General Detroit TV Reminiscing

Unveling of the Detroit TV Christmas Banner!

feeds@yuku.com (tvnorth) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:00:23 GMT

As it's too late to ask our kind host to upload the original Vintage Detroit TV Banner, I now uphold the yearly tradition of uploading my own inferior Christmas TV Banner. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all members!!

I'm off to see the Wizard!

feeds@yuku.com (telemaster) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:50:59 GMT

Well...I had an interesting weekend. Over the weekend, I had a chance encounter with one of the last surviving "munchkins" from "The Wizard of Oz", Mrs. Margaret Pellegrini, who was in our area signing photos. A sprightly 86 she is, and I had a fantastic time meeting her. She was one of the "sleepyheads" or "flowerpot children" as she called them, and she was as wonderful in person. Apparently, there are only 6 or so "munchkins" still living...

Arthur Lake: Whoa!

feeds@yuku.com (rsterling78) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:23:28 GMT

Late 1980 photo of an almost unrecognizable Arthur Lake (Dagwood) with Penny Singleton (Blondie).

Exciting new craft project

feeds@yuku.com (Ed Golick) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:31:36 GMT

Here's a sneak peak at an exciting new Detroit themed craft project, designed for those long, cold Winter nights.
http://detroitkidshow.com/fretter_coffee_can.htm

Get your 1:43 scale Twin Pines milk truck

feeds@yuku.com (Ed Golick) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:05:14 GMT

You know you want one!
http://detroitkidshow.com/get_your_twin_pines_truck.htm

R.I.P. Soupy Sales

feeds@yuku.com (rsterling78) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:58:15 GMT

Pie-splattered comedian Soupy Sales dies at 83

Halloween Graphics

feeds@yuku.com (Ed Golick) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:50:27 GMT

Most people remember February 14 as Valentines Day, but I remember February 14, 2009 as the date that the graphics disappeared from the Keith Milford Vintage Detroit TV and Movie Board. A message board dealing with a visual medium like television shouldn't look so bland.

This is my public appeal to Keith Milford.

Keith, take three minutes out of your life and throw some Halloween graphics on your site. You know, the one with your name on it. A pumpkin would be nice....

Just so's ya know...

feeds@yuku.com (telemaster) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:01:15 GMT

In case no one's mentioned it, some of your favorite local newscasters are appearing at the Detroit Historical Museum, in connection with their "Classic Detroit TV" exhibit. Sunday's Free Press reported that Bill Bonds will be there with Tim Kiska at 10 A.M. this Saturday. Tim has a new book, "A newscast for the masses", which chronicles Detroit television news history and past anchors. John Kelly and Marilyn Turner will be there at 2 P.M. the same day, and Emery...

R.I.P. Karl Malden

feeds@yuku.com (telemaster) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:00:18 GMT

Well, might as well keep on rolling, cause the hits just keep on comin'! (Seriously, this craziness HAS to end!) My favorite of Michael Douglas' many adversaries, Karl Malden also passed away. The star of "The Streets of San Francisco" and American Express pitchman ("Don't leave home without it") was 97. Wherever he goes, I hope he brought his traveler's cheques...

R.I.P. Gale Storm

feeds@yuku.com (telemaster) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:53:10 GMT

And lest I forget, beloved comedienne, actress, and singer Gale Storm also passed away. She was the star of two big sitcoms, "My little Margie" (1952-1955), a summer replacement series for "I love Lucy" on CBS, and her own "Gale Storm Show" from 1956 to 1960. She did 143 episodes of that show. She also appeared as the ingenue in many an East Side Kids and Three Stooges flick, as well as being a mystery guest on "What's my line?". Her singing career...

R.I.P. Billy Mays

feeds@yuku.com (telemaster) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:42:29 GMT

What a week for deaths. It turns out famous pitchman Billy Mays also died. He was 50. He's probably been seen on TV more times than anybody...except Regis, of course. He was one of those guys who's been heard and seen by everyone, even if you couldn't place the name.

Look next for the Shamwow Guy to take his place...

R.I.P. Ed McMahon

feeds@yuku.com (telemaster) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:44:21 GMT

HI-YO!!!!!!!!! Also, Ed McMahon passed away, longtime sidekick on the Carson show, and host of the pre-"American Idol" "Star Search". Did anyone think it strange when he would do those commercials with Dick Clark for The Publisher's Clearinghouse (You could win millions!), and yet he couldn't afford his own home, and had financial troubles? I think they should've let him win just once...

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

feeds@yuku.com (telemaster) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:40:13 GMT

Also, one of the greatest to moonwalk the earth, Michael Jackson died, as if no one knew. I must tell you, I remember when that "Thriller" album was bigger than the Atari and Commodore 64 put together! Of course, there was also "Motown 25", and "The Jacksons" variety show and cartoon. He was truly "Gone Too Soon"...

You guys got any thoughts about the man? Post 'em here...

R.I.P. Farrah Fawcett

feeds@yuku.com (telemaster) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:36:52 GMT

As you all know, my favorite pin-up "Charlie's Angel" has died. Any thoughts? Who remembers "The Poster", the commercials, her music (She did a one-off single titled "You")?

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HIGH FLIGHT

feeds@yuku.com (Ed Golick) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:49:33 GMT

Remember High Flight? In the mid 60s WXYZ aired it in the early morning, right before Fun News.
http://detroitkidshow.com/High_Flight.htm

You gotta have Art! and Highland Appliance commercial

feeds@yuku.com (buzzsaw21) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:13:10 GMT

I remember seeing this commercial over and over again -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG6A71py9nE

This one always made me laugh from Highland Appliance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKQcZYTZVmI&feature=related

D.J. Healy Home

feeds@yuku.com (foreveryoung) — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:31 GMT

Is anyone familiar with this place? My sister and I stayed there in the early 70's and for the life of me, I have Googled and Yahooed till I can't no more!
The only things I came across was "shops owned by......." and a building. I know the place existed and any help would be appreciated.

Anyone remember Town Club soda?

feeds@yuku.com (adrianinflorida) — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:09:03 GMT

I was pulling my hair out trying to remember the name of the place we used to go to when I was a kid where you filled up the wooden cases with different sodas (Pop). All of a sudden Town Club cam back to me.

What was the name of this store?

feeds@yuku.com (rsterling78) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:07:27 GMT

Help me out, folks. There was sort of five-and-dime or small department store in Warren or maybe Centerline back in the 1970s - 80s. I want to say it was in the same parking lot (or at least close to) Sweden House.

Any ideas?