Vanished Chicagoland Stories: Recent Episodes
Pete Kastanes
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.
Episode 481: I will discuss The Axle Roller Rink, my memories of watching Humphrey Bogart movies on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, and read a menu from The James Tavern Restaurants.
Episode 480: I will discuss the 1955 movie Journey To The Beginning Of Time that aired on Garfield Goose & Friends on WGN-TV Channel 9, and I will read a menu from The October 5 Restaurant in Morton Grove, IL.
Episode 479: I will discuss Karr's Five and Dime Store in Chicago, and I will read a menu from Stan Mikita's Village Inn restaurant in Oak Brook, IL.
Episode 478: I will discuss The Lytton's Department Store and read a 1963 menu from The Cart Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 477: I will discuss the 60th anniversaries of TV shows that debuted in 1965, and I will read a 1976 menu from The Great Gritzbe's Flying Food Show Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 476: I will discuss my memories of Creature Features and Screaming Yellow Theater. Also, I will read a menu from That Steak Joynt Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 475: I will discuss my memories of NewsCenter 5 on WMAQ-TV Channel 5 in Chicago in the 1970s, and I will read a menu from Doro's Italian Restaurant & Lounge in Chicago.
Episode 474: I will discuss The Toys by Rizzi Toy Store and read a menu from Armando's Italian Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 473: I will discuss my memories of the 1979 album "Breakfast in America" by Supertramp and read a 1962 menu from Agostino's Italian Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 472: I will discuss my memories of watching late-night reruns on WFLD-TV Channel 32 in the late 1970s, and read a 1976 menu from Maxim's de Paris Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 471: I will discuss the Zenith Flash-Matic Wireless Remote Control and read a 1962 menu from Adolph's Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 470: I will discuss the Flying Turns Roller Coaster at Riverview Park, which was in the news recently, and read a menu from the William Tell Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 469: I will discuss my memories of The Music Video 60 program that aired on WPWR-TV Channel 60 in Chicago, and The Boston Sea Party Restaurants.
Episode 468: I will discuss the 75th anniversary of the grand opening of The Double Drive-In Theater and read a menu from Arnie's Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 467: I will talk about the Marbro Theater in Chicago and read a menu from Lum's Restaurant.
Episode 466: I read a menu from The Chez Paul Restaurant in Chicago, and the directory from The Randhurst Mall in Mount Prospect, IL.
Episode 465: I will discuss the history of the Uptown Theater and read a menu from the Beverly Woods Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 464: I will discuss the history and my memories for the 60th anniversary of the grand opening of Ford City Shopping Center in Chicago.
Episode 463: I will discuss the Jetstream Roller Coaster in Riverview Park in Chicago, and read a 1960s menu from Mister Kelly's Nightclub in Chicago.
Episode 462: I will discuss my review of The New Jack In The Box Restaurant in Countryside, IL, and read a 1963 menu from The Shangri-La Restaurant.
Episode 461: I will discuss my memories of Bub's Daddy Gum in the 1970s, and read a menu from The Stockyard Inn in Chicago.
Episode 460: I will discuss the 30th Anniversary of the closing of Kroch's & Brentano's Book Store in Chicago, and reading the menu from Bill Knapp's Restaurants.
Episode 459: I will do a tribute to Chicago Cubs Player Ryne Sandberg And The 90th Anniversary of the opening of Polk Brothers in Chicago.
Episode 458: I will discuss Mason's Old-Fashioned Root Beer in Chicago, and I will read a menu from The Martinique Restaurant in Evergreen Park, IL.
Episode 457: I will discuss the short-lived TV series Chicago Story, and I will read a menu from The Purple Cow Ice Cream Shop in Chicago.
Episode 456: I will discuss my memories of Celozzi-Ettleson Chevrolet in Elmhurst, IL, and I will read my menu from The Lawrence of Oregano Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 455: I will discuss the CTA bus route 149 Stateliner, and read a menu from The Top of the Rock Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 454: I will discuss the recent news about Ford City Mall and read a menu from The Inglenook Log Cabin Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 453: I will discuss the children's TV program Clock-A Doodle Day, and read a menu from The Consort Restaurant at The Continental Plaza Hotel in Chicago.
Episode 452: I will discuss the TV series Passage to Adventure, and I will read off a menu from The Gold Coin Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 451: I will discuss my memories of Canfield's Soft Drinks, and I will read off a 1967 menu from David's Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 450: I will discuss my memories of Tastee-Freez and will read off a menu from The Round Table in Chicago.
Episode 449: I will read off a menu from The Paul Bunyan Restaurant in Chicago, and my memories of The Perfection and Superfection games from the 70s.
Episode 448: I will discuss the 50th Anniversary Of The 1975 movie Cooley High and read off the menu from The Glass Dome Hickory Pit Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 447: I will discuss The Summer Of Stars Concerts at Washington Park I Homewood, IL, and Drexel Ice Cream Company in Chicago.
Episode 446: I will discuss my memories of Charms Lollipops and read off a menu from The House of Eng Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 445: I will discuss the 50th Anniversary of the movie Jaws, and Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park in Bolingbrook, IL.
Episode 444: I will discuss my memories of Nehi Soda Pop and read off a menu from Jim Saine's Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 443: I will discuss my memories of Fondue in the 1970s and read off a menu from The Sweetwater Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 442: I will discuss National Donut Day, Investigative Renee Ferguson, and I will read off a menu from Binyon's Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 441: My tribute to media critic Gary Deeb, and I will read off a 1980s menu from Wag’s Restaurants in Chicago.
