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FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 7 April 2006
April 6, 2006 | Serving the Best Military

Posted on 04/06/2006 5:55:14 PM PDT by 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 ...... The controls are set.

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

WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH

Here we are. Let me turn on the television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

Mission Impossible

9/17/1966 - 9/8/1973 - CBS

Color - 60 minutes

168 total episodes

Mission Impossible Cast

Peter Graves as Jim Phelps (1967-1973)

Greg Morris as Barney Collier

Peter Lupus as Willy Armitage

Barbara Bain as Cinnamon Carter (1966-1969)

Martin Landau as Rollin Hand (1966-1969)

Leonard Nimoy as Paris (1969-1971)

Steven Hill as Daniel Briggs (1966-1967)

Lesley Ann Warren as Dana Lambert (1970-1971)

Sam Elliott as Dr. Doug Robert (1970-1971)

Lynda Day George as Lisa Casey (1971-1973)

Barbara Anderson as Mimi Davis (1972-1973)

Bob Johnson as Voice on Tape

Mission Impossible Theme Song

"Mission:Impossible" by Lalo Schifrin”

Mission Impossible Tidbits

Mission Impossible Intro: "Your mission, Jim, should you decide to accept it, is... As usual, should you or any member of your I.M. Force be captured or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your existence. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, Jim."

Poof! The tape went up in smoke! However much or little people may recall of Mission:Impossible, no one could forget the tension packed opening augmented by Lalo Schifrin's jazzy theme music.

In the first season, it was "your mission, Dan" as Steven Hill (real name, Solomon Krakovsky) played Daniel Briggs, leader of the Impossible Mission Force. Reportedly, Hill's contract restrictions which limited the days and hours he would work in order for the Orthodox Jew to strictly observe his religion became a problem. In 1990, these limitations were accomodated by producer Dick Wolf as Hill began his 10 year run as D.A. Adam Schiff on Law and Order.

In the second season, the team is headed by Peter Graves as Jim Phelps. Graves, brother of Gunsmoke star James Arness, is the leader we remember. In the first seasons the self-destructing tape came with a packet of pictures of potential agents to use on the assignment. Since Jim always picked the same people, this seemed sort of silly and was eventually dropped.

The plots were always very complicated and usually involved the overthrow of some dictator or the theft of secret papers. In short, the kind of thing we imagine the CIA really does but doesn't want to get caught doing. In later seasons, having reorganized a significant number of third world nations, the Mission Impossible Force turned its attention to crime syndicates in America.

The original cast included Greg Morris as Barney Collier, the electronics wiz, and Peter Lupus as Willie Armitage, the muscle. Barbara Bain was the obligatory female agent, Cinnamon Carter.

Bain's real life husband Martin Landau was cast as Rollin Hand, the master of disguise. Originally this was to have been a brief appearance but his work so impressed producers, that he was signed as a permanent cast member.

Things went well for the first three seasons but then salary disputes with Paramount caused Bain and Landau to be replaced. Star Trek was finishing its run on the very next soundstage, which made Leonard Nimoy, who looks a bit like Landau, available. In what must be Nimoy's destiny, he was given another one word name, Paris, and assumed Landau's IMF duties.

Martin Landau turned down the part of Mr. Spock on Star Trek (fascinating decision) and was replaced on Mission Impossible by Leonard Nimoy, who accepted the role (wholly logical).

Starsky & Hutch

9/2/1975 – 8/21/1979 ABC

Color - 60 minutes

Starsky & Hutch Cast

David Soul as Detective Sergeant Kenneth "Ken Hutch" Hutchinson

Paul Michael Glaser as Detective Sergeant David "Dave" Michael Starsky

Antonio Fargas as "Huggy Bear" Brown

Bernie Hamilton as Captain Harold C. Dobey

Theme Song

Not found. But, not too worry. If you really need it, I’m sure one of our wonderful DJs will find it.

Starsky & Hutch Tidbits

'Starsky & Hutch' brought much of the streetwise grit, the violence, and the sheer excitement from hit movies such as 'Dirty Harry' to the small screen. There had been Police series virtually since then beginning of television, but 'Starsky & Hutch' had something else – this show was undoubtedly "hip". A huge hit at the time, it now stands as one of the iconic cop shows of the 1970s, particularly thanks to the fashions and infamous car chases that went with it.

On the surface, plain-clothes Detectives Starsky and Hutch were like chalk and cheese. Ken Hutchinson opted very much for the quiet life, being well read, a deep thinker, and enjoying fine cuisine. Dave Starsky, on the other hand, was louder, more brash, enjoying street life and a diet of junk food. Their personalities might have contrasted, but once together, they meshed perfectly, practically operating and thinking as one, as they ridded the streets of muggers, drug pushers, murderers, rapists, racketeers, and similar such scum. Their methods weren't always the most orthodox and they weren't afraid to bend the rules, but they always got results. Huggy Bear was the duo's ultra-hip, jive talking, streetwise informant. It was sometimes lightly hinted that Huggy was a pimp, but this was never really confirmed (or denied) in the series.

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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To: Pusterfuss

Good morning, Pusterfuss


601 posted on 04/07/2006 4:02:03 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Its all better now :-)


602 posted on 04/07/2006 4:02:41 AM PDT by mylife ( The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning from the east coast.


603 posted on 04/07/2006 4:03:06 AM PDT by carlr
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To: Intolerant in NJ

Good morning, Intolerant. Sorry I missed you last night.

I think that's a very good idea to use that on your kids. Do you give them, like a chose?


