FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 26 Aug 2005

August 25, 2005 | Beachn4fun/Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

TIME TRAVEL

ARE YOU READY? The Canteen is about to embark on another journey back in time.

If you're brave enough, climb aboard, no ticket required……we're about to take off.

Come on, hop in, watch your step ...... Let me set my controls.

Buckle up. Now don't be afraid....I know how to fly this thing.......Here we goooooooooo.......

WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH

Here we are - 1950s - again? (banging on dash, twisting knobs, pushing levers, repeatedly) I wonder if this thing is broken? Dang it. I thought Jet Jaguar fixed this thing. I’m going to have to have a talk with him. I guess I’ll turn on the television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

"The Burns and Allen Show"

1950-1958

Black and White - 30 minutes - CBS

Burns and Allen Cast

George Burns = HIMSELF

Gracie Allen = HERSELF

Blanche Morton = BEA BENADRET

Harry Morton = HAL MARCH

JOHN BROWN

FRED CLARK

LARRY KEATING

Ronnie Burns = HIMSELF

Bill Goodwin = HIMSELF

Harry Von Zell = HIMSELF

Burns and Allen Trivia

THE BURNS AND ALLEN SHOW began in 1933 and had a successful seventeen-year run. Although they were wed 7 January 1926, Burns and Allen didn't acknowledge it on radio until 1942.

SAMPLE of wit:

Real Estate Agent: I presume the bedrooms are upstairs.

Gracie: Yes, except when you're upstairs. Then they're on the same floor.

THE "GOOD NIGHT, GRACIE" MYTH = It's a show-business myth that Gracie replied to my request to "Say goodnight, Gracie," by saying, "Good night, Gracie." In fact, that's probably one of the most misquoted lines in theater history. Maybe she said it once, but I don't even remember that. She simply said, "Good night." There were many reasons for that, the main one was that I just never thought of it, from now on she will have said it. --George Burns

NO. 1 FAN???

Theme Song

"Love Nest" by Louis A Hisch and Otto Harbach.

Passings

Gracie passed away in 1964. Burns passed away in 1996 at a ripe old age of 100.

Topper

10/9/1953 - 9/30/1955

Black and White - 30 minutes - CBS

78 total episodes

Based on Thorne Smith's book

Topper Cast

Leo G. Carroll as Cosmo Topper

Anne Jeffreys as Marion Kerby

Robert Sterling as George Kerby

Lee Patrick as Henrietta Topper

Thurston Hall as Mr. Schuyler

Buck as Neil

Topper Theme Song

**none listed**

Topper Tidbits

Serious banker Cosmo Topper (Leo G. Carroll) and his wife Henrietta (Lee Patrick) move into a new home. Much to Cosmo's dismay, the house is haunted by the previous owners, George (Robert Sterling) and Marion Kirby (Anne Jeffreys). Worse, only Topper could see or hear them.

The Kerbys had died in a skiing accident on their fifth wedding anniversary. Their beloved St Bernard dog Neil (Buck) had tried to rescue them and lost his life in the attempt. Poor Neil had developed a drinking problem with a preference for brandy.

Passings

Leo G. Carroll died in 1972 of cancer, and Lee Patrick in 1982 of heart problems.

I Love Lucy

10/15/1951 - 6/24/1957

30 minutes B&W - CBS - 179 episodes

Based in part on the radio show "My Favorite Husband

I Love Lucy Cast

Lucille Ball as Lucy (MacGillicuddy) Ricardo

Desi Arnaz as Ricky Ricardo

Vivian Vance as Ethel Mertz

William Frawley as Fred Mertz

Little Ricky :

(1953) Richard and Ronald Simmons

(1954-56) Michael and Joseph Mayer

(1956-57) Keith Thibodeaux

I Love Lucy Theme Song

"I Love Lucy" by Harold Adamson and Eliot Daniel

"I love Lucy and she loves me

We're as happy as two can be

Sometimes we quarrel but then

How we love making up again

Lucy kisses like no one can

She's my Mrs. and I'm her man

And life is heaven you see

'Cause I love Lucy

Yes I love Lucy

And Lucy loves me!"