Episode 440: I will read off a menu from Klas Restaurant, which was located in Cicero, IL., and my memories of mood rings from the 1970s!
Episode 439: I will discuss The Prize Movie with Ione, which aired on WLS-TV Channel 7 in Chicago, and my work experience at Burger King in the early 1980s.
Episode 438: I will discuss my memories of my favorite brands of hot dogs from the 1970s! Also, I read off a menu from a Wieboldt’s Department Store Restaurant in Chicago!
Episode 437: I will discuss the children’s TV program Lunchtime Little Theater and read off the menu from The Melody Lane Drive-In Restaurant on the South Side of Chicago!
Episode 436: I will discuss Math Igler’s Casino Restaurant in Chicago and pay tribute to actor George Wendt!
Episode 435: I will discuss the flip side, record stores in Chicago, and memories of The Zenith Stereo Consoles.
Episode 434: I will read off the menu from The Peter Pan Restaurant in Chicago and discontinued products from Jello.
Episode 433: I will discuss the 50th anniversary of the debut of the TV show The Gigglesnort Hotel and read off a 1963 menu from Don Roth’s Blackhawk Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 432: I will discuss The Silvercup and Tip Top Bread Brands, and my memories of Mother's Day in Chicago as a kid.
Episode 431: I will discuss entertainer Two Ton Baker and read off a menu from La Margarita Mexican Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 430: I will discuss my memories of the game show The Joker’s Wild from the 70s and 80s! Also, I will read off a menu from The Victoria Station Restaurant in Chicago!
Episode 429: I will discuss my tribute to comedienne Ruth Buzzi and read off a menu from The Ground Round Restaurant!
Episode 428: I will discuss The Z-Force Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL, and read off the menu from The Courtyards Of Plaka Greek Restaurant in Greektown, Chicago.
Episode 427: I will discuss my memories of Chicago TV Weathermen Of The 1970s and reading off the menu from Cricket's Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 426: I read off a menu from Younker's Restaurant and my memories of Easter as a kid in Chicago.
Episode 425: I will discuss a 1974 Easter menu from Di Leo's Restaurant in Chicago, and more!
Episode 424: I will discuss The Town & Country Restaurant and The Scottsdale Bowling Lanes in Chicago.
Episode 423: I will discuss the menu from The Millionaire's Club Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of the Polaroid SX-70 Camera from the 1970s.
Episode 422: I will discuss my memories of watching The Chicago Cubs on TV in the 1970s, and The Toss Across Game from Ideal Toys.
Episode 421: I will read off the menu from The Old Barn Restaurant in Burbank, IL., and my memories of The Raggedy Ann Food Brand.
Episode 420: I will discuss what happened to Boston Market Restaurants and read off the menu from The Branding Iron Restaurant in Oak Lawn, IL.
Episode 419: I will discuss the fourth anniversary of my Podcast Vanished Chicagoland Stories and the 60th anniversary of The Polk-A-Lay-Lee Instrument from Polk Brothers.
Episode 418: I will discuss my memories of Thom McAn Shoes and Charleston Chew Candies in Chicago.
Episode 417: I will discuss The Pinnacle Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The Wizzzer Toy from Mattel.
Episode 416: I will discuss Canfield's Diet Chocolate Fudge Soda and reading off the menu from Aylward's Round-Up Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 414: I will discuss my memories of Tower Records in Schaumburg, IL, and the 60th Anniversary of The Park-Ruddle News Team on WGN-TV 9 in Chicago.
Episode 413: I will discuss my memories of other Salerno Cookies besides butter and reading off a menu from Bananas Steakhouse in Oak Lawn, IL.
Episode 412: I will discuss my memories of Walgreens Ice Cream and reading off a menu from The Come Back Inn.
Episode 411: I will discuss my tribute to actor Gene Hackman and The Great Godfrey Daniels Restaurant in Skokie, IL.
Episode 410: I will discuss The Febo Restaurant in Chicago and read its menu. This week, the award ceremony was held for me, and a tribute to singer Jerry Butler.
Episode 409: I will discuss my memories of Schlitz Beer and Fritzel’s Restaurant in Chicago!
Episode 408: I will discuss The Zanadu Disco Restaurant in Chicago and The Works Bar from The Burger Chef Restaurants!
Episode 407: I will read off a menu from The Epicurean Restaurant in Chicago and whatever happened to Certs Candy.
Episode 406: I will discuss memories of The McDonaldland Commercials from the 1970s and The Roseland Plaza Shopping Center in Chicago.
Episode 405: I will discuss The Cafe Bohemia Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The toy Etch A Sketch in the 1970s.
Episode 404: I will discuss The Standard Oil Gas Pumps with the Crowns and read off a menu from Diana’s Opaa Greek Restaurant in Chicago!
Episode 403: He is the lineup: The closing of Mattson’s Restaurant, my time at The No Coaster Con, The 50th anniversaries of The Jeffersons, and Baretta, and reading off a menu from Chances R Restaurant!
Episode 402: I will be reading the menu items of The Como Inn Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The Florida Orange Juice TV commercials from the 1970s featuring Anita Bryant.
Episode 401: I will discuss The TV series Bubble Gum Digest and The Treasure Chest Store in Chicago!
