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In the early 1960's a novel from 1958 was turned into a film that has lasted decades. The book was "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and the movie kept the name. Breakfast at Tiffany's is the story of a woman making her way in the big city. The story isnt in any great depth but rich in characterization ...
The Johnny Andrews Show reviewed and remembered by Kevin Butler Local: WOR TV Ch.9 NYC Weekday mornings: Monday October 1,1962-Friday December 29, 1962. Host/Performer: Johnny Andrews Puppeteers: Paul Ashley and Chuck McCann Following his brief stint with WRCA TV Ch.4 NYC's "Family"..Singer/musician and storyteller Johnny Andrews would host this weekday morning program for kids on WOR TV Ch.9.He would engage ...
The Starfighter Jet Car was an awesome Corgi car released in the early 70sFor use in the plaground it was superbFor use in the home - Mum's loved it as it had a rubber nose that absorb all shocks without chipping the skirting board paint.Any one else remember this classic corgi car ? Apparently this was ...
Popcorn Theater reviewed by Kevin Butler Local: WABC TV Ch.7 NYC Saturday mornings: Saturday September 8,1956-Saturday December 1,1956 Host/Performer:"Popo The Clown" (the name of the actor..who played "Popo The Clown" is unknown) In the fall of 1956..the heads of WABC TV Ch.7 in NYC created and produced a saturday morning children's variety tv series..that featured the talents of a sad ...
The Eddie Lawrence Show! reviewed by Kevin Butler Local: WPIX TV Ch.11 NYC Weekday evenings: Monday September 9,1963-Friday November 16,1963 Host/Performer: "The Old Philosopher": Eddie Lawrence Seeing the success of comedy performers..who were able to entertain adults,teens and kids with their characters and skits on shows on competing stations. The station execs at WPIX TV Ch.11 in NYC decided to ...
Discovery by Kevin Butler During the early 1960's..FCC Commishoner:Newton Minow wanted to change the outlook of children's tv shows by having the networks create,produce and present quality educational programs. NBC, ABC and CBS tried their own educational shows..but the one that became the most successful is ABC TV's newsmagazine and travelogue for young people: "Discovery!". Debuting on ABC's weekday afternoon scheduale in ...
Flower power was a major change in Fashion during the late 1960s and early 1970s So what exactly was Flower power? Due to the growing opposition to the Vietnam war in the mid sixties, war protests took place amongst the young with the aim of keeping the protest peaceful. The Hippies dressed with doves and colours being ...
"The Buster Crabbe Show!" / "Buster's Buddies!' reviewed by Kevin Butler Local: WOR TV Ch.9 NYC Weekday evenings: Monday March 12,1951-Friday October 3,1952 Returned: Local:WJZ TV Ch.7 NYC Weekday evenings: Monday September 21,1953-Friday March 26,1954. Host/Performer: Buster Crabbe In 1951..former movie serial actor Buster Crabbe made his tv debut as the mc of a daily children's film wraparound series."The Buster Crabbe Show"debuted on NYC based tv station ...
"Shariland!" reviewed by Kevin Butler Local: WPIX TV Ch.11 NYC Saturday evenings October 13,1956-Saturday December 22,1956 Returned: Local:WRCA TV Ch.4 NYC Saturday mornings: Saturday August 16,1957- August 16,1958 Host/Performer: Shari Lewis Puppet Characters: "Lamb Chop", "Charlie Horse", "Hush Puppy" and "Wing Ding". Prior to the cancellation of "Shari & Her Friends" Ms.Shari Lewis was hired by an independent tv producer to create,produce and present a filmed children's ...
"Hi Mom!"/"Family!' reviewed by Kevin Butler Local: WRCA/WNBC TV Ch.4 NYC Weekday mornings: Thursday August 15,1957-Friday September 7,1962. Hosts/Performers/Instructors: Shari Lewis:Thursday 8/15/57-Friday 3/20/59, Jimmy Weldon: Monday:3/25/59-Friday 7/17/59 Johnny Andrews: Monday 8/17/59-Friday 8/29/59 Puppeteers: Paul Ashley & Chuck McCann Monday 8/17/59-Friday 8/28/59 The Ritts Puppets: Monday 8/31/59-Friday 9/7/62 On Thursday Morning Aust 15.1959..Local NYC based tv station WRCA TV Ch.4 create and produced a series that ...
