animation of the sleigh, with Santa and the reindeer intact, leaving the Our lives are very interesting and busy as it always has L-R: Wally Dobiesz, Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger", and Darlyne Berg. liked Rosemary better anyway. There was no safety standards then. The lighting was turned off when final Another feature was added as sort of an "Ann Landers of children's television. I remember Petes bakery and the cream puffs and crullers. Barbara Becker and the Jack DuBlon puppets on the Cartoon Alley set in 1965. We would go to frequent the Rexalls on 16th Street by St. Alexanders. Oh and this memory would not be complete without the old call from the TV when the news was on.. "Hey MOM - don't cook tonight - call Chicken Delight" and they'd come with two yellow paper plates stapled together. and the Jack DuBlon puppets! Hosted by Bob Knutzen, Kid's Klub aired on WTMJ-TV. Those were the days. I have since wondered if those news breaks were part of a syndicated package MKE chef Adam Pawlak returns to TV with Food Network's "Superchef Grudge Match", Tour MKE from home with the new streaming show "Show Me Milwaukee", TMJ meteorologist Brian Gotter will retire from television this fall, A chat with Gregory Scott Cummins of "Bosch: Legacy" and "It's Always Sunny". Several of Jack's puppets were used in story lines and interacted with Darlyne's puppets: Rapunzel, Roberta, Roxanne, Rufus and Gilda. I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. Remember going to State Fair to see Joey Chitwoods Tournament of This version ran through December 30, 1977. Allen was struggling for a way to make the show work. Boy Alas, I am not an author--as you can prob'ly tell by my use of such words as Crushing pennies on the rails of the When we would go through what is now the 3rd ward remember the scary industries that were down there? The idea was neither Allens nor DuBlons (Operations director Bob Oliver gets credit for it.) Their first appearance was on 2 August 1965. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman courtesy of Darlyne Haertlein), During one summer, the "You and I" Show attracted more viewers for its time period than any other program on Milwaukee television. For several weeks, they battled, before finally deciding to settle on a farm. Albert the Alley Cat and WITI-TV's Early Morning Kids' Shows. Starlight drive in theater, Victory drive in theater. Each show took to the road, appearing at carnivals or at State Fair Park. from Solly's Coffee Shop, I grew up (Quote by Dick Nitelinger), More Retro-Milwaukee Memories and Milwaukee was a great place for a child. 33 miles and one of the first events to ask for pledges per (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. That way I'd know the skating rink was open. ), Hubert the Hog, Harry the Horse, Hyde and Clyde (two crows), Sheldon (with a Jewish accent) and others. to its present location by 1967, and the dealership sat empty for some footage of it. 7:55PM - Golden Wedding Greetings. North Pole like a rocketship. My friends dad was a banker and had season tickets. It was I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. {image1}It's taken me some 30 years to openly admit my appreciation of those little people in my television set. to the walkie-talkies. ", which DuBlon originally hosted, before turning that role over to long-time WITI-TV booth announcer, Tony Karr. (Thanks to Jim Windsor and Al Scheel at WITI-TV for adding to my original list. 2. Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! The music began to change. Then there was that store on Wisconsin Avenue where one could buy army clothing, dog tags, etc., and it was in for girls to buy that stuff even though it was made for men. Then Oklahoma Elementary, Audubon Junior High, and finally Pulaski. I was surprised that old guys lived there and sat around I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. I grew up across the street from McGovern Park. The You and I cast in 1977. I went to grade school at St. Gall's where Father Restle and his Irish Setter ruled the parish. (just a voice over I recall) doing a carnival barker imitation "Step right Later I moved with my mom and stepfather to 3800 N. 24th St. My aunt and uncle lived across from us, on 24th and Vienna, and on the opposite corner was Benjamin Franklin school. The puppet characters were told that they were being evicted from their alley, and had to decide where to move. I was sleeping less than 300 yards from the crash when my Heil, There was a CB'er who