Episode 400: I will discuss The Kenmore Brand From Sears Department Store And The Red White And Blue Milkshakes From Mcdonald's.
Episode 399: I will discuss my year-in-review of the most popular posts of 2024 of Vanished Chicagoland and a tribute to Actress Linda Lavin.
Episode 398: I will discuss Dynamints Candies from Dentyne and read a menu from The Pie Pan Drive-In Restaurant in Chicago
Episode 397: I will discuss The rock group Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah and my tribute to sportscaster Greg Gumbel.
Episode 396: I will discuss Christmas albums from Zenith radio & television stores in Chicago and Christmas TV Programs from December 1978.
Episode 395: I will discuss my current health status and memories of The children's book The Night Before Christmas.
Episode 394: I will discuss forgotten brands of eggnog in Chicago and my memories of Christmas trees that were not only green!
Episode 393: I will discuss my memories of Christmas candies in Department Stores in Chicago and The Toss Across Game from Ideal Toys.
Episode 392: I Will Discuss The Norelco Santa Claus commercials and read items from the 1976 McDade & Company Catalog.
I will discuss the 50th anniversary of the TV special A Year Without Santa Claus and read items from the 1965 Ideal Toys Catalog.
Episode 390: I will discuss my recent health status and read a 1969 advertisement from Children's Bargain Town USA Toy Store in Chicago.
Episode 389: I will talk about the 60th anniversary of the TV special Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer, and my memories of the Christmas tree glass ornaments when I was a child!
Episode 388: I will discuss my memories of The TV series Funny Company and Crazy Foam in the 1970s.
Episode 387: I will discuss the Ivanhoe Theater and Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of listening to 1960s rock bands on the radio in Chicago.
Episode 386: I will discuss Thanksgiving newspaper ads from restaurants that no longer exist in Chicago.
Episode 385: I will discuss The Cut-Rate Toys Store, The Little Corporal Restaurant, and my memories of Chuck Woolery. On the podcast, I said the location of The Little Corporal Restaurant was at 1 East Wacker Rd. It is 1 E Wacker Dr. Sorry for the error.
Episode 384: I will discuss The New Era Potato Chips brand and read off a menu from The Millionaire’s Club Restaurants in Chicago!
Episode 383: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of the debut of Cuddly Dudley and more!
Episode 382: I will discuss The Golden Age Restaurant in Oak Lawn and The Hollywood Brands Candy Company.
Episode 381: I will discuss Actor Tony Todd who starred in The 1992 movie Candyman. He passed away recently. Also, I will read off a menu from The Chances R Restaurants in Chicago.
Episode 380: I will discuss Homer's Furniture Stores in Chicago and my recent health status.
Episode 379: I will discuss The 60th anniversary of The Peter Potamus Show and Ireland's Oyster House Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 378: I will discuss David’s Restaurant in Chicago and my tribute to actress Teri Garr.
Episode 377: I will discuss The Driftwood Steak House Restaurant in Chicago And My Halloween memories as a child.
Episode 376: A new season! I will discuss The Magic Pan Restaurants and The Trak Auto Stores in Chicago.
Episode 375: I will discuss Canfield's 50/50 soft drink and my memories of the doughnut machine at Gately's Peoples Department Store in Chicago.
Episode 374: I will discuss my memories of children's vitamins in the 1970s and my tribute to Mitzi Gaynor.
Episode 373: I will discuss The Red Balloon Coffee Shop Restaurants and The Kodak Disc Cameras in the 1980s.
Episode 372: I will discuss The TV talk show Kennedy & Co. on WLS-TV Channel 7 and Howard Johnson Motels & Restaurants in Chicago.
Episode 371: I will discuss WLS-AM 89 radio disc jockey J.J. Jeffrey and The Burger King Whaler sandwich.
Episode 370: I will discuss The George Michael Sports Machine Show and The Peter Pan Restaurants in Chicago.
Episode 369: I will discuss The amusement parks episode on the TV program Chicago Stories on WTTW-TV Channel 11 in Chicago and The WLS Magic Bus.
Episode 368: I will discuss Kare Drug Stores and The TV program Silents Please! Aired on WBKB-TV Channel 7 And WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago.
Episode 367: I will discuss The Evans Furrier, Wm. A. Lewis Stores in Chicago, and part 2 of The 50th and 40th Anniversaries of TV show debuts.
Episode 366: I will discuss The Ice Brr Grr from Burger King in the 1970s and TV shows that debuted 60 years ago.
Episode 365: I will discuss The children's TV program Villa Alegre and the last Kmart full-size store in the U.S.
Episode 364: I will discuss The Triple Ripple Ice Cream Cone from McDonald's from The 1970s and memories of The Blockbuster Video Store in my old neighborhood in Chicago.
Episode 363: I will discuss the 50th anniversary of the TV series The Night Stalker and The Steak & Ale Restaurants in Chicago.
Episode 362: I will discuss The O-So Soft Drink Company, The 50th Anniversary of The TV show Rhoda, and my tribute to James Earl Jones.
Episode 360: I will discuss my memories of riding in station wagons in the 1970s and Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes.
Episode 358: I will discuss Robert Hall Village Department Stores and The College Inn Restaurant in Chicago.
Episode 357: I will discuss Chef Eddie Doucette and The 60th anniversary of the debut of the call letters WMAQ-TV Channel 5 in Chicago.
