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This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site finds Mike and Smitty remembering the five-and-dime stores of the past. Remember the days when a trip into town meant a stop at the local Woolworth's or S.S.Kresge's? We recall those days of going into those old-time stores and finding some neat items such as toys, and trinkets, while mom shopped for things she could use at home. Often times, these visits included a stop at the store's soda fountain for some treats. It was a fun time from the past all will recall fondly. Join us as we go shopping on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site finds the Galaxy guys looking at this election year. With the Presidential Election next Tuesday, we look at how campaigning has changed over the years, but also how it has remained the same. Nastiness in campaigning has been bad recently, but that has gone on for many years, even going back to the earlier years of this country. We also have a quick look at collectibles, from buttons and bumper stickers, there are some neat collectibles from election years gone by. Join us as we wind down this election year on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network.

Part 2 of the two part special from the 2016 San Diego County Fair

Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site returns to the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, California for our yearly broadcast from the fair. Mike and Smitty are joined by John Fox of KOPA-FM, Rez Radio in Pala, California. On this two-part program, the guys recall the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys Pet Sounds album, and the musical genre which they helped define. We look back at the years ending in 6; 1946, 1956, 1966, and 1976. We visit with some of the fair goers and vendors who make the fair such an exciting place. Also, we have many great musical numbers to play highlighting hits of the past. It's always an exciting time at the fair, so come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam, Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

We remember some great musical artists who we lost in the last part of 2015 and early 2016 on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We begin by remembering Glenn Frey, the guitarist for the Eagles who is remembered for his ballads that are very evocative of another era in American music. We lost Glenn Frey on January 18, 2016. Next we recall the life of David Bowie, who passed away January 10, 2016. David Bowie is remembered for his huge body of work encompassing numerous musical genres. He is also remembered for his theatrics and was the defining styles of the various eras he participated in. Finally, we remember Natalie Cole, daughter of the late Nat King Cole, and a well-known singer in her own right specializing in Rhythm and Blues. She passed away on December 31, 2015. From the beginning of her career in the mid 70s, the number of songs that she produced are still perennial favorites. She is also remembered for her duet with her father, made possible due to the advances in technology. She accompanied her dad in the hit song "Unforgettable". Our Retro-Commercial stars Art Linkletter and is for Milton Bradley board games from the late 1960s. Join us as we remember these great musical talents on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network.

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. He was the undisputed king of late-night TV, and he is very fondly remembered by millions of people. It is impossible to think of the number of individuals who would wind up their day by watching Johnny Carson as a nightly ritual. He started on the Tonight Show after Jack Parr left the show in 1962, and he was on the air for years thereafter until 1992. The first ten years of the show originated in New York, and the final 20 years were from Burbank, California. Many of us remember his final week of shows and the touching tribute by Bette Midler. The range of guests appearing on the Tonight Show during those years ran the gamut from comedians, actors, authors, and political figures. Carson's sidekicks Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen are also well remembered. The banter and humor between them was always funny, and added much to the show. A lot of great memories are sure to be recalled. Our Retro-Commercial is a catchy jingle for the 1970 Chrysler. Live from Beautiful Downtown Burbank, it's Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back to the iconic cartoons of the 1950s and 60s. Such well-remembered characters as Woody Woodpecker, Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Chilly Willy, and Heckyll and Jekyll, just to name a few. We recall many of these cartoons as fodder for our Saturday morning TV watching, but some of them had antecedents prior to the Second World War. They evolved during the war to help sell war bonds and keep morale up. During the cold war, they continued to entertain and in so doing went from adult-level humor to humor that kids could understand. All in all a fun look back at these iconic cartoons. Next, George Haloulakos tell us about his latest book titled: "Call to Glory - How the Convair B-58 Hustler helped win the Cold War". This book, written for a general audience, is an oral history of the 1960s through the prism of this renowned aircraft. George tells us about this time period, in particular the Cuban Missile Crisis, and how this craft was a show of force for the United States. It's a fascinating read, and we also tell you how you can order a copy for yourself! Our Retro-Commercial is for the 1966 Chevelle SS 396. Join us on this fun-filled episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

