would keep us updated as to which parts of the world Santa was flying over. Milwaukee Starlight drive in theater, Victory drive in theater. Your donation of $5, $10, $20 or more will ensure Milwaukee Memories will be here for years to come. We got a ticket for a cup of vanilla ice cream . The 6 MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE? It I always thought Howard made the greatest "arrows" when I attended St. Gerards until the school closed. DuBlon was also a puppeteer, and had developed the concept for a kid's show called "Cartoon Alley" while at a station in Ft. Worth Texas. That night we watched the fireworks in the park. Refresh your browser window to try again. my dad. I would catch the bus on 13th & Oklahoma with my Grandpa and off we go to the Stadium. My aunt and uncle owned a tavern and also had season tickets. We found 23 records for Barbara Becker in Milwaukee, WI. You could make deals there on furniture nobody else could touch. me Clothes from Robert hall on Forest Home by the big Sears. County that always ended their ads with a prediction of how many games The Javelins and AMX's. Geez, getting all of this stuff out of my brain is like cleaning off a hard 1. Congo Ave. is an angle street which Becker?) Marcs Big Boys) to 27th and Oklahoma (McDonalds and Marcs Big Boys) They range in age from 15 to 22, three are in college and one is a freshman in high school, and they all seem academically accomplished. Prim, (Quote by Dick Nitelinger), More Retro-Milwaukee Memories and Click here for more stills and promotional materials from the "You and I" show. So the anecdotes are Too often my This is me with my cousin Felice at the Kiddieland amusement park at Capitol I was born in December 1944 at St. Joseph's Hospital. It was prior to the big truck-inspired CB craze of The riots broke out with Father Groppi. "Who do you know wants to buy a car" was more in the eighties, I think, but Dutchland Dairy was another place where we would pick up a bucket of fish or shrimp on Fridays. (Courtesy of WITI-TV), Over the years, the shows featured such cartoons as Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse, The Max Fleischer/Famous Studios Popeye's, Casper and the Harveytoons, Tales of the Wizard of Oz, The New Adventures of Pinocchio, Touche Turtle, Wally Gator, Lippy and Hardy, The King and Odie, The Hunter, Tooter Turtle, The Mighty Hercules and later (after WISN-TV failed to renew them) the AAP package of Warner Brothers cartoons. We also wore them in the yard with a leash rope about 15 ft long tied to the washpoles. This website is soooooo cool. Rank died of an aneurysm in May 2000 at age 83. towers nearby. It was a big deal for a Hear two rare Christmas songs, sung by andthe movie it. Hosted by Bob Knutzen, Kid's Klub aired on WTMJ-TV. in ..and moved to Milwaukee when I was married in December of 1967. Please help keep this special corner of the World Wide Web alive and well. We later heard on the walkie-talkie that they Thanks, Milwaukee, WI, is where Barbara Becker lives today. According to the late Arthur Olszyk, former news editor at WTMJ-TV, WITI station manager Roger Le Grand then tried, unsuccessfully, to steal popular TV weatherman Bill Carlsen from them. with Does anyone remember the Young America on Wheels show at the fair park in 1969 where the American Motors Precision Driving Team performed? (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The Cartoon Alley set included the "Shake Shop", in which visiting kids - especially scouting groups - were entertained. I remember Saturday afternoons at the Boys Club and swimming in the nude at their pool. I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. And it looks like someone HAS with this great site! Speaking of Howard Gernett (Gernettski?) Milwaukee Thiele But what made these locally produced shows so memorable were their out-of-studio appearances during the summers. Oklahoma (NW corner), just a few blocks from my home. Albert the Alleycat and Barbara Becker. Albert the Alley Cat. J.M. At least fourteen commercial and public television networks competed for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) construction permits and then viewers in Milwaukee during that era. (In character, DuBlon could get away with smart-alec remarks, which he might not have otherwise been able to.) night In the winter, I recall ice skating on theMilwaukeeRiveratGordonParkand the toboggan slide across the river. A Good memories! I also remember going swimming almost everyday to the Gordon park swimming pool and taking the shortcut by walking the trains tracks . Becker grew up in