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.

[GodBlessUSA]

HI

[beachn4fun]

Evening, BigB. Ah, she might be on the horizon. But, you'll have to come back on Fridays to see where the time machine lands next.

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! I thought it said post 47. I have to check out the top of the thread now!! :)

[EsmeraldaA]

If you look at this for a while, you WILL travel 30 years indeed!

Great thread beachn!

[luvie]

((((((Lauren)))))) Finally got to see you tonight! How in the world are you doing?

Thanks for the beautiful flags and *sigh* Ray!

Hope ya had a good day today!

[Army Air Corps]

Danger, Will Robinson, danger!

That remains one of my favourite catch phrases. Also, I love quotes from Dr. McCoy (I am a doctor, not a bricklayer!) and Scotty (She canna handle much more, Cap'n!).

Also, Maxwell Smart hand his "Would you believe..." and "It's the old...trick" schtick were great.

Hogan's Heroes: You gotta love Schultz and his "I know NOTHING!" defenses.

[beachn4fun]

Evening,Mr. Tonk

[beachn4fun]

Evening, Mayor

[writer33]

Union=Less Work + More Pay.

The people at the Canteen are getting ripped off.

:)

Great thread, b4f. Thanks for posting it.

[Smartass]

Day is done, gone the sun,

From the lake, from the hills, from the sky;

All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.


Fading light, dims the sight,

And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.

From afar, drawing nigh, falls the night.


Thanks and praise, for our days,

'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, neath the sky;

As we go, this we know, God is nigh.



Taps was first adapted for military use in 1862
after the Seven Days Battles of the Civil War.
The troops of Gen. George McClellan  suffered 16,000
casualties in the heavy fighting.
Gen. Robert E. Lee lost 20,000.
Brig. Gen. Daniel Butterfield decided that the men under
his command needed something more soothing
than the usual notes that signaled "extinguish lights."
He penciled 24 notes which he instructed his brigade
bugler to play as the troops bedded down for the night.

Deus vobiscum

 

[beachn4fun]

Well, be prepared. I make changes on each thread.

[laurenmarlowe]

Seattle, Wash. (Aug. 3, 2005) - A U.S. Coast Guard patrol craft provides security during the 55th annual Seattle Seafair Festival parade of ships. Seafair is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes parades, amateur athletics, air shows and boat racing. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Stone (RELEASED)

Seattle, Wash. (Aug. 3, 2005) - Seaman Nick Contreras demonstrates the art of knot tying for a young embarked guest aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during the 55th annual Seafair Festival parade of ships. Seafair is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes parades, amateur athletics, air shows and boat racing. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Rachel Bonilla (RELEASED)

Seattle, Wash. (Aug. 3, 2005) - Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Jacob Smitley of Ottawa, Ill., demonstrates procedures on firing a 25mm MK-38 machine gun to guests aboard amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) during the Seattle Seafair Festival parade of ships. Seafair is Seattle's month-long traditional summer festival, which includes parades, amateur athletics, air shows and boat racing. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael R. McCormick (RELEASED)

[beachn4fun]

Evening, BykrBayb

[MoJo2001]

Same stuff.
Bobby and Timmy were *discussing* things very loudly today.

I didn't get as much accomplished as I should have, but there's always tomorrow.

How about you?
*HUGS*

[beachn4fun]

Evening, Luv

[luvie]

Good evening Mayor---and Mrs. Mayor, if she is anywhere around!

Thank you for the daily lesson to remind us that no matter where we are or what we are doing, the Lord God is there with us.

Hope you had a good day working on your project. Have you posted pictures--'cause I haven't seen them. :o)

[Diva Betsy Ross]

still playin hard to get ,huh... well i don't give up that easily... hehe.

[Zacs Mom]

This is too easy ~ I loved all the westerns!!

But my all time favorite was "Rawhide" 'cause ....



Rowdy Yates was the about the dreamiest guy I'd ever seen!!

[AZamericonnie]

Great pics of you Naval service members! {{{{{Lauren}}}}}

[beachn4fun]

Yup! As I was doing my research on some of the oldies, I was amazed at how many are showing up on TV Land channel. But, I don't think any as far back as these.