The Baby Boomer Radio, TV, Movies, Magazines, Music, Comics, Fads, Toys, Fun, and More Show!
Summary: 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. Each episode presents American Pop Culture, family trends, products, notables and celebrities that, to this day, signifies they the rite of passage for those born between 1946 and 1964. Our hosts, guests hosts and historians weave a rich tapestry from archives, as well as first-hand memories of the people that lived the growing years of the Baby Boomer Generation. Each episode also profiles the collectibility and value of items that listeners find in attics, old boxes, and garage sales. Our listening community is not limited to Baby Boomers. We have young people who love Big Band and Swing, we have older listeners who check in to talk about the Great Depression. We have WWII veterans, as well as Viet Nam era draft dodgers. All come together to share, or simply listen to an America long past. Since its inception in 2009, Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is the spark to the neurotransmitters of the brain that bring forth memories that many of us thought we had long forgotten. Relive those memories once again, with Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!
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"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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
