FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 5 Aug 2005

August 4, 2005 | Beachn4fun/Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

TIME TRAVEL

WELCOME TO THE CANTEEN’S MOST EXCELLENT ADVENTURE IN TV LAND.

The Canteen is about to embark on a journey back in time. Travel back in time to visit some vintage television shows. For the next few weeks we’ll travel back in time to discover what was on this new fangled thing called television.

If you don’t see your favorite show on this trip, don’t worry. Maybe you’ll see it on the next trip. If you’re not afraid.....bwhahahahaha

So, if you're brave enough, climb aboard, we’ll be taking a little trip back in time.

Come on, hop in, watch your step ...... Let me set my control for the 1900s.

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

WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH

Here we are - 1950s. Let me turn on the 1949 Emerson television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

Hopalong Cassidy

6/24/1949 - 12/23/1951 NBC Black and White - 30 minutes

Hopalong Cassidy Cast

William Boyd as Hoppy

Edgar Buchanan as Red Connors

Horse: Topper

William Boyd had created the character of Hopalong Cassidy for "B" movie features and the first episodes were adaptations of those. Later the character of Red Connors was added (Edgar Buchanan) and from 1951 to 1952, Hopalong rode for another 52 episodes. That's how popular the character had become.

Passings - William Boyd died in 1972 of Parkinson's disease and heart failure and Edgar Buchanan in 1979 of a stroke

Gene Autry

7/23/1950 - 8/7/1956 CBS Black and White/Color - 30 minutes - 102 episodes

Produced by Flying A Productions at the Melody Ranch (Autry's own company)

Gene Autry Cast

Gene Autry with Pat Buttram

Horse: Champion

The singing cowboy, Gene Autry was a man of many talents and plenty of foresight. His early TV show was mostly an opportunity for him to sing a bit while he and Pat Buttram did silly things.

His success led him to see the future of TV Westerns and he formed his own production company, Flying A Productions, which also produced Annie Oakley, Range Rider, Buffalo Bill Jr. and others. His Melody Ranch was used as the "backlot" for many Western scenes in both television and film.

Passings - Gene Autry died in 1998 of lymphoma. Pat Buttram died in 1994 of kidney failure.

Ed Sullivan Show:

Toast of the Town

6/20/1948 - 9/1955 CBS 60 minutes Black and White

Howdy Doody

12/27/1947 - 9/30/1960 NBC

Black and White until 9/12/1955, then Color 30 minutes 2,543 total episodes

8/15/1948 -6/1/1956 - 5 days a week

1956 - 1960 - Saturdays

Original Title: Puppet Playhouse

Howdy Doody Cast

Bob Smith as Buffalo Bob Smith

Bob Keeshan as Clarabell

Bobby Nicholson as Clarabell /Cornelius Cobb

Lew Anderson as Clarabell

That's the end of the ride for today. Please watch your step on exiting the time machine. Now that I've turned on the shows, how about sharing something from your memory. Maybe, share a memory of the best episode for you. If you’ve never seen them, maybe you’ll be entertained just by hearing about them.

Final note: All information found freely on the Internet

Footnote: Management is not responsible for the accuarcy of historical events. Management is noto 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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, ms feather, for the Canteen Blessing for the Troops.

[pookie18]

Hey kids, what time is it?

[Pusterfuss]

Good morning everyone.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your contuined service to our country.

Our thoughts and prayers are with LTCPL Fraizer's family.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Tonk. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E. ((HUGSS)) Still on track for some rain? We had only sprinkles.

[E.G.C.]

Yep, still on track for some rain. Unfortunately we may also get some thunder and lightning so we're also standing by to unplug the computer if needed.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thunder is fairly rare here, and lightning even more so. Stay safe.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mayor, for today's coffee and inspiration for our troops.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

Military, our Allies and their families.

This is a drive-by post. Just to say Howdy Doody to everyone. I have an early appointment so can't stay. I haven't even had my coffee yet. And, you coffee drinkers know how I'm feeling right about now!

Hey, Ms. Feather..............I think this guy followed someone home from the safari. Was someone feeding the elephants?

Ok, this is HELLO and GOODBYE. I'll be back later to check in to see what all you nightowls have been up to.

But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's alway plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hi, here. Hope the new computer is performing as expected.

[beachn4fun]

Ma, what are you doing up? Go to bed.

I'm grumpy this morning. I stayed up late, didn't sleep well, had to get up early on my day off, and can't have coffee yet.BBL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Have a good day beachy. ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and (((HUGS))) EG. I'm on my way out the door. Got early appointment. But, I'll be back later.

How are you?

[beachn4fun]

You too Ma. (((HUGS)))

[beachn4fun]

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