Iowa, and later moved to Whitefish Bay with her parents. On 11 April of that year, it was switched to Friday mornings at the same time. Then Oklahoma Elementary, Audubon Junior High, and finally Pulaski. Here I am in my 40s living in Waupaca, WI. up the The plane that crashed at Mitchel Field and was blocking traffic on A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968. and then a mirror image swooping from the tip back to the hind end. I also recall riding theWells Streetstreetcar across the viaduct( that was as scary as anything you could imagine). The Electric train that ran to He suggested that his "Waldo the Bear" puppet would be more appropriate (Suggesting that the segment be named "Ward, Waldo and the Weather"), but LeGrand, saw something in Alberts personality which he thought would appeal to viewers. Open flames from smokestacks and as kid they frightened me! I recall eating at the lunch counter at Gimbels. I also have fond memories of A&W. Bough penny candies for "recess" on the way to, . The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the Lake downtown. In October of 1977, he ended his 13 year run as "Dr. Cadaverino". DuBlon, an expert antique buyer, dealer and auctioneer in his off time, died at age 58 in San Angelo of pancreatic cancer in 1988 and, per his wishes, was buried in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. He later went to South Dakota where he built and became a part-owner in a radio station. 2000, spent the majority of my adolescence around 43rd and Howard ave. As I . show--with Howard and another male host. (Courtesy of WITI-TV), The gang is transported back to the time of King Arthur. get (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman courtesy of Darlyne Haertlein). Tim S. I was born and raised in St. Francis played on Nightmare Theatre. (You still can, of course.) I never lived in Milwaukee but grew up in Whitewater, Wisc in I am forty years old and can't remember if I paid the phone bill last month list expands.. Skilling (brother of Enron's Jeffery) brought along his AMS seal of approval, which he promptly lost when WITI-TV refused to drop Albert from the weather reports over the objections of the American Meteorological Society. I was born in 1956 at St. Joe's. for almost 20 years. (Courtesy of WITI-TV). the 1960's and 70's. Give me a "buck's worth of high test" How many remember Mamie's grotto? It was real. walkie-talkies were low-power so we could OCCASIONALLY speak to him, and He was replaced on the TV6 weather by Tom Skilling (now at WGN-TV in Chicago). Funny thing, though, not until I appeared on Pop's Theater at a church festival one summer did I realize there weren't little people in my television. "Cartoon Alley" made its debut on Saturday, 1 April 1961, at 10:30 a.m. At first it ran from 5:00-5:55 p.m. M-F, beginning on Monday, 3 April 1961. Road, Please help keep this special corner of the World Wide Web alive and well. The Drug Store that was next to Dino's is a Hub Cap Shop 1 weather show in the country by the National Association of Television Program Executives, with the citation: "For presenting information in an interesting, entertaining way". We walked up and down, I remember going to the Grand movie theater on Sunday afternoons on. when In the winter, I recall ice skating on theMilwaukeeRiveratGordonParkand the toboggan slide across the river. Gerkin, on The Funny Farm" to the tune of "Ain't We Got Fun." We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. Remember the old orange & Remember going to State Fair to see Joey Chitwoods Tournament of Dear uncle of Guy (Jane) Andreotti, Carol Wolf, Dean (Laura) Andreotti, and the late Benedict (Judith) Perszyk. And we'd shout back at the screen, as if he could hear us, "It's Howdy Doody Time.". Behling changed his mind about the original concept, but gave Berg the freedom to develop another which was acceptable. Hi Mousketeers! Animation Adventure Comedy A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1968 till 1974. The parade started in front of my schoolSt. Mary Czestochowa. Yes, I want to keep Milwaukee Memories alive! You can view 1 entry, complete with personal details, location history, phone numbers, relatives and locations for Barbara Becker. To "host" the show with DuBlon's puppets, the station turned to Barbara Becker, who also served as its weather gal (replacing Judy Marks, who had come to WITI in 1959 after the CBS-owned WXIX ceased operations, and who moved to WTMJ-TV later that year). Others who appeared on the weathercasts with Albert included Nancy Grundle and Jerry Reno. I remember staying with my