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Mike and Smitty are joined once again by local historian and author Mike Bryant, as the talk turns to coin shooting and bottle collecting. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike Bryant shares stories of coin shooting, a term used by those individuals who employ metal detectors to look for coins, jewelry, and other metallic objects buried in the ground. Learn how this is done and what kinds of items can be found by carefully searching with a metal detector in places around your city or town. Next we look at bottle collecting. Old bottles are very collectible, whether they were soda, liquor, or medicine bottles. They too are found buried in the ground and a skilled bottle hunter can find some very interesting and valuable glass containers. Often, these bottles can be found where outhouses were once located. Overall a fascinating and informative look at these diverse collectibles that may be right under where you are standing! Join us for this fun episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

This year (2015) marks the 100th anniversary of the 1915 Exposition held in Balboa Park in San Diego. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty and Mike are joined by local historian and collector Mike Bryant, who shares with us the story of how the exposition came to be a century ago, and we look at the enduring legacy that is Balboa Park, one of San Diego's most popular tourist places. The reclamation of land and construction for the exposition in what was then called simply "City Park", is a story of vision and of San Diego taking its place in the sun as the 20th century unfolded. We also look back at another exposition held in 1935, which added buildings to Balboa Park that are still enjoyed to this day. A marvelous look back at San Diego history! Join us here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

Hand written letters, cards, and pen pals, are all now a rare commodity in the era of immediate electronic communication. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we recall the days when the way you would communicate to friends and family far away, was by placing pen to paper and writing out a letter or note by hand. This certainly has dwindled down in the 21st century. Now a days we type out an e-mail and have almost instant communication with that other person whether they are across town or on the other side of the world. It's something that we all remember from earlier days so tune in to hear fun memories. Next we have a book review to share. "Short and Sweet-The Life and Times of the Lollipop Munchkin" is the story of Jerry Maren, who is best remembered as part of the trio of the "Lollipop Guild", who welcome Dorothy to the land of Oz. In this autobiography. Mr. Maren looks back to his career in motion pictures and television, and highlights many of the characters he has portrayed over the years. Mr. Maren's career has been marked by friendships, strength of character, and hard work. It's an engaging book that we will tell you about so listen in! Our Retro Commercial is for Admiral Radios and TVs. It's an interesting commercial that dates to the last days of World War II and tells of all the great things to come after the war. Let's get that pen and paper out, here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

What do the names Lassie, Petey, Rin Tin Tin, Fala, Morris, Checkers, Socks, and Buddy have in common? They are some of the famous pets that we remember from the world of Motion Pictures, Television, and real life. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back at many of these memorable cats, dogs, ponies, horses, and so many others that we enjoyed watching in our favorite movies or TV shows. Often, these four-legged stars would steal the show from their human counterparts! In addition, many of these pets that we remember belonged to presidents and their families and added to their human side when we watched them interact with their companions. Pets in the White House go back to the very earliest years of the 20th century and before! Join us for a delightful look back sure to stir up memories of your favorite pet from the past. Our Retro-Commercial is for Carter's Little Liver Pills, going way back to the 1940s! All of our favorite pets are here, on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

We look back to the days when TV shows had a series finale, here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We recall many of our favorite series finales of the past. Remember the days when TV programs had full seasons beginning in the fall? The series would end in the late spring, and maybe several repeats of prior episodes. But some of our most favorite programs from earlier times had very notable final episodes. Series such as The Fugitive, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Hawaii Five-O, MASH, and many others had endings that we remember so well to this day. We look at these shows and others and recall a time when TV was very different from what it is today. Our Retro-Commercial is a great vintage one for United Airlines, advertising their flights to San Diego! The TV is warming up, so join us on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

The Galaxy Guys talk about the well-remembered TV anthology program "One Step Beyond" on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. This program dealt with topics that dealt with the paranormal and that defied logical explanation. The programs were done in the docudrama format and the series aired from 1959 to 1961. One Step Beyond's host, John Newland introduced each episode and talked about the events portrayed in the show. It was a thought-provoking series since it was based on true events. Along with Twilight Zone, this is one of the very well remembered series that dealt with the supernatural. Tune in and listen to the memories of this great show. Our Retro-Commercial is for Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, which is part two of our two-hour broadcast done on June 12th, 2015, Smitty and Mike continue their yearly visit to the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar California, where they are joined by John and Susan Fox of Rez Radio in Pala, California, our affiliated station there. We talk about the fifth anniversary of Galaxy Nostalgia Network and the fourth anniversary of Galaxy's association with Rez Radio. We continue our look back at the 60th anniversary of Disneyland with more memories and facts. We have some fun TV memories and we'll have more musical numbers and Retro-Commercials. This two-hour broadcast begins on program 170. Join us at the Fair, here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty and Mike make their yearly visit to the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar California, where they are joined by John and Susan Fox of Rez Radio in Pala, California, our affiliated station there. This program was recorded on June 12th, 2015 and we look back at the Fair's theme this year which recalls the 100th anniversary of the California Pacific Exposition held in San Diego in 1915. We look back at that event which was held in famous Balboa Park. We also look throughout the show at the 60th anniversary of Disneyland and share memories of visits and fun times there. Of course we'll share many of the sights and sounds of the Fair, and in addition we have musical numbers and Retro-Commercials to play. This two-hour broadcast concludes on program 171. Join us at the Fair, here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

