Episode 40: I will be talking about Shock Theater on WBKB-TV (WLS) Channel 7 in the late 1950s and Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant. The clip… Read more “Episode 40: Shock Theater on WBKB-TV (WLS) Channel 7 in the late 1950s and Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant.”
Episode 39: Bell Phone Center Stores, Jack Benny, and The Magic Pan Creperie Restaurants.
Episode 39: I will be talking about Bell Phone Center Stores, Jack Benny, and The Magic Pan Creperie Restaurants. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message https://anchor.fm/s/52805d48/podcast/play/37362499/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-07-17%2F43b216dbb2b241be72eac93cd82ab96b.m4aPodcast:… Read more “Episode 39: Bell Phone Center Stores, Jack Benny, and The Magic Pan Creperie Restaurants.”
I was in Greece when Disco Demolition Night happened 42 years ago today.
Hello everyone. Today I am writing about the 40th anniversary of Disco Demolition Night. When I enrolled in Bogan High School in September 1977, disco music was… Read more “I was in Greece when Disco Demolition Night happened 42 years ago today.”
Episode 38: Polk Brothers Appliance Stores, The Rotor Ride at Riverview Park, and Eight O’Clock Coffee from A&P.
Episode 38: I will be talking about Polk Brothers Appliance Stores, The Rotor Ride at Riverview Park, and Eight O’Clock Coffee from A&P. Clips from the show… Read more “Episode 38: Polk Brothers Appliance Stores, The Rotor Ride at Riverview Park, and Eight O’Clock Coffee from A&P.”
Episode 37: Schlitz Beer, and the career of director Richard Donner.
Episode 37: I will be talking about Schlitz Beer and the career of director Richard Donner. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message https://anchor.fm/s/52805d48/podcast/play/36753277/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-07-06%2F393b0af311593b501b3f0c6aaf746937.m4aPodcast: Play in new… Read more “Episode 37: Schlitz Beer, and the career of director Richard Donner.”
Episode 36: Boston Sea Party, Karoll’s Red Hanger Shops, and the history of WFBN/WGBO Channel 66.
Episode 36: I will be talking about Boston Sea Party, Karoll’s Red Hanger Shops, and the history of WFBN/WGBO Channel 66. Clip of WFBN is from the Museum… Read more “Episode 36: Boston Sea Party, Karoll’s Red Hanger Shops, and the history of WFBN/WGBO Channel 66.”
Episode 35: I Am A Prostate Cancer Survivor, Nelson Brothers Furniture, Alex Dreier, Canfield’s Ginger Ale, and Henry’s Hamburgers.
Episode 35: I will be talking about my Prostate Cancer Survival, Nelson Brothers Furniture, Alex Dreier, Canfield’s Ginger Ale, and Henry’s Hamburgers. — Send in a voice… Read more “Episode 35: I Am A Prostate Cancer Survivor, Nelson Brothers Furniture, Alex Dreier, Canfield’s Ginger Ale, and Henry’s Hamburgers.”
Episode 34: S&H Green Stamps and the 60th anniversary of the television debut of Amos N’ Andy. A historical look back at the radio and TV show.
Episode 34: S&H Green Stamps and, the 60th anniversary of the television debut of Amos N’ Andy. A historical look back at the radio and TV show.… Read more “Episode 34: S&H Green Stamps and the 60th anniversary of the television debut of Amos N’ Andy. A historical look back at the radio and TV show.”
Episode 33: Store Directories from Marshall Field’s and Wieboldt’s Department Stores on State Street and, Mr. G’s Steak House.
Episode 33: I will be talking about store directories from Marshall Field’s and Wieboldt’s Department Stores on State Street and, Mr. G’s Steak House. — Send in… Read more “Episode 33: Store Directories from Marshall Field’s and Wieboldt’s Department Stores on State Street and, Mr. G’s Steak House.”
Episode 32: Child World Toy Store, Best of Groucho, Montgomery Ward, and Willowbrook Ballroom and Banquets.
Episode 32: I will be talking about Child World Toy Store, Best of Groucho, Montgomery Ward, and Willowbrook Ballroom and Banquets. — Send in a voice message:… Read more “Episode 32: Child World Toy Store, Best of Groucho, Montgomery Ward, and Willowbrook Ballroom and Banquets.”