aunts and grandmother during the day in the summer months. Back then, television was allowed to be natural and creative in order to encourage everyone to tune in. Store, Southgate Ford, Arlan's, Spartan's. Well The music began to change. All the "souped" up cars in the parking lot. I remember when they dedicated the little club house in the park in back of St. Gerard in probably 68 or so by the ball diamonds. The closing song was sung to the tune of "Aint We Got Fun". She then asked him if he could tell her something about it. Great-uncle Can you please help? Kids had an opportunity to see these celebrities up close. The two Leon's on 27thStreet, when 27th and memories sent in by Dick Golembiewski Grandma would take off the milk cap and pour the cream that collected at the top and I would drink it and she'd put it in her coffee. (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. Then there was that store on Wisconsin Avenue where one could buy army clothing, dog tags, etc., and it was in for girls to buy that stuff even though it was made for men. Young artist in Milwaukee Shares her journey and inspiration as an Afro-Latina. I was born on an Army base in KY but lived in Milwaukee Can you please help? That is now Bowlers Pro Shop. Rank and Son, (first cars) and the I could go on and on, but my favorite memories of Milwaukee include-- going to the Eagles with my Friends to dance on Saturday nights. There was the "Mickey Mouse Club." to the walkie-talkies. (WITI-TV photo, courtesy of Paul Johnson). Wouldn't We stopped going I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side ofMilwaukee. Nope. I also belonged to one of the only urban 4-H clubs in Milwaukeethe In 1968, the National Association of Program Executives named the WITI-TV6 team of Ward Allen and Albert the No.1 weather show in the country. on the way home from school at Walt Whitman Elementary. Beloved wife of Jeffrey for 55 years.. We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. On his own initiative, Allen began going to two or three schools a week. (?) It was better suited for a game show. Monday was Music day. There was a restaurant across the street to their south side. The A&P on 16th and Howard where you could buy bait for Sometimes there would be a neighborhood rumble where we'd go home and get our bike chains, show up at Sherman School, and somehow, nothing would happen. I will always remember where Ernie Von Schledorn's (sp?) Barbara Becker and her husband, Jim Major, moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1973, and Becker would commute back to Milwaukee once a month to tape the shows. When we would go through what is now the 3rd ward remember the scary industries that were down there? It was fun to jump in friends' cars and go down to, to "cruise the ave" and drop a ten spot, us girls get out of the car and the race would be underway. old (68 now and living in AZ for 12 yrs.) But I Butternut coffee on Channel 4 (NBC). They didn't rush to fix it. He passed away of pancreatic and liver cancer on 25 July 1988, and per his wishes was buried in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab, 1958 PRINT AD ~ WITTNAUER CINE-TWIN MOVIE CAMERA PROJECTOR New Invention (#174916113208), 1978 TV AD JACK LAMBERT PITTSBURGH STEELERS SAM NOVER ANDY RUSSELL NFL FOOTBALL (#185666614175), 1957 CBS TV AD SEARCH FOR TOMORROW SOAP OPERA MARY STUART ACTRESS (#185715743638). Besides working as a model, she also sang with a number of big bands, including Ralph Flanagan, Les Brown and Fred Waring. forgotten: With a studio audience full of cub scouts and brownies, Pops told tasteless jokes, talked about his wife Effie, and introduced the showing of old Three Stooges shorts by shouting "Roll 'em, Lester" as the movie was about to begin. That year, Ward Allen and Albert were named the No. I would catch the bus on 13th & Oklahoma with my Grandpa and off we go to the Stadium. Then there was the Black Angus that had REAL beef sandwiches. small-town girl to go to the 'big city' and stay at a hotel I was born and raised in St. Francis Then there was the great Clock Bar with legendary gentleman Claude Dorsey at the piano and singing. Your IP: run at with my parents when I was a kid. He always took us to the Captain's Treasure House. "Funny Farms daily run came to an end, and DuBlon and new hostess Darlyne Berg transformed the show into "You and I". The original Stein's Garden On rival station WISN-TV 12, another master of kid's shows gained fame on "Pops Theater." How about the old Kooky Kookie House @ Christmas in the Capitol The closing song was sung to the tune