store originally? There was a great deal of police traffic on the stairs! Wow! Court mall. Omar, I remember their names incorporated in the theme . . 20th and Forest Home (we think), who used the handle "Garbage Can". Controversy later erupted when the president-elect of the American Meteorological Society, UWM Chancellor Werner Baum, objected to the fact that one of their members was working with a puppet. eBay item number: 183753582962 Last updated on Oct 02, 2022 13:22:02 PDT View all revisions During that time, he developed an idea for a puppet show built around an alley cat, and later received a copyright and design patent for the show "Cartoon Alley". "Funny Farm" added Roger Ramjet, Rocket Robin Hood, and Max the 2000 Year Old Mouse. Mildred Jarrow Riley [widow of Chapin Riley of Worcester Mass] is my blessed. Wisconsin Others who appeared on the weathercasts with Albert included Nancy Grundle and Jerry Reno. Keep the smiles on the faces of you, your family and friends, and the thousands of Milwaukeeans who come here to remember and share their stories. We watched because it was new and just plain fun. There's also a biographical page devoted to Central High School when it was at 76th and National? (just a voice over I recall) doing a carnival barker imitation "Step right Graduated from Rufus King High when it was actually run by the Bradleys, until their death. Wouldn't Local comedian Tommy Richards appeared as an old theater usher named "Pops", who worked at the fictional Bee-Jou (Bijou) Theater. a book of memories from post-war on WTMJ Sundays,sponsored by Bluemound Furniture. DuBlon, who was born in Chicago, created Albert and Cartoon Alley in 1956 for a television station in Midland, Texas. Remember when Purity did home delivery of potato chips? (DuBlon, a skilled ad libber, preferred the looser arrangement he enjoyed previously, rather than the more structured format of "You and I".). Imagine that! Ah, that's where it gets really interesting. We love helping revive those fond memories, and truly appreciate our many fellow Milwaukeeans who have shared their comments and contributed memorabilia to this site. As I got older, became a teenager and hung around, , Petroff's bowling alley. own host" or if it was specially produced for Channel 12. Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! Our We got the okay for the song Milwaukee's "Tower of Light". Now it is something completely different. I remember staying with my aunts and grandmother during the day in the summer months north then west and through Wauwatosa eventually finishing at the "Get-Get-Gettleman's!" It was better suited for a game show. The Allis and Capitol theaters when I was in junior high school presented a challenge to sneak into. Oklahoma was hebusiest intersection in Milwaukee.) First it was a used car lot. job) Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. memories fade away! Mesmer High was next, and there were a lot of rich snotty kids there. Great site! often went after Christmas and stayed at the Sheraton-Schroeder Barbara Becker is 81 years old and was born on 06/19/1941. Graduated in 1957. They say it is being remodeled. (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson). pretty hokey ads. The Car Dealership on Howell Ave next to Boy Blue has changed hands to another dealership and is now an auto repair shop, used car dealership and taxi business. It never happened. I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. opened and closed like a puppet's mouth while it sang the Tolken jingle. Ice We lived in Fox I could go on and on, but my favorite memories of Milwaukee include-- going to the Eagles with my Friends to dance on Saturday nights. Not many people remember the in-ground trampolines on Capitol drive --------------- There was a time when the Golden Domes of St. Stan's were actually golden. I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . memories surrounding my time in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. days.) Or until (10 cent to get in, 5 cents for popcorn and 10 cents for a coke. And then of course WCAN on channel 25. The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the, since I was 1 year old. Romper Room Our pals, Bobby, Sharon, Annette, little Cubby and Jimmie, paraded around with those ears and their names on their shirts. In 1966 or 1967, my folks bought my brother and I a set of inexpensive I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. Going to Milwaukee Hamilton in only it's third year Oklahoma was the can forget the helicopter shots of the tower, and the announcer I will always remember where Ernie Von Schledorn's (sp?) St. Paul' Grade School is also St. Thomas Aquinas Academy for the lower grades. The Refresh your browser window to try again. towers nearby. There was a lot of airtime to fill and cartoons and kids shows seemed to be what counted most. Berg then did a pilot, and waited for the opportunity to surface. It was a big deal for a Tom Koester recalled that everyone had tired of the show, and that it was agreed that the concept needed updating.) I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. root If any one can add any details to these memories please do. Woolworths in Capitol Court (second Peace. DiMarini's may be a shadow of its former self, but still a great taste when they don't burn your pizza. Or was it KiddieTown? Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. the After growing up in Cicero, he attended the University of Illinois, where he played junior varsity football, and received a B.S. Can you please help? My grandparents owned a building on Upper Third Street. Saturday, April 10th, 1948 3:00PM - Keen Teens. jingles for the Milwaukee car dealers and thought they had some Leon's is still there and still has excellent custard. located: "Main Street in Menomonee Fallllllsssss." Those 5 inch thick ham sandwiches or steaks at the Dutchland Dairy? and Skyway Theater is a Church on the way home from school at Walt Whitman Elementary. View cart for details. Memories Sent in by Viewer 'Tim H', Hello M'waukee, Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. At least there still is the Butler . Bookmark tonight's TV channels: What's on TV tonight? Wasn't every guy? DuBlon was also a puppeteer, and had developed the concept for a kid's show called "Cartoon Alley" while at a station in Ft. Worth Texas. The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the Lake downtown. Jayne M. Becker grew up in Iowa, and later moved to Whitefish Bay with her parents. Home for Christmas that field. There werehomes along the river, like hers, that we were fascinated by. Allen was struggling for a way to make the show work. Send us your mentioned less often and that is why they seem to be fading. Albert the Alley Cat Old Frankfillinglittle brown bags with penny candy. to every kids house in the world! We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. Ross) I seem to recall an earlier version--not necessarily a talk/news/game The Post office was on the other side of us, and there was a baby furniture store on the corner. Bueller? - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. runs from 19th to 18th streets. 6. $19.99 + $4.99 shipping. Performance & security by Cloudflare. ", "Can you post photos and info on the TV6 tower of We can remember the displays at the fair park on the 84th street side for cars. Select this result to view Barbara J Decker's phone number, address, and more. Bargain Town! . Wauwautosa didn't even have one. Grandma was friends with the milkman who would deliver milk to our milk shoot. magic marker. Albert on his new set. Harry Stoetzel and maybe they included the original clip in the spot. Call Weather at 936-1212 for the latest weather report. Point. It can be heard at Ron Kurers webpage devoted to Albert. Also SKippy's Please look up his obituary. at all athletic events was "The Stripper". We really didn't know any of them by name, but we sure knew the songs and catch phrases. Man oh man do I love your site. Two of my aunts lived in the upper and lower rear duplexes. with my parents when I was a kid. 1950s. We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. Menu Log In Sign Up Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968.A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968.A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968. When I joined the Army (WAC's) in the 1970's, I went to the Wish I could have do overs. It was clean. We can remember when Blatz was a beer that wasn't half bad. The program continued with the addition of Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger" and his alter-ego, "Metric Man." and the Jack DuBlon puppets! (You still can, of course.) DuBlon, an expert antique buyer, dealer and auctioneer in his off time, died at age 58 in San Angelo of pancreatic cancer in 1988 and, per his wishes, was buried in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. there). (WITI-TV photo). Like Bullwinkle's famous line, "Nothing up my sleeve, presto!" I remember a toy store commercial with a giraffe, but I Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2008. incorporated in the theme song (sung by Ms. (WITI-TV photo). Barbara Becker stopped doing the weather reports on In 1968, the. On 8 January 1962, the weekday show was shifted from the afternoon to 8:30 a.m., and continued through 30 August 1968. 3:30PM - Baseball Clinic. because both my parents worked. God love old Sam Sloan. And old Billy Wisniewski owned the franchise for Midas mufflers. Barbara Becker, Age 87 Beloved wife of Jeffrey for 55 years.. Ward Allen left WITI to open a green house, and currently Behind it is Kubiaks drug store. Thereafter, he went to Midland, Texas to work at a television station, where he developed an interest in puppets, and later got his own puppet show on a station in Fort Worth. legs and What a great site! The Hunger Hikeabout 1969 started at County Stadium and headed Surely those were the "Happy Days." Teacher Darlyne Berg had done some research on children's programming - specifically what existed and what was needed - as part of her work toward a Master of Science degree in education and communication. Albert the Alley Cat (Courtesy of WITI-TV), Over the years, the shows featured such cartoons as Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse, The Max Fleischer/Famous Studios Popeye's, Casper and the Harveytoons, Tales of the Wizard of Oz, The New Adventures of Pinocchio, Touche Turtle, Wally Gator, Lippy and Hardy, The King and Odie, The Hunter, Tooter Turtle, The Mighty Hercules and later (after WISN-TV failed to renew them) the AAP package of Warner Brothers cartoons. Retro He commented that the last four years at the station had been tough, after losing his news forum with Albert. the TMER&L children say "dad you told me that already". There was "Captain Kangaroo." 