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Do you remember Jackie Cooper? He was the child star in the "Our Gang" Comedies, acted with Wallace Beery in "The Champ", and years later as an adult had comedic roles on TV in "People's Choice" and "Hennesey". On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Ian Rose recalls the career of Jackie Cooper. Not only as an actor but also as producer and director. An individual with a versatile and long-lasting career. Smitty recalls the life of Amateur Radio Pioneer Leo I. Meyerson who passed away recently. Mr. Meyerson is known to thousands of Amateur Radio Operators as the owner and operator at one time of World Radio Labs, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. We look back at his life and accomplishments. Ian has the celebrity obituaries for us, and our Retro-Commercial is for Campbell's Soup. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Do you remember Jackie Cooper? He was the child star in the "Our Gang" Comedies, acted with Wallace Beery in "The Champ", and years later as an adult had comedic roles on TV in "People's Choice" and "Hennesey". On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Ian Rose recalls the career of Jackie Cooper. Not only as an actor but also as producer and director. An individual with a versatile and long-lasting career. Smitty recalls the life of Amateur Radio Pioneer Leo I. Meyerson who passed away recently. Mr. Meyerson is known to thousands of Amateur Radio Operators as the owner and operator at one time of World Radio Labs, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. We look back at his life and accomplishments. Ian has the celebrity obituaries for us, and our Retro-Commercial is for Campbell's Soup. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

The dawn of motion pictures on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, as the G-Men welcome San Diego film historian Wade Douglas. We remember Allan Dwan, an early film director with the "American Film Manufacturing Company", headquartered in the La Mesa area of San Diego, back in 1911. We recall Dwan's early work in this region, and Wade tells us about a commemorative plaque that will be unveiled on August 12, 2011, and is to be placed on the original building that American Film, or "Flying A" was located in. The opening of this studio in La Mesa, California, preceded the opening of Hollywood's first studio by two months. Dwan later went on to have a successful career in Hollywood, directing dozens of films in a long and productive career. Out Retro-Commercial is for good old Planters Peanuts. Lights, camera, action...it's time for Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

The dawn of motion pictures on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, as the G-Men welcome San Diego film historian Wade Douglas. We remember Allan Dwan, an early film director with the "American Film Manufacturing Company", headquartered in the La Mesa area of San Diego, back in 1911. We recall Dwan's early work in this region, and Wade tells us about a commemorative plaque that will be unveiled on August 12, 2011, and is to be placed on the original building that American Film, or "Flying A" was located in. The opening of this studio in La Mesa, California, preceded the opening of Hollywood's first studio by two months. Dwan later went on to have a successful career in Hollywood, directing dozens of films in a long and productive career. Out Retro-Commercial is for good old Planters Peanuts. Lights, camera, action...it's time for Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

How about a nice, cold bottle of Bubble Up? Or maybe Nesbitt's Orange? Or Pennsylvania Punch? Mike and Smitty stop in to the Soda Pop Stop in Highland Park, California, near Pasadena, and visit with John Nese, the proprietor of this great store. Here you can purchase those great old-time sodas, bottled today just as they were years ago. Many of these sodas are bottled by micro-bottlers, small bottling plants where making and bottling the soda is a real craft. John shares interesting stories about the different sodas and the people and experts who bottle these great sodas. His enthusiasm and expertise in such things as pin-point carbonation, cane sugar vs. corn syrup, and the history of these old companies is vast. In addition, Soda Pop Stop also carries a great variety of old-time candies that baby boomers remember, and old-time beers as well. Listen in for all the details. If you are not in the Southern California area, you can order on-line and John will ship your sodas to you. Its a sweet and tasty time here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

How about a nice, cold bottle of Bubble Up? Or maybe Nesbitt's Orange? Or Pennsylvania Punch? Mike and Smitty stop in to the Soda Pop Stop in Highland Park, California, near Pasadena, and visit with John Nese, the proprietor of this great store. Here you can purchase those great old-time sodas, bottled today just as they were years ago. Many of these sodas are bottled by micro-bottlers, small bottling plants where making and bottling the soda is a real craft. John shares interesting stories about the different sodas and the people and experts who bottle these great sodas. His enthusiasm and expertise in such things as pin-point carbonation, cane sugar vs. corn syrup, and the history of these old companies is vast. In addition, Soda Pop Stop also carries a great variety of old-time candies that baby boomers remember, and old-time beers as well. Listen in for all the details. If you are not in the Southern California area, you can order on-line and John will ship your sodas to you. Its a sweet and tasty time here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Smitty and Mike continue their Los Angeles road trip and meet with Bill Earl, notable LA radio historian. Bill is a leading authority on the history of Los Angeles Top 40 Radio, and the state of radio in this region in the 1960s and 70s. Bill remembers how the gift of a six-transistor pocket radio from his late uncle, introduced him to the world of AM Top 40 Radio. Bill talks about legendary stations as KFWB, KHJ, and KRLA. Bill's specialty is the history of KRLA. In addition, he recalls personalities on the air back then; Casey Kasem, Dick Moreland, Dave Hull, and others. Bill reflects on the changes in Top 40 Radio in the late 60s, as listeners went to FM radio and stations playing alternatives to Top 40. Today, Bill Earl can be heard on an on-line radio station, and we find out about his interesting web site along with some great information he has available on Facebook. With Bill's insight and knowledge on this era and this genre of radio, we present an engaging and informative chapter in the history of LA Radio.