Episode 356: I will discuss my memories of watching Phil Donahue on TV and Arby's Restaurants suddenly closing in The Chicagoland area.
Episode 355: I will discuss my visit to The Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society seeing Dispensa's Castle of Toys and Kiddie Kingdom memorabilia, my memories of watching Game Show Host Peter Marshall on TV, and more.
Episode 354: I will discuss Richard's Lilac Lodge in Hillside IL, and my memories of Jolly Good Beverages in Chicago.
Episode 353: I will discuss my current health status and my recent visit to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park in Gurnee, IL.
Episode 352: I will discuss my memories of Ed Debevic's Restaurant in Chicago and Kellogg's Cereal Packs from the 1970s.
Episode 351: I will discuss Papa Milano's Italian and Cafe Chablis Restaurants in Chicago.
Episode 350: I will discuss my memories of the 60th anniversary of the TV show Ray Rayner & Friends on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago.
Episode 349: I will discuss Paolella's Italian Restaurant in Chicago and memories of Stouffer's Cakes in the 1970s.
Episode 347: I will discuss my memories of Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant and Planet Hollywood in Chicago.
Episode 346: I will discuss The 45th Anniversary of The Disco Demolition event held at Comiskey Park in Chicago, and my tributes to six celebrities who passed away this week. I may have made some errors in the program. I apologize for that.
Episode 345: I will discuss The Olson Rug Company in Waterfalls in Chicago and my tribute to Judith Belushi-Pisano.
Episode 344: The King Biscuit Flower Hour radio series, and the Frustration Ball, Fascination The Electric Maze Games from Remco.
Episode 343: I will discuss my memories of Reed's Candies, Teem Lemon Lime Soda, and The 120th Anniversary of the grand opening of Riverview Park in Chicago. Plus my announcement of my special project.
Episode 342: I will discuss my memories of Sessions Records Compilations and my tribute to actor Martin Mull.
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Episode 341: I will discuss The 35th anniversary of the release of the 1989 movie Batman, a tribute to actor Donald Sutherland, and The Brown Bear Restaurant in Chicago.
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Episode 340: I will discuss my memories of Father's Day, The 45th anniversary of the debut of Son Of Svengoolie, and Vintage Gas Credit Cards.
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Episode 339: I will discuss Chicago radio disc jockey Yvonne Daniels and my memories of The Chicken Unlimited Restaurant in The Roseland neighborhood of Chicago.
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Episode 338: I will discuss The Eagle Food Centers and The TV show Tilmon Tempo in Chicago.
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Episode 337: I will discuss my memories of Funny Face Drink Mix And Pat Sajak's last show as host on Wheel Of Fortune.
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Episode 336: I will discuss Nestle's Choco'Lite, Triple Decker Bar from the 1970s, and the Three Sisters women's clothing stores in Chicago.
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Episode 335: I will discuss my memories of the Cafeterias at Walgreens Drug Stores in Chicago and the cartoon TV series Felix The Cat.
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Episode 334: I will discuss my memories of the music videos aired on WFBN-TV Channel 66 in Joliet, IL, in the 1980s, and The JR's, and Oranges Record Stores in Chicago.
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Episode 333: I will discuss The 50th anniversary of the TV debut of The Phil Donahue Show on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, and Kay Bee Toy Stores.
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Episode 332: I will discuss my memories of the chocolate drink mixes in the 1970s when I was a kid and The Carson Pirie and Scott Department Store that was once located at Edens Plaza in Wilmette, IL.
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Episode 331: I will discuss Chicago TV host Robert Cromie and the pencil erasers from Fritos Corn Chips In The 1970s.
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Episode 330: I will discuss my tribute to actor Dabney Coleman and memories of The Slinky Toy in Chicago.
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Episode 329: The 60th anniversary of the debut of the daytime soap opera Another World, The Zayre store on S Columbus Ave in Chicago, and news reporter Rick Sallinger.
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Episode 328: I will discuss The Chicago rock band The Cryan' Shames and The Koogle Peanut Butter Spread from the 1970s.
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Episode 327: I will discuss The Magikist Signs that were located at the Chicago expressways, and Mrs. Stevens Candy in Chicago.
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Episode 326: I will discuss The Wonder Bread/Hostess Snacks outlet stores and the classic Bic pens from the 1970s.
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Episode 325: I will discuss my Health Status, my favorite record albums of the 1970s, and Thayer McNeil shoes.
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Episode 324: I will discuss The Soundstage Concert TV Series that aired on WTTW Channel 11 in Chicago and Silo Electronics Stores.
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Episode 323: I will discuss my memories of listening to WLS-AM radio 890 in the 1970s and vintage comic book novelty ads.
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Episode 322: Dove Candies Shops In Chicago, And The Keyfax Nite-Owl TV Service That Aired On WFLD-TV Channel 32 In Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 321: I will discuss The Rock Group Shadows Of Knight and my memories of The Good Humor Ice Cream Truck.
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Episode 320: I will discuss my health status, WLS-TV Channel 7 Traffic Reporter Roz Varon, and the closing of The White Castle Restaurant in The Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago.
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Episode 319: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of the game show Jeopardy, my Health Status, and a tribute to actor Louis Gossett Jr.
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Episode 318: I will discuss The 60th anniversary of the debut of WCIU-TV Channel 26 in Chicago, and Falstaff Beer.
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Episode 317: I will discuss the 3rd anniversary of my podcast Vanished Chicagoland Stories and American Businessman Madman Muntz.