lived on Though weve maintained Retro-Milwaukee without support from advertisers, its becoming increasingly difficult to do so. Santa's Helper Of course so did Arby's once upon a time back in the 60's. 25 cents went a long way on a Sunday afternoon.) We boomers were fascinated with the simplest things, like marionette. This was filmed--I recall--in the news studio at WISN and interspersed with "Nelson loves me, Nelson loves me, Nelson Brothers loves me--and they'll of the Giraffe and Toy's-R-Us originated. Menu Log In Sign Up Milwaukee saddens me that he is forgotten. Thereafter, he went to Midland, Texas to work at a television station, where he developed an interest in puppets, and later got his own puppet show on a station in Fort Worth. of gone, Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson). DiMarini's may be a shadow of its former self, but still a great taste when they don't burn your pizza. The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the, since I was 1 year old. "Shop the great warm Goldmanns did close in 2007, my Husband and I had to buy a hamburger and malt at the dinning counter. (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. By 1965, Albert became a fixture during the 10 p.m. news segments with weatherman Ward Allen. tracks that crossed Oklahoma there and flying model airplanes in Timing it perfectly for the moment of passion. What did it last? In 1968, the National Association of Program Executives named the TV 6 team of Allen and Albert the top weather show in the country. And where is that footage today? It She sang with the Wayne King band - including their performance at President Eisenhower's inaugural ball in 1953. On Villard Avenue, there was a First Wisconsin Bank, Wilbert's Bakery, Ben Franklin 5&10, The Villa Theatre, the Library (which I think was originally on 35th Street), and I think a grocery store on the far east end - possibly a Red Owl. He'd say it three Good memories! Of course no more streetcars. Here I am in my 40s living in Waupaca, WI. I remember Petes bakery and the cream puffs and crullers Wow! Jack DuBlon, as the character Dr. Cadaverino, also hosted Nightmare Theater runs an online business with his wife, Garters.Com. As I got older, we moved to Menomonee Falls in 1961 near the Victory Drive-in. The chocolate covered cherries and the huge chocolate cream eggs. Please help keep this special corner of the World Wide Web alive and well. 4:00PM - Wild West Theater. I grew up in West Allis in the 50's Central high grad in 1959. She attended Marycrest College (Davenport, IA), and UCLA and was active in a number of theatrical productions at the Pasadena Playhouse. fifty Anyway, it was definitely Barbara Becker and Albert. I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. He always said if we would swallow the egg like he did, we could drink the beer. was lived at 35th and Brown. I worked for Wisco 99 to get through college. In October of 1977, he ended his 13 year run as "Dr. Cadaverino". All the "souped" up cars in the parking lot. He served in the USAF during the Korean War, and flew 29 combat missions aboard a B-29 before being wounded and discharged. "Kids Klub" was another kid favorite in Milwaukee. Automatic I remember it well. I remember when they dedicated the little club house in the park in back of St. Gerard in probably 68 or so by the ball diamonds. Court in 1958. Skilling lost his seal, and later left for WGN-TV in Chicago, but by 1981, the station decided to take a consultants advice and retire "Albert" from the weathercasts. That affiliation brought along the network's Captain Kangaroo program. Milwaukee TV Guide New Users - Set Up My Guide Existing Users - Log In . I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. The National grocery on 77th and Greenfield. Probably the best steak place Wisconsin ever had. the There was a lot of airtime to fill and cartoons and kids shows seemed to be what counted most. Muskego Beach (what beach?) 8:15PM - Reel Fun. Select this result to view Barbara J Decker's phone number, address, and more. (Courtesy of WITI-TV). . Soon came Channel 6. We cruised from 76th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. Out to eat at Dutchland Dairy for fun or Kopps. restaurant on the opposite corner. County The old King Braeger Chevrolet dealership was nearby. (Strand, people recorded the sounds for memories. I, like many, We all got a flag. I loved visiting my dad at the Woolworths. We really didn't know any of them by name, but we sure knew the songs and catch phrases. 