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Once upon a time, pre-recorded reel to reel tapes containing popular music could be bought in stores much as we today would buy CDs. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome back Mike Z, who tells us about these tapes and how they were made in different stereo formats and speeds. What kinds of tape should you keep an eye out for at swap meets and garage sales? Mike Z has the answers for you. Do you remember the TV program "The Millionaire"? Mike B recalls this popular program of the mid 1950's. Would Michael Anthony come knocking on your door to deliver a check for one million dollars? And what would you do with a million dollars? Those are the questions everyone would ask who tuned into this program. Mike B recalls some of the famous guest stars to appear on this show such as Mary Tyler Moore, Charles Bronson, and Robert Vaughn among many others. Our Retro-Commercial is a catchy Pepsi-Cola commercial. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Once upon a time, pre-recorded reel to reel tapes containing popular music could be bought in stores much as we today would buy CDs. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome back Mike Z, who tells us about these tapes and how they were made in different stereo formats and speeds. What kinds of tape should you keep an eye out for at swap meets and garage sales? Mike Z has the answers for you. Do you remember the TV program "The Millionaire"? Mike B recalls this popular program of the mid 1950's. Would Michael Anthony come knocking on your door to deliver a check for one million dollars? And what would you do with a million dollars? Those are the questions everyone would ask who tuned into this program. Mike B recalls some of the famous guest stars to appear on this show such as Mary Tyler Moore, Charles Bronson, and Robert Vaughn among many others. Our Retro-Commercial is a catchy Pepsi-Cola commercial. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

We talk about Peanuts on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Smitty recalls the Peanuts characters: Charlie Brown, Linus, Snoopy, Sally, Lucy and all the gang. The characters were the creation of the late Charles M. Schulz. In particular Smitty tells the story of how the first Peanuts special came to be, the show known to countless individuals as "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Other specials remembered are "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving". Ian talks to us about automation, Radio Automation that is. Ian was there at the beginning of the Radio Automation era and he remembers some interesting, funny, and strange things that automation brought forth. Mike tells us about Hair Tonics and Greasy Kids Stuff of the 1950's and 60's. Remember the stuff guys used to put in their hair? Such things as Brylcreem, Command, Vitalis, and Butch Wax. These things helped to keep your hair in place when you used them back in the day. Our Retro-Commercial is for Cracker Jack, and features the famous Cracker Jack jingle, sure to evoke a lot of memories. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

We talk about Peanuts on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Smitty recalls the Peanuts characters: Charlie Brown, Linus, Snoopy, Sally, Lucy and all the gang. The characters were the creation of the late Charles M. Schulz. In particular Smitty tells the story of how the first Peanuts special came to be, the show known to countless individuals as "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Other specials remembered are "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving". Ian talks to us about automation, Radio Automation that is. Ian was there at the beginning of the Radio Automation era and he remembers some interesting, funny, and strange things that automation brought forth. Mike tells us about Hair Tonics and Greasy Kids Stuff of the 1950's and 60's. Remember the stuff guys used to put in their hair? Such things as Brylcreem, Command, Vitalis, and Butch Wax. These things helped to keep your hair in place when you used them back in the day. Our Retro-Commercial is for Cracker Jack, and features the famous Cracker Jack jingle, sure to evoke a lot of memories. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Ian Rose remembers Richard Morefield, the former Consul General to Iran who was one of the hostages back in 1979-80. Mr. Morefield passed away on October 11, 2010. Because of this crisis, ABC News created a new program to keep the nation informed on the events in Iran, and the hostages. This program became "ABC News Nightline". Ian remembers how this show developed and he talks about Ted Koppel, who hosted the program for many years. The program still continues on the air to this day. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome Mike Zuccaro back to the show. Mike Z tells us about his radio program "Saturday Night Sock Hop" heard on station KCBQ in San Diego. He tells us what his inspiration was to do a program where he features great Doo-Wop hits of the 50's and 60's. Mike Z lets us know what it took to put this program on the air, and what his inspiration was to do a program such as this. He recalls such on-air personalities as Jack Spector, who he listened to many years ago. The entire gang joins in on a brief discussion of the status of AM radio today. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer commercial. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Ian Rose remembers Richard Morefield, the former Consul General to Iran who was one of the hostages back in 1979-80. Mr. Morefield passed away on October 11, 2010. Because of this crisis, ABC News created a new program to keep the nation informed on the events in Iran, and the hostages. This program became "ABC News Nightline". Ian remembers how this show developed and he talks about Ted Koppel, who hosted the program for many years. The program still continues on the air to this day. Mike, Smitty, and Ian welcome Mike Zuccaro back to the show. Mike Z tells us about his radio program "Saturday Night Sock Hop" heard on station KCBQ in San Diego. He tells us what his inspiration was to do a program where he features great Doo-Wop hits of the 50's and 60's. Mike Z lets us know what it took to put this program on the air, and what his inspiration was to do a program such as this. He recalls such on-air personalities as Jack Spector, who he listened to many years ago. The entire gang joins in on a brief discussion of the status of AM radio today. Our Retro-Commercial is a great Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer commercial. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Smitty recalls the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Smitty looks at the way that radio and television delivered the terrible news, Radio's speed was of great benefit while television coverage was hampered by the fact that TV at that time was still a stationary medium. Some remote switches were plagued with technical troubles that day, and the fact that events were moving rapidly, and that the shooting happened so suddenly caught TV broadcasters by surprise. In spite of technical troubles, radio and TV delivered the news to an anxious public. From the first bulletins and for the next three days, radio and TV devoted their coverage to the sad events in Texas. Mike and Ian remember their impressions from that day, and recall the reactions of people around them. In another segment, Ian Rose remembers recent celebrities that have passed away. Such stars as Barbara Billingsley, Tom Bosley, Jill Clayburgh, James MacArthur and others are remembered. Smitty tell us about one of our listeners in the Chicago area who needs assistance with a recording project. Maybe you can help...listen in! Our Retro-Commercial is a Nescafe Instant Coffee commercial. Join us on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Smitty recalls the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Smitty looks at the way that radio and television delivered the terrible news, Radio's speed was of great benefit while television coverage was hampered by the fact that TV at that time was still a stationary medium. Some remote switches were plagued with technical troubles that day, and the fact that events were moving rapidly, and that the shooting happened so suddenly caught TV broadcasters by surprise. In spite of technical troubles, radio and TV delivered the news to an anxious public. From the first bulletins and for the next three days, radio and TV devoted their coverage to the sad events in Texas. Mike and Ian remember their impressions from that day, and recall the reactions of people around them. In another segment, Ian Rose remembers recent celebrities that have passed away. Such stars as Barbara Billingsley, Tom Bosley, Jill Clayburgh, James MacArthur and others are remembered. Smitty tell us about one of our listeners in the Chicago area who needs assistance with a recording project. Maybe you can help...listen in! Our Retro-Commercial is a Nescafe Instant Coffee commercial. Join us on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site's 30th program presents Ian Rose talking about 1950's Science Fiction programs and movies. Ian tells us about many of the TV Sci-Fi programs that are still remembered such as "Science Fiction Theater", "Captain Video", and "The Twilight Zone". Ian talks about movies that related to the nuclear threat of that time period. Giant ants, grasshoppers, and Gila monsters were featured. Other movies, such as "Destination Moon", "The War of the Worlds", and "Forbidden Planet" are recalled. Smitty, Mike, and Ian talk about the Sci-Fi sound effects that we remember. Learn how a saw, and a battery were used for sound effects. We also remember the Theremin, also used for those eerie sound effects. Mike tells us about the 50th anniversary of the debut of "The Andy Griffith Show". Mike recalls the easy-going Sheriff Andy Taylor and the other denizens of Mayberry, North Carolina; Barney Fife, Opie, Aunt Bea, Goober and Gomer, and the others who made this such a memorable program. The writing and situations could be funny, but there was a lot of depth and character in the stories, reflecting a simpler more gentler time. Mike offers a great overview of this fondly remembered series. Our Retro-Commercial is a spacey Gleem Toothpaste commercial. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site's 30th program presents Ian Rose talking about 1950's Science Fiction programs and movies. Ian tells us about many of the TV Sci-Fi programs that are still remembered such as "Science Fiction Theater", "Captain Video", and "The Twilight Zone". Ian talks about movies that related to the nuclear threat of that time period. Giant ants, grasshoppers, and Gila monsters were featured. Other movies, such as "Destination Moon", "The War of the Worlds", and "Forbidden Planet" are recalled. Smitty, Mike, and Ian talk about the Sci-Fi sound effects that we remember. Learn how a saw, and a battery were used for sound effects. We also remember the Theremin, also used for those eerie sound effects. Mike tells us about the 50th anniversary of the debut of "The Andy Griffith Show". Mike recalls the easy-going Sheriff Andy Taylor and the other denizens of Mayberry, North Carolina; Barney Fife, Opie, Aunt Bea, Goober and Gomer, and the others who made this such a memorable program. The writing and situations could be funny, but there was a lot of depth and character in the stories, reflecting a simpler more gentler time. Mike offers a great overview of this fondly remembered series. Our Retro-Commercial is a spacey Gleem Toothpaste commercial. Listen in to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site remembers the 60th anniversary of "The Big Show". Smitty recalls the last big, all star radio program on NBC radio which debuted on November 5, 1950. This grand program aired in the twilight of old-time radio. The roster of stars to appear on "The Big Show" was truly big, ranging from artists who were long established all the way to newer stars of the late 40's. Hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, this program would air for two years before it was canceled, and the era of old-time radio came to a close. Ian Rose delivers a review of TV shows from the 1964-65 season. Such shows as Wagon Train, Daniel Boone, Ben Casey, Combat, Mr. Magoo, The Rogues, Ninety Bristol Court, and many more are remembered. Mike, Smitty, and Ian recall the wide variety of program types that were on the air during this time. Our Retro-Commercial is a dramatic Camel Cigarette commercial. Listen to it all on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam, Night Site!

Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site remembers the 60th anniversary of "The Big Show". Smitty recalls the last big, all star radio program on NBC radio which debuted on November 5, 1950. This grand program aired in the twilight of old-time radio. The roster of stars to appear on "The Big Show" was truly big, ranging from artists who were long established all the way to newer stars of the late 40's. Hosted by Tallulah Bankhead, this program would air for two years before it was canceled, and the era of old-time radio came to a close. Ian Rose delivers a review of TV shows from the 1964-65 season. Such shows as Wagon Train, Daniel Boone, Ben Casey, Combat, Mr. Magoo, The Rogues, Ninety Bristol Court, and many more are remembered. Mike, Smitty, and Ian recall the wide variety of program types that were on the air during this time. Our Retro-Commercial is a dramatic Camel Cigarette commercial. Listen to it all on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam, Night Site!

This edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features a story on Captain Kangaroo, the beloved children's show character brought to life by the late Bob Keeshan. Smitty tells us the story of Bob and how he came to create the character of the Captain who is still lovingly remembered to this day. We also recall Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Moose, Bunny Rabbit, and many others who lived at the Treasure House. Mike tells us about the 75th anniversary of "The March of Time", the radio series and newsreel of the 1930s and 1940s which dramatized real-world events for folks at home listening to the radio as well as those who went to the movie theaters. Mike tells us how they created the shows that are still remembered and we learn how you can download these shows and see them for yourself! Ian remembers the movies in the 1920s when Sound Married Film. The efforts of the Warner Brothers and their landmark movie "The Jazz Singer" are recalled as well as the move in Hollywood from silent to sound movies. Also, we learn how some people thought sound films and silents would coexist. Our Retro-Commercial is a neat United Airlines piece from the days when flying on a plane was much more carefree. Hear it all on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

This edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features a story on Captain Kangaroo, the beloved children's show character brought to life by the late Bob Keeshan. Smitty tells us the story of Bob and how he came to create the character of the Captain who is still lovingly remembered to this day. We also recall Mr. Green Jeans, Mr. Moose, Bunny Rabbit, and many others who lived at the Treasure House. Mike tells us about the 75th anniversary of "The March of Time", the radio series and newsreel of the 1930s and 1940s which dramatized real-world events for folks at home listening to the radio as well as those who went to the movie theaters. Mike tells us how they created the shows that are still remembered and we learn how you can download these shows and see them for yourself! Ian remembers the movies in the 1920s when Sound Married Film. The efforts of the Warner Brothers and their landmark movie "The Jazz Singer" are recalled as well as the move in Hollywood from silent to sound movies. Also, we learn how some people thought sound films and silents would coexist. Our Retro-Commercial is a neat United Airlines piece from the days when flying on a plane was much more carefree. Hear it all on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

"I Dream of Jeannie", the comedy show from the 1960's is remembered by Ian Rose. Ian recalls cast members Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman. Was this show supposed to take the people's mind off the Vietnam War, EVEN if the characters were involved in the military? Find out on our show! Mike has exciting news of the recent discovery of a complete copy of game Number 7 of the 1960 World Series, between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees. The Kinescope of the NBC telecast was ordered by Bing Crosby, who at that time was a part owner of the Pirates. Hear the complete story on our show! Smitty has some follow-ups from previous shows including a great e-mail we have received and a follow up on how to clean up battery corrosion in portable radios. Ian remembers Eddie Fisher, Kevin McCarthy, Edwin Newman, Patricia Neal, and a few other personalities who passed away this summer . Our Retro-Commercial is a mouth-watering Sara Lee commercial, guaranteed to make you want a slice of delicious coffee cake!