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Anita Bryant

Gary Chew's review of the new movie, "Milk", prompted me to put together a page about Anita Bryant in her less controversial days. She is a 1958 graduate of Tulsa's Will Rogers High School.

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:30:00 CDT

Chew reviews "Milk"

Gary Chew reviews a new movie about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. He was assassinated by fellow City Supervisor, Dan White in 1978. Stars Sean Penn in what is likely to be an Oscar-nominated performance.

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:00 CDT

Greer Stereo Tape Center

New photo of Greer Stereo Tape Center at Admiral Place and Pittsburg at DanleyClow.com. On Mazeppa page 2.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:20:00 CDT

"Tulsa Deco", Tues Dec 2 at 7 pm on KTUL

The latest in Jack Frank's Tulsa History Series, "Tulsa Deco", premieres Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 pm on KTUL Channel 8. The program is a tour of Tulsa's extraordinary art deco architecture. "Tulsa Deco" is also sold on DVD at many places around town, including BOk locations, Walgreens, Borders, and online at TulsaFilms.com (see a preview there). In GroupBlog 277.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:30:00 CDT

Count Manzeppi/Dr. Mazeppa?

Victor Buono (best-known as "King Tut" on the 60s "Batman" series) played the demented "Count Manzeppi" on two episodes of "The Wild, Wild West" in 1966-67. Could "Count Manzeppi" have inspired "Dr. Mazeppa"? In GroupBlog 277.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:45:00 CDT

Guy Atchley's photo blog

Mike Bruchas sent a link to former Tulsa newsman Guy Atchley's photo blog. Guy has been an anchor in Tucson for many years. At the top of just-archived GroupBlog 276.

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:50:00 CDT

Ruddle met Tex, John Ritter, then Duke Kahanamoku

Added to the Tulsa Tiki page: How Jim Ruddle met Tex Ritter in 1953 (and his then-small son, John), then Olympic gold medalist, legendary surfer and Hollywood star Duke Kahanamoku.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:00:00 CDT

Ratings sweep week sting goes bad

Richard Wilson, photographer, recalls a "sexploitation coverage" incident on 11th Street during ratings sweep at a local TV station. It didn't end well. In GroupBlog 276.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:00 CDT

Sportscaster and newsman Jerry Webber

Thanks to Andy Taylor, editor of the Montgomery County Chronicle, new photo of Jerry Webber, added to a new page.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:45:00 CDT

Former 8 producer on top 10 children's music list

Former KTUL and CNN producer John Boydston as musical group Daddy A Go Go made Amazon's Best Children's Music 2008 list. The cover of his latest, "Rock of All Ages", was painted by Gailard Sartain. In GroupBlog 276.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:20:00 CDT

Tulsan Jason Pitcock spotted on MSNBC

Gary Chew was watching a story about the House Financial Services Committee on MSNBC yesterday, and spotted staffer Jason Pitcock, whose dad is Bob Gregory of radio and television news fame in Tulsa. Photo in GroupBlog 276.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:50:00 CDT

Helen of Tulsa, 1949 Time Magazine article

A reader sent a link to a Time Magazine article with a few new details of Helen Alvarez' and George Cameron's KOTV startup. In GroupBlog 276.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:20:00 CDT

Navy zeppelin moored at NBT tower in the 30s

2/26/1997 Tulsa World story says "During the 1930s, at least one Navy zeppelin briefly moored there (NBT building). In fact, the Tulsa Historical Society has a large photograph showing people hanging over the building's uppermost railings to grab ahold of the lines hanging down from the giant airship." Link to this story on the Weather page.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CDT

Helen Alvarez, 1949 KOTV GM

After discovering the 1952 Life Magazine photos of Helen Alvarez, KOTV's original General Manager, I did some research on her career. In GroupBlog 276.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:35:00 CDT

1952 Life Magazine spread on KOTV

Google is now hosting photos from Life Magazine. There was a 1952 article on Helen Alvarez, the original General Manager of KOTV. I am amazed at the "hotness" of many of the poses. 200 photos! In GroupBlog 276.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:45:00 CDT

Blake Etter's KGCT Channel 41 memories

Now KJRH's Traffic Manager, Blake Etter tells how he got started in the TV business at the short-lived KGCT in 1981.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:15:00 CDT

John T. Bode's KGCT Channel 41 memories

Now a successful free-lance producer/director in Stillwater, John T. Bode's KGCT memories get their own page.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:14:00 CDT

Lee Woodward talks about Willie Nelson

Lee Woodward's first broadcasting job was at KDNT-AM in Denton, Texas. A freckle-faced kid with a burr haircut and mottled teeth also worked there, name of Willie Nelson. In GroupBlog 275.