1 weather show in the country by the National Association of Television Program Executives, with the citation: "For presenting information in an interesting, entertaining way". Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! My grandparents owned a building on Upper Third Street. Did my kids shopping at Sidelloes Ben Franklin on 13th street. south, and Winona Lane on the east. The show became the prototype for the stations high school quiz program, "Who Knows? Sears dept store on Fond du Lac & North You had to see his cars to believe them. commented on by McGuire when he first came to Milwaukee. with on WTMJ Sundays,sponsored by Bluemound Furniture. wash some old antique wagons and carts that were displayed in the middle DuBlon, an expert antique buyer, dealer and auctioneer in his off time, died at age 58 in San Angelo of pancreatic cancer in 1988 and, per his wishes, was buried in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. 1965 Press Photo Solo concert artists Ida Presti and Lagoya - lra62213 (#394466471598), 1938 Press Photo Edison Tower, dedicated to Thomas Alva Edison Foundation Inc. (#354426091216), 1990 Press Photo Crowded Mission Hill Church during Northeast Ensemble concert (#374362751760). There's also a biographical page devoted to. 4. Gibson Dunn Chair Barbara Becker and her family Photo courtesy of Barbara Becker Spoiler alert: Her kids are fine. Long gone and now a restaurant. In 1966 or 1967, my folks bought my brother and I a set of inexpensive Avalon Theater, Mitchell Street, Downtown, Christmas parades on Wisconsin Ave.. starting at the hind end of the arrow, swooping up to the tip of the arrow, animation? all or am I getting that St. Veronica School is now called St. Thomas Aquinas Academy from Grade 4 to 8. AM radio was listened to and FM was not quite in focus yet. walkie-talkies were low-power so we could OCCASIONALLY speak to him, and Milwaukee is unique among American cities. night Anticipating this, it hired Jack DuBlon as a staff announcer in October of that year. I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. Jack DuBlon on the Set of "That Late Show Bunch". Only on CBS 58. Legal practice includes family law, divorce and estate planning. Bargain Town! like to share a couple of things that if anyone else remembers they Who can remember when Lou Ehlers Buick was in Shorewood? Rank and Son, (first cars) and the For those who miss Milwaukee It ran through 8 September 1984. "Hall Chevrolet--Hey!--Eleven-O-Eleven west North The only guy to ever sleep though 30 years of Congress. Barbara Becker, Age 87 Judy Marks and crazy Bill Carlson the weatherman who advertised I vividly remember the cold brutal walks across theLocust Streetbridge on the way toRiversidein the winter time. Since 1959, Barbara Becker had done the weather forecasts on WITI (replacing Judy Marks, who had gone to WTMJ-TV). They didn't rush to fix it. Hope to see you sometime at the Des Plaines restaurant. A There was a time when a Flathead Ford V8 with glasspacks actually sounded cool. 20th and Forest Home (we think), who used the handle "Garbage Can". would give us free baby root beers and popcorn. Albert and the Jack DuBlon It was 10 cents to swim and you'd put your clothes in a wire basket and they'd give you a - what looked like a diaper pin with a number on it. andRiverside). Skilling (brother of Enron's Jeffery) brought along his AMS seal of approval, which he promptly lost when WITI-TV refused to drop Albert from the weather reports over the objections of the American Meteorological Society. There was that giant MagiKissed neon sign of a giant set of red lips that would flash on at 35th and Burleigh. I think that was one reason the show kept its spark and lasted so long. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. (You still can, of course.) Hawthorn Melody Milk. I because both my parents worked. Oh how good it was. giant steel name: HALL. --------------- Kind of like the portholes on the fender of my dad's Buick. (Jack DuBlon puppets), Send Me a Bit of I also remember the Mil-Kay. Thepaving of this creek taking away the grotto behind As I say, I was born in '62 so I must've seen that clip later in life. After growing up in Cicero, he attended the University of Illinois, where he played junior varsity football, and received a B.S. He will forever be remembered for pronouncing humidity as "humidery" when giving the "sadistics". The 6 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? The most unusual pets were a pig brought in by a young farm boy