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Episode 316: I will discuss The Hawthorn Mellody Dairy Farm in Libertyville, IL, and the TV animated series Rocket Robin Hood.
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Episode 315: I will discuss my high school memories of dining at The White Castle Restaurant in Chicago and The rock group The American Breed.
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Episode 314: I will discuss my memories of two bowling Alleys In Chicago. The Rose Bowl in Roseland, and Stars and Strikes in South Shore. Plus The CBS Late Movie.
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Episode 313: I will discuss The Blob from The B.J. and Dirty Dragon Show and a tribute to singer Steve Lawrence.
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Episode 312: I will discuss The Jackson Park CTA Rapid Transit Station in Chicago and The 50th Anniversary of The Big Blue Marble TV Show.
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Episode 311: I will discuss The Jeffery Theater in Chicago and my tribute to Comedian Richard Lewis.
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Episode 310: I will discuss WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling's Retirement, my memories of The Ford City Drive αnd Bridge in Chicago, and Vintage Romper Room Toys.
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Episode 309: I will discuss my memories of the vanished businesses in The Roseland neighborhood of Chicago.
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Episode 308: I will discuss my memories of submarine sandwich restaurants in the Chicagoland area and the latest news about my health.
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Episode 307: I will discuss The Limelight/Excalibur Nightclub in Chicago and Jello Pudding Pops.
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Episode 306: I will discuss Comedian Jack Benny And Jimmy Wong's Cantonese Restaurant in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message
Episode 305: I will discuss The Skittle Pool And Pivot Pool Toy Billiards Games And Flagg Brothers Shoe Stores In Chicago.
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Episode 304: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show and The 17 Westchester CTA Bus Route.
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Episode 303: I will discuss the comparisons of the ON-TV and Spectrum subscriptions TV services and The Harvest House Cafeterias in Chicago.
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Episode 302: I will discuss The 50th Anniversary of The TV Show Good Times, The Leader Cleaners Stores in Chicago, and a tribute to actor Carl Weathers.
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Episode 301: I will discuss brands of root beers past and present In Chicago and my tribute to movie director Norman Jewison.
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Episode 300: I will discuss my 300th milestone episode and my tribute to actor and comedian John Belushi.
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Episode 299: I will discuss The Chicken Delight Restaurants in Chicago and wrap up my past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 298: The 60th Anniversary of The Magilla Gorilla Show and my memories of commuting on The 162 Pulaski/Stevenson Express CTA Bus in Chicago.
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Episode 297: I will discuss Peppers Waterbed Stores in Chicago and my memories of using telephone books.
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Episode 296: I will discuss my grade school class reunion this past weekend and my tributes to actor Bill Hayes and actress Joyce Randolph.
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Episode 295: I will discuss The 50th Anniversary Of The TV Show Happy Days And Zimmerman's Cut Rate Liquor Store in Chicago.
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Episode 294: I will discuss my tribute to actress Cindy Morgan and the demise of Fruit Stripe Gum.
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Episode 293: I will discuss my memories of The Home Juice Company from Chicago and my tributes to actress Glynis Johns and actor David Soul.
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Episode 292: I will discuss WGN Channel 9 reporter John Hogan, comedian Shecky Greene, and Mama Batt's Restaurant in Chicago.
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Episode 291: I will do my year-in-review for 2023 for my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page and my tributes to Tom Smothers and Joey Meyer.
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Episode 290: I will discuss my tribute to actor Mike Nussbaum and my memories of the day after Christmas in Chicago.
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Episode 289: I will discuss my memories of Christmas fruit cakes in Chicago and the 50th anniversary of The 1973 movie The Exorcist.
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Episode 288: I will discuss the vintage eggnog brand names that no longer exist in Chicago and the classic Christmas cartoon shorts I like the best. They are Hardrock, Coco, Joe, Suzy Snowflake, and Frosty The Snowman.
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Episode 287: I will discuss my memories of vintage Christmas children's books and a tribute to actor Andre Braugher.
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Episode 286: I will discuss The 1990 movie Home Alone and my memories of Fisher-Price Toys when I was a child in Chicago.
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Episode 285: I will discuss my earliest Christmas memories as a child and my fourth anniversary of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Episode 284: I will discuss my tribute and memories of watching the TV shows produced by Norman Lear in Chicago. Also, my tribute to actor Ryan O'Neal.
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Episode 283: I will discuss The Max Headroom Broadcast Signal Intrusion that happened in Chicago television and the Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls craze in the 1980s.
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Episode 282: I will discuss my memories of Service Merchandise Stores in Chicago and wrap up past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 281: I will discuss The Rock On Chicago TV Show on WLS-TV Channel 7 in Chicago and The Santa Claus and Snowman, which were on sale by the Polk Brothers Appliance Stores in Chicago.
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Episode 280: I will discuss the unsolved case of actress Karen Kupcinet and my memories of Chicago Department Store gift certificates.
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Episode 279: I will discuss my memories of watching TV shows created by Sid & Marty Kroft in Chicago in the 1970s and Neisner's Department Stores.
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Episode 278: I will discuss The 50th Anniversary Of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving TV special and my memories of Winchell Donuts in The Chicagoland Area.
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Episode 277: I will discuss Naugles Tacos And Hamburgers Restaurants in Chicago and my memories of Bozo the Clown merchandise.