Smitty and Mike continue their Los Angeles road trip and meet with Bill Earl, notable LA radio historian. Bill is a leading authority on the history of Los Angeles Top 40 Radio, and the state of radio in this region in the 1960s and 70s. Bill remembers how the gift of a six-transistor pocket radio from his late uncle, introduced him to the world of AM Top 40 Radio. Bill talks about legendary stations as KFWB, KHJ, and KRLA. Bill's specialty is the history of KRLA. In addition, he recalls personalities on the air back then; Casey Kasem, Dick Moreland, Dave Hull, and others. Bill reflects on the changes in Top 40 Radio in the late 60s, as listeners went to FM radio and stations playing alternatives to Top 40. Today, Bill Earl can be heard on an on-line radio station, and we find out about his interesting web site along with some great information he has available on Facebook. With Bill's insight and knowledge on this era and this genre of radio, we present an engaging and informative chapter in the history of LA Radio.

Mike and Smitty continue their visit with legendary Los Angeles Radio and TV personality Larry Van Nuys. In this second part of our interview, Larry recalls his days on LA television. Larry remembers his days as host of "Help Thy Neighbor", an innovative reality program where local residents sought assistance in solving all kinds of problems from viewers. Larry recalls his work on the Arthritis Telethons, and reflects on how good it was to give back to the community. He also was the voice talent on such programs as "Dynasty", "Love Boat", and "Vegas". Larry also tells us about his present voice-over business, where he provides announcing and voice work for Radio and TV stations all over the country, as well as narrating, news topicals, and imaging. Join us for this second part of our visit with Larry Van Nuys!

Mike and Smitty continue their visit with legendary Los Angeles Radio and TV personality Larry Van Nuys. In this second part of our interview, Larry recalls his days on LA television. Larry remembers his days as host of "Help Thy Neighbor", an innovative reality program where local residents sought assistance in solving all kinds of problems from viewers. Larry recalls his work on the Arthritis Telethons, and reflects on how good it was to give back to the community. He also was the voice talent on such programs as "Dynasty", "Love Boat", and "Vegas". Larry also tells us about his present voice-over business, where he provides announcing and voice work for Radio and TV stations all over the country, as well as narrating, news topicals, and imaging. Join us for this second part of our visit with Larry Van Nuys!

Mike and Smitty pay a visit to legendary Los Angeles Radio and TV personality Larry Van Nuys. Larry joins the G-Men for the first of a two-part interview. Larry remembers his early days in Los Angeles Radio and TV. Some of the radio stations Larry has worked at were KNX, KGIL, KMPC, and KFI. His work in television included stations KTLA and KCOP, along with numerous stations around the country where he performed announcing and voice-over work. Larry was present for many news events that happened in Southern California and he has anchored coverage on wildfires, earthquakes, dam collapses, and the O. J. Simpson trials. Join us and listen to the history of Los Angeles Radio and TV as remembered by Larry Van Nuy

Mike and Smitty pay a visit to legendary Los Angeles Radio and TV personality Larry Van Nuys. Larry joins the G-Men for the first of a two-part interview. Larry remembers his early days in Los Angeles Radio and TV. Some of the radio stations Larry has worked at were KNX, KGIL, KMPC, and KFI. His work in television included stations KTLA and KCOP, along with numerous stations around the country where he performed announcing and voice-over work. Larry was present for many news events that happened in Southern California and he has anchored coverage on wildfires, earthquakes, dam collapses, and the O. J. Simpson trials. Join us and listen to the history of Los Angeles Radio and TV as remembered by Larry Van Nuy

3-D Movies are on tap on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Ian Rose recalls the 3-D Movie phenomenon of the 1950's. Remember the first 3-D Movie? It was Bwana Devil. Other movies such as "House of Wax" are recalled by the three G-Men. Put your 3-D glasses on and join in the fun! Mike and Smitty talk about vintage telephones. Can they still work today? Possibly. Listen in for details. Telephones and related collectibles are very popular, and the G-Men talk about some of these items and what they are worth. Our Retro-Commercial is a classic G.I. Joe commercial from the 1960s. Mike, Smitty, and Ian recall the popularity of G.I. Joe, a toy familiar to generations of boys. Ring Ring...Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is calling!

3-D Movies are on tap on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Ian Rose recalls the 3-D Movie phenomenon of the 1950's. Remember the first 3-D Movie? It was Bwana Devil. Other movies such as "House of Wax" are recalled by the three G-Men. Put your 3-D glasses on and join in the fun! Mike and Smitty talk about vintage telephones. Can they still work today? Possibly. Listen in for details. Telephones and related collectibles are very popular, and the G-Men talk about some of these items and what they are worth. Our Retro-Commercial is a classic G.I. Joe commercial from the 1960s. Mike, Smitty, and Ian recall the popularity of G.I. Joe, a toy familiar to generations of boys. Ring Ring...Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is calling!

Ian Rose remembers George Reeves, who is best known for the role of Superman. Ian recalls Reeves' work in another classic film: "From Here to Eternity". Ian tells us interesting facts about this movie, and the part which Reeves played in it. The G-Men talk about the various Superman films, and TV shows throughout the years. If you have wondered what the title of our theme music is, and who it's performed by, Mike has that information for us. It's a catchy novelty tune from the late 60's, but if you want to learn the name, you will have to listen in. Finally Smitty and Mike remember correspondence schools, the popular institutions where you could learn radio, TV, electronics, and other careers from the comfort of your home, in your spare time. Our Retro-Commercial is a musical spot for Salem Cigarettes. We're waiting for you here, on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!