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Baseball is our topic on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Yes, Baseball, the great American pastime. George Haloulakos helps us to remember the days gone by of baseball, particularly while he was growing up in the 60s. George and his father have written a fantastic treatise on baseball history during this time period. We remember two celebrated players of the past, Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax. George tells us the story of the move west by the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants in 1958, and how baseball was a uniting force in Southern California. Attending games and listening to the games on radio were popular activities. This was a different time in the world of baseball, and we also talk about the great personality of Don Drysdale, who while immensely popular as a player, was also loved and respected because of his dedication to his fans. Lots of memories and lots of players are recalled, certain to bring back memories of spring and summers gone by. Our two Retro-Commercials feature Pee Wee Reese pitching Gillette Razors, and a baseball-themed commercial for Lucky Strike Cigarettes. Batter up! Time for Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Baseball is our topic on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Yes, Baseball, the great American pastime. George Haloulakos helps us to remember the days gone by of baseball, particularly while he was growing up in the 60s. George and his father have written a fantastic treatise on baseball history during this time period. We remember two celebrated players of the past, Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax. George tells us the story of the move west by the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants in 1958, and how baseball was a uniting force in Southern California. Attending games and listening to the games on radio were popular activities. This was a different time in the world of baseball, and we also talk about the great personality of Don Drysdale, who while immensely popular as a player, was also loved and respected because of his dedication to his fans. Lots of memories and lots of players are recalled, certain to bring back memories of spring and summers gone by. Our two Retro-Commercials feature Pee Wee Reese pitching Gillette Razors, and a baseball-themed commercial for Lucky Strike Cigarettes. Batter up! Time for Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

The Perennial Popularity of the Adventure Film is our topic on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We recall three adventure films in particular: Lost Horizon, King Solomon's Mines, and Valley of the Kings, We compare these films to later releases such as the Indiana Jones series. These earlier films are rooted in such things as best-selling literature, and the recurring theme of finding evidence to support religious faith. Adventure films have always been a favorite of American movie audiences for years, and in reviewing some of these great motion pictures, we hope to rekindle memories of some of your favorites. Our Retro-Commercial is for Colgate toothpaste. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site.

The Perennial Popularity of the Adventure Film is our topic on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We recall three adventure films in particular: Lost Horizon, King Solomon's Mines, and Valley of the Kings, We compare these films to later releases such as the Indiana Jones series. These earlier films are rooted in such things as best-selling literature, and the recurring theme of finding evidence to support religious faith. Adventure films have always been a favorite of American movie audiences for years, and in reviewing some of these great motion pictures, we hope to rekindle memories of some of your favorites. Our Retro-Commercial is for Colgate toothpaste. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site.

In this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk about Route 66, The Mother Road, and a true piece of genuine Americana. Mike B shares his memories of traveling on Route 66, what the road meant to America, and how the road still exists today in some places. From the desperate people of the plains states in the Dust Bowl days, to countless American families that took Route 66 on vacations in days gone by, Route 66 still conjures up images of small towns, neon, and greasy food. We also talk about air raid sirens. Those sentries that stood watch over our towns and cities during the 50s and 60s, and were there to announce the unthinkable: an enemy air attack. Mike B, Smitty, and Mike Z recall memories of hearing the weekly and monthly tests of the sirens in earlier times. Although the implications of these sirens is a scary though to everyone, they nevertheless are a part of just about every baby boomers' memory. And finally we discuss Short-Wave radio. Mike Z and Smitty share their memories of listening to short- wave radio stations in the 1970s. What was being heard back then? Listen in and find out. Not only radio stations transmitting from other countries, but strange and bizarre radio signals with odd tones, and sounds. Our Retro-Commercial is for Eveready batteries. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

In this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk about Route 66, The Mother Road, and a true piece of genuine Americana. Mike B shares his memories of traveling on Route 66, what the road meant to America, and how the road still exists today in some places. From the desperate people of the plains states in the Dust Bowl days, to countless American families that took Route 66 on vacations in days gone by, Route 66 still conjures up images of small towns, neon, and greasy food. We also talk about air raid sirens. Those sentries that stood watch over our towns and cities during the 50s and 60s, and were there to announce the unthinkable: an enemy air attack. Mike B, Smitty, and Mike Z recall memories of hearing the weekly and monthly tests of the sirens in earlier times. Although the implications of these sirens is a scary though to everyone, they nevertheless are a part of just about every baby boomers' memory. And finally we discuss Short-Wave radio. Mike Z and Smitty share their memories of listening to short- wave radio stations in the 1970s. What was being heard back then? Listen in and find out. Not only radio stations transmitting from other countries, but strange and bizarre radio signals with odd tones, and sounds. Our Retro-Commercial is for Eveready batteries. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

We're talking about novelty shops, joke shops, and gag gifts on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike, Smitty, and Mike Z recall the great catalogs such as the Johnson-Smith catalog of days gone by where you could order all kinds of gag gifts, and novelty items. Such classic items as the squirting lapel flower, and hand buzzer are well remembered. We also talk about the walk-in joke and novelty shops of days gone by where you could buy interesting and funny items to amuse yourself and play jokes on others. Our Retro-Commercial is for Muriel Cigars. Come on and have some laughs on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