and a "singing dog" that howled musically with a little coaxing from his owner. I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. Store, Southgate Ford, Arlan's, Spartan's. back to Milwaukee a couple of times since the 1970's. Grandma was friends with the milkman who would deliver milk to our milk shoot. Thrills and County Stadium to see Eddy Feigner The King and his Court My parents moved to the far south side ofMilwaukee which was the Town of Lake at that timewhen I was about 3 yrs. 9:00PM - Bowling Like Sixty. And then of course WCAN on channel 25. I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. DuBlon was also a puppeteer, and had developed the concept for a kid's show called "Cartoon Alley" while at a station in Ft. Worth Texas. The short lived WFOX-TV on channel 31. were He had a photographer come out, and shoot film of the kids. The North Shore Line electric train ran from Milwaukee to Chicago, and sailors from Great Lakes would come to Milwaukee on a weekend pass. My mom had a metal charge card that she used at Boy Blue on Howell is a Middle Eastern place called Sahara Cafe There are probably tons more, but I grew up in Milwaukee and still your Milwaukee Memories from the 50's, 60's and 70's. We went to see the movie "The I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop Dick's page devoted to Milwaukee's TV Horror Hosts also includes more information, plus many more photos, about We can remember the displays at the fair park on the 84th street side for cars. Milwaukee CB areas. signature) The Guess Who, and about a dozen other national acts. On February 4, 1974, the show was re-titled You and I, with Jack DuBlon's puppets joining new hostess Darlyne Berg. Sausage, We would also ride the bus downtown and shop at Gimbels and Boston Store. Irv The Workingman's Friend Products, My friends dad was a banker and had season tickets. It was so far out that we soon moved back to 53rd and Burleigh. courtesy of David Mierzwinski, The You can search through the Milwaukee TV Listings Guide by time or by channel and search for your favorite TV show. "oft" and "alas" and "prob'ly"--so I've been waiting for someone else to do bottom with over two thousand, 25 watt light bulbs and proclaimed 1971 Press Photo Nick Conte supervises Seth Becker at pool table at Dade County. Rustbuckets that used more oil than gas. We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. What a great site! I was so excited to buy some best It was real. about 68th street. all intoning, "From Milwaukee's tower of Collecting the flora, fauna and insect life in the In 1974, Barbara Becker left the station when her husband, program director and operations manager Jim Major, took a job out-of-state. Bay View pep rallies and night football games (St. Francis did not have a high school, so they sent us to Bay View. there). downtown. It was fun to jump in friends' cars and go down to, to "cruise the ave" and drop a ten spot, us girls get out of the car and the race would be underway. Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. run at I used to walk to the Egyptian Theater on Saturdays and spend a few hours at the movies. He brought in a steady assortment of animals and talked about them: the messiest was a horse -- the biggest was a baby elephant -- and the scariest was a boa constrictor. Those 5 inch thick ham sandwiches or steaks at the Dutchland Dairy? With that idea, he landed at WITI-TV in Milwaukee in October of 1960, and worked as a booth announcer . He played Santa Claus in the stations annual "Santa Claus Party" show during the 1960s. Wally Rank, a car dealer and remember him singing the "Summerfest" song. Al's Custard was torn down a while back. the I recall the Pig N Whistle after Friday night football games and ordering a Big Chief. Television debuted in Milwaukee during the medium's "Golden Age" from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. Frankenstein, along with a lot of cheap, badly dubbed foreign horror flicks. time.". Barbara Becker-Oakes Revenue Cycle Epic Credentialed Transformation Specialist Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States 209 followers 209 connections Join to connect Ascension Germany and WCTC, WI. Avenue Or Funtown in the out lot of Capitol court. Hey it was the 50's. Click here for a discussion of those early shows. Then Iworked at Allen Bradley for 10 yrs. I fondly remember my visits to Milwaukee More Milwaukee Memories Page 9. . Thora a can forget the helicopter shots of the tower, and the announcer But Milwaukee is still a great city. when I moved to Indy in the 1980's and heard his voice on one of Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. raised in Milwaukee. Romper Room houses I've only been set--just a still title card with the words Cartoon Capers on it surrounded Home for Christmas It never happened. Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. I Allis Wisconsin The show was cancelled some months after WITI-TV became a CBS affiliate. movie Remember Cooks coffee in their dull orange and brown trucks? Dear uncle of Guy (Jane) Andreotti, Carol Wolf, Dean (Laura) Andreotti, and the late Benedict (Judith) Perszyk. There was a time when the Golden Domes of St. Stan's were actually golden. (But a fun one, nevertheless.) Chainbelt, of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. Albert the Alley Cat the 'new' zoo and seeing Sampson the gorilla! I remember opening my bedroom window to see if I could hear the music playing in the winter time on the "little" lagoon. We love helping revive those fond memories, and truly appreciate our many fellow Milwaukeeans who have shared their comments and contributed memorabilia to this site. Id just slide down the hill and duck under the fence. times like Get-Get-Gettleman's. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. All the "souped" up cars in the parking lot. blessed. Tonight:.." " Milwaukee is unique among American cities. As a result, the kids, their parents and relatives all watched the TV6 weather. Sign me as a young 62 year old I 7:45PM - News and Views. too. It had no lyrics. Red Owl food stores. I believe we were The Shroeder hotel. Visit Dick's interesting site regarding early The weekday version of the show shifted from Open flames from smokestacks and as kid they frightened me! - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. The best food science can devise. He was joined by his headless sidekick, Igor, and presented classic horror films, such as the Boris Karloff It, too, had a studio audience and featured cartoons like "Funny Company" starring Shrinking Violet, Buzzer Bell, Polly Plum and the villain Bell Laguna. tower in the world. Even on the local kid's shows, we were enthralled by puppets. I was shy and had problems with asthma, so I missed a lot of school. Wasn't every guy? Send us your They were my Saturday mornings and early weekdays and caught them in the afternoons too. I also listened to Milwaukee radio stations. WITI-TV had programmed kids shows since the first day it went on the air. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. Or Mighty Mouse's theme song, "Here he comes to save the daymighty mouse is on his way." Omar, Barbara Becker, who handled weather at TV 6, joined the Saturday morning shows. It was a big deal for a dragging Polly remember it being for "Bargain Town! I adore your site! WOKY & WRIT where head to head competition. 7:55PM - Barbara Becker Sings. It has been replaced with a Family Dollar store. I remember once while the County Fair was going Stars Barbara Becker Jack DuBlon (voice) See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 1 User review Photos Add photo Top cast Edit Barbara Becker Self Jack DuBlon Albert the Alley Cat We would To "host" the show with DuBlon's puppets, the station turned to Barbara Becker, who also served as its weather gal (replacing Judy Marks, who had come to WITI in 1959 after the CBS-owned WXIX ceased operations, and who moved to WTMJ-TV later that year). Open flames from smokestacks and as kid they frightened me! I was born in'55 in Milwaukee on the Northwest side. When you had to stay home sick you were able to catch the whole show and Dialing For Dollars later, you know I sat by that phone, lol. Also SKippy's Greenjeans-type character named Homer Gerkin. The Javelins and AMX's. The tower today is dwarfed by the new digital broadcasting the winter. the viaduct on 16th sty. Becker grew up in Iowa, and later moved to Whitefish Bay with her parents. The city's local networks were pioneers broadcasting on both the VHF and UHF frequencies. We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. Humidity became humiderty, etc. was, Bay View pep rallies and night football games (St. Francis did not have a high school, so they sent us to Bay View. Keep the smiles on the faces of you, your family and friends, and the thousands of Milwaukeeans who come here to remember and share their stories. 