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The Galaxy Gang is all here and we have these topics for you on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site: First we talk about Cold War Movies. Hollywood has always mirrored the fears, fantasies, and interests of the public, and in the period from the 1950s to the 1980s, a number of movies related to the Cold War and the possible threat of nuclear attack were made. Among them Fail Safe, and Dr. Strangelove. George Haloulakos guides us through this interesting genre of films. Next, we talk about Payola, the pay-for-play music scandal of the 1950s. We come to learn all about this scandal, and also that pay-for-play incidents like this go back to the 1800s! As well as continuing on well after the Alan Freed Payola scandal. Mike B and Mike Z handle this topic. Finally Smitty has the obituary segment for us as we remember some legendary individuals in the world of music and entertainment who have recently left us. We also have a tribute to Dick Clark and Donna Summer. Our Retro-Commercials are very musical this time, the first for Chase and Sanborn Coffee, and the second for Ford voiced by the Four Lads. Come on in and join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Supermarionation: The name given to those British animated series of the 1960s that were aimed at kids, but also found an audience among adults. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson were the creators of such well-remembered series as Fireball XL5, Stingray, Supercar, and others. They were not cartoons, but featured marionettes, done in an advanced style. Also, the stories had positive reinforcement and lessons in right vs wrong. The black and white shows featured such themes as space travel and crime-fighting. George and Mike Z tell us all about their memories of these shows. Our Retro-Commercial is for Nabisco's Fig Newtons from 1966. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Fill 'er up! That's the word on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as the Galaxy Gang remembers the great days when you would get full service at your local gas station. Also, there were those neat give-aways, or premiums when you filled up your tank. Whether it was a tiger tail, an inflatable dinosaur, a set of steak knives, or a piece of glassware, you're bound to recall some good memories when gasoline stations were friendlier places with a personal touch. We also look back at the early history of FM radio broadcasting. We remember how FM started and eventually caught up with AM as more and more varied FM stations took to the air and listeners found more and more stations to listen to. We have a book review, and we remember some noted personalities who left us. Our Retro-Commercials are for Circus Nuts, and for Trans-World Airlines. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

1972 was a year of great importance in the world of sports. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back at some of the sports events of that year. From Football, to Baseball, to Basketball and everything in-between, it was a very eventful year. The Olympics of 1972 were notable for a great swimming triumph, but also tragedy as athletes from Israel were killed in a terrorist attack that is still recalled with great sadness. Next, we look at Trading Stamps. Remember when you would go shopping at your favorite grocery store or gas station and you received trading stamps, to be used in getting nice household items from a catalog and redemption center? We look back at this now long-gone system for rewarding shoppers and we also examine how this system really functioned. Were all of those items really free? Tune in and find out! Our Retro Commercial is for those good old S&H Green Stamps from long ago! We'll be looking for you here, on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

We talk about the portability of entertainment on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. The ability to take your favorite music, and even TV shows with you wherever you go has been made easier and easier as the years have passed by. From the days of heavy, bulky radios that used a ton of batterers to today's Ipods and personal devices, we take a look back at how technology has evolved and allowed us to fit a world of entertainment into our shirt pockets. We have a great tune for you from 1962 that was once the theme music to a popular TV game show. What is it? Tune in and find out! We remember the 40th anniversary of the famous Chess Championships between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer. This monumental competition captured the attention of the world. A test of wits, and a seeming battle between East and West. George Haloulakos gives us some interesting facts that give this event a more human and personal touch. Smitty tells us about some famous movie misquotes-things you thought you heard at the movies but you didn't! And Mike B commemorates the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's launch into earth orbit in Friendship 7. This was another significant step in America's space program , a successful flight that was one more step toward getting a man on the moon. Our Retro-Commercials are for Pall Mall Cigarettes and for Buick Automobiles. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Lights, Camera, Action...at home that is. We look back at the golden era of home movies. Before the availability of video cameras for personal use, 8-millimeter and super-8 home movies were extremely popular for preserving special events and recording family life in the U.S. Many people have memories of parents shooting home movies, and then sending the film off to be developed, and waiting for its return in order to finally see the film. Watching the movie was an event, as the living room was darkened, the projector and screen set up, and the whole family gathered round to watch the latest home movie. We remember events such as these, and we also look at the history of home movies, the technical side of how it all worked, and eventually how the emergence of home video all but did away with home movie-making. All in all a fascinating look back to a once-popular American pastime. Our Retro-Commercial is for Wynn's Automotive Products from 1963. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Lights, Camera, Action...at home that is. We look back at the golden era of home movies. Before the availability of video cameras for personal use, 8-millimeter and super-8 home movies were extremely popular for preserving special events and recording family life in the U.S. Many people have memories of parents shooting home movies, and then sending the film off to be developed, and waiting for its return in order to finally see the film. Watching the movie was an event, as the living room was darkened, the projector and screen set up, and the whole family gathered round to watch the latest home movie. We remember events such as these, and we also look at the history of home movies, the technical side of how it all worked, and eventually how the emergence of home video all but did away with home movie-making. All in all a fascinating look back to a once-popular American pastime. Our Retro-Commercial is for Wynn's Automotive Products from 1963. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site we remember the Archie comic book series. Yes, Archie is 70 years old! Mike B looks back to the beginnings of Archie and his adventures with Betty, Veronica, and Jughead. From the very early days to the present, we look back at the many comics, books, TV shows, and hit music that the Archies have inspired. The Galaxy Guys wrap up the segment by recalling some other favorite comics of the past. Next, we look at the history of Telephone Answering Machines. Mike Z guides us as we look at the technical and cultural side of these machines. Machines that would record incoming calls were around a long time ago, but the phone company had a lot to say as to why they were not available early on. We also look at the cultural side of having an answering machine. Now we could screen calls and decide which, if any calls we would answer or even return. Finally Smitty has the obituary segment for us in which we note the passing of a number of notable stars and personalities. Our Retro-Commercial is for Mogen David Wine. Join Mike B, Smitty, George, and Mike Z on another edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Sight!

