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Border Blasters: Powerful radio stations located on the U.S.-Mexico border from the 1930's to the 1960's. The interesting history of some of these stations and how they came into being is told on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome back regular contributor Mike Z, who has all of the details of this fascinating subject. These powerful stations, such as XERB, XERF, XENT, XEAW, and others, which could blanket all of the United States at night, were operated by individuals offering all manner of medical cures for whatever ailed a person: sexual dysfunction, cancer, and a whole host of other ills. Unable to obtain licenses in the U. S. to operate stations and sell their cures here, they turned to Mexico, and it's more liberal manner of conducting business. These stations also introduced many country and western music artists to the U. S. In later years, some of these stations that survived featured religious programming, on-air preachers such as Reverend Ike, and others. When Rock and Roll music became popular in the 50's and 60's, many of the Border Blasters aired this music and such popular jocks as Wolfman Jack, gained immense popularity. This is a very lively history of radio that involves such diverse things as Goat Glands, International Relations, and Rock and Roll. Find out all about it on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

This edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features a discussion on early Japanese Tin Toys. Mike talks to us about some of these toys that were made after World War II and well into the 60s. Mike is a toy collector and brings his knowledge of the world of toy collecting to us. He tells us what to look for if you find a toy that may be an early tin type. This story also has to do with recycling and outsourcing. How did this relate? Listen to the show and find out! Ian Rose compares two legendary Science Fiction writers: Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Ian tells us about both men's literary works. Many of their works are set in the future. Both men wrote stories about trips to the moon. Ian recalls Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", and the classic Disney motion picture of the same name. And Wells'"War of the Worlds", also a classic motion picture, and the story upon which the famous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast of 1938, produced by Orson Welles, was based. Our Retro-Commercial is a classic Chuck Wagon Dog Food commercial. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

This edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features a discussion on early Japanese Tin Toys. Mike talks to us about some of these toys that were made after World War II and well into the 60s. Mike is a toy collector and brings his knowledge of the world of toy collecting to us. He tells us what to look for if you find a toy that may be an early tin type. This story also has to do with recycling and outsourcing. How did this relate? Listen to the show and find out! Ian Rose compares two legendary Science Fiction writers: Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Ian tells us about both men's literary works. Many of their works are set in the future. Both men wrote stories about trips to the moon. Ian recalls Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", and the classic Disney motion picture of the same name. And Wells'"War of the Worlds", also a classic motion picture, and the story upon which the famous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast of 1938, produced by Orson Welles, was based. Our Retro-Commercial is a classic Chuck Wagon Dog Food commercial. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk all about early methods of recording television programs. Mike, Smitty, and Ian are joined once again by their good friend and frequent contributor, Mike Z. Mike takes us through the history of video recording, from early film kinescope recordings, to the dawn of electronic recording on videotape. We recall the early efforts of Bing Crosby, Ampex, and others such as RCA, who worked on the development of video tape for broadcast TV stations, which ultimately led to lighter and portable machines, and eventually home VCRs. Smitty recalls some of the early color television programs which still exist on early color video tape. These tapes are unique, because so much has been lost and erased over the years. Ian Rose remembers Samuel Clemons, better known as Mark Twain, the famous American literary great. Twain Passed away a little over 100 years ago, in 1910, at the same time that Halley's Comet returned. Our Retro-Commercial is a nostalgic Kentucky Fried Chicken spot with the one and only Colonel Sanders. Join us on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Nigh

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk all about early methods of recording television programs. Mike, Smitty, and Ian are joined once again by their good friend and frequent contributor, Mike Z. Mike takes us through the history of video recording, from early film kinescope recordings, to the dawn of electronic recording on videotape. We recall the early efforts of Bing Crosby, Ampex, and others such as RCA, who worked on the development of video tape for broadcast TV stations, which ultimately led to lighter and portable machines, and eventually home VCRs. Smitty recalls some of the early color television programs which still exist on early color video tape. These tapes are unique, because so much has been lost and erased over the years. Ian Rose remembers Samuel Clemons, better known as Mark Twain, the famous American literary great. Twain Passed away a little over 100 years ago, in 1910, at the same time that Halley's Comet returned. Our Retro-Commercial is a nostalgic Kentucky Fried Chicken spot with the one and only Colonel Sanders. Join us on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Nigh