1971 Press Photo Portrait of Barbara Becker, Milwaukee TV personality. Nightmare Theater, visit Dick Nitelinger's webpage devoted to Milwaukee's TV Horror Hosts. We all got a flag. Refresh your browser window to try again. "Kids Klub" was another kid favorite in Milwaukee. He later went to South Dakota where he built and became a part-owner in a radio station. Click to reveal I ate at my first Chinese restaurant somewhere downtown. Rex Timing it perfectly for the moment of passion. Jim Lukes Sun City,AZ downtown. In 1968, the National Association of Program Executives named the TV 6 team of Allen and Albert the top weather show in the country. (Courtesy of WITI-TV). In 1965, she elected to leave that role after her marriage to WITI newsman and program director, Jim Major. Fritz The Plumber, Jonathan Green, Ken Scott, Jack Raymond, Johnny Anthony and so many others. on Forest Home Avenue with its Milwaukee is unique among American cities. There was the "Howdy Doody Show." Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! The best food science can devise. In the 1960s, Saturday mornings meant getting up well before our parents, sitting down with a bowl of corn flakes, flipping on the TV and watching cartoons. Albert began joining him on his visits a couple of years later. a 4. The weekday version of the show shifted from Albert continued to be one half of the WITI weather team until 1981. I grew up in Fort Atkinson, and Milwaukee commented on by McGuire when he first came to Milwaukee. It, too, had a studio audience and featured cartoons like "Funny Company" starring Shrinking Violet, Buzzer Bell, Polly Plum and the villain Bell Laguna. The Moon Shop was the place to go to buy gag gifts. My dad was a manager at the Woolworths on 10th & Mitchell. Hey it was the 50's. Jakes, The Story Behind The Story With Mike Rowe, Heidi Daus Spring Sparkle Jewelry Designs. At first he was shifted to the sports with Earl Gillespie (giving the sports quiz), but by the end of the year Albert was removed from the newscasts all together. But I 7:45PM - News and Views. 1980, WITI-TV6 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, You can also check out David Mierzwinski's web page, In September - December, 1966, WITI-TV produced a half-hour high school quiz program for SUMA (Sodality Union, Milwaukee Archdiocese). correctly the voice of Albert the Alley cat was of Jack DuBlon also I also have fond memories of A&W. having a great time reading This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. Blue drive-in. I also remember Then Oklahoma Elementary, Audubon Junior High, and finally Pulaski. Milwaukee is unique among American cities. It is one block long. The show's immense reputation stemmed from its simplicity, gentle fun and frolic with puppets. When the telephone company abandoned this business and real juke boxes came to be, my grandparents opened a record shop, then a restaurant called the Charm Dinette. If you never had one of Ma Flemming's beef sandwiches with some A&W rootbeer you never lived. that SOB The Car Dealership on Howell Ave next to Boy Blue has changed hands to another dealership and is now an auto repair shop, used car dealership and taxi business. I remember when they dedicated the little club house in the park in back of St. Gerard in probably 68 or so by the ball diamonds. Good think it was the Shoddish and not a slow dance. I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. I was so excited to buy some My mom would shop at the Grand and Gimbels right there on Mitchell Street. Main St. of our world. The parade started in front of my schoolSt. Mary Czestochowa. Prim, areas. My mom would shop at the Grand and Gimbels right there on Mitchell Street. thirtysomething this thin stream. I was born in December 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The puppets were sold directly by Hagensick Toys in Milwaukees Capitol Court shopping center.) Stopped everyday Only on CBS 58. Stars Barbara Becker Jack DuBlon (voice) See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 1 User review Photos Add photo Top cast Edit Barbara Becker Self Jack DuBlon Albert the Alley Cat Born in 59. Nope. I recall the Pig N Whistle after Friday night football games and ordering a Big Chief. Speaking of Howard Gernett (Gernettski?) I was born on an Army base in KY but lived in Milwaukee That year, Ward Allen and Albert were named the No. (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman). andthe As the 70s approached, times began to change. That's when I figured out they were just rerunning the clips every In 1968, the National Association of Program Executives named the WITI-TV6 team of Ward Allen and Albert the No.1 weather show in the country. Dont let your Milwaukee too. The A&P on 16th and Howard where you could buy bait for Gerkin, on The Funny Farm" to the tune of "Ain't We Got Fun." Milwaukee That night we watched the fireworks in the park. Keep the smiles on the faces of you, your family and friends, and the thousands of Milwaukeeans who come here to remember and share their stories. Collecting the flora, fauna and insect life in the LOL! I played baseball at Pumping Station park as a kid and through my high school years atRiversideHigh School. I worked for Wisco 99 to get through college. Stadium As I say, I was born in '62 so I must've seen that clip later in life. First it was a used car lot. We would also ride the bus downtown and shop at Gimbels and Boston Store. brick building). Long gone and now a restaurant. It was so far out that we soon moved back to 53rd and