mike, and Ian chat it up about those great TV commercials from the 1950s. Ian offers an essay about the demise of episode programs (serials) from the 1930s and 40s, and their eventual demise. Plus, a retromercial. Remember the Edsel, the TV and radio repair shop, and the furniture upholstery shop? Here's a look back to the 1950s, when very few big ticket consumer items were thrown away. Listen in to the thrilling days of yesteryear as former KFMB radio personality Ian Rose shares some thoughts on the serials of the 1930s and 1940s that helped feed the programming monster of early 1950s TV. Most of this segment is devoted to the great TV commercials and product pitches of the 50s. Plus, another retromercial. http://www.GalaxyMoonBeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy%20Moonbeam%20Night%20Site%20-%209.mp3 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:25:52 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:31:02 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Smitty, Mike and Ian discuss the silent film strs that made the jump to "Talkies" and Television. Some thoughts about Candid Camera, and Ian's essay on prices of things in the 1950s. What was going on between Norma Desmond and Cecil B. DeMille (Sunset Boulevard). A look at how Alan Funt would have loved YouTube, and some discussion of Silent Film stars that made (or tried to make) the jump to talkies and TV. Also, Smitty gives some advice on old radio repair. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/_Galaxy-8.mp3 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:12:13 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:32:32 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian What did 1950s predictors picture for the 21st century? Remember those SCi-Fi horror movies about people and animals that were mutated as a result of nuclear poisoning? Way back, guys with a camera and a police scanner were called freelancers... What were people the 1950's predicting about the future? Ian delivers an essay in which he poses this question. Mike and Smitty join in the discussion. Mike talks about citizen journalists and how it's easier to be one now with today's technology. He also recalls his days as a freelance reporter in Los Angeles in the early 70's. Also a discussion about the 50's Red Scare as well as the sci-fi movies that the nuclear threat influenced. All this plus another fun Retro-Commercial! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy-7.mp3 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:48:34 -0700 Nostalgia no 00:31:21 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty and Mike Smitty, Mike, and Ian Rose discuss the plethora of TV westerns that dominated the tube in the 1950s. How and why the genre developed, and how roles in TV westerns launched big careers for new actors. Ian wonders "When Did the 50s Era End? Smitty, Mike, and Ian Rose discuss the plethora of TV westerns that dominated the tube in the 1950s. How and why the genre developed, and how roles in TV westerns launched big careers for new actors. Ian wonders "When Did the 50s Era End? The Galaxy Gang also talks about The Red Scare, and The Greatest Generation. Retro Commercial: Ultra Brite Toothpaste http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy-6.mp3 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:18:43 -0800 Nostalgia no 00:27:30 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty, Mike, and Ian Long-time San Diego AM radio reporter Ian Rose joins Smitty and Mike as a regular contributor. Former KFMB Traffic Reporter Ian Rose joins the team in this episode. He will have an essay or two on every program and will join in the general conversation. Mike answers a question posed on a previous show about the old TV show "Surfside Six". Smitty, Mike, and Ian have a brief discussion of 1970's TV detective shows. Smitty gives a tech talk on easy ways to connect an antenna to old radio sets. Plus more fun and laughs and of course another great Retro-Commercial. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/01%20Galaxy%20Moonbeam%205.m4a Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:57:42 -0800 Nostalgia no 00:27:37 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Smitty and Mike Find an old TV antenna in your garage or attic? It may be worth checking out this episode before tossing that oldie-but-goodie into the recycle bin. Smitty talks about the RCA CT-100, RCA's first color TV set, a picture of which is on our web site. Mike and Smitty talk about vintage TV antennas, collectible art deco rabbit ear antennas and vintage outdoor antennas and rotors. Mike talks about the 60th anniversary of "Your Show of Shows". All this plus two great Retro-Commercials on this show! http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightsite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/01%20Galaxy%20Moonbeam%204.m4a Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:37:57 -0800 Nostalgia no 00:27:21 nostalgia, tv, television, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site Mike and Smitty talk about a CBS-TV photo. Old radio and TV tubes and how to ID them. vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic radios and what they are worth. Mike poses a question about the vintage TV show "Surfside Six". Plus another great Retro-Commercial. Mike and Smitty talk about a CBS-TV photo. Old radio and TV tubes and how to ID them. vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic radios and what they are worth. Mike poses a question about the vintage TV show "Surfside Six". Plus another great Retro-Commercial. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy3.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:49:52 -0800 TV/Radio no 00:32:44 nostalgia, tv, radio, golden age, news, comedy, collectible Galaxy Moonbeam Nightsite Hard working news guys (like John Daly) in the Golden Age of TV and Radio covered news part of the day, then hosted game shows the other part. Breaking news took hours to reach listeners. Here's the show that explores the evolution of Old School TV and Radio, to the fast-paced, instant gratification of today's news shows and TV programs. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Galaxy-2.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:29:24 -0800 Nostalgia, collectibles, Radio, TV, Golden Age no 00:29:06 nostalgia, TV shows, old TV, radios, collectibles Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site Safety tips and buying hints on finding old radios. Smitty and Mike chat it up about the Golden Age of TV, Radio, Movies and more. From Old Radio Cabinets to Superman, from live broadcast TV from the 1940s and 1950s to hints on how to get your favorite shows on-line, chances are if our listeners want to hear about it, we'll talk about it. http://www.GalaxyMoonbeamNightSite.com http://67.199.29.118/podcast/Moonbeam1.mp3 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:19:45 -0800 Podcasting no 00:28:55 nostalgia, old time radio, tv, history of broadcasting, radio shows