Remember Eliot Ness and the Untouchables? Ian Rose tells us about the history of Ness and the TV series "The Untouchables". The true story of Ness is recalled, and the ABC-TV series that ran from 1959-63. This classic series is being released on DVD. The series starred Robert Stack, and each week featured well-known actors starring in each episode. The narrator of the series was Walter Winchell. The series was filmed at Desilu studios. The Galaxy Gang each give their impressions about this great series. Frequent contributor to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike Z tells us about the CB radio craze of the 1970s. He talks about the history of Citizens Band radios, and the social phenomenon that the craze created. Mike B and Smitty add to the comments and add their thoughts to both of these interesting topics. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Old Spice commercial from the 1950s. Join us for another fun episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Remember Eliot Ness and the Untouchables? Ian Rose tells us about the history of Ness and the TV series "The Untouchables". The true story of Ness is recalled, and the ABC-TV series that ran from 1959-63. This classic series is being released on DVD. The series starred Robert Stack, and each week featured well-known actors starring in each episode. The narrator of the series was Walter Winchell. The series was filmed at Desilu studios. The Galaxy Gang each give their impressions about this great series. Frequent contributor to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike Z tells us about the CB radio craze of the 1970s. He talks about the history of Citizens Band radios, and the social phenomenon that the craze created. Mike B and Smitty add to the comments and add their thoughts to both of these interesting topics. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Old Spice commercial from the 1950s. Join us for another fun episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Coming up on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Ian Rose has another great report on the decade of the 1950's. Using words that begin with the letter 'C', Ian talks about celebrities such as Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, and Hugh Hefner. Innovations in the 1950's, toys such as Mr. Potato Head and places like the Golden Arches. Programs such as the Mickey Mouse Club. World leaders such as Nikita Kruschev, and Explorers such as Sir Edmund Hillary. Ian covers all the bases of the 1950's as only he can. Smitty, Mike, and Ian talk about the cemetery where Marilyn Monroe's crypt is located. Mike talks to us about Government Surplus items that were readily available after World War II. How the U. S. Government disposed of excess material that was surplus once peacetime came. Many businesses, farms, offices, and broadcasting stations were outfitted with surplus equipment and supplies. This was possible because during the war, the United States had become a great manufacturing machine, and had won the war not only by the bravery of its armed forces, but by the sheer volume of material that was made to support the war effort. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Alka-Seltzer commercial featuring Speedy Alka-Seltzer. All this and more on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Coming up on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Ian Rose has another great report on the decade of the 1950's. Using words that begin with the letter 'C', Ian talks about celebrities such as Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, and Hugh Hefner. Innovations in the 1950's, toys such as Mr. Potato Head and places like the Golden Arches. Programs such as the Mickey Mouse Club. World leaders such as Nikita Kruschev, and Explorers such as Sir Edmund Hillary. Ian covers all the bases of the 1950's as only he can. Smitty, Mike, and Ian talk about the cemetery where Marilyn Monroe's crypt is located. Mike talks to us about Government Surplus items that were readily available after World War II. How the U. S. Government disposed of excess material that was surplus once peacetime came. Many businesses, farms, offices, and broadcasting stations were outfitted with surplus equipment and supplies. This was possible because during the war, the United States had become a great manufacturing machine, and had won the war not only by the bravery of its armed forces, but by the sheer volume of material that was made to support the war effort. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Alka-Seltzer commercial featuring Speedy Alka-Seltzer. All this and more on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Remember the Etch-A Sketch, Mr. Potato Head, Chatty Cathy, Matchbox Cars, and other toys of the past? Ian Rose remembers many of the favorite and most fondly remembered toys of the Baby Boomer era. Many of these toys are now iconic, and Ian has a great list of toys that you will remember or have heard of. Mike talks to us about Wham-O, who manufactured such toys as the Frisbee, the Hula-Hoop, and the Slip and Slide. Mike has memories of these and a few more toys made by this company. Smitty has news of a recently discovered 1959 NBC video tape of "Meet Cyd Charisse". This early color video tape, highlighting the musical talents of Cyd Charisse, Eve Arden, and Tony Martin is in pristine original condition. Early color video tapes such as this are very rare, and it's always a cause for excitement when a new one has been found. Our Retro-Commercial is a fun Kool-Aid jingle. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Remember the Etch-A Sketch, Mr. Potato Head, Chatty Cathy, Matchbox Cars, and other toys of the past? Ian Rose remembers many of the favorite and most fondly remembered toys of the Baby Boomer era. Many of these toys are now iconic, and Ian has a great list of toys that you will remember or have heard of. Mike talks to us about Wham-O, who manufactured such toys as the Frisbee, the Hula-Hoop, and the Slip and Slide. Mike has memories of these and a few more toys made by this company. Smitty has news of a recently discovered 1959 NBC video tape of "Meet Cyd Charisse". This early color video tape, highlighting the musical talents of Cyd Charisse, Eve Arden, and Tony Martin is in pristine original condition. Early color video tapes such as this are very rare, and it's always a cause for excitement when a new one has been found. Our Retro-Commercial is a fun Kool-Aid jingle. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

