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Most young people have never heard of Pat OâBrien. He was a popular actor who appeared in more than 100 films, playing mostly Irish American characters. He played priests, cops, and members of the military. He had starring roles in âKnute Rockne, All American,â with Ronald Reagan playing the part of George Gipp. In the film, Rockne used a slogan that was used in Reaganâs campaign for president in 1980, âWin One for the Gipper.â Pat appeared in âSome Like it Hotâ with Marilyn Monroe. And his last role came in a 1982 episode of âHappy Days.â OâBrien was born in Milwaukee and served as an altar boy at Gesu church. He grew up on 13th and Kilbourn in Milwaukee and attended Marquette Academy with fellow actor Spencer Tracy. Pat also attended Marquette University where he decided to take up acting.
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Remember the 1985 TV commercial for Miller Lite, in which Yakov Smirnoff says âIn America, there is plenty of lite beer and you can always in a party. In Russia, party always finds you.â Yakov was born in Odesa, Ukraine. He defected to the U.S.A. in 1977. Yakov had a lot of success in the United States which led to his line: âWhat a country.â Beside stand-up comedy he had roles in âMoscow on the Hudsonâ in which he helped Robin Williams with his Russian dialogue. He was also in films âMoney Pitâ and âBrewsterâs Millions.â He appeared on TVâs âNight Courtâ and as a guest on the Johnny Carson âTonight Show.â Smirnoff was friends with President Ronald Reagan and wrote some of his speech material. An example was âIn Russia, if you say take my wife please, you come homeâŠand sheâs gone!â
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It was exactly 60 years ago today that the Beatles came to play at the Milwaukee arena in front of 11,838 ecstatic fans! September 4, 1964, the Beatles were at the height of their fame at this point and their arrival in Milwaukee was met with a frenzy of excitement.
Once they arrived at the Coach House Inn on 19th and Wisconsin Avenue, the Beatles were quickly ushered inside where they held a press conference in the afternoon. John Lennon was unable to attend due to laryngitis.
At the Beatles highly anticipated concert, the mostly female audience, was treated to an exciting lineup of warm-up acts. The night kicked off with the Bill Black Combo, then Clarence Fogman Henry, the Exciters, and finally, Jackie DeShannon rounded out the lineup. In a previous podcast, Jackie told of how she had to arrange her set to please the crowd.
After the warmup acts, I thought the Beatles would be taking the stage. They were not in the building, and I had to stall for 15 minutes.
The Beatles then put on a legendary performance at the Milwaukee arena. Their set in order included:
I Saw Her Standing There You Canât Do That She Loves You If I Fell Roll Over Beethoven Canât Buy Me Love Things I Said Today Boys Hard Days Night Long Tall SallyThe fans for the most part had behaved well up until the day the Beatles were scheduled to leave Milwaukee. They knew that they may never come back, so this was their last chance.
The Beatles appearance in Milwaukee was a historic moment for the city, and the memories of that night still live on for those lucky enough to witness it. The impact of the Beatlesâ music continues to be felt to this day as they remain one of the most iconic and influential bands in music history.
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Ray Scott was best known for his play-by-play broadcasts of the Green Bay Packers, along with Tony Canadeo. He was one of my all-time favorite sports announcers. With the CBS broadcast team he worked with Pat Summerall. He called the 1965 World Series on NBC television with Vin Scully. He also called the Milwaukee Brewers telecasts in 1976-77. In this podcast heâll talk about the Packers and give his thoughts on a book âOut of Their Leagueâ by former St. Louis Cardinals linebacker, Dave Meggyesy. It was a very controversial book badmouthing pro football. In the book he writes that pro football is a fraud, racist, with payoffs, drug abuse, and incredible violence. Ray Scott is in the Pro Football and Packers Hall of Fame. He was ranked 28th in the list of the Top 50 Sportscasters of All Time.
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The Phil Donahue Show was the first talk show format that included audience participation. He was one of the most influential talk show hosts in television history. His show tackled controversial and taboo topics, giving voice to marginalized voices and sparking important conversations. From politics to social issues, no topic was off-limits, from womenâs rights to LGBTQ rights. Phil Donahue was a trailblazer, giving voice to the voiceless.
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Until 1976, Dennis James appeared on television more times than any other TV star. He was the first person to raise more than $750 million for United Cerebral Palsy. He hosted the Cerebral Palsy Telethon for 47 years with Paul Anka, Florence Henderson, and others. Dennis started out in radio at WAAT in Jersey City and then WNEW in New York City. On television he worked on âThe Price is Right,â âLetâs Make a Deal,â and âTruth or Consequences.â Dennis guest starred on â77 Sunset Stripâ and âFantasy Island.â On the big screen he appeared in âRocky IIIâ and others. He was the on-air spokesperson for Old Gold cigarettes and Kelloggâs cereals.
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A number of witches were on my show throughout the years, but none as famous as the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Margaret Hamilton in the movie âThe Wizard of Oz.â While filming, she was burned on her face and hand during a fiery exit from Munchinland and out six weeks before returning to the set. Margaret told the producer there would be no more fire scenes for her. She did not sue, thinking sheâd never be hired to do another film. Hamilton did some radio work and had a part on three episodes of âThe Addams Family.â When she appeared on âMr. Rogers Neighborhoodâ she attempted to convince the children not to be afraid of the wicked witch.
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When you think of Paul Winchell, you think of a ventriloquist, comedian, and actor. But, did you know that Paul invented the mechanical artificial heart? He hosted the Paul Winchell show on TV and appeared on âThe Brady Bunch,â âThe Dick Van Dyke Showâ and âThe Beverly Hillbillies.â He was the voice of many characters on TV cartoons, including Tigger for which he won a Grammy for his performance in âWinnie the Pooh and Tigger Too.â His famous dummies Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff are in the Smithsonian Institution. In school his art teacher allowed him to receive credit for creating a ventriloquistâs dummy and that got him started on his career at age 14.
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This infamous personality was born Elva Miller. You might remember Mrs. Miller, the one hit wonder. She was born tone deaf. She had two records on the Billboard charts, âA Lovers Concertoâ and âDowntown.â As a joke, Capitol Records released her first album as âMrs. Millerâs Greatest Hits.â She was not happy with the way she was treated, as you will hear in this podcast. Her voice was compared to the sound of âroaches scurrying across a trash can lid.â If you didnât like her, you can place blame on disc jockey Gary Owens, from âLaugh-Inâ for discovering her.
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This man set a Guinness world record as the most watched man on television. Maybe you remember David Hasselhoff from the soap opera âThe Young and the Restless.â He played Dr. Snapper Foster. He was Michael Knight on âKnight Rider.â The girls loved him as lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in âBaywatch.â He has also starred in the musicals âChicagoâ and âThe Producers.â And he was a judge on âAmericaâs Got Talent.â And David was a contestant on âDancing with the Stars.â He and Kym Johnson were the first to be eliminated. Hofâs biggest musical claim to fame was a huge success in concerts but did not make it on the radio. Did you ever hear of âLooking for Freedom?â
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Todayâs podcast features more nostalgia from the sixties. At that time there was a very popular TV sitcom âLeave it to Beaver.â On the show Ken Osmond played Eddie Haskell, Wally Beaverâs best friend and, at times, his worst friend. He appeared in many of the 235 episodes. Ken also appeared on the television in âLassie,â âOzzie and Harriet,â âPetticoat Junctionâ and âHappy Days.â He later joined the LAPD, working as a motorcycle officer. In 1980 he was hit by three bullets while in pursuit of a car thief. A bullet proof vest saved his life.
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For this Fourth of July, whatâs more American than hot dogs? And whatâs more hot dog than Oscar Mayer wieners? And I swear, after you finish this podcast, youâll be singing the catchy Oscar Mayer wiener song all day long. The spokesperson for this famous meat company commercial was George Molchan. The Oscar Mayer plant headquarters was in Madison, Wisconsin. George would travel around the country in the Wienermobile and give away little plastic wiener whistles, shaped like a hot dog, with the company logo on them, and when blown, could whistle the Oscar Mayer song. Of course, we asked George to sing the song.
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In the late 50s and early 60s a lot of you watched the very popular âGidgetâ movies. Television, film actor, and TV director James Darren was the star of these films, along with co-star Sandra Dee. He played the part of Moondoggie. James was also in âThe Guns of Navaroneâ and âBecause Theyâre Young.â And on TV, he was in âThe Time Tunnelâ and the police drama âT.J. Hooker.â On WOKY, in the 60s, we were playing his hits âGoodbye Cruel Worldâ and âHer Royal Majesty.â
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If you were a game show fan in your youth, youâll remember Garry Moore. It was on this day in 1952 that the TV panel game âIâve Got a Secretâ premiered. Garry hosted that show and âTo Tell the Truth.â He also had his own program, âThe Garry Moore Show.â At that time, he introduced comedienne Carol Burnett. After the show ended, Burnett became a star on her own with âThe Carol Burnett Show.â Moore started his career as a radio announcer on WBAL in Baltimore. His popularity on the game shows led to a cameo appearance in a film with Doris Day, named âIt Happened to Jane.â Garry also made some radio monologues for Decca Records, including âHugh, The Blue Gnuâ and a triple speed reading of âLittle Red Riding Hood.â
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Tom T. Hall wrote twelve no. 1 hit songs including a no. 1 pop crossover hit âHarper Valley PTA.â It won a Grammy, a CMA award, and inspired a movie and TV program of the same name. Even though the song sold in the millions, he only made about $90,000. He had other hits you might remember including âI Loveâ and âThe Year that Clayton Delaney Died.â Tom was born in Kentucky and organized a band called the Kentucky Travelers. He enlisted in the Army and while performing in Germany he wrote songs about his experiences. He also worked as a disc jockey for a few years, but donât hold that against him. Tom wrote songs for Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and Alan Jackson. He wrote a song for Johnnie Wright, âHello Vietnam,â that was used in the war movie âFull Metal Jacket.â
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Susan Anton had a 35-year a career as a singer and actress. She received a Golden Globe nomination for âGolden Girlâ and that led to a contract for her own variety show on NBC. She performed with Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., and Kenny Rogers. She also had a top ten country song âKilling Time.â Susan has appeared on âBaywatch,â âLaw and Order,â âNight Courtâ and appeared more than 30 times on the Merv Griffin Show. But we seemed to be interested in the controversial Muriel cigar TV commercials she recorded.
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What unusual tie does Vaughn Meader have to Milwaukee? Vaughn was a film actor, musician, comedian, and impersonator. He was best known for his number one album âThe First Family,â a 1962 comedic take off on the Kennedys in the White House. âThe First Family Volume Twoâ was also top 10. At the time volume one was the fastest selling album and won a Grammy for album of the year. Vaughn performed his Kennedy impersonation around the country, on TV and in nightclubs. And we played cuts from the album on the radio. When the president was assassinated in 1963, the album was pulled off the shelves and that part of Meaderâs career was over. President Kennedy thought the album was funny, so on this the anniversary of John F. Kennedyâs birthday we bring Vaughn Meader and the first family to the podcast and heâll tell us about that unusual tie to Milwaukee?
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Bubba Smith was a defensive end in college and pro football. He was a star player for the Michigan State Spartans, one of six players to have his jersey retired by the university. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988. Bubba was the number one pick in the NFL/AFL draft. He was the Baltimore Colts starting left defensive end for five seasons, playing in Super Bowl III and V. It was in the 5th Super Bowl that he won his only bowl ring. His outstanding playing ability earned him a double-team. You might remember him from the TV commercials for Miller Lite with Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive star Dick Butkus. Bubba was best known for his role as Moses Hightower in the âPolice Academyâ movies. He published his autobiography, âKill, Bubba, Killâ in 1983.
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Did you ever think you would hear a Popeye podcast? Jack Mercer was a voice actor and one of his cartoon characters was Popeye the Sailor Man. He did Felix the Cat and others that heâll talk about, and heâll provide some samples. Jack also read the opening lines for the Popeye movie starring Robin Williams. Mercerâs first wife Margie Hines, was the voice of Olive Oyl.
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Actress Terry Moore was married five times, six, if you include her disputed marriage to eccentric business magnate Howard Hughes. She received a reported $350,000 settlement from the Hughes estate. Terry was nominated for an Oscar in âCome Back, Little Shebaâ with co-star Burt Lancaster. She appeared in many films and TV programs including âPeyton Place,â âLove Boat,â âBatmanâ and âMurder She Wrote.â Terry posed nude in Playboy magazine at age 55. Sheâll discuss that experience.
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