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LIVE from the MotherShip! The FReeper Canteen~Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land~Feb. 3, 2006
Beachn4fun, my "VOICES","kitty-katz",the Canteen Crew,John Jacob Jingle-Himmer Smith,and FRiends of

Posted on 02/02/2006 6:40:02 PM PST by tomkow6

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 ...... The controls are set.

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

WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH

Landing with a gentle thump. Here we are - Let me turn on the television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

Green Acres

September 1965- September 1971 – CBS

Color - 30 minutes

380 episodes

Green Acres Cast

Eddie Albert as Oliver Wendell Douglas

Eva Gabor as Lisa Douglas

Pat Buttram as Mr. Eustace Haney

Frank Cady as Sam Drucker

Hank Patterson as Fred Ziffel

Barbara Pepper as Doris Ziffel (1965-1969)

Fran Ryan as Doris Ziffel (1969-1970)

Alvy Moore as Hank Kimbal

Tom Lester as Eb Dawson

Sid Melton as Alf Monroe (1966-69)

Mary Grace Canfield as Ralph Monroe (1966-71)

Arnold the Piggy as Arnold Ziffel

Green Acres Theme Song

Green acres is the place to be

Farm living is the life for me

Land spreading out,

so far and wide

Keep Manhattan,

just give me that countryside.

New York

is where I'd rather stay

I get allergic smelling hay

I just adore a penthouse view

Darling, I love you,

but give me Park Avenue.

The Chores....The Stores

Fresh air.... Times Square

You are my wife. Goodbye city life.

Green Acres, we are there!

Green Acres Tidbits

Green Acres was the spin off of the popular rural comedy Petticoat Junction. Both series took place in Hooterville.

In Green Acres, Oliver Wendell Douglas was a successful New York lawyer, who decided to get close to nature and buy a 160-acre run down farm in the Hooterville farming community. Along with him, came his extravagant wife, Lisa, who wanted nothing to do with farm life, she preferred living in New York. However, she slowly grew to love life on the farm yet she still wore fancy outfits that she used to wear in New York. Lisa loved the people of Hootersville, as she called it. But Oliver didn't like the people.

Eb Dawson was the farm handyman and Fred and Doris Ziffel were neighbors. The Ziffels were the proud parents of Arnold Ziffel, a prized pig who appeared frequently and seemed to have an attitude all his own. Frank Cady portrayed Sam Drucker who ran the General Store and appeared on both Green Acres and Petticoat Junction. Pat Buttram portrayed Mr. Haney, the con artist who sold the Douglases their farm.

Passings

Eva Gabor died in 1995, Bea Benaderet died in 1968, Jack “Alvy” Moore died in 1997, Elmer “Hank” Patterson died in 1975, Barbara Pepper (Enfield) died in 1969, and Pat Buttram (?)

Bewitched

9/17/1964 - 7/1/1972 - ABC

Black & White/Color - (1964-1966 -B&W) (1966-1972 - Color) - 30 minutes

254 episodes

Bewitched Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens/Serena

Dick York as Darrin Stephens (1964-69)

Dick Sargent as Darrin Stephens (1969-72)

Agnes Moorehead as Endora

David White as Larry Tate

Erin Murphy as Tabitha Stephens (1967-1972)

Diane Murphy asTabatha Stephens (1966-1972)

David and Greg Lawrence as Adam Stephens (1971-1972)

Irene Vernon as Louise Tate (1964-1966)

Kasey Rogers as Louise Tate (1966-1972)

George Tobias as Abner Kravitz

Alice Pearce as Gladys Kravitz (1964-66)

Sandra Gould as Gladys Kravitz (1966-1972)

Marion Lorne as Aunt Clara (1964-68)

Paul Lynde as Uncle Arthur (1965-1972)

Maurice Evans as Maurice

Bewitched Theme Song

"Bewitched (Main)" by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller

Bewitched Tidbits

A delightful if improbable scenario sets the lovely good witch Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) married to a mere mortal, a regular fella who worked for the ad agency McCann and Tate.To maintain domestic tranquility, she agrees to avoid the practice of magic. Easier said than done. That nose was always just a twitch away from trouble.

Perhaps Bewitched is best known for the tale of the two Darrins. Dick York, Darrin Number 1, was replaced by Dick Sargent as Darrin Number 2. Without so much of a word of explanation.

Dick York had been seriously injured while filming "They Came to Cordura" in 1959.The pain persisted into the Bewitched days. In 1969 he was written out of fourteen episodes to accomodate his infirmity. When he tried to return to the show, he suffered a seizure on the set and went off to the hospital. Never to return to the show.

That wasn't the only replacement. To wit:

Successive sets of twins were cast as Tabitha.

Alice Pearce (Gladys Kravitz) died in 1966 and so was replaced by Sandra Gould.

Darrin had two Dad's, Robert Simon and Roy Roberts.

Sam' s Aunt Hagatha was played by both Ysabel MacCloskey and Reta Shaw.

Darrin's secretary was played by four different actresses. A record even for Bewitched.