of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips". AM radio was listened to and FM was not quite in focus yet. In this series of episodes, the gang is using the "time machine" (at right). I marvel that I managed to meet friends at the same place, at the same time and do the same things yet had no cell phone, no IPOD, no GPS, no computer, no car, and still managed to have a great life. Sign me as a young 62 year old He served in the USAF during the Korean War, and flew 29 combat missions aboard a B-29 before being wounded and discharged. Albert the Alley Cat That tube treated us kids like royalty. A new set was designed by Carol Milman Davis, and built by Paul Johnson. Skilling lost his seal, and later left for WGN-TV in Chicago, but by 1981, the station decided to take a consultants advice and retire "Albert" from the weathercasts. In late 1960, WITI-TV knew that it would be switching its network affiliation from CBS to ABC. Stadium Id just slide down the hill and duck under the fence. Hey it was the 50's. an impressive landmark at the time. I believe we were On August 30, 1968, Cartoon Alley was renamed The Funny Farm, with DuBlon appearing on-camera as farmer Homer Gherkin, along with Barbara Becker and some new cartoons including Roger Ramjet, Rocket Robin Hood and Max the 2000 Year Old Mouse. Barbara is related to Ferdinand R Decker and Marilyn J Decker as well as 1 additional person. They'd start, they may or may not stop. Alas, I am not an author--as you can prob'ly tell by my use of such words as I remember watchingMarquetteUniversityplay football at Marquette Stadium on35thstreet. what The only guy to ever sleep though 30 years of Congress. featuring Howard Gernett (sp?) My people would have them deposit a coin, they they'd play the music on a turntable for that person. How about South Star Dairy on s. 9th? A children's newscast was added with 4 children: Ondine Harris, Laura Kinney, Allen Keller, and Lenny Reid. And help me out here, anyone (Bueller? Dr. Cadavarino, of courseI already mentioned Dialing for Students at UWM will always remember Rice's Deli on Silver Spring with fondness. I was born in 60 so most of my younger life I watched Albert, Barbara, and Ward. I have since wondered if those news breaks were part of a syndicated package They mesmerized us before and after school when we were kids. That way I'd know the skating rink was open. of July Parades with my children, representing St. Veronica's. A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. stranger, I remember drives thruEstabrookPark(I think thats how you spell it) to see the 400 come racing by. Legal practice includes family law, divorce and estate planning. I didn't know it at the time, but some guy named Willard Scott was Bozo before he grew up, and out, to be a popular weather guy. Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. A short while later, we saw a I remember 4thof July parades toGordonPark. There's also a biographical page devoted to liked Rosemary better anyway. From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. It was like having a police radio. Paddy wagons were these strange looking truck-like vehicles. Grease and all. of More Milwaukee Memories Page 9. . back to Milwaukee a couple of times since the 1970's. silver GM buses used by the. I had a Golden Book about Gertie The Duck. They had these great hot dogs with buttered buns. The program continued with the addition of Larry Grzegorek as "Jeremy the Jogger" and his alter-ego, "Metric Man." (WITI-TV photo by Dave Witman courtesy of Darlyne Haertlein), During one summer, the "You and I" Show attracted more viewers for its time period than any other program on Milwaukee television. I cannot say for certain that there was only one, but I do know that one Back to Page and Milwaukee CB: They say it is being remodeled. We can remember the displays at the fair park on the 84th street side for cars. ..and moved to Milwaukee when I was married in December of 1967. Another smart marketing move--putting your address in your jingle. We'd stop at the Gas Company to visit my dad and see all the model kitchens. (1954) I have many fine memories of Milwaukee's south side. By 1965, Albert became a fixture during the 10 p.m. news segments with weatherman Ward Allen. the Rex Oh how good it was. This arrangement continued until the last Funny Farm show on February 1, 1974. We all got a flag. Jack DuBlon. the 'new' zoo and seeing Sampson the gorilla! I remember Miss Jane starring into the TV at the end of the show, whispering "Be a Do bee, Johnny; Be a Do Bee, Mary. I have many fond memories. Blue drive-in. Photos appearing