FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 2 September 05

September 1, 2005 | Beachn4fun/Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

TIME TRAVEL

Look…we’ve got a new time machine. Isn’t it nice? Let’s hope it works. 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 - Ok. I see this new machine is working as it should. We’re moving ahead in time. A little. Let me turn on the television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

"Lassie"

9/12/1954 - 9/12/1971 CBS

PLEASE NOTE THE DATES

Black and White - 30 minutes

From the Eric M. Knight book

Lassie Cast

Tommy Rettig as Jeff Miller (1954-1957)

Jan Clayton as Ellen Miller (1954-57)

George Cleveland as George (Gramps) Miller (1954-57)

Jon Provost as Timmy Martin

Cloris Leachman as Ruth Martin (1957-58)

Jon Shepodd as Paul Martin (1957-1958)

June Lockhart as Ruth Martin (1958-64)

Hugh Reilly as Paul Martin (1958-1964)

George Chandler as Uncle Petrie (1957-64)

Arthur Space as Doc Weaver (1954-1964)

Lassie Tidbits

I'm amazed that Lassie pulled off those weekly feats of derring-do. How confusing it must have been. First, they kept calling "Lassie, come here, girl" when the dog was, in fact, a male. Actually, six of them all trained by Rudd Weatherwax.

Then, just when Lassie would get used to one family's little quirks, along would come another. Only Doc Weaver (Arthur Space) and Lassie survived from one family to the next.

Lassie's first family was Jeff Miller (Tommy Rettig), his widowed mother Ellen Miller (Jan Clayton) and Gramps (George Cleveland.)

The Millers moved to the city and left Lassie with his second family. Timmy (Jon Provost) as Timmy Martin must have been as confused as Lassie because after the first year, his parents morphed from Cloris Leachman to June Lockhart as Ruth Martin, and Jon Shepodd to Hugh Reilly as Paul Martin

Then, the Martins moved to Australia where they quarantine dogs entering the country. So Lassie lives with a couple of forest rangers. Now off the farm he has a broader base of people to save and in the final seasons, he didn't need an owner at all. Hey, he never did.

Lassie Theme Song

"Whistle" by Les Baxter

Passings

George Cleveland died in 1957 of a heart attack, Jan Clayton died in 1983 of cancer, Robert Bray in 1983 of a heart attack, Arthur Space in 1983 of cancer, George Chandler in 1985 of cancer, Tommy Rettig in 1996, and Hugh Reilly in 1998 of emphysema.

Donna Reed Show

11/24/58 - 11/3/1966 – ABC

Black and White - 30 minutes

275 episodes

Donna Reed Show Cast

Donna Reed as Donna Stone

Carl Betz as Dr. Alex Stone

Shelley Fabares as Mary Stone (1958-1963)

Paul Petersen as Jeff Stone

Thurston Patti Petersen as Trish Stone (1963-1966)

Bob Crane as Dr. Dave Kelsey (1963-1965)

Ann McCrea as Midge Kelsey (1963-1966)

Janet Langard as Karen Holmby (1964-1965)

Darryl Richard as Smitty (1965-1966)

Donna Reed Show Theme Song

"Happy Days" by William Loose and John Seely

Donna Reed Show Tidbits

The Stone family lived in Hilldale. Alex (Carl Betz) was a pediatrician who had his office in the house. Donna (Donna Reed) and Alex had been married for 15 years when the show began and they had two kids, Mary (Shelley Fabares), who was three years older, and Jeff (Paul Petersen).

Mary goes off to college in 1962 and Jeff followed two season later. Paul Petersen's real life sister, Patty joins the cast as Trish, an eight year old orphan who wants to live with the Stones and gets her wish.

In 1962 Columbia Pictures, under their Colpix label, set Stu Phillips about the task of producing hit singles for the teenage stars of the show. The result was Shelley Fabares' '62 hit Johnny Angel, and Petersen's '63 hit, My Dad.

Among the celebs who made their first major TV appearances on the show:

John Astin ("Mouse at Play" 5/10/61)

James Darren ("April Fool" 1/4/59)

George Hamilton ("Have Fun" 4/2/59)

Donna Stone's maiden name was Mullenger and she was from Denison Iowa, which was Donna Reed's real name and real home town!

Donna Reed was married to the executive producer of the show, Tony Owen, but they were divorced in 1971. She married Grover Asmus in 1974.

The show was produced by Reed's husband, Tony Owen.

Passings

Donna Reed died in 1986 of a pancreatic cancer, and Betz in 1978 of lung cancer.

