FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 16 Sep 2005

TIME TRAVEL

Hey, isn’t this new time machine just great?
ARE YOU READY? The Canteen is about to embark on another journey back in time.
Come one, climb aboard, no ticket required……free ride….we're about to take off.
Hop in, watch your step ...... Let me set my control

Buckle up. Now don't be afraid....I know how to fly this thing.......Here we goooooooooo.......
WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH
Landing with a thump. Sorry, folks. I’m still learning how to fly this new machine. Now, let me turn on the television and see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

Car 54, Where Are You

9/11/1961 - 9/8/1963 NBC

Black and White - 60 episodes

Car 54, Where Are You Cast

Joe E. Ross as Officer Gunther Toody

Fred Gwynne as Officer Francis Muldoon

***Also:

Beatrice Pons as Lucile Toody

Paul Reed as Captain Martin Block

Albert Henderson as Officer O'Hara

Joe Warren as Officer Steinmetz

Al Lewis as Officer Leo Schnauser

Bruce Kirby as Officer Kissel

Hank Garrett as Officer Ed Nicholson

Jim Gormley as Officer Nelson

Charlotte Rae as Silvia Schnauser

Shelley Burton .as Officer Murdock (1961-62)

Duke Farley as Officer Rily (1961-62)

Jerome Guardino as Officer Antonnucci (1961-62)

Frederick O'Neal as Officer Wallace (1962-63)

Nipsey Russell as Officer Anderson (1961-62)

Car 54, Where Are You Theme Song

"Car 54, Where Are You" by John Strauss and Nat Hiken

Car 54, Where Are You Tidbits

Officers Toody (Joe E. Ross) and Muldoon (Fred Gynne) worked in New York's 53rd Precinct, which is a mixed neighborhood, both Irish and Jewish.

Aside from being cops, these two had nothing in common. One was smart, tall, thin and lived with his mother. The other was short, chubby and not too bright.

The first cop sitcom, it also featured Nipsey Russell as Officer Anderson, unusual as blacks weren't getting recurring roles in those days.

Andy Griffith Show

10/3/1960 - 9/16/1968 CBS

30 minutes

Black and White (1960-1965) and Color (1965-1968)

249 episodes

Syndication Title: Andy of Mayberry

Andy Griffith Show Cast

Andy Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor (1960-1968)

Don Knotts as Deputy Barney Fife (1960-1965)

Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee Taylor (1960-1970)

Ron Howard as Opie Taylor

Jack Dodson as Howard Sprague (1966-68)

Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle (1963-64)

Andy Griffith Show Theme Song

"The Andy Griffith Show" by Earle Hagen

Andy Griffith Show Tidbits

Let's make this easy. Andy Griffith left the show in 1968 and it was renamed Mayberry R.F.D. Ken Berry as Sam Jones, another widower with a young son, carried on for Andy.

Andy Griffith Show began as an episode of the Danny Thomas' Make Room for Daddy show.

Almost everyone alive knows that Andy and Opie (Ron Howard) lived with Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), who had raised Andy and who, when flustered flustered said "Oh, fiddle-faddle!"

Barney Fife (Don Knotts) was the inept but loveable deputy. When Knotts, who won five Emmy Awards for this role, left the show in 1965, they explained it by saying he became a detective in Raleigh. He got a brief shot at his own variety show, The Don Knotts Show, in 1971..

Green Hornet

9/9/1966 - 7/14/1967 ABC

Color - 30 minutes - 86 episodes

Based on the radio by the same name and created by George Trendle.

Produced by Richard Bluel

Green Hornet Cast

Van Williams as Britt Reid/The Green Hornet

Bruce Lee as Kato

****Also:

Wende Wagner as Lenore 'Casey' Case

Lloyd Gough as Mike Axford

Walter Brooke as District Attorney F.P. Scanlon

Green Hornet Theme Song

"Flight of the Bumble Bee" performed by Al Hirt.

Green Hornet Tidbits

Britt Reid (Van Williams) is handed management of his father Dan's newspaper, The Daily Sentinel in Washington D.C. With this comes a mandate to do good in the world, which this family comes by naturally as Dad is a grandnephew of John Reid, also know as - The Lone Ranger.

The Green Hornet is the great-grand-nephew of the Lone Ranger, you ask skeptically. Yes, because George Trendle created both and a plug is a plug is a plug.

The association inspires Britt and so he sets up shop as the Green Hornet, a crimefighting masked crusader. (Sound familiar?) His manservant, Kato (Bruce Lee) assists him in his deeds of derring-do. Only he and the District Attorney (Walter Brooke) know the Green Hornet's true identity.

Yes, THAT Bruce Lee, later to star in a gadzillion martial arts films.

The plot twist. The Green Hornet is considered a criminal by police and so has to beat a hasty retreat after nabbing the bad guys.