The Galaxy guys celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Galaxy Nostalgia Network, and Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We look back at the past few years and look ahead to future shows and new developments. Next we follow up on our recent episode where we talked about famous pets in TV and movies. We follow up with more of our four-legged friends, but we also look at other things that might be considered in the realm of our favorite non-human characters in the movies and TV. All in all a lot to think about as we follow up this fun topic. We also present a report on our entries submitted for the 2015 San Diego Press Club Awards in the fall of last year. Tune in to hear what happened. We look forward to having you join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we are once again joined by our good friend Dave Leonard. Normally, an appearance by Dave indicates talk of Top 40 radio history, but not this time. Dave joins us to talk about TV Guide magazine. We all remember the small issues of TV Guide each week, where we would see listings for our local TV stations in our area. Dave has a great collection of vintage TV Guides, and on this episode we talk about the history of TV Guide, how it began and how it evolved. We also look at the collectability of TV guides, which are the covers that are most in demand, what condition is most desirable, and are issues with mailing labels desirable? In addition, Dave offers us hints on starting a TV Guide collection and tips on storing and preserving them. All in all a fascinating look at this staple of TV watching back in the day. Our Retro-Commercial is a musical piece for the 1970 Chrysler Cars. Join us on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

Mike and Smitty welcome their good friend Dave Leonard back to the Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site microphones. Dave is author of "Aircheck, The Story of Top 40 Radio in San Diego". On this episode, we first look back, or rather listen back to some early radio jingles, from the 50s and 60s. These identifiers, used by stations around the country, helped to give a radio station its personality and help identify it from others that might be running a similar format. As the competition tightened in radio after the beginning of the TV era, radio stations found themselves in need of standing out from other local stations. Jingles helped out in this process and are well remembered to this day. As time went on, they got shorter and shorter until virtually disappearing, and we have examples of several from the San Diego market back in the day. On the second half of our show, we look back at some of the gimmicks that were used by your favorite DJs of the past, in order to help establish their on-air personalities. Such things as catchy names, outfits or costumes, sound effects, fictional characters, and many others were employed by air personalities in an effort to distinguish themselves from other talent and often these examples of shtick are why we remember someone from long ago who was once on the air. Our Retro-Commercial is a catchy musical number for 7-UP soda from the 1950s. Listen in and recall those great days of Top 40 Radio on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

Our 2015 Halloween show features a look at haunted houses and strange phenomenon here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike and Smitty are joined by local historian Mike Bryant, who helps guide us through the world of the unexplained. Mike Bryant has written a book on The Whaley House here in San Diego, which as been described as one of the most haunted houses in America. He has also researched hauntings and unexplained happenings related to these types of occurrences for many years. This is a timeless topic which fascinates many people. Ghosts, unexplained happenings, paranormal events and strange sightings or sounds are all part of what makes us pause and ask "what was that"? There are many places that are haunted, or at least, places where there is unexplained phenomenon. Perhaps in your area, there are places such as this that could be explored. If you have interest in this, we offer some suggestions to get your ghost-hunting off the ground. It's a fascinating topic that whether you believe in or not, is entertaining and thought-provoking. Our Retro-Commercial is a 1970s vintage commercial from Woolworth Department Store featuring Halloween costumes, candy, and even a record of scary ghost sounds! Join us on this fun visit to the unknown here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

We recall landmarks, buildings, sports venues, amusement parks, restaurants, and other locations from our early days that we remember fondly. We also look back at jobs that are not around at all anymore: paperboys, milkmen, bread delivery people, icemen, and a whole number of other jobs that people would do many years ago but are no longer seen.

The Life and Career of James Dean

We look back to the 70th anniversary of the conclusion of the Second World War on the episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Victory at the end of the war came at a monumental cost in lives and in destruction. 1945 was the pivotal year which saw the Allies' finals triumph over the tyranny of the Nazis in Europe and the Japanese in the Pacific. We look back at the first half of 1945 detailing notable events that led to the end of the war. We listen to radio broadcasts announcing Japan's acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration and hear an excerpt of the surrender broadcast from Tokyo Bay, in which General Douglas McArthur received the surrender of the Japanese high command. Additionally, we look at the aftermath of the war, when our veterans came home and enrolled in college classes via the GI Bill, and opened businesses and stores with the skills they learned during their time in the armed forces. They also married and began families, beginning the baby boomer years of mid-20th century America. We remember our veterans who served proudly and came home, and we also salute those who did not come home and gave their ultimate sacrifice for liberty far away from our shores. They are all heroes to whom we owe a tremendous debt of respect and gratitude. Join us on this commemorative look back at the end of World War II here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network.

Several shows back, we looked back at the classic TV Sci-Fi and anthology show, "The Twilight Zone". That one-hour show generated a lot of interest and e-mails for us. Because of this, on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we return once again to the Twilight Zone and look back at additional episodes we remember from its original 1959-64 run. We also look back at the later incarnation of the show which aired in the 1980s. In addition we recall the radio series which is still heard on the air to this day. Twilight Zone is still a vibrant engaging series well over 50 years since it left network television. This is attested to by the fact that it has been in almost continual syndication to this day. The writing, music, and production of this series makes it all the more a sparkling gem of mid-twentieth century culture. Step back in time now, and join us in the Twilight Zone, here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!