The first of the Baby Boomers will turn 65 this year. Ian Rose outlines major events between 1946 and 1964, the years encompassing birth years for Baby Boomers. As a Boomer himself, Ian gives us his perspective on those years: what we went through, and what we thought we would go through. How the people that went through The Depression and World War II, now faced a new world as parents of the Baby Boomer generations. And the question is asked, "How would people today handle the crises that the 'Greatest Generation' endured?" Thought provoking comments by Mike, Smitty, and Ian are shared. Mike talks to us about commercialization of World War II film and government film on television. Specifically, the story of the classic TV series "Victory at Sea" is remembered. How this classic series came about with the union of television, WW II naval footage, and a majestic musical score by Richard Rogers. The war film that no one thought would be useful for much of anything, became the subject of this great documentary series. Our Retro-Commercial is a fun Wildroot hair tonic advertisement. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

The first of the Baby Boomers will turn 65 this year. Ian Rose outlines major events between 1946 and 1964, the years encompassing birth years for Baby Boomers. As a Boomer himself, Ian gives us his perspective on those years: what we went through, and what we thought we would go through. How the people that went through The Depression and World War II, now faced a new world as parents of the Baby Boomer generations. And the question is asked, "How would people today handle the crises that the 'Greatest Generation' endured?" Thought provoking comments by Mike, Smitty, and Ian are shared. Mike talks to us about commercialization of World War II film and government film on television. Specifically, the story of the classic TV series "Victory at Sea" is remembered. How this classic series came about with the union of television, WW II naval footage, and a majestic musical score by Richard Rogers. The war film that no one thought would be useful for much of anything, became the subject of this great documentary series. Our Retro-Commercial is a fun Wildroot hair tonic advertisement. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Remember when New Year's Eve meant listening to Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians ringing in the New Year with "Auld Lang Syne"? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty remembers the life of Guy Lombardo, and how he and the Royal Canadians became forever associated with New Year's Eve. For decades, millions listened in to welcome the New Year with Guy and the Orchestra playing from New York. Mike talks about Guy Lombardo's other careers as a champion speedboat racer and restaraunteur. Ian talks about words that describe the 1950's. Words that begin with the letter "T". Such words as Tumultuous, Tranquil, and Transition, just to name a few. Ian has a way with words, so listen to him describe the 50's in a novel way. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Winston Cigarette piece form the 1950's. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site.

Remember when New Year's Eve meant listening to Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians ringing in the New Year with "Auld Lang Syne"? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty remembers the life of Guy Lombardo, and how he and the Royal Canadians became forever associated with New Year's Eve. For decades, millions listened in to welcome the New Year with Guy and the Orchestra playing from New York. Mike talks about Guy Lombardo's other careers as a champion speedboat racer and restaraunteur. Ian talks about words that describe the 1950's. Words that begin with the letter "T". Such words as Tumultuous, Tranquil, and Transition, just to name a few. Ian has a way with words, so listen to him describe the 50's in a novel way. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Winston Cigarette piece form the 1950's. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site.