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:45:00 CDT

Chew reviews "Quantum of Solace"

"Quantum of Solace" is a one-hour and forty-six-minute swish pan, except for the several realistic, long, intense action scenes that comprise most of the running time of this latest 007 treat, starring the seemingly indestructible Daniel Craig.

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CDT

KOTV secretary Odene Brinlee remembered

Odene Brinlee was secretary to Helen Alvarez, the lady responsible for starting up KOTV in 1949. Odene was a beloved figure at the station. A photo and comments from Lee Woodward and John Hillis are in GroupBlog 275.

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:00:00 CDT

Jim Ruddle's Studs Terkel story

"I first met Studs in 1963 and thought I had time-warped back to the 'thirties." said Jim Ruddle in GroupBlog 275.

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:15:00 CDT

Kid Baltan and Fantastic Theater

In 1957, Dick Raaijmakers (aka Kid Baltan) and Tom Dissevelt created the electronic music ("Sonik Re-Entry") which later became the theme music for "Fantastic Theater". Fun facts about the Kid in GroupBlog 275.

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:20:00 CDT

Live webcast Halloween music

Live webcast of Halloween music, 7 pm - 2:30 am from Stevo Wolfson. In 1973, he worked at KELi's 'Scream In The Dark', Tulsa's ultimate Halloween haunted house attraction. In GroupBlog 275.

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:45:00 CDT

Kristi's "Tex" story

Kristi Stewart, then an intern at KJRH, played a part in the movie, "Tex", shot in Tulsa in 1982, based on S.E. Hinton's book. She tells her story in GroupBlog 275.

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:45:00 CDT

Be in an "Outsiders" documentary

Documentary maker James is looking for a person who remembers The Corner of Dreams, Bowen Lounge, Chapparal Club: "I would like someone to join me at the original location at 11th and Denver and on camera reflect on memories and insight to what it was like in the area. This is for a segment to be included in my documentary." In GroupBlog 275.

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:50:00 CDT

Listen to A Prairie Home Companion in Tulsa

An embedded APHC in Tulsa player at the top of just-archived GroupBlog 274.

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:50:00 CDT

WXman Woody's warrant

Lee Woodward was digging through some stuff and found a warrant for his arrest: "I forgot I was doing felonious work in 1969."

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:30:00 CDT

Chew reviews "What Just Happened?"

Starring De Niro, plus Bruce Willis and Sean Penn as themselves, this movie is a smart cinematic round of what Chew calls, "Doin' the Hollywood Reflexive."

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:29:00 CDT

A Prairie Home Companion in Tulsa

A Prairie Home Companion is being broadcast from Tulsa's Performing Arts Center 10/25 at 5 pm, encore broadcast 10/26 at 1 pm. Listen online at 89.5 FM, KWGS or at the APHC site. Guests include Stillwater's Monica Taylor, The Hot Club of Cowtown, and hometown boy Elvin Bishop.

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:40:00 CDT

Name That Bowling Alley

2 Beryl Ford photos of a Tulsa bowling alley...or is it 2 separate alleys? Can you help? In the current GB (no. 274)

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:40:00 CDT

Hirt meets Hornet

Al Hirt plays the Green Hornet theme, "Flight of the Bumblebee", plus David Bagsby's Phantasmagoria: episode 2 - Werewolf of Washington. Both on YouTube in the current GB (no. 274)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:10:00 CDT

99.5 FM history

Read about all the incarnations of 99.5 in a backward chain of entries in the current GroupBlog (no. 274)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:50:00 CDT

Huckett's Bowling Lanes

Photos of the Pete Headrick Plumbing ladies bowling team at Huckett's, links to Tulsa World bowling stories added to Frank Morrow's comments at the top of GB 130.

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:40:00 CDT

Joyce Martel vs. Godzilla

Article and photo from the October 1983 issue of 'Tulsa Time', courtesy of Roy Payton.The Joyce Martel Revue was a quasi-raunchy musical production of the American Theatre Company at the Brook Theater in the 70s and 80s. On Club Card page 2.