604 posted on 04/07/2006 4:04:18 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: Tanniker Smith

Good morning, Tanniker

Sorry I missed you last night.

Thanks for that memory. I don't remember the discard pile thingy.

***this message will self-destruct.......***


605 posted on 04/07/2006 4:06:22 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: AZamericonnie
You're not like gonna wake me up at the crack of dawn with that alarm of your's are you?

HELLO? Come on, Sis, answer the phone. I've got somethin' to tell ya.(Looking at watch.) Yup, it's early enough.

Really, Sis, would I do something like that?


606 posted on 04/07/2006 4:11:23 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: MozartLover
HE'S HOME!!! (wiping tears) I'm SO glad! p.s. please read your FReepmail ASAP
607 posted on 04/07/2006 4:13:02 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, acad. ((HUGS)) Stay safe! How fast can you get to the school if need be?

Mornin' Ma!

The school is just 180 feet to the North of me. And I have a key in case something happens in the middle of the night.

608 posted on 04/07/2006 4:28:23 AM PDT by acad1228 (Faithful servant of the Dark Lord Xenu!)
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To: beachn4fun

Of course you do :) LOL
How are you today?
Hugs!


609 posted on 04/07/2006 4:47:59 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA
Good morning, GB

I'm doing well since it is Friday.

Now, I've given you an incentive to fight for those 50s. I've got a head start......bwahahahahahaahaaaaaa (((HUGS)))
610 posted on 04/07/2006 4:49:56 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: beachn4fun
We'll see about that. ;)
T.G.I.F.
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611 posted on 04/07/2006 5:08:43 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Arrowhead1952; AZamericonnie; beachn4fun; bentfeather; Bethbg79; blackie; Brad's Gramma; ...
acad1228’s Daily Dose O’ Da Blues!
Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan - The Sky Is Crying
Click here to purchase music by Stevie Ray Vaughan

Big Mama Thornton - You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog
Click here to purchase music by Big Mama Thornton

Delbert McClinton - Memphis Women And Fried Chicken
Click here to purchase music by Delbert McClinton

Jeff Healy Band - I'm Ready
Click here to purchase music by Jeff Healy Band

Billie Holiday - God Bless The Child
Click here to purchase music by Billie Holiday

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612 posted on 04/07/2006 5:11:15 AM PDT by acad1228 (Faithful servant of the Dark Lord Xenu!)
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To: Arrowhead1952; AZamericonnie; beachn4fun; bentfeather; Bethbg79; blackie; Brad's Gramma; ...
Happy Birthday MoJo2001! Here's some Elvis for ya!
Elvis Aron Presley

Don't Be Cruel

All Shook Up

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

I Can't Help Falling In Love With You

Little Sister

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613 posted on 04/07/2006 5:11:16 AM PDT by acad1228 (Faithful servant of the Dark Lord Xenu!)
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To: Arrowhead1952; AZamericonnie; beachn4fun; bentfeather; Bethbg79; blackie; Brad's Gramma; ...
Happy Birthday Beachy! Here's some Kenny Wayne Shepherd for ya!

(Sorry I missed it, but your birthday fell on a Sunday, when I don't normally post!)
Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Blue On Black

Born With A Broken Heart

Deja Voodoo

In 2 Deep

Shame, Shame, Shame

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614 posted on 04/07/2006 5:11:20 AM PDT by acad1228 (Faithful servant of the Dark Lord Xenu!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; MoJo2001; HiJinx; beachn4fun; AZamericonnie; tomkow6; StarCMC; Fawnn; ...
From txradioguy.............

HEY! I got to narrate a ceremony at the Pentagon the other day and Dr. Harvey (SecArmy) and General Cody (Vice CSA) were there.

Talk about nervous!

More posts including #583

615 posted on 04/07/2006 5:18:44 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


616 posted on 04/07/2006 5:19:11 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: beachn4fun; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

SALUTE!

 


617 posted on 04/07/2006 5:21:20 AM PDT by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)
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To: beachn4fun; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

 

 

 
 

Good morning, Beachy!!!!

Good morning, Canteen Crew !

Good morning, EVERYBODY!

  FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

 

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 

 

 


618 posted on 04/07/2006 5:21:56 AM PDT by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)
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To: beachn4fun; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

Today's FEEBLE

YOKE :

It was a really hot day at the office. There were about 20 people in close quarters and everyone was sweating, even with a fan on.

All of a sudden, people started to wrinkle their noses at an odor passing through the air. It was the most hideous smell anyone had ever smelt.

One man said, "Uh oh, someone's deodorant isn't working."

A man in the corner replied, "It can't be me. I'm not wearing any."

619 posted on 04/07/2006 5:22:20 AM PDT by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)
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To: beachn4fun; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

Chicagoland Weather

April 07, 2006
Chicago, IL
Sunrise 6:22 AM (CDT)
Sunset 7:22 PM (CDT)
Hrs. of Daylight 13 Hrs., 0 Mins
Currently    
49°  
alt
Fog
      Hi: 51
      Lo: 28
altalt

5 Day Forecast

SAT SUN MON TUE WED
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Sunny
High: 47
Low: 30
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Mostly Sunny
High: 55
Low: 37
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Sunny
High: 64
Low: 45
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Partly Cloudy/Wind
High: 64
Low: 54
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Few Showers
High: 68
Low: 48

620 posted on 04/07/2006 5:22:42 AM PDT by tomkow6 (......PROUD PATRIOTS!....Serving Those Who Serve Us!................)
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