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Episode 276: I will discuss The Jack in the Box Restaurants in Chicago and my memories of watching black and white gangster movies on Sunday nights on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago
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Episode 275: I will discuss Snider's Catsup and my childhood memories of Ice Cream Cake Rolls in Chicago.
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Episode 274: I will discuss Captain Whammo (Jim Channell) from WMET 95 1/2 FM, my memories of canned fruit juices from the 1970s, and my visit to The Elmhurst History Museum at The Lost Chicagoland Department Stores Exhibit.
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Episode 273: I will discuss the history of The Bunte Brothers Candy Company in Chicago And The Kayo Chocolate Flavored Drink. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 272: I will discuss Henrici's Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The Clark Gum Brand.
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Episode 271: I will discuss my favorite ten horror movies that aired on Creature Features on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago.
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Episode 270: Halloween episode. I will discuss Chicago businesses I would like to return from the dead part 2.
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Episode 269: Halloween episode. I will discuss Chicago businesses I would like to return from the dead part 1.
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Episode 268: I will discuss my tribute to TV anchorman and reporter Harry Porterfield, the 1938 movie In Old Chicago, and Peanuts Paperback books in the 1970s.
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Episode 267: My Memories and Comparisons of the TV animated shows Speed Racer and Prince Planet and Hillman's Pure Food Stores in Chicago.
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Episode 266: I will discuss my memories of my first Schwinn bicycle, Lasser's Beverages in Chicago, actor Burt Young, and actresses Suzanne Somers and Lara Parker.
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Episode 265: I will discuss my memories of Dolly Madison snack cakes in the 1970s and tributes to actor Mark Goddard and actresses Phyllis Coates and Piper Laurie.
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Episode 264: I will discuss The Sportswriters On TV show, my memories of Dekoven Drug Stores in Chicago, and the 75th Anniversary of WMAQ-TV (WNBQ) Channel 5 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 263: I will discuss my tribute to Dick Butkus of The Chicago Bears And Chiclets Gum.
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Episode 262: I will discuss my memories of watching Monty Python's Flying Circus on WTTW-TV Channel 11 in Chicago and my 60th birthday.
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Episode 261: I will discuss The Aladdin's Castle Fun House at Riverview Park in Chicago and my memories of Tonka Truck Toys in the 1970s.
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Episode 260: I will discuss The Oak Lawn Roller Rink in Oak Lawn, IL, The 60th Anniversary of My Favorite Martian, and The Signature Room 95th Restaurant in Chicago.
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Episode 259: I will discuss Long Chevrolet in Elmhurst, IL, a tribute to actor David McCallum, and wrap up past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 258: I will discuss The Hamburger Hamlet Restaurants in Chicago and Chicago Sun-Times Advice Columnist and TV hostess Dorsey Connors.
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Episode 257: I will discuss my memories of the lunchbox snacks I had in the 1970s and The Musicraft Store in Chicago.
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Episode 256: I will discuss Chicago Sportscaster Lloyd Pettit and the popularity of wine cooler brands from the 1980s.
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Episode 255: I will discuss my memories of watching the TV variety show The Midnight Special in the 1970s, The Paragon Restaurant in Oak Lawn, IL, and The 60th Anniversary of the TV show The Outer Limits.
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Episode 254: I will discuss my memories of bubble gum brands in the 1970s and the High-Low Flyer Wagon from High-Low Food Stores in Chicago.
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Episode 253: I will discuss Restaurateur Mel Markon and his restaurants. Plus, the trading cards in Wonder Bread in the 1970s.
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Episode 252: I will discuss The Purple Hotel in Lincolnwood, IL, and my favorite toys from The Wham-O Toy Company from the 1970s.
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Episode 251: I will discuss my memories of Bennigan's Restaurants in Chicago in the 80s and 90s, Howard Pontiac Car Dealership In Elmhurst, IL, and Singer Jimmy Buffett.
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Episode 250: I will discuss The Three Stooges Show hosted by Andy Starr aired on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, and wrap up past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 249: I will do a tribute to Bob Barker and discuss Barney's Market Club Restaurant in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 248: I will discuss The 40th Anniversary of the movie Risky Business with my memories and film locations in Chicago and Wickes Furniture Stores.
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Episode 247: I will discuss The Pinnacle Restaurant in Chicago, Bonomo Turkish Taffy, And Bireley's Soft Drinks.
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Episode 246: I will discuss The 50th Anniversary of The Grand Opening of Lincoln Mall in Matteson, IL, and The 74L'ephant CTA Shuttle Bus.
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Episode 245: I discuss my memories of Duncan Yo-Yos and The Bicentennial Minute Programs in the 1970s in Chicago.
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Episode 244: I will discuss about TV host Jim Lounsbury And Fox Deluxe Beer from Chicago.
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Episode 243: I will discuss Phar-Mor Drug Stores in The Chicagoland area and my tribute to actor Paul Reubens a.k.a Pee Wee Herman.
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Episode 242: I will discuss Chuck Cavallini's Restaurant in Midlothian, Illinois, and, The 40th Anniversary of Friday Night Videos on NBC.
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Episode 241: I will discuss Fuddruckers Hamburger Restaurants in The Chicagoland area and The children's TV Show Ding Dong School.