Ah, and the nearly silent partner in the ad agency, Howard McCann, who only apppeared twice, was played by two different actors - by Leon Ames and Gilbert Roland.

Elizabeth Montgomery was actor Robert Montgomery's daughter; she divorced actor Gig Young in 1963 to marry the show's director William Asher (I Love Lucy, Alice, Dukes of Hazzard), whom she divorced in 1973. In 1995 she married actor Robert Foxworth.

Passings

Sadly, all of the adult major players are dead. Agnes Moorehead died in 1974 of lung cancer, David White in 1990 of a heart attack, Dick York in 1992 of emphysema, Dick Sargent in 1994 of prostate cancer, and Elizabeth Montgomery died in 1995 of colorectal cancer.

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.  Underwear optional, & not necessary when traveling.  BYOB  Please don't feed the Canteen Galz chocolate, as it makes them uncontrollable.  Don't try this at home.  We are trained professionals.

Wanna be happy the rest of your life?  BUY A BURKA!



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To: HiJinx

I'm happy Nana is doing so well!
Continued prayers!
Ms.B


221 posted on 02/02/2006 8:52:56 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Ms B -

When I was pregnant w/ my last one I had horrible cravings for sundaes with mint chip ice cream, marshmallow creme and whipped cream.

There were nights when we went to the local ice cream parlor and I let the kids have ice cream sundaes for dinner. I mean, it's not fair that mom gets ice cream for dinner and they don't. LOL
222 posted on 02/02/2006 8:53:34 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Awwwww...lady! I'm so sorry. Sit yourself down and get your favorite beverage and let's just talk for a spell! (((hugs)))


223 posted on 02/02/2006 8:54:27 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: ninergold3

What a fun Mom you are!
LOL
Ms.B


224 posted on 02/02/2006 8:54:45 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: HiJinx

Woohoo...two good knees! Just watch her now. Prayers continue for her to have a speedy, uneventful recovery.

(((hugs))) to the two of you!


225 posted on 02/02/2006 8:56:14 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W

Thanks, LUV...means a lot.


226 posted on 02/02/2006 8:57:23 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Proud Poppa and Dad ~ Grateful Husband ~)
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To: LUV W

Thanks..
My lower back still really hurts..
It's all tied in with that bursitis..
Sigh
Ms.B


227 posted on 02/02/2006 8:57:50 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: HiJinx

You're welcome. Anytime...and it works, too! :o)


228 posted on 02/02/2006 8:58:24 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W

She will be giving Mini Gigglelips and run for his money soon. Go Nana.


229 posted on 02/02/2006 9:02:23 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)
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To: Jack Deth

APL is featuring and all feline Show tonight..
It's a riot!
Ms.B


230 posted on 02/02/2006 9:03:40 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: HiJinx
You know I was in the hospital much like your wife and in and out of pain.He drove down to see me from Connecticut,because he was in charge up there.He said are you being a good girl,I was 26 and very married and he know the answer.He died on the road driving back from seeing me.My husband did not tell me until I left the hospital and I was allowed to go to his funeral only if I did not cry-docters order's.
231 posted on 02/02/2006 9:05:21 PM PST by fatima (Just say it if it is for love-have no regrets.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Sorry 'bout your poor back. I hope the meds you're taking will deal with that very soon. Ya can't do your kind of work with that kind of pain.


232 posted on 02/02/2006 9:05:38 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: fatima

How awful. I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so hard.


233 posted on 02/02/2006 9:08:44 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)
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To: LUV W; TASMANIANRED

Thanks.
Didja work today?
Where on earth is our Sis?
Ms.B


234 posted on 02/02/2006 9:09:19 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: ninergold3; HiJinx

Hee-hee! She sure will! She's waited a long time to get this done.


235 posted on 02/02/2006 9:09:22 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; TASMANIANRED

Yes, I did work today, but it wasn't too bad. We even got in some laughs along the way.

I was going to ask you the same thing awhile ago. And Mylife hasn't been around either! They got some 'splainin' to do! ;o)


236 posted on 02/02/2006 9:12:57 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Hear you.At the firehouse they really have to cook.Our son's first year anniversary he had to cook and serve but only vets were invited on that Sunday.Steak and all but it took 3 hours to cook because they had 3 runs.
237 posted on 02/02/2006 9:13:06 PM PST by fatima (Just say it if it is for love-have no regrets.)
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To: fatima

Oh my, how do I respond to that...?

That had to be many years ago, you with grandkids now...and yet the bittersweet pain still shows in the telling.

Faith and a relationship with God...and Jeremiah 29:11.


238 posted on 02/02/2006 9:14:48 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Proud Poppa and Dad ~ Grateful Husband ~)
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To: StarCMC

Congratulations, Mini Gigglelips,
on your first steps!!!


239 posted on 02/02/2006 9:19:00 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: fatima

So sorry, Fatima! ((((hugs))))...that pain never goes away.


240 posted on 02/02/2006 9:21:36 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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