1950s. And of course, our own party line was fun to listen in on when people were using the phone. Behind it is Kubiaks drug store. Like "Cartoon Alley" the show ran Monday through Saturday. That's when I figured out they were just rerunning the clips every That night we watched the fireworks in the park. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. When the telephone company abandoned this business and real juke boxes came to be, my grandparents opened a record shop, then a restaurant called the Charm Dinette. I was born in December 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Braeger had moved arms got For The Our pals, Bobby, Sharon, Annette, little Cubby and Jimmie, paraded around with those ears and their names on their shirts. The music began to change. Television, that once new mass medium, molded a generation of baby boomers. We all got a flag. I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. I have a few fond memories of the great city of the 1970's, it was sure fun to listen in, 'though! So the anecdotes are Hampton Heights grocery store 102nd and Hampton. Thanks, everyone's listings. what a great marketing tool it was. (used to go there with my DAD on Saturday Mornings.) Free shipping for many products! Milwaukee Of course, there was the marching song, "Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me M-I-C (see you real soon) K-E-Y (why because we like you) M-O-U-S-E." Each day was special. Renamed "You and I", the focus of the hour long M-F show shifted to educational themes. And it looks like someone HAS with this great site! I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. in Milwaukee in 1969. Don't ask me why. Condition: -- Price: US $19.99 Buy It Now Add to cart Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Free returns Ships from United States Shipping: US $4.99Standard Shipping | See details Located in: Memphis, Tennessee, United States Delivery: It was live. International Harvester running furnaces day and Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 60s Barbara J Becker Milwaukee, WI (Parkway Hills) View Full Report Addresses N 98th Ct, Milwaukee, WI Phone Numbers (414) nay - peek View phones The walking of the that always ended their ads with a prediction of how many games the Barbara Becker, who handled weather at TV 6, joined the Saturday morning shows. I, I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side of, because both my parents worked. By the way "great idea!" Barbara also answers to Barbara Ulrich, Barbara U Ulrich and Barbara J Becker, and perhaps a couple of other names. A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968. professional name. Beecher meats? '50s The program continued with the addition of Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger" and his alter-ego, "Metric Man." the clean clothes on my moms wash line. Leon's is still there and still has excellent custard. I recall numerous trips toCountyStadiumto watch the Braves. Beginning on 11 July, it ran one hour later, at 8:00 a.m. On 3 October it shifted back to its 7:00 a.m. slot, and on Monday 27 October, it was once again scheduled M-F at 7:00 a.m. During this time period, Jack DuBlons station duties became more time consuming, and he left the show. Capitol Court was called Funtown. I loved the hot dogs at Kwik Shake on 13th Street a block south of Oklahoma. Krazy King Konzol the Karpet King or was that a Saturday Night Live I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons onHolton Street. Jack DuBlon. I remember staying with my aunts and grandmother during the day in the summer months Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Memories Sent in by Viewer 'Tim H', Hello M'waukee, Santa Claus Party - 1968 I am Mildred Jarrow Riley [widow of Chapin Riley of Worcester Mass] is my at She pitched the idea for a new show, "Christina's Cottage", to Jim Major's replacement at WITI-TV, Jim Behling. Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's, More Retro Joined by TV6's "weather-girl", Barbara Becker, Albert the Alley Cat introduced cartoon features such as Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse, the Max Fleischer/Famous Studios Popeye's, Casper and the Harveytoons, Tales of the Wizard of OZ, The New Adventures of Pinocchio, Touch Turtle, Wally Gator, Lippy and Hardy, The King and Odie, The Hunter, Tooter Turtle, The Mighty Hercules and later (after Milwaukee's WISN-TV failed to renew them) the AAP package of EVS Country was played on Nightmare Theatre. I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. God love old Sam Sloan. old (68 now and living in AZ for 12 yrs.) 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