I Love Lucy Tidbits

Lucille Ball was a pathfinder who paved the way for all the women in TV to follow.

She proved women could be the leads and carry a show. Not one show, but several.

She was the first female head of a studio. While running Desilu, her willingness to take a risk lead her to approve production of Mission Impossible and Star Trek. That's right, without Lucille Ball, no Captain Kirk.

She was a woman who didn't mind looking funny, as long as she WAS funny.

None of which takes away from Desi Arnaz's estimable talents as a producer. His "can do" attitude made the "I Love Lucy Show" work. He innovated the three camera filming format still in use today. Previously, shows like this were performed before a live audience and preserved on kinescope which makes poor copies. Desi's filiming of Lucy is the reason there are great copies today.

Passings

William Frawley died in 1966 of a heart attack, Vivian Vance in 1979 of breast and bone cancer, Desi Arnaz in 1986 of lung cancer, and Lucille Ball in 1989 of an acute rupture of the abdominal aorta.

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.

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[HiJinx]

Medicine must be kicking in and doing its job. Keep up with it!

[La Enchiladita]

I don't think I've experienced more than 102. It's been a cool summer in coastal L.A., but today is nice and warm... You've gotta be careful in that heat; can you imagine wearing "battle rattle" in that?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Let me help you look!

[EsmeraldaA]

It is finally kicking in and I will, thanks for caring. :0)

[Smartass]

The temp has bounce up to 117 several times already. But, it all depends on our humidity. Some days the temp is down, yet hotter than when it's up. AzAmericonnie has lived here longer then I, and probably has a better explanation then I. No, I can't imagine wearing battle rattle like our troops are doing in Afghanistan or Iraq. Just drink lots of water!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Meet Jessica W., aka Daddy's Girl

Meet Byron W., aka Calvin, of Calvin and Hobbes

[StarCMC]

Are they adorable or what??

[Kathy in Alaska]

Crystal Light, Raspberry Ice. d:o)

[luvie]

Hi, Jessica Wollaston--Hi Byron Wollaston.....what beautiful kids you two are......did you know we love your dad? Y'all take care of Mom till he gets home, hear?

((((hugs))))) to all!

[luvie]

Thanks for the beautiful sunset, Tonkin.

[mdittmar]

Myers: Morale, Commitment High in Armed Forces

ping

[Lady Jag]

Are those two cuties yours?

[txradioguy]

This is for Jessica:

Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle

There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven,
and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
she talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all of the joy in
my life, But most of all, for...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony
daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny,
daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet sixteen today,
She's looking like her momma
a little more everyday.
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and makeup,
from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great
big world. But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you daddy,
But if you don't mind,
I'm only going to kiss you on
the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right.
To deserve her love every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise,
and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room
just staring at her,
she asked me what I'm thinking,
and I said "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
Then she leaned over....and gave me....

Butterfly kisses, with her mama there
Sticking little flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time"
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy?"
"Daddy,
don't cry."
With all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning,
And butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is what love is
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses...

[EsmeraldaA]

There you go Ma, all for you!

[txradioguy]

No ma'am they are not officially 100% completely min and my wife's. My adoption of them became final today!!

ANd I'm the proudest daddy in the world today too.

[luvie]

Not fair---you keep makin' me cry! How did it go today? Did you get to listen in? I was thinking of you all!!!

(((((hugs)))))

[Lady Jag]

You must be triply lucky, then. They look like two to be proud of, beauty of face and sparkle of eye.

[Kathy in Alaska]

There you are. My response to Lady J got lost, twice.

[txradioguy]

No I didn't get to listen in...but pictures were taken.

The kids told the judge "it's a new day and new birthday to celebrate every year"

[txradioguy]

I'm very lucky and very blesses to have the wonderful kids that I do.