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    Month: July 2021

    Episode 43: A tribute to the late Ron Popeil and his classic gadgets that were shown on television during the 1970s and 1980s.

    Episode 43: I will be talking about the late Ron Popeil and his classic gadgets that were shown on television during the 1970s and 1980s. — Send… Read more “Episode 43: A tribute to the late Ron Popeil and his classic gadgets that were shown on television during the 1970s and 1980s.”

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    31 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    Episode 42: Morris B. Sachs, Girl Talk hosted by Virginia Graham, and Atari Video Games from the 1980s.

    Episode 42: I will be talking about Morris B. Sachs, Girl Talk hosted by Virginia Graham, and Atari Video Games from the 1980s. — Send in a… Read more “Episode 42: Morris B. Sachs, Girl Talk hosted by Virginia Graham, and Atari Video Games from the 1980s.”

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    27 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    Episode 41: Singer and Violinist Robbie Steinhardt of Kansas, Swift’s Premium Franks. and Bob Trendler (Mr. Bob) from Bozo’s Circus.

    Episode 41: I will be talking about Singer and Violinist Robbie Steinhardt of Kansas, Swift’s Premium Franks, and Bob Trendler (Mr. Bob) from Bozo’s Circus. — Send… Read more “Episode 41: Singer and Violinist Robbie Steinhardt of Kansas, Swift’s Premium Franks. and Bob Trendler (Mr. Bob) from Bozo’s Circus.”

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    24 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    Episode 40: Shock Theater on WBKB-TV (WLS) Channel 7 in the late 1950s and Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant.

    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.”

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    20 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    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.”

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    17 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    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.”

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    12 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    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.”

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    11 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    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.”

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    6 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    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.”

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    3 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    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.”

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    1 Jul 2021 by Pete Kastanes

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    Vanished Chicagoland Stories: The Podcast

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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 143: The 35th Anniversary Of The Closing Of Wieboldt's Department Store, Vintage Cigarette Vending Machines, And R.I.P. Apple iPod.
    byPete Kastanes

    Episode 143: The 35th Anniversary of The Closing Of Wieboldt’s Department Store, Vintage Cigarette Vending Machines, and R.I.P. Apple iPod.

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    Episode 143: The 35th Anniversary Of The Closing Of Wieboldt's Department Store, Vintage Cigarette Vending Machines, And R.I.P. Apple iPod.
    Episode 143: The 35th Anniversary Of The Closing Of Wieboldt's Department Store, Vintage Cigarette Vending Machines, And R.I.P. Apple iPod.
    25 Jun 2022
    Pete Kastanes
    Episode 142: My Memories of View-Master TV Shows Of The 1970s And A Recap Of Last Week's Posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
    21 Jun 2022
    Pete Kastanes
    Episode 141: Brian Piccolo Of Chicago Bears And The Huge Automobiles Of The 1970s. They Are Also Known As Land Yachts.
    19 Jun 2022
    Pete Kastanes
    Episode 140: Memories Of The Ford City Shopping Center Shuttle Bus In Chicago And Actress Carmelita Pope.
    14 Jun 2022
    Pete Kastanes
    Episode 139: Wanzer Dairy In Chicago And A Recap Of Past Posts On Vanished Chicagoland.
    12 Jun 2022
    Pete Kastanes
    Episode 138: The Avalon Theater In Chicago And Vintage Schaper Toys.
    11 Jun 2022
    Pete Kastanes
    Episode 137: The 60th Anniversary Of Spider-Man And Radio Disc Jockey Larry Lujack.
    7 Jun 2022
    Pete Kastanes
    Episode 136: Mark Grace of The Chicago Cubs and Forgotten Brands of Clock Radios in Chicago.
    4 Jun 2022
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    Episode 135: The Sabre Room In Hickory Hills, IL And Vintage Kenmore Appliances From Sears Department Stores.
    2 Jun 2022
    Pete Kastanes
    Episode 134: Highland Superstores And Fretter Electronics Stores. Recap Of Last Week's Posts On Vanished Chicagoland.
    31 May 2022
    Pete Kastanes
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    Here is a 1969 photo of The Archer Express CTA Bus driving by The Sears Department Store on State St in downtown Chicago.
    Episode 143 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now published! I will discuss the discontinuation of The Apple iPod. Plus, the closing of Wieboldt’s Department Stores and Cigarette Vending Machines.
    Episode 143 of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming tomorrow. I will discuss the discontinuation of The Apple iPod. Plus, the closing of Wieboldt’s Department Stores and Cigarette Vending Machines.
    In the next episode of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast, I will discuss the discontinuation of The Apple iPod. Plus the closing of Wieboldt’s Department Stores and Cigarette Vending Machines. It will be coming up tomorrow!
    Here is a 1960s menu from The King Wah Chinese Restaurant. It was located at 2225 S Wentworth Ave In Chicago.
    50 years ago today, Creature Features on WGN-TV Channel 9 aired the 1933 movie The Secret Of The Blue Room and the 1937 movie Night Key on June 24, 1972.
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