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Episode 240: I will discuss my memories of the games from the Parker Brothers Company from the 1970s when I was a child and wrap up past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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I will discuss radio voice actor Dick Orkin (Chickenman) and The Ivanhoe Restaurant/Theater in Chicago.
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Episode 238: I will discuss my memories of Rand McNally retail stores in Chicago and a tribute to singer Tony Bennett.
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Episode 237: I will discuss my memories of buying blue jeans from brands and stores that no longer exist in The Chicagoland area and Red Cross Spaghetti.
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Episode 236: The Golden Bear Family Restaurants, And The I. Magnin Department Stores In Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 235: I will discuss my memories of beer can collections in the 1970s and Sportscaster Bruce Roberts from WBBM-TV Channel 2 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 234: I will discuss Zipz'z Ice Cream and a wrap-up of past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 233: I will discuss The 75th Anniversary of the movie Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and The Tony Piet Pontiac Dealership in Chicago.
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Episode 232: I will discuss my memories of Radio Disc Jockey Dick Biondi And The Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Water Slides in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
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Episode 231: I will discuss my memories of the rock concert & radio station T-shirts in the 1970s and The Jay's Potato Chips Plant in Chicago.
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Episode 230: I will discuss The 75th anniversary of TV Forecast Magazine in Chicago, The Ed Sullivan Show, And The 65th Anniversary of the last streetcar in Chicago.
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Episode 229: I will discuss WFYR 103 1/2 FM Radio Station And The Helene Curtis Company In Chicago.
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Episode 228: I will discuss The Poplar Creek Musical Theater in Hoffman Estates, IL, Actor Treat Williams, and a wrap-up of past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 227: I will discuss Nelson Brothers Furniture Stores in Chicago and The 75th Anniversary of The Texaco Star Theater Variety Show.
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Episode 226: I will discuss The Sheridan Drive-In Theatre in Bridgeview, IL, and my tributes to actors George Maharis and Barry Newman.
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Episode 225: I will discuss Clutch Cargo, The Animated Series, and my earliest memories of using the internet for the first time.
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Episode 224: I will discuss Rustler's Steakhouses in Chicago and the syndicated TV show MV3 from the 1980s. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 223: I will discuss amusement parks that I have visited and have not in the Chicagoland Area and my tribute to Tina Turner.
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Episode 222: I will discuss my memories of Olympic Airlines in Chicago and a wrap-up of past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 221: I will discuss my memories of Trouble and Headache Board Games. Plus, Bananas Magazine from The 1970s and 1980s in Chicago.
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Episode 220: I will discuss Marathon Taxi Cab Vehicles in Chicago and The Auchan Hypermarket in Bridgeview, IL.
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Episode 219: I will discuss my memories of Union 76 Gas Stations in Chicago and the demise of MTV News.
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Episode 218: I will discuss Robert Hall Clothes in Chicago and Mattel Electronic Sports Games from The 1970s.
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Episode 217: I will discuss bumper stickers from Chicago radio stations and Kinney Shoes.
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Episode 216: Victoria Station Restaurants, Singer Gordon Lightfoot, and a wrap-up of past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 215: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of the grand opening of two Korvettes Stores in the Chicagoland area, Sky-Hi Drive-In Restaurant, and tributes to Harry Belafonte and Jerry Springer.
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Episode 214: I will discuss Record Store Day and records stores that have vanished in the Chicagoland area.
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Episode 213: I will discuss TV Magic Cards And My Recent Health Update. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 212: I will discuss The Hamm's Beer Commercials that aired on television in Chicago and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 211: I will discuss Saxon Paint Stores in Chicago, And The Halsted Twin Outdoor Theater in Riverdale, IL.
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Episode 210: I will discuss Club El Bianco Italian Restaurant in Chicago And Chicago Sportscaster Bill Frink. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 209: Cal's Roast Beef, The 50th Anniversary of The Dark Side of The Moon by Pink Floyd, and my recent interview in Chicago Magazine.
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Episode 208: I will discuss Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park in Bolingbrook, IL, and the 2nd anniversary of Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast.
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Episode 207: I will discuss The Granada and Brighton Theaters in Chicago and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 206: I will discuss Southport Lanes & Omni Superstore in Chicago.
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Episode 205: I will discuss The Kinetic Playground Nightclub In Chicago, And National Pi Day. Pies Brands And Restaurants That Vanished In Chicago.
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Episode 204: I will discuss Oldsmobile Cars in the 70s and 80s, and my memories of watching actor Robert Blake on television in Chicago.
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Episode 203: I will discuss Chez Paul Restaurant in Chicago and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 202: I will discuss Dynamite Magazine, Tele1st Subscription Television Service, And The 40th Anniversary of The Compact Disc Player. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 201: I will discuss my memories of National Food Stores and WLOO-FM 100 Radio Station in Chicago.
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Episode 200: It's our 200th episode! I will discuss my memories of Garfield Goose And Friends TV Show And Actress Raquel Welch. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 199: I will discuss Valentine's Day Candies from businesses that have vanished in Chicago and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 198: I will discuss The Musicland Stores And The Continental Bank in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 197: I will discuss my memories of WGN-TV Anchorman Jack Taylor on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, And the children's instructional shorts, Snippets. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 196: I will discuss hockey Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull and actresses Lisa Loring, Wednesday Addams from The TV shows, The Addams Family, and Cindy Williams of Laverne & Shirley.
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Episode 195: I will discuss Holsum Bread and The Suitery Men's Clothing Stores In Chicago.
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Episode 194: I will discuss my tribute to radio disc jockey Lin Brehmer from WXRT-FM 93 in Chicago.
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Episode 193: I will discuss The 55th anniversary of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV show and my memories of watching the show in Chicago.
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Episode 192: I will discuss Herman's World of Sporting Goods Stores in Chicago. And a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 191: I will discuss the 50th anniversary of Schoolhouse Rock which aired on WLS-TV Channel 7 in Chicago.
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Episode 190: I will discuss my memories of Chicago weatherman John Coughlin and Suncoast Motion Picture Company Video Stores in Chicago.
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Episode 189: I will discuss my memories of restaurants with banquet halls owned by Greeks and Mayflower Super Foods Grocery Stores in Chicago.
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Episode 188: I will discuss my memories of telephone booths in Chicago and a tribute to Barbara Walters.
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Episode 187: I will discuss the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2022 and memories of watching The Marx Brothers on New Year's Eve on television in Chicago.
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Episode 186: I will discuss my earliest memories of my first Christmas tree and The Hardrock, Coco, Joe, Suzy Snowflake, and Frosty The Snowman film shorts.
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Episode 185: I will discuss Part 4 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2022, and Christmas movies on WGN Family Classics on Channel 9 in Chicago.
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Episode 184: I will discuss Part 3 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page In 2022, Chicago Broadcaster Floyd Brown, and Candy Cane Lane in the Schorsch Village neighborhood in Chicago.
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Episode 183: I will discuss Part 2 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page In 2022, The 65th Anniversary of Shock Theater, and a Merry Polk Brothers Christmas.
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Episode 182: I will discuss Part 1 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2022, tributes to Bob McGrath from Sesame Street, and actress Kirstie Alley.
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Episode 181: Memories of unique Christmas decorations from the 1970s in Chicago, singer Christine McVie, and Salerno Christmas Cookies.
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Episode 180: I will discuss bad and weird Christmas songs of the 1970s, memories of Christmas at Ford City Mall in Chicago in the 1970s, and more!
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Episode 179: I will discuss vintage Chicago Christmas store catalogs, The 30th Anniversary of The Death of Superman, actress Irene Cara, and memories of the day after Thanksgiving.
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Episode 178: I will discuss Andy's Steak House in Oak Brook, IL, memories of World Book Encyclopedias in the 1970s, and Thanksgiving memories in Chicago.
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Episode 177: I will discuss Anchorman Bob McBride of WBBM-TV Channel 2 in Chicago. And a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 176: I will discuss my memories of the first house I lived in Chicago and memories of bad and forgotten songs from the 1970s.
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Episode 175: I will discuss The Mill Run Playhouse and The children's TV program The Jobblewocky Place.
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Episode 174: I will discuss Wimpy's Hamburgers, The Spiegel Company, and a tribute to meteorologist Roger Triemstra of WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago.
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Episode 173: Halloween Episode. I will discuss Amling's Haunted House, Marty McNeeley, and my favorite movies on Creature Features on WGN-TV Channel 9.
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Episode 172: Stan Mikita Of The Chicago Blackhawks and WJMK Oldies Magic 104 FM Radio Station in Chicago.
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Episode 171: I will discuss Borders Books & Music, Filene's Basement Clothing Stores, and what TV shows I watched when I came home after school in Chicago.
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Episode 170: I will discuss The 75th Anniversary of the TV series Kukla Fran and Ollie and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 169: I will discuss Anchorman Floyd Kalber, Admiral Appliances, and Hubert The Lion from Harris Bank in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 168: I will discuss Radio and TV personality Jim Conway, The 55th Anniversary of the closing of Riverview Park in Chicago, and The 60th anniversary of The Tonight Show hosted by Johnny Carson.
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Episode 167: I will discuss The Red Owl Grocery Stores in Chicago and The 60th Anniversary of The Lucy Show.
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Episode 166: I will discuss The Treasure Island Grocery Stores in Chicago and The Land of Ziggy Zoggo, hosted by Nancy Berg.
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Episode 165: I will discuss WDAI-FM 94.7 radio station in Chicago, The 60th Anniversary of The Jetsons, and forgotten soft drinks in the 1970s.
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Episode 164: I will discuss The Kodak Instamatic Camera, The 70th Anniversary of The Adventures of Superman, and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 163: I will discuss Korvettes Discount Stores in Chicago, two TV sitcoms from the 1970s that celebrated their 50th anniversary, and memories of the first car that I owned.
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Episode 162: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of Family Classics on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, hosted by Frazier Thomas.
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Episode 161: I will discuss Singer Jimmy Damon, the wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more!
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Episode 160: I will discuss The Sony Walkman And Children's Bargain Town USA Toy Store in Chicago.
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Episode 159: I will discuss Community Discount Stores and Chicago newspaper columnist Irv Kupcinet. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 158: I will discuss AMC Cars of The 1970s and my memories of Ford City East Theater in Chicago.
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Episode 157: I will discuss my memories of Vintage Metal Lunch Boxes, the wrap-up of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more!
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Episode 156: I will discuss Clara Peller from Wendy's Hamburger commercials and Shoppers World Discount Stores in Chicago.
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Episode 155: I will discuss my memories of Olivia Newton-John from movies, records, and television.
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Episode 154: I will discuss Rusty The Handyman from The Bozo Super Sunday Show, memories