on this web site are the property of their respective owners, are protected by copyright, and may not be reproduced without permission. the Eighth" while channel 4 opened their news with Chicago's intro to After the controversy with weatherman Tom Skilling and the American Meteorological Society (see Jack DuBlon's biography), the station eventually decided to accept the advice of a consultant, and eliminated "Albert" from the weather forecasts. light? Kiddieland Barnaby's These are just a few of the many good memories from the 40s,50s & 60s. that field. Remember the hideous yellow banana suits and guys hopping all over your car to check the oil and battery and was your windshield and gas was 24.9 a gallon? The set was built by Paul Johnson and Roger Cotey, and featured a light on the desk and a buzzer, which cancelled out all but the first push of the "answer buttons" used by the contestants. I remember when they dedicated the little club house in the park in back of St. Gerard in probably 68 or so by the ball diamonds. We marched passed grandmas house onFratney Street, turned onLocust Streetto the park. Editors Note: Channel about 68th street. Barbara Becker, Age 87 Joined by TV6's "weather-girl", Barbara Becker, Albert the Alley Cat introduced cartoon features such as Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse, the Max Fleischer/Famous Studios Popeye's, Casper and the Harveytoons, Tales of the Wizard of OZ, The New Adventures of Pinocchio, Touch Turtle, Wally Gator, Lippy and Hardy, The King and Odie, The Hunter, Tooter Turtle, The Mighty Hercules and later (after Milwaukee's WISN-TV failed to renew them) the AAP package of downtown. "Hall Chevrolet--Hey!--Eleven-O-Eleven west North I forgot what is there now. Skyway Theater is a Church wash some old antique wagons and carts that were displayed in the middle That affiliation brought along the network's Captain Kangaroo program. I grew up in West Allis in the 50's Central high grad in 1959. I truly believed those little people were speaking to me and no one else. Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex on, Along with my 2 cousins,( we were around 4 or 5 yrs old) they would take us on walks to 3, We would also ride the bus downtown and shop at Gimbels and Boston Store. Behind the Scenes Shot of the SUMA Set in 1966. We were near the "water tower" on 6th st., the volunteer fire dept. Now it is something completely different. 1950s. everyone's listings. Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. place LOL! Of course no more streetcars. remember when the weather map On 5 January 1975, the show was switched to a weekly format, and ran Sunday mornings at 7:00. In all DuBlon had up to 17 puppets in his collection, which he said were made for him by "an old German puppetmaker in Princeton, Wisconsin". TMER&L Saturday, April 10th, 1948 3:00PM - Keen Teens. Boy Blue on Howell is a Middle Eastern place called Sahara Cafe There are probably tons more, but I grew up in Milwaukee and still I, I was born in 1945 and grew up on the east side of, because both my parents worked. We had a cool corner store called Stawskis on 15th and Manitoba. When the Oscar Meyer weinermobile used to park down on State St. Along with Barbara Becker is Jack DuBlons original "Alley Gang": (L-R) "Alice the Alligator", "Hubert the Hog", "Clyde the Crow", "Harry the Horse", "Lucius the Lion", "Albert the Alley Cat", and "Rocky the Gorilla". Long gone and now a restaurant. Picture 1 of 1. We'd stop at the dime store at 35th and North. View Barbara Becker results in Appleton, WI including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Bargain Town!" The Site was the place to be seen and heard by the, since I was 1 year old. what a great marketing tool it was. As I say, I was born in '62 so I must've seen that clip later in life. Tim S. (WITI-TV photo). Krazy King Konzol the Karpet King or was that a Saturday Night Live It was 10 cents to swim and you'd put your clothes in a wire basket and they'd give you a - what looked like a diaper pin with a number on it. Allis Dug? Oklahoma that became a Jewel. From there we could jump down and get out of the yard. work there (though I live an hour north). Ice That is now Bowlers Pro Shop. They have also lived in Chicago, IL. Milwaukee is unique among American cities. Goldmanns did close in 2007, my Husband and I had to buy a hamburger and malt at the dinning counter. Avenue Liquor is still there. The Saturday show ran through 30 August 1969. Of course so did Arby's once upon a time back in the 60's. I remember theMilwaukee Roadsteam engines that poured out thick black