Dennis the Menace

10/4/1959 - 9/22/1963 CBS 30 minutes

Black & White

From the Hank Ketcham cartoon

Dennis the Menace Cast

Jay North as Dennis Mitchell

Herbert Anderson as Henry Mitchell

Gloria Henry as Alice Mitchell

Joseph Kearns as George Wilson (1959-1962)

Sylvia Field as Martha Wilson (1959-1962) P> Irene Tedrow as Mrs. Lucy Elkins

Dennis the Menace Theme Song

"Dennis the Menace" by Irving Friedman

Dennis the Menace Tidbits

Dennis wasn't bad, but he sure was trouble. The most mischievous boy on TV! He was always irritating his neighbor Mr. Wilson when one of his geat ideas would run afoul of Mr. Wilson's plans.

Joseph Kearns died before the filming of the 1961-1962 season was completed. They brought in Gale Gordon as his brother, John. By the start of the next season John was entrenched in the house, complete with wife, as if the first Mr. Wilson never had existed.

Dennis the Menace was made into a movie in 1993 starring Walter Matthau.

Address: 627 Elm Street in Hilldale

Henry: Engineer at Trask Engineering

Dog: Freemont

George Wilson's hobbies:

Coin collecting

Bird watching

Hank Ketcham had a real son named Dennis.

Passings

Joseph Kearns died in 1962, Sara Seeger in 1990 of a brain hemorrhage, Herbert Anderson in 1994, Irene Tedrow in 1995 of a stroke, Willard Waterman in 1995 of bone-marrow disease, Gale Gordon in 1995 of cancer, and Sylvia Field in 1998.

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 accuracy of historical events. Management is not responsible for lost personal items in the time machine. Finder’s 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.

[beachn4fun]

mine

[beachn4fun]

mine

[beachn4fun]

mine

[beachn4fun]

he...he.....

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Mine!

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, Rebel

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes! My brother went to boot camp in Great Lakes and said Jay North couldn't seem to learn how to make his bed or fold his clothes, among other things.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Aw rats : )

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, Es. Thank you.

[Soaring Feather]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

Thanks guys, very lovely.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue.

[Smartass]

An Obituary

Today we mourn the passing of an old friend, by the name of Common Sense.

Common Sense lived a long life but died in the United States from heart failure on the brink of the new millennium. No one really knows how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness.

For decades, petty rules, silly laws, and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, and that life isn't always fair.  Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second.

A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, The Great Depression, and the
Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including body piercing, whole language, and  "new math." But his health declined when he became infected with the "If-it-only-helps-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus.

In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of well intentioned but overbearing regulations. He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero-tolerance policies.  Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student only worsened his condition.  It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but could not inform the parent when a female student was pregnant or wanted an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became
contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment
than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from the Boy Scouts to professional sports. Finally, when a woman, too stupid to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot, was awarded a huge settlement, common sense threw in the towel.  As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments regarding questionable regulations such as those for low flow toilets, rocking chairs, and stepladders.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by two stepbrothers: My Rights, and Ima Whiner.  Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

[The Mayor]

September 2, 2005

Check Your Blind Spots

Read:
Deuteronomy 6:1-9

These words which I command you today shall be in your heart. —Deuteronomy 6:6

Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 7-9

When I was in high school, I had a driving instructor who gave me some sound advice. "You think by looking in the rearview mirror you know what is on your left side, but your vision is limited," he said. "Always look over your shoulder before changing lanes. There may be another car in your blind spot." His wise instruction has kept me out of more potential wrecks than I care to think about.

Moses had some wise instruction for the people of Israel. They were to make the study and contemplation of God's commandments an integral part of life. Moses said, "You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up" (Deuteronomy 6:7). In short, God's words were to permeate every aspect of their lives.

The Bible is our instruction manual from God for navigating life's journey. But merely owning a copy is not enough. It must be studied, applied, and passed on to others.

Just as checking our blind spot should become an automatic response while we drive, applying God's Word should be our natural response as we encounter the hazards of life. It will help us avoid a spiritual crash. —Dennis Fisher

The Bible will transform our lives
And turn us from our sin,
If we will read it and obey
God's principles within. —Sper

The Bible will tell you what is wrong before you have done it! —Moody

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Can I Really Trust The Bible?

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, My. When I saw your picture from the rally, I noticed that you have a wrist band that looks like mine. Is it a Pray for the Troops that looks like camouflage?

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, Hope

[Kathy in Alaska]

Has he learned to sleep?

[Colonel_Flagg]

Boo!

[Colonel_Flagg]

Yoohoo...

[beachn4fun]

I guess I'm not surprised. I guess he was too busy to learn how to do some of the simpler things in life.

[AZamericonnie]

Prayers up Hope! *Hugs*