I feel sorry for the generation growing up today. What will they remember from TV when they are in their 50s or 60s?
Count my 9-year old son as one of the lucky few. He loves watching my large collection of old movies and TV shows. Like me when I was his age, Gilligan’s Island is his favorite TV show. And favorite movies of his are, No Time for Sergeants, and Mr. Roberts, both of which he remembers and will quote on queue many favorite lines. And he almost refuses to go to bed unless I play an Edgar Bergan Chalie McCarthy old time radio show, or old Bill Cosby records that he can fall to sleep to.
Wow, a lucky son you have. That’s exactly what I plan on doing with my kids. With the exception on YouTube, the only entertainment for me is listening to live streaming Old Time Radio.
Your son is very lucky!
My brother also raised his kid on Hollywood classics and classic television shows.
When my nephew comes to NYC every August, I try to take him to the greatest theatre available.
This year we will see a play called “War Horse,” about two horses forced to participate in World War I. It takes you through every conceivable horror of that period - and yet in beautiful, lyrical style.
I would also recommend “Bilko” and “Car 54, Where Are You?” for your son. Both written and directed by a genuis named Nat Hiken. Hilarious!