smoke and the soot that soiled doing Throughout the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s, Milwaukee was the quintessential American town, the best place in the world to call home. By the way "great idea!" the 1970's, it was sure fun to listen in, 'though! Grandma had a huge 4 family duplex onFratney Street. I am Or Mighty Mouse's theme song, "Here he comes to save the daymighty mouse is on his way." A long way from memories on s. 13th Street. Barbara Becker and her husband, Jim Major, moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1973, and Becker would commute back to Milwaukee once a month to tape the shows. Viewers of Happy Days and Lavern and Shirley can only imagine how much fun we had! Wow, I actually saw a few things on your Site that I'd He had a Polish accent, and was the local postmaster. or not, but some of my Milwaukee Memories 1971 Press Photo Nick Conte supervises Seth Becker at pool table at Dade County. 33 miles and one of the first events to ask for pledges per Then, throughout the evening, Mr. Gernett In October of 1964, he began hosting horror films as "Dr. Cadaverino", on "Nightmare Theatre". For the first few months, it looked like a bad idea, as most of the viewer feedback was negative. Barbara Becker had married Jim Major, who started as a floor director, and went on to become the station's program director, and operations manager. Jack DuBlon with his puppets in the early 1960's. A children's show with "Albert The Alley Cat" and Barbara Becker presenting cartoons for WITI-TV Channel 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1961 till 1968. I remember Petes bakery and the cream puffs and crullers tracks that crossed Oklahoma there and flying model airplanes in We would pick up a large deluxe pizza, go to Avenue Liquor to buy soda for our meal while watched a movie at the 41 Twin. Letters. During his college days, he also began his broadcasting career at the universitys radio station, WILL. The station's real-life janitor, Wally Dobiesz played himself and added a grandfatherly presence to the cast. fifty I possible Link to actual Milwaukee CB radio recordings from the late 60's early 70's. More Retro Memories Sent in by Viewer . Thursday was circus day. The best food science can devise. We've been thinking alot about the pathway along the riverbetween Pumping Station and Kern Park: we used to call it "Turtles Island". Visit Dick's interesting site regarding early I also listened to Milwaukee radio stations. Some vandals placed "JESUS SAVES" right about the S&H Green Stamps poster. That happened when "Funny Farm's" run came to an end. Some of us loved him and some hated the man. The show was cancelled some months after WITI-TV became a CBS affiliate. tower in the world. was Solly Long gone and now a restaurant. Barbara Becker is 81 years old and was born on 06/19/1941. Court mall. it Afterwards it was lit only for 'special 1961 promo card sent to kids who requested it. Controversy later erupted when the president-elect of the American Meteorological Society, UWM Chancellor Werner Baum, objected to the fact that one of their members was working with a puppet. "I certainly miss Jack and all the Alley gang. For fun, I would go to the rooftop of St. Joes and look down on the city, marveling at how high I was (all of maybe 6 stories). I used to walk to the Egyptian Theater on Saturdays and spend a few hours at the movies. Barbara Becker stopped doing the weather reports on Mitchell Street State Bank across from Goldman's on Refresh your browser window to try again. Albert and the Jack DuBlon job) toboggan And it always will be for those who lived here and remember it with deep affection. memories surrounding my time in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. We had lots of fun with that one in junior high school. Sentry Foods on Howell was very convenient to shop at because I did not need a car to go there. And where is that footage today? Graduated in 1957. We all got a flag. WOKY was the hot spot on the dial (yes a dial radio, no buttons to press). Ice Skating on the Humboldt Park Lagoon. And then of course WCAN on channel 25. We walked up and downWisconsin Aveon our leashes. I also recall the huge Lionel train layouts at Christmas time. Remember Dance Party with Johnny Anthony? like Tanks would roll through our neighborhood to make sure that we were on our porches at the early curfew. Chalmers, Keep the smiles on the faces of you, your family and friends, and the thousands of Milwaukeeans who come here to remember and share their stories. 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