That's the end of the ride for today. Please watch your step on exiting the time machine. Now that I've shown you a few, how about you share something from your memory. Or, if one of these were your favorite show then, share a memory of the best episode for you.

Final note: All information found freely on the Internet

Footnote: Management is not responsible for the accuarcy of historical events. Management is not responsible for lost personal items in th time machine. Finders keepers. Shipping and Handling is separate. Taxes are applicable. Void where prohibited. Children under 40 must have parent's approval. When ordering have your credit card ready.

Aye-aye! I have anticipated your command and have already carried out my commission! *salute*

761 posted on 09/16/2005 7:25:43 PM PDT by luvie (The Creator of wind and water is also the source of even a greater power -- a love that can redeem..)

It went pretty well...
Most everyone is very nice..
There are always a few snooty ladies there...
(snort)
I dressed very well and Mr.B was pleased..
;0)
Ms.B

762 posted on 09/16/2005 7:33:59 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

I just bet you were dressed to the nines. Drop dead gorgeous. *HUGS*

763 posted on 09/16/2005 7:50:43 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (Going to the End of the Line...)

Aren't you sweet!
Thank you!
Hugs!
Ms.B

764 posted on 09/16/2005 7:56:37 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

Hey LUV.

There is the real photo of a man but there are also other definitely humanoid images there. On the left side of the graphic if you scan top left down. First clear image of the crease side of the bean. If you track left there is a profile of a woman.

765 posted on 09/16/2005 8:23:12 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Nagin Cried, People died.)

To: TASMANIANRED

Tas....I think you need to go back to the planet! You are seeing things, girlie! LOL! I tried to find what you were describing and didn't see it!

How are you tonight!

766 posted on 09/16/2005 8:29:17 PM PDT by luvie (The Creator of wind and water is also the source of even a greater power -- a love that can redeem..)

Had a late night. Needed to finish a project here at the house.

Hope all is well with you.

767 posted on 09/16/2005 9:09:22 PM PDT by FFforFreedom

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank You for hosting such a wonderful and noble effort to support the Americans who deserve it most.

768 posted on 09/16/2005 9:11:58 PM PDT by FFforFreedom

To: FFforFreedom

I wondered where you disappeared to! LOL!

I'm doin' fine here--is it cooling off at Ft. Hood like it did here today? It was almost fall-like!

How is the house coming along?

769 posted on 09/16/2005 9:12:36 PM PDT by luvie (The Creator of wind and water is also the source of even a greater power -- a love that can redeem..)

Cooling off a bit. Getting nice in the mornings and evenings. Still pretty hot and humid mid day.

House is coming along well. Been doing some cabinet work.
Finally got around to doing a little land scaping.

One of my pups is having issues. Hips or back. Not sure. Keeping an eye on him. Hopefully he's just getting over an injury. A little young to be having these problems.

Still got to get you guys some pics

770 posted on 09/17/2005 12:32:23 PM PDT by FFforFreedom

Hey, Proud Mom.....hope you had fun horseback riding. What a terrific idea to have a part for Ev, and sending him the pics. He will really enjoy it.

PS....how was horseback riding? Can you walk today? LOL!

771 posted on 09/17/2005 1:00:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

Catching up........

GB, your United We Stand is stunning. Thanks for your support of our country.

772 posted on 09/17/2005 1:22:58 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Ma!
You kind comments are always so appreciated! :)
HUGS!

773 posted on 09/17/2005 1:28:57 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Hope you are feeling better, Booboo.

774 posted on 09/17/2005 1:33:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Kathy, I just saw this now. I have to show Booboo! Thanks so much!

775 posted on 09/17/2005 3:10:08 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: FFforFreedom

Hi, FFF!!! Sorry I'm so late getting back with you--I just got home from work a little while ago. One of these days we'll be in the house at the same time! LOL!

Our mornings have been cool enough, but right now in Odessa it is 99--may as well say 100!!! It's September already--isn't it supposed to cool off? :o)

Sounds like the house is well on its way to being finished. Then what will you do with your spare time----*ducking*

Yeah, pics of the dogs, the house, whatever you want to show us would be good. I never saw a picture of you doing your BBQ thing at the Cindy FReep!

(((hugs)))

776 posted on 09/17/2005 4:03:39 PM PDT by luvie (The Creator of wind and water is also the source of even a greater power -- a love that can redeem..)

To: Arrowhead1952

777 posted on 09/17/2005 4:10:10 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Typical dim strategy - when tragedy hits, blame a Republican.)

To: Kathy in Alaska

HI Kathy,

I posted a report of my riding experience, as well as the party, on the ATRW thread. I'd like to post it here too but it's a little long; do you think it would be okay??

778 posted on 09/17/2005 6:05:51 PM PDT by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)

Go for it! Post it on the Saturday music thread so we can all see/read it.

779 posted on 09/17/2005 6:10:05 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

780 posted on 09/17/2005 6:12:21 PM PDT by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)

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