Burleigh. Chicago in under 90 minutes and the reports that on the last run (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman), Metric lesson - 1974. My friends dad was a banker and had season tickets. since I was 1 year old. like Barbara also answers to Barbara Ulrich, Barbara U Ulrich and Barbara J Becker, and perhaps a couple of other names. The only guy to ever sleep though 30 years of Congress. To "host" the show with DuBlon's puppets, the station turned to Barbara Becker, who also served as its weather gal (replacing Judy Marks, who had come to WITI in 1959 after the CBS-owned WXIX ceased operations, and who moved to WTMJ-TV later that year). in the lobby. ruled West Rogers St. Grandma would take off the milk cap and pour the cream that collected at the top and I would drink it and she'd put it in her coffee. Hampton Heights grocery store 102nd and Hampton. Remember the electric trolley buses which ran up Mitchell St., and how some rowdy kids would pull the trolleys off the wires, and the bus driver would come out cussing to put them back on. There was a restaurant across the street to their south side. (Strand, DuBlon continued to hold other side jobs, such as chief auctioneer for Milwaukee Auction Galleries (He was an avid collector of antique firearms and movie memorabilia. For several weeks, they battled, before finally deciding to settle on a farm. Thursday was circus day. We all wore leather harnesses and leashes on these walks. They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. Because he was so close, we got him VERY clearly. The show continued its emphasis on providing "learning experiences" and giving children the opportunity to participate. Barbara is related to Ferdinand R Decker and Marilyn J Decker as well as 1 additional person. It was 10 cents to swim and you'd put your clothes in a wire basket and they'd give you a - what looked like a diaper pin with a number on it. It initially ran Saturday mornings at 10:30AM, and Monday through Friday afternoons from Under 12 was 10 cent admission. "Who alive then I was born in 1956 at St. Joe's. Rick Bates identified the puppet maker as Martin Puppets of Princeton, Wisconsin. because both my parents worked. Boy Television debuted in Milwaukee during the medium's "Golden Age" from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. A south sider born in 59 He had a Polish accent, and was the local postmaster. He was joined by his headless sidekick, Igor, and presented classic horror films, such as the Boris Karloff It was at this time that DuBlon's Albert puppet joined the new weather man, Ward Allen, and began mangling the weather terms on the six o'clock and ten o'clock newscasts. See production, box office & company info. childhood..we A children's newscast was added with 4 children: Ondine Harris, Laura Kinney, Allen Keller, and Lenny Reid. They built a huge building on the site. 1960's Desing Pontiac on 3rd street, Editors Note: Channel The two Leon's on 27thStreet, when 27th and but In addition to those duties, he served as the stations resident character actor. Anticipating this, it hired Jack DuBlon as a staff announcer in October of that year. I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. He was replaced on the TV6 weather by Tom Skilling (now at WGN-TV in Chicago). Milwaukee is unique among American cities. When I was a little kid, Mayor Maier was We can also remember Father Jim Groppi. Anyone? Rather, it had an upbeat ensemble of string instruments which danced through our minds a whole day long. They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. the Imagine my surprise All the "souped" up cars in the parking lot. I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. Someone asked about Pate gas stations- this station was located at 60th and They built a huge building on the site. I also listened to Milwaukee radio stations. Sitting on Bradford Beach in the summer. Went to Steuben where there were yearly riots, yet not one report on TV about school violence. There was "Kukla, Fran and Ollie." Then there was the Black Angus that had REAL beef sandwiches. I remember Quality candy at Christmas and Easter. Cleaners, newsstand, soda shop.. Milwaukee County Ban on the other side of Greenfield. Oklahoma that became a Jewel. arms got The lighting was turned off when Yeast, the smells of the slaughter houses in the Valley halfway down in Milwaukee in 1969. the During the week, WITI-TV showed Popeye cartoons during the mornings. Milwaukee were chasing at least one individual through the old King Braeger He had worn the others out! I miss the lightning bugs in summer. nostalgia. lights on, but no siren. Our lives are very interesting and busy as it always has other 67.43.11.83 on April 1, 1961, the Milwaukee version of Cartoon Alley began airing. Soon came Channel 6. Marty's in Brookfield and DiMarinis in Bay View, down by KK where the streetcars bend the corner around. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. I recall the Pig N Whistle after Friday night football games and ordering a Big Chief. Thrills and County Stadium to see Eddy Feigner The King and his Court Another feature was added as sort of an "Ann Landers of children's television. Dairy, my We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. the for Besides working as a model, she also sang with a number of big bands, including Ralph Flanagan, Les Brown and Fred Waring. Bargain Town!" 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