On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site we remember the Archie comic book series. Yes, Archie is 70 years old! Mike B looks back to the beginnings of Archie and his adventures with Betty, Veronica, and Jughead. From the very early days to the present, we look back at the many comics, books, TV shows, and hit music that the Archies have inspired. The Galaxy Guys wrap up the segment by recalling some other favorite comics of the past. Next, we look at the history of Telephone Answering Machines. Mike Z guides us as we look at the technical and cultural side of these machines. Machines that would record incoming calls were around a long time ago, but the phone company had a lot to say as to why they were not available early on. We also look at the cultural side of having an answering machine. Now we could screen calls and decide which, if any calls we would answer or even return. Finally Smitty has the obituary segment for us in which we note the passing of a number of notable stars and personalities. Our Retro-Commercial is for Mogen David Wine. Join Mike B, Smitty, George, and Mike Z on another edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Sight!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. While not a baby-boomer topic per se, the interest and fascination of this tragedy has transcended generations, including baby-boomers. We look at some possible factors that increased the odds of that fateful collision, the moon for one. We reflect on what the lifestyle was during that era. How Titanic represented the latest and greatest in technology. We talk about how Titanic has been represented in popular culture and in motion pictures. And we also look at a work of fiction that came out a number of years before this event, and how it was eerily accurate in predicting Titanic's demise. Most importantly, we remember the victims of this tragedy, and remember that above all, this was a human story. Out Retro-Commercials are for Coca-Cola, and for Chesterfield Cigarettes, voiced by the late George Fenneman. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. While not a baby-boomer topic per se, the interest and fascination of this tragedy has transcended generations, including baby-boomers. We look at some possible factors that increased the odds of that fateful collision, the moon for one. We reflect on what the lifestyle was during that era. How Titanic represented the latest and greatest in technology. We talk about how Titanic has been represented in popular culture and in motion pictures. And we also look at a work of fiction that came out a number of years before this event, and how it was eerily accurate in predicting Titanic's demise. Most importantly, we remember the victims of this tragedy, and remember that above all, this was a human story. Out Retro-Commercials are for Coca-Cola, and for Chesterfield Cigarettes, voiced by the late George Fenneman. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Surf's up on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We take a look at the history and culture of surfing, a favorite pastime for those who love the sea, and enjoy riding the waves. Going back to its roots in Hawaii, we take a brief look back at how this sport came to America and has never left. We also look at the popular culture of the 50s and 60s that formed around the surfing craze. TV shows, movies, and popular music all reflected the great interest in surfing among Americans of all ages. We find that the surfing phenomenon was influential in TV shows for many years. Our Retro-Commercial is for U.S. Savings Bonds. Catch that giant wave on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Surf's up on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We take a look at the history and culture of surfing, a favorite pastime for those who love the sea, and enjoy riding the waves. Going back to its roots in Hawaii, we take a brief look back at how this sport came to America and has never left. We also look at the popular culture of the 50s and 60s that formed around the surfing craze. TV shows, movies, and popular music all reflected the great interest in surfing among Americans of all ages. We find that the surfing phenomenon was influential in TV shows for many years. Our Retro-Commercial is for U.S. Savings Bonds. Catch that giant wave on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

On today's show, we talk about the Gravesites of the Stars. Memorial Parks and cemeteries where many of our best-loved stars of motion pictures, radio, and television have their final resting places. Far from being morbid, a visit to the grave of a beloved star of the past is a unique opportunity to show appreciation and love for a performer who touched your life in their work. We talk about many of the memorial parks located in Southern California such as the Forest Lawn cemeteries. Also, we look at some of the well-known military cemeteries such as Gettysburg and Arlington, where many of our war heroes and leaders of the past are interred. We mention some of the monuments, epitaphs, and markers that are unique in many of these memorial parks. Our Retro-Commercials are for the 1957 Chevrolet, and for United Airlines from 1963. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

On today's show, we talk about the Gravesites of the Stars. Memorial Parks and cemeteries where many of our best-loved stars of motion pictures, radio, and television have their final resting places. Far from being morbid, a visit to the grave of a beloved star of the past is a unique opportunity to show appreciation and love for a performer who touched your life in their work. We talk about many of the memorial parks located in Southern California such as the Forest Lawn cemeteries. Also, we look at some of the well-known military cemeteries such as Gettysburg and Arlington, where many of our war heroes and leaders of the past are interred. We mention some of the monuments, epitaphs, and markers that are unique in many of these memorial parks. Our Retro-Commercials are for the 1957 Chevrolet, and for United Airlines from 1963. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!