We're talking about novelty shops, joke shops, and gag gifts on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike, Smitty, and Mike Z recall the great catalogs such as the Johnson-Smith catalog of days gone by where you could order all kinds of gag gifts, and novelty items. Such classic items as the squirting lapel flower, and hand buzzer are well remembered. We also talk about the walk-in joke and novelty shops of days gone by where you could buy interesting and funny items to amuse yourself and play jokes on others. Our Retro-Commercial is for Muriel Cigars. Come on and have some laughs on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Surplus stores, electronic mail-order supply houses of the past, and correspondence schools are the topics on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike Z shares his memories of growing up in New York and visiting the shops on Canal Street in lower Manhattan. He describes some of the neat items one could find back in these stores back in the day. Mike B shares his experiences going to the shops on York Boulevard in Highland Park, near Los Angeles, and seeing a lot of the same type items that were to be found on the East Coast. And Smitty remembers a New York-style surplus store that used to be in downtown San Diego. In addition, we recall the great electronics mail order parts houses of the past. Such companies as Allied, Lafayette, and Newark Electronics are mentioned. Additionally, we talk about some of the correspondence schools from that time period such as CREI, Coyne, and Commercial Trades Institute. Smitty has a list of notable passings from late 2011 in the obituary report. Also, we listen to Lesley Gore's hit from 1963 "It's My Party". Our Retro-Commercial is for Chevrolet Station Wagons of the 1970s. Join the fun on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Surplus stores, electronic mail-order supply houses of the past, and correspondence schools are the topics on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike Z shares his memories of growing up in New York and visiting the shops on Canal Street in lower Manhattan. He describes some of the neat items one could find back in these stores back in the day. Mike B shares his experiences going to the shops on York Boulevard in Highland Park, near Los Angeles, and seeing a lot of the same type items that were to be found on the East Coast. And Smitty remembers a New York-style surplus store that used to be in downtown San Diego. In addition, we recall the great electronics mail order parts houses of the past. Such companies as Allied, Lafayette, and Newark Electronics are mentioned. Additionally, we talk about some of the correspondence schools from that time period such as CREI, Coyne, and Commercial Trades Institute. Smitty has a list of notable passings from late 2011 in the obituary report. Also, we listen to Lesley Gore's hit from 1963 "It's My Party". Our Retro-Commercial is for Chevrolet Station Wagons of the 1970s. Join the fun on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

It's Christmas time here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Mike, Smitty, and George reflect upon TV Christmas shows and specials of the past. George shares wonderful insight on how these special programs from the 50s and 60s placed emphasis on the true meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Christ. The meaning and devotion placed into the many variety specials of the day are recalled. We also remember the animated series that were shown each year, and in most cases, are still shown today. We remember how these programs were family events, everyone gathering around the TV to watch these great shows. Mike shares some thoughts on his copy of the 1964 Sears Christmas Wish Book. Look for some scans of Mike's favorite items on our web page. Our Retro-Commercial is a Christmas spot for Camel cigarettes featuring Santa Claus. Merry Christmas to you from the entire Galaxy Gang!

It's Christmas time here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Mike, Smitty, and George reflect upon TV Christmas shows and specials of the past. George shares wonderful insight on how these special programs from the 50s and 60s placed emphasis on the true meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Christ. The meaning and devotion placed into the many variety specials of the day are recalled. We also remember the animated series that were shown each year, and in most cases, are still shown today. We remember how these programs were family events, everyone gathering around the TV to watch these great shows. Mike shares some thoughts on his copy of the 1964 Sears Christmas Wish Book. Look for some scans of Mike's favorite items on our web page. Our Retro-Commercial is a Christmas spot for Camel cigarettes featuring Santa Claus. Merry Christmas to you from the entire Galaxy Gang!

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World! Mike Z joins Smitty and Mike as we remember this classic 1963 motion picture. The greatest gathering of comedians and funny people to ever appear in a film. This extravaganza of a film is still remembered by many to this day, not only those old enough to recall when it first came out, but newer generations who appreciate the humor and storyline of this film. Mike Z gives us interesting background info on how this film came to be, and insights into some of the comedians who were in it. We'll all learn new facts about this great film. Mike B discusses the 55th anniversary of Play Doh, the pliable clay-like material that has been played with by generations. Mike tells us how this began as an item to remove stains from wallpaper, and then was marketed and repackaged as a fun toy for kids to make all kinds of sculptures, weird shapes, and figurines. Listen in and learn what Mike and his brothers were doing with Play Doh! Our Retro-Commercial is for State Farm Insurance and one of there well-remembered jingles. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World! Mike Z joins Smitty and Mike as we remember this classic 1963 motion picture. The greatest gathering of comedians and funny people to ever appear in a film. This extravaganza of a film is still remembered by many to this day, not only those old enough to recall when it first came out, but newer generations who appreciate the humor and storyline of this film. Mike Z gives us interesting background info on how this film came to be, and insights into some of the comedians who were in it. We'll all learn new facts about this great film. Mike B discusses the 55th anniversary of Play Doh, the pliable clay-like material that has been played with by generations. Mike tells us how this began as an item to remove stains from wallpaper, and then was marketed and repackaged as a fun toy for kids to make all kinds of sculptures, weird shapes, and figurines. Listen in and learn what Mike and his brothers were doing with Play Doh! Our Retro-Commercial is for State Farm Insurance and one of there well-remembered jingles. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

December 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of the attack of Pearl Harbor. On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we commemorate that anniversary, briefly recounting the events leading up to Japan's attack on that Sunday morning in 1941. How that attack was reported by radio, and what the impact was across the country. The nation mobilized as it entered World War II. Mike talks about the blackouts that happened on the West Coast, and Smitty has a couple of examples of radio news reports from that day. We remember the lives lost and the sacrifices made by all of those who fought and worked through the Second World War to win eventual victory.