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Michael Reagan was the adopted son of Ronald Reagan and his first wife Jane Wyman. He had a small role in television on âFalcon Crestâ with his mother. Michael grew up in the shadow of his father but found his own path in politics. He was a radio host and public speaker, drawing from personal experiences growing up in a political family. He has promoted the legacy of his father and promoted charitable causes, including the Reagan Legacy Foundation which benefits children and families in need.
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I think we have all seen the television series âMission Impossible.â Martin Landau and Barbara Bain had leading roles in that series. Martin was also in Alfred Hitchcockâs âNorth by Northwest,â âCleopatraâ and âThe Greatest Story Ever Told.â He won an Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award for his role as Bela Lugosi in âEd Wood.â He was the head of the Actors Studio, beating out Steve McQueen and 500 others who applied. Martin acted alongside his wife, Barbara Bain, in âMission Impossible.â Barbara won three Emmys for her performance in the show. The couple returned to television in the 70s with a British science-fiction series which they will talk about in this podcast.
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Actor Sir Michael Caine was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2000 for his contributions to the arts and received numerous accolades throughout his career including two Oscars and many Golden Globe awards. His distinctive cockney accent got him many film roles including âThe Italian Job,â âEducating Rita,â âHannah and Her Sisters,â âAlfie,â and âDunkirk.â Maybe you remember his performance as Ebenezer Scrooge in âThe Muppet Christmas Carol.â Michaelâs talent, charisma, and enduring appeal have cemented his status as a true Hollywood legend.
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Pat Boone is a direct descendant of Daniel Boone. He was married to country singer Red Foleyâs daughter, Shirley. He hosted 115 episodes of The Pat Boone â Chevy Showroom and appeared in 15 movies. One of his four daughters is Debby Boone. She had a number one record in 1977, âYou Light Up My Life.â Pat held the record for spending 220 consecutive weeks on the Billboard charts. In the 1950s Billboard magazine said that he was the only entertainer that could compete in popularity with Elvis Presley. Pat had 18 top ten records and six of those went to number one.
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Julia Child was a larger-than-life culinary icon, known for bringing French cuisine to American home kitchens. She had an infectious personality and unbridled enthusiasm. Her popular TV show âThe French Chefâ made her a household name. With her distinctive voice and charming demeanor, Julia made cooking fun for everyone. She will always be remembered as a pioneer in the world of food television.
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Richard Simmons was an American fitness and health guru loved for his energetic personality and motivational approach to wellness. He rose to fame in the 70s and 80s with his unique exercise programs and flamboyant style. Simmons created the iconic âSweatinâ to the Oldiesâ workout videos. He was also known for supporting various charitable causes. Richard had a passion for others and left a lasting impression on generations of fans worldwide. So, get up, get moving, grab your sweatbands, and turn up the music as we get some tips from the late great Richard Simmons.
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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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