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:00:00 CDT

Beaumont Bruestle and Harold Barrows

TU professor Bruestle wrote a play televised in 1950 at KOTV. He and Barrows starred in ATC's "The Dresser", 1983. Photos from the April 1983 issue of 'Tulsa Time', courtesy of Roy Payton.

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:00:00 CDT

Dale Bishop's Record Alley

Coupon from the 1/1983 'Tulsa Time' magazine, courtesy of Roy Payton.

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:55:00 CDT

Charlie-O soft drink ad

Charlie-O was a home fountain drink service in the early 80s. They would install a carbonated water tap in your kitchen and give you a variety of syrups that you could mix. On the Pop bottles page.

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:30:00 CDT

"The Rock Palace" ad

A club on the SW corner of 11th and Garnett, near the I-44 service road. It was the site for a Chippendale's-type show on KGCT Channel 41 in 1981.

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:45:00 CDT

Tulsa Cable box pic

Remember the old 3-tier cable box provided by Tulsa Cable? Here's a photo.

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:40:00 CDT

Tulsa Time Magazine: Lee and Lionel cover

Roy Payton, editor of "Tulsa Time", a 1982-3 entertainment magazine, has sent me all copies. Here is the first installment: the Feb. 1983 cover. In the current GroupBlog.

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:50:00 CDT

Chew reviews "W."

"I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully." ---Presidential candidate George W. Bush. Director Oliver Stone takes satirical aim at the current denizen of the barrel known as the White House. Starring Josh Brolin.

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:00:00 CDT

OKC TV ads 1975-78

YouTube clip includes Stan Littleton Chrysler/Plymouth, Certified Furniture Rental demonstrating how to pack your pad with babes, and High Technology Inc. selling the Apple II, in the current GroupBlog.

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:10:00 CDT

KVOO-TV: 1959

Anyone remember a KVOO Channel 2 Phillips 66 closed circuit event on January 14, 1959? Photos of Jonathan Winters participating, in the current GroupBlog.

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:15:00 CDT

"Space: 1999"

Discussion of the 1975 British-made sci-fi series, "Space: 1999", in the current GroupBlog.

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:30:00 CDT

Zaller interviews Maher

Matt Zaller, who started on 2003-4 Tulsa comedy show Beef Baloney, interviews Bill Maher about his movie for National Lampoon's "The Zaz Report".

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:20:00 CDT

Lee Woodward remembers "Wrasslin'" at KOTV

Lee recalls one of the first live events he saw at KOTV after he was hired in June 1957 (at the top of just-archived GroupBlog 273).

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:45:00 CDT

Chew reviews "Religulous"

A film you'll love or hate? Depends on your point of view. Bill Maher may be stirring up more controversy with his new documentary about religious faith.

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:55:00 CDT

Cecil Scoggins, Weather Scout

Former Tulsa weatherman Bob DeMers sent this photo awhile back (GroupBlog 214). It's an official KMOD Cecil Scoggins (Sherman Oaks, aka Jim Millaway) Assistant Weather Scout Badge.

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:20:00 CDT

Pete Abrams photo

Peter D. Abrams, who worked as an engineer at KOKI and KTUL and was a friend to many on this site, passed away in August. I just added a Mike Bruchas photo from the mid-70s to the comments about Pete in GroupBlog 272.

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:15:00 CDT

KJRH's "Bible Bowl"

YouTube video: the "Bible Bowl" was a kiddie quiz show produced at KJRH in the late 70s. Local kids competed on teams of "Bible Boys" or "Gospel Girls". Several people have written in about it over the years.

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:00:00 CDT

Chew reviews "The Lucky Ones"

A feel-good, down-to-earth film about military people caught up in the whirl of war, going home. Stars Tim Robbins, Rachel McAdams and Michael Pena.

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:45:00 CDT

Chew reviews "Towelhead"

Gary Chew reviews a new movie from award-winning producer, writer and director Alan Ball: a coming-of-age film about a 13-year-old Lebanese-American girl who is abused by her parents, a neighbor next door, and classmates slinging racial slurs at her in a Texas middle school.

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:01:00 CDT

"Dr. Strangelove" trailer

Doesn't Joe Pyne's random xylophone/tympani-based theme remind you of the music in this "Dr. Strangelove" theatrical trailer? Joe Pyne's producer may have wanted to capture some of that free-floating 60s anxiety for the show's intro.