We look back at the golden age of music videos on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Back in the 1980s, we watched our favorite music videos on such channels as MTV and VH1, and such programs as Night Tracks and Friday Night Videos. Music Videos, being essentially short musical films, helped us to enjoy the hits of the day and to see our favorite performers acting in these creative films. Michael Jackson, Pet Shop Boys, Madonna, and Huey Lewis are just a few of the artists who produced music videos. These music videos have earlier antecedents, going back to the 1950s and even earlier! Tune in to find out how these musical films evolved. Next, we look back at the 40th anniversary of the motion picture Jaws. Back in 1975 Jaws, the thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, and having a musical score by John Williams made its debut in theaters around the country. The memories of this film are still very vivid, the suspense waiting for the killer man-eating shark to attack and the haunting musical bridge that told us something bad was going to happen! Actors Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss playing key characters in the story helped to keep us on the edge of our seats. There's a lot of interesting background info we have for you so listen in for some fun facts. Finally we remember Stan Freberg, who passed away on April 7th of 2015. He was a popular voice artists, humorist, radio actor, and recording artist. Mr. Freberg is remembered for many of the satirical recordings he produced over the years. Among them were the well remembered, "St. George and the Dragonette", and we play a sample of his work titled "Cest Si Bon" from 1950. Our Retro-Commercials are for Canada Dry, and for True Value Hardware Stores from 1976, voiced by the late Lew Wood. Join us on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

Submitted for your approval...Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! On this episode we look back at the iconic television series "The Twilight Zone". Everyone has seen this series at one time or another, continuously running on TV since its debut back in 1959. We look back at this series and its creator, the talented Rod Serling, who conceived the series, and wrote many of its scripts himself. Mr. Serling was very active in early television, and part of that involvement entailed disappointment and frustration. How did this spur him to create Twilight Zone? Listen in to find out. We look back at some of our favorite episodes, some of the actors who starred in the series, and we look back at some of the things that were on people's minds in those days that inspired stories. Such things as the Cold War, Space Travel, Flying Saucers and Aliens, and Man's daily struggle in life. We also look back at the life of Rod Serling, before, during, and after Twilight Zone. A fascinating look back at one of the most popular TV series ever to air and its creator. Our Retro-Commercials are for Wildroot Creme Oil and Wrigley's Spearmint Gum. Next stop the Twilight Zone...Here on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

Let's go to the drive-in! On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back to the golden days of burger joints, drive-ins, and diners. With a resurgence of these drive-in eateries, the memories of days when these restaurants were hang-outs for the school set, and as a fun treat for the family are recalled. The post-war 1950s were a time of prosperity, and the family could be seen almost weekly at one of these fun restaurants. Although the food was always delicious, a great appeal was the architecture of the buildings. Chrome, neon, and glass blocks all added to the excitement of eating out. The hamburger of course was the staple item to order at one of these places, and such other treats as fries, and thick milkshakes and malts were always a big hit. We remember Leonard Nimoy, best remembered as Mr. Spock on the TV series "Star Trek". Mr. Nimoy passed away in February of 2015. His work as a director and writer is also well known, and he is also remembered as the narrator of the TV series "In Search Of", in the 1970s. His body of work continues to live on and will for many more years to come. Our Retro-Commercial is for Banquet Frozen Foods. Join us as we go back to memory lane, here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On today's episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty and Mike attend a collector's swap meet at the parking lot of Tom McCoy's Mantiques Store. Our regular listeners have heard Tom McCoy on our show previously, talking about collectibles and about all of the neat items that find their way into his store in Santee, CA. Mike and Smitty visit with Tom, and with a few of the collectors who are selling such items as toys, baseball cards, and paper collectibles. Our Retro-Commercials are for Charmin Bath Tissue with that lovable Mr. Whipple; for Pillsbury Dinner Rolls; and for Mogen David Wine. Join us on location at Tom McCoy's Mantiques on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty and Mike are very pleased to welcome former San Diego radio personality Chuck Cooper to the show. Chuck was a popular radio personality in the San Diego area from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. Prior to arriving in San Diego, Chuck was heard on radio stations in Central California. Once in San Diego, Chuck was heard on such stations as KGB, KDEO, KSON, and KSDO. He covered a wide variety of musical formats in his years on the air, and as he speaks with us he recalls his many years behind the microphone. In addition, Chuck was involved in the 1965 concert given by the Beatles in San Diego at Balboa Stadium. Listen to his stories about supplying the Fab Four with cigarettes! Truly a delightful hour with Chuck Cooper recalling his days on the air. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike and Smitty recall their days in Junior High and High School, when they took shop classes. For most boys, taking a shop class was a welcome break from the academic part of school. The ability to go to one of the shops, be it wood, metal, electric, graphic arts, or auto shop, and get our hands dirty and create something or repair a radio, print a poster, or tune up an engine gave us a whole new experience in education. Working with our hands, learning to use tools, and learning new skills stayed with us and we relied on a lot of those early experiences the remainder of our lives. We also remember the angst of being afraid of welders, metal cutters, and tools that we were sure we would hurt ourselves with. In spite of this, we learned and benefitted from the Industrial Arts programs that were available in those days. Join us as we recall fun school memories on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike and Smitty remember the days in school when kids would sell items as fundraisers for their schools. We remember some of the items that were sold, such as nuts, candies, and flower and vegetable seeds, Some of the items were of dubious quality, but we always looked to family and neighbors to help bail us out of the monumental task of selling all that merchandise. Schools utilized the income from these sales to help fund a variety of things back in the day. Next, we look back to the days when we would visit the barber shop on a regular schedule. Both Mike and Smitty have personal recollections of their early years when both their dads were very strict on having their sons have short haircuts. As we got older, those haircuts were not looked forward to, since the style tended to lean toward longer hair lengths. Somehow we survived, and today those memories linger on. Our Retro-Commercial is for the 1958 Oldsmobile car line. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network.