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    Month: August 2020

    My fond memories of going to the Double Drive-In Theater in Chicago.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about the Double Drive-In Theater that was located at 2800 W Columbus Avenue in Chicago. The theater opened on August… Read more “My fond memories of going to the Double Drive-In Theater in Chicago.”

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    30 Aug 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    My fond memories of riding the CTA Bus Route 27 South Deering as a young child.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about the CTA Bus Route 27 South Deering. The main reason that I am writing about this particular route is… Read more “My fond memories of riding the CTA Bus Route 27 South Deering as a young child.”

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    23 Aug 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    The 50th Anniversary of Screaming Yellow Theater and meeting Jerry G. Bishop for the first time in person.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about the 50th anniversary of Screaming Yellow Theater. The movie anthology show debuted on September 18, 1970, on WFLD-TV Channel… Read more “The 50th Anniversary of Screaming Yellow Theater and meeting Jerry G. Bishop for the first time in person.”

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    16 Aug 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    The photo gallery from The 50th anniversary of Screaming Yellow Theater video on YouTube.

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    16 Aug 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    The debut of my video celebrating The 50th anniversary of Screaming Yellow Theater that aired on WFLD-TV Channel 32.

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    16 Aug 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    A personal tribute to one of my favorite teachers at Koraes Elementary School. Mrs. Sandra Bekiaris.(Miss Sperakas).

    The first time I met her was in the fourth grade in 1972. The church and school were located at W 83rd St and S Damen Ave… Read more “A personal tribute to one of my favorite teachers at Koraes Elementary School. Mrs. Sandra Bekiaris.(Miss Sperakas).”

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    10 Aug 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    My fond memories of watching Prince Planet on WSNS-TV Channel 44 in Chicago during the 1970s.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about the Japanese cartoon series Prince Planet. This show was my second favorite that was imported from Japan. Speed Racer… Read more “My fond memories of watching Prince Planet on WSNS-TV Channel 44 in Chicago during the 1970s.”

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    2 Aug 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

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    From Vanished Chicagoland’s Facebook Page, I will record podcast episodes about my memories from businesses and events that happened while growing up in Chicago.

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    Episode 507: Discontinued Brach’s Candies In Chicago, And Toppers Drive-In in Lincolnwood, IL.
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    Episode 507: I will discuss discontinued Brach's Candies in Chicago, and read a menu from Toppers Drive-In in Lincolnwood, IL.

    Episode 507: Discontinued Brach’s Candies In Chicago, And Toppers Drive-In in Lincolnwood, IL.
    Episode 507: Discontinued Brach’s Candies In Chicago, And Toppers Drive-In in Lincolnwood, IL.
    28 Dec 2025
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    Episode 506: The Southtown Theater, Carr’s Department Store In Chicago, And The Golden Age Restaurant In Oak Lawn.
    27 Dec 2025
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    Episode 505: Ronco Commercials From The 1970s, And La Strada Restaurant In Chicago.
    23 Dec 2025
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    Episode 504: The 80th Anniversary Of The 1945 Movie Christmas In Connecticut And The Great Godfrey Daniels In Skokie, IL.
    21 Dec 2025
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    Episode 503: The 35th Anniversary Of The 1990 Movie Home Alone, And Fritz That’s It Restaurant in Evanston, IL.
    14 Dec 2025
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    Episode 502: Hard Rock, Coco, And Joe, Suzy Snowflake, And Frosty The Snowman And Al Farber’s Steak Room In Chicago.
    13 Dec 2025
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    Episode 501: Rarely Mentioned Christmas Movies From The 1980s And The Snuggery Saloon & Dining Room In Chicago.
    9 Dec 2025
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    Episode 500: My 500th Podcast Episode Of Vanished Chicagoland Stories.
    7 Dec 2025
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    Episode 499: The 60th Anniversary Of A Charlie Brown Christmas And Riccardo’s Restaurant In Chicago.
    5 Dec 2025
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    Episode 498: Salerno Jingle Cookies And The Heather House Restaurant In Chicago.
    2 Dec 2025
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