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:04:00 CDT

Extra in the "UHF" crowd: Tom Hanford

Says Tom in GroupBlog 273: "Sorry, Rob Bowe---the guy in the picture (captioned "The Citizens of Tulsa, OK) with the moustache, ponytail, grey shirt and blurred right arm is actually ME."

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:05:00 CDT

Mystery of the B Girls

Two photos from the Beryl Ford collection: two models at different times and places holding up a large letter "B". What does it mean?

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT

The Man From SABRE: new pix

New photos from "Dr. Strangelove", SAC and SABRE.

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:25:00 CDT

More Media Icons pix

In Flickr: more photos, courtesy of Stan Whiteford, from the event naming Ken Greenwood, Tom Goodgame and Mary Hargrove as Tulsa Media Icons on 8/27 at the Tulsa Press Club in the Atlas Life Bldg.

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:39:00 CDT

"Burn After Reading" reviewed by Chew

The Coen brothers write and direct a speed-of-light black comedy, "Burn After Reading", starring Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand, George Clooney and John Malkovich.

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:35:00 CDT

Lee Woodward pix

Lee Woodward sent new scans of some of his photos from his KOTV days. In the TTM photo/video briefcase, under Flickr.

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:40:00 CDT

1960s "High Flight" YouTube

At the top of just-archived GroupBlog 272, by way of Boing Boing, the original 1960s version of "High Flight", seen at sign-off time every day.

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:05:00 CDT

Chew reviews HBO's "True Blood"

Vampires have almost become acceptable citizens among non-blood sucking human beings in present-day rural Louisiana. Starring Anna Paquin.

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:20:00 CDT

Boman Twin photo

A second Beryl Ford photo of the Boman Twin Theatre in 1966. Rob's Records has moved out of that building, but Laser Quest is still there.

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:25:00 CDT

Johnny Martin's Friday Night "Case Night" theme

What was Johnny Martin's Friday Night "Case Night" theme song? "Basically Blues" (Live) by Buddy Rich (YouTube).

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:25:00 CDT

Tulsa Media Icons

The Tulsa Press Club honors Ken Greenwood, Tom Goodgame and Mary Hargrove as Tulsa Media Icons at 6:30 pm, 8/27 at the Atlas Life Bldg on S. Boston.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:09:00 CDT

KOTV's "Sun-Up"

Lee Woodward's photo of himself with John Frank, founder of Frankoma Pottery, kicks off a new "Sun-Up" page. More to come from Lee.

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:15:00 CDT

KOTV Dance Party pic

Lee Woodward sent this early 1960s "Dance Party" photo of himself, Edie Washburn, and contest winners outside the KOTV building at 3rd and Frankfurt.

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:26:00 CDT

"1900 Yesterday"

Somewhat off-topic: a 1971 hit by Liz Damon and the Orient Express. It was the only national hit for this Hawaii-based group, but one that stays with many who hear it. It's very 60s and loungy, but also timeless. YouTube and podcast in GB 272.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:12:00 CDT

TV tree-trimmin' with a 'tude: "Nosak Raw"

Local reality program on Channel 6: "Nosak Raw". It's produced by Paul Nosak, a Tulsa tree service owner. It's about---tree service. A review in GB 272.

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:40:00 CDT

Sci-fi story "Fiddler's Green" screenplay

David Tell, editor and publisher of The Midtown Messenger (news for Phoenix) has written a screenplay adapted from a novella by the late Richard McKenna ("The Sand Pebbles" author), an occult-action-adventure-fantasy called "The Thirst."

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:45:00 CDT

New "Clutch Cargo" page

New information about the 1960 limited animation cartoon "Clutch Cargo" (seen on KTUL's "The Bozo Show"), plus photos of a CC pin and the opening of the show on YouTube.

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:35:00 CDT

"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" reviewed by Chew

Woody Allen takes a look back at what his best movies are about: sex, love and relationships (usually in that order) with his latest and first film to be shot in Spain. Stars Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz.

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:45:00 CDT

Tulsa's Bill Hader in "Tropic Thunder"

Sidebar to Chew's review: also in the cast of "Tropic Thunder" is Tulsa Cascia Hall grad Bill Hader, who has been a "Saturday Night Live" regular for the last three years.

