The Baby Boomer Radio, TV, Movies, Magazines, Music, Comics, Fads, Toys, Fun, and More Show!

A handful of candy, fake a sneeze, and spray the front row of the local theatre with red hots...this the typical scene during the Saturday matinees that Mike recalls, along with those cliff-hanging serials such as Zorro and Flash Gordon, repurposed as fillers in 1950s-1960s U.S. cinemas. Smitty offers insight on transcription disks, those pre-vinyl recording media that were the grandparents of today's CDs, DVDs, and memory card archive systems. Ian Rose remembers Sea Hunt, and Lloyd Bridges as deep water TV private eye Mike Nelson. Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site is the nostalgia show produced in San Diego by three "older" baby-boomers who work in the local radio and TV industry. In these approximately one-half hour shows, The Galaxy Guys chat it up about the music, movies, TV shows, technology and personalities of the 1940s through early 1980s. We invite nostalgia buffs in every baby-boomer interest or genre to join us by e-mailing photos, ideas, and memories of bygone times, when a 50 cent lawn mowing allowance would get you in to the movies on a Saturday afternoon, with money left over for a tube of Flicks, a pack of Charms, and maybe even a small cup of Mr. Pibb.

(Courtesy of www.NormanCorwinOnline.com) Norman Corwin is one of the greatest living writers in the English language, and has been called America's "poet laureate of radio." During the 1930's and 40's, he wrote and produced many of the most powerful, most influential, and simply the best programs ever created for the media. When President Roosevelt wanted to celebrate the Bill of Rights, as World War II engulfed the globe, Norman Corwin got the call. When time came to celebrate and reflect on Victory in Europe -- and again in the Pacific -- Norman Corwin was the obvious choice. Corwin's programs range far and wide through the genres of drama and comedy, including love stories, satire, biography, fantasy, mystery, Bible stories, travelogues, history, media analyses, philosophy -- and more. All, along with his programs on current events and the stories of America, are superb examples of the art. Together, they are a master class in how to evoke the greatest possibilities of sound, and of radio.

(Courtesy of www.NormanCorwinOnline.com) Norman Corwin is one of the greatest living writers in the English language, and has been called America's "poet laureate of radio." During the 1930's and 40's, he wrote and produced many of the most powerful, most influential, and simply the best programs ever created for the media. When President Roosevelt wanted to celebrate the Bill of Rights, as World War II engulfed the globe, Norman Corwin got the call. When time came to celebrate and reflect on Victory in Europe -- and again in the Pacific -- Norman Corwin was the obvious choice. Corwin's programs range far and wide through the genres of drama and comedy, including love stories, satire, biography, fantasy, mystery, Bible stories, travelogues, history, media analyses, philosophy -- and more. All, along with his programs on current events and the stories of America, are superb examples of the art. Together, they are a master class in how to evoke the greatest possibilities of sound, and of radio.

Smitty, MIke, and Ian discuss TV/radio history paper collectibles, live audience open houses for radio and TV shows, and what went on at these live events. Ian remembers Peter Graves and Fess Parker, plus, offers some insight on the Davey Crockett fad of the mid 1950s. The Galaxy Gang talks about the many talents of Jackie Gleason.

Smitty, MIke, and Ian discuss TV/radio history paper collectibles, live audience open houses for radio and TV shows, and what went on at these live events. Ian remembers Peter Graves and Fess Parker, plus, offers some insight on the Davey Crockett fad of the mid 1950s. The Galaxy Gang talks about the many talents of Jackie Gleason.

Remember the Edsel, the TV and radio repair shop, and the furniture upholstery shop? Here's a look back to the 1950s, when very few big ticket consumer items were thrown away. Listen in to the thrilling days of yesteryear as former KFMB radio personality Ian Rose shares some thoughts on the serials of the 1930s and 1940s that helped feed the programming monster of early 1950s TV. Most of this segment is devoted to the great TV commercials and product pitches of the 50s. Plus, another retromercial.

Remember the Edsel, the TV and radio repair shop, and the furniture upholstery shop? Here's a look back to the 1950s, when very few big ticket consumer items were thrown away. Listen in to the thrilling days of yesteryear as former KFMB radio personality Ian Rose shares some thoughts on the serials of the 1930s and 1940s that helped feed the programming monster of early 1950s TV. Most of this segment is devoted to the great TV commercials and product pitches of the 50s. Plus, another retromercial.

What was going on between Norma Desmond and Cecil B. DeMille (Sunset Boulevard). A look at how Alan Funt would have loved YouTube, and some discussion of Silent Film stars that made (or tried to make) the jump to talkies and TV. Also, Smitty gives some advice on old radio repair.

What was going on between Norma Desmond and Cecil B. DeMille (Sunset Boulevard). A look at how Alan Funt would have loved YouTube, and some discussion of Silent Film stars that made (or tried to make) the jump to talkies and TV. Also, Smitty gives some advice on old radio repair.

What were people the 1950's predicting about the future? Ian delivers an essay in which he poses this question. Mike and Smitty join in the discussion. Mike talks about citizen journalists and how it's easier to be one now with today's technology. He also recalls his days as a freelance reporter in Los Angeles in the early 70's. Also a discussion about the 50's Red Scare as well as the sci-fi movies that the nuclear threat influenced. All this plus another fun Retro-Commercial!

What were people the 1950's predicting about the future? Ian delivers an essay in which he poses this question. Mike and Smitty join in the discussion. Mike talks about citizen journalists and how it's easier to be one now with today's technology. He also recalls his days as a freelance reporter in Los Angeles in the early 70's. Also a discussion about the 50's Red Scare as well as the sci-fi movies that the nuclear threat influenced. All this plus another fun Retro-Commercial!

Smitty, Mike, and Ian Rose discuss the plethora of TV westerns that dominated the tube in the 1950s. How and why the genre developed, and how roles in TV westerns launched big careers for new actors. Ian wonders "When Did the 50s Era End? The Galaxy Gang also talks about The Red Scare, and The Greatest Generation. Retro Commercial: Ultra Brite Toothpaste

Smitty, Mike, and Ian Rose discuss the plethora of TV westerns that dominated the tube in the 1950s. How and why the genre developed, and how roles in TV westerns launched big careers for new actors. Ian wonders "When Did the 50s Era End? The Galaxy Gang also talks about The Red Scare, and The Greatest Generation. Retro Commercial: Ultra Brite Toothpaste

Former KFMB Traffic Reporter Ian Rose joins the team in this episode. He will have an essay or two on every program and will join in the general conversation. Mike answers a question posed on a previous show about the old TV show "Surfside Six". Smitty, Mike, and Ian have a brief discussion of 1970's TV detective shows. Smitty gives a tech talk on easy ways to connect an antenna to old radio sets. Plus more fun and laughs and of course another great Retro-Commercial.

Former KFMB Traffic Reporter Ian Rose joins the team in this episode. He will have an essay or two on every program and will join in the general conversation. Mike answers a question posed on a previous show about the old TV show "Surfside Six". Smitty, Mike, and Ian have a brief discussion of 1970's TV detective shows. Smitty gives a tech talk on easy ways to connect an antenna to old radio sets. Plus more fun and laughs and of course another great Retro-Commercial.