Episode 34: S&H Green Stamps and, the 70th 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 70th anniversary of the television debut of Amos N’ Andy. A historical look back at the radio and TV show.”
Month: June 2021
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.”
Episode 31: Riverview Park’s Roller Coasters and Two Ton Baker.
Episode 31: I will be talking about Riverview Park’s Roller Coasters and Two Ton Baker. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message https://anchor.fm/s/52805d48/podcast/play/35816824/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-06-20%2Fbd7e97d3487cb6e638aef463ff8e2ad5.m4aPodcast: Play in new window… Read more “Episode 31: Riverview Park’s Roller Coasters and Two Ton Baker.”
Episode 30: Father’s Day Episode. Zayre, Tim Weigel and the early days of Riverview Park.
Episode 30: I will be talking about Father’s Day, Zayre, Tim Weigel and, the early days of Riverview Park in Chicago. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message… Read more “Episode 30: Father’s Day Episode. Zayre, Tim Weigel and the early days of Riverview Park.”
Episode 29: Family Classics With Frazier Thomas that aired on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago.
Episode 29: I will be talking about Family Classics With Frazier Thomas that aired on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by… Read more “Episode 29: Family Classics With Frazier Thomas that aired on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago.”
Episode 28: Record Store Day. Chicago’s Vanished Record Stores.
Episode 28: Record Store Day. I will be talking about Chicago’s Vanished Record Stores. Rose Records, The Flipside, Musicland, Kroozin’ Music, and more. Clips from the show… Read more “Episode 28: Record Store Day. Chicago’s Vanished Record Stores.”
Episode 27: Ground Round Restaurants, Sneak Previews on WTTW-TV Channel 11, McDade & Company, and ON-TV Subscription Television.
Episode 27: I will be talking about Ground Round Restaurants, Sneak Previews on WTTW-TV Channel 11, McDade & Company, and ON-TV Subscription Television. Clips from the show… Read more “Episode 27: Ground Round Restaurants, Sneak Previews on WTTW-TV Channel 11, McDade & Company, and ON-TV Subscription Television.”
Episode 26: A special episode: 40 years ago today, I graduated from Bogan High School in Chicago.
Episode 26: A special episode: 40 years ago today, I graduated from Bogan High School in Chicago on June 5, 1981. I will be talking about my… Read more “Episode 26: A special episode: 40 years ago today, I graduated from Bogan High School in Chicago.”
Episode 25: Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park, Gavin MacLeod, B.J. Thomas and, Arlene Golonka.
Episode 25: I will be talking about Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park, Gavin MacLeod, B.J. Thomas and, Arlene Golonka. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message https://anchor.fm/s/52805d48/podcast/play/34647423/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-06-01%2F13450e750dc3810f56b6f005e5a7fa01.m4aPodcast: Play in… Read more “Episode 25: Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park, Gavin MacLeod, B.J. Thomas and, Arlene Golonka.”