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:40:00 CDT

Chew reviews Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder"

Satire about the making of an historical Vietnam war film in the jungles of modern-day Vietnam. Ben Stiller wrote, acted and directed. With Robert Downey, Jr., Jack Black and Nick Nolte.

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:25:00 CDT

Current Tulsa Coffee Houses

Updated the list of current Tulsa Coffee Houses.

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:25:00 CDT

KVOO bumpersticker

Courtesy of Joe Taylor, a KVOO 1982 Big Country-era bumpersticker.

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:10:00 CDT

"Tulsa Time" mag, 1982

Entertainment guide published from Oct 1982 through November 1983 by Roy Payton, who sent this cover with Sherman Oaks (Jim Millaway), Jeanne Tripplehorn and Beau Chase.

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:07:00 CDT

Robots on TV

Article by Ron Enderland over at IRememberJFK.com: Robots on TV. Our good friend Oom-A-Gog is mentioned. In honor, we see a photo of the Tulsa TV Robots.

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:30:00 CDT

Tulsa coffee houses of the late 60s

Musician Jim Downing remembers several Tulsa coffee houses of the late 60s and early 70s, and the people associated with them.

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:34:00 CDT

The Man From SAGE

U.N.C.L.E., SAGE, and SABRE: Tulsa connections. Some of U.N.C.L.E.'s computer equipment came from NORAD's SAGE bomber tracking computer system.

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:54:00 CDT

"Swing Vote" review by Chew

Starring Kevin Costner, Kelsey Grammer and Dennis Hopper. Could have easily been a turkey, but closer to Capra-esque.

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:15:00 CDT

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Beryl Ford photo of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio on South Boston in the mid-1950s, at the bottom of the new Tulsa dance studios page.

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:45:00 CDT

The Pink Barn

New page about Tulsa dance studios, including the Linkletter-Totten Dance Studios, Skilly's School of Ballroom Dancing, and The Pink Barn. Lanette Giese and her brother Jesse Brown provided a new photo of the winners of a Pink Barn dance contest.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:20:00 CDT

KOTV cameraman Leon Meier, aka "Hornstaff"

Gary Chew: "When I started growing a mustache when working at KOTV, Buddy and Leon used to drive me crazy saying that the lighting was bad on me because of a dim shadow on my upper lip. They'd start 'trying to fix the lighting' until I'd noticed and yelled at them. Smart asses!" Photo by Mike Bruchas.

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:01:00 CDT

Photo of the 'Creager Finger Incident' chair

Gary Chew: "This photo shows my good, old friend and cameraman, Buddy Allison, with his butt plunked down in THE VERY CHAIR used in the infamous 'Creager Finger Incident' starring Mack in his only, and so memorable solo performance." Photo by Mike Bruchas.

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:15:00 CDT

Chew reviews the new "X-Files" movie

Scully and Mulder return to do that Special Agent thing they do so well in a weird, cold and creepy tale.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:20:00 CDT

Italian Inn on Main, 1964

Beryl Ford photo of the original Italian Inn, plus their Cheese Dip recipe in a 2006 Tulsa World article. Phil Naifeh remembers.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:00:00 CDT

"The Dark Knight" reviewed by Chew

Christian Bale, the late Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Gary Oldman star in the latest installment of the "Batman" saga.

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:52:00 CDT

Tulsa Oiler Grill

Beryl Ford photo, probably from the 1950s at Oiler Park.

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:22:00 CDT

Chew reviews "Generation Kill" (HBO)

Mini-series about enlisted leathernecks who are ordered to fight a war with Saddam's 'Iraqi terrorists' while hassling with upper-level military bureaucracy.

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:14:00 CDT

Phil's Grill

Jim Ruddle in GB 27: "You could get a monster ham sandwich, coffee, and a piece of pie at Phil's Grill and never go much over a dollar, plus you got enlightened conversation with Phil and assorted Tulsa cops." Added a Beryl Ford photo.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:45:00 CDT

Jerry's Restaurant at 15th and Boston

Jim Reid remembered surly waitresses at Jerry's. We see a photo of the place as it was in 1960.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:09:00 CDT

The Blue Note Lounge beer glass

On December 7, 2001, in GB 97, Jim Ruddle told a story about Tulsa after Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th, 1941. He mentioned several Tulsa bars of the time, including The Blue Note Lounge at 514 N. Denver. We see a beer glass from that establishment.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:50:00 CDT

Folkland was Tommy Harris' baby

Tommy Harris had a correction for the Tulsa Coffee Houses page: Folkland was his baby. It ran for about a year and was a place that folk musicians around the area could perform.

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:20:00 CDT

Wilkerson Chevrolet, Harden's/KFC photo

1960s Beryl Ford photo of the 11th St. Harden's Hamburgers/KFC and the Wilkerson Chevrolet car lot next door. Bonus: a Wilkerson penny token.

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:20:00 CDT

Pure Milk's Cone Corner

Beryl Ford photo of Cone Corner, part of the Pure Milk store, to illustrate comments from Joy Cooper.

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT

Hawk Dairies/Ice Cream

Photos and comments about Hawk consolidated to a separate ice cream page.

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:50:00 CDT

Burt's Malt-A-Plenty on 6th and Boston

Beryl Ford photos of Burt's downtown Malt-A-Plenty illustrate comments from Jim Ruddle and Frank Morrow.

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:55:00 CDT

My Pi tee shirt slogan

Chew's question in GB 234, "Who remembers what the tee shirt worn by the waitresses said?" is answered with a newspaper clipping.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:30:00 CDT

Alvera Records: Al "Uncle Zeke" Clauser

New photo of an Alvera Records label from Al's studio at Prue in the 70s. In 1937, Al and his Oklahoma Outlaws music group co-starred with Gene Autry in a movie, "Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm".

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:40:00 CDT

UTestM tube tester

New large photo. These machines could be used for free at UToteM convenience stores among others to check out your TV's vacuum tubes.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:50:00 CDT

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Starring Abigail Breslin (Oscar nominee for "Little Miss Sunshine"), Jane Krakowski, and Joan Cusack. Reviewed by Gary Chew.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT

David Byrne at the Cain's, 1979

On Liquor-by-the-wink club cards, page 2: photo of David Byrne of Talking Heads at the Cain's Ballroom, 10-15-1979, along with a stick-on ticket for the event.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:45:00 CDT

The Pink Barn

Like many Tulsa teens in the 1960s, Michael D. Trout learned to dance at the Pink Barn. His entertaining story is at the top of just-archived GroupBlog 269.

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:30:00 CDT

Burt's Good Humor, Hawk ice cream

Beryl Ford photos of Burt's Good Humor ice cream store and Hawk Dairies with comments from Jim Ruddle and Frank Morrow.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CDT

Dance Party "icon" sees himself

Reader Richard Forney recognized himself in the iconic 1968 photo at the top of the "Dance Party" page. A cropped version of the photo has served as the Dance Party icon on Channel Changer 1 for almost 9 years.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:45:00 CDT

Open Door Coffee House

See a flyer for this now-defunct club, read about it and two other watering holes of the late 70s, Cedar Creek Saloon and Doug's Soccer Bar. Google Street Views of those locations today.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:40:00 CDT

"Get Smart" review

With Steve Carell. Opening Fri, 6/20 at the Admiral Twin Drive-In, reviewed by Gary Chew.

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:20:00 CDT

"The FBI", "The Invaders" YouTube openings in GB 269

The webmaster recalled that "The FBI" once erred in an Oklahoma reference. 60s sci-fi series "The Invaders" is on DVD; see the memorable show opening. Also Clayton Vaughn and Dewey Bartlett are interrupted by a strange fellow.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:35:00 CDT

Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer

The "Dad's family" consisted of the 1/2 gal. "Papa" size, the full qt. "Mama" size and the "King Size" Junior. Bottled in Tulsa.

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:25:00 CDT

Old-style Royal Crown Cola bottle

On the Pop Bottles page: RC Cola was bottled in Tulsa once upon a time.

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:35:00 CDT

Bill White, Cox Motor badges; Rotosphere video

On the Tulsa Car Dealers page: dealer badges for Bill White Chevrolet and Cox Motor. White had a "Rotosphere" out front. Watch this rotating neon sign on YouTube.

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:47:00 CDT

Christopher and Linda Lewis photo

Courtesy of Bud Blust, added a photo of Christopher and Linda Lewis to the "Total 8 Tulsa 10 o'clock News for Friday, June 15, 1978" page. He was a reporter at KTUL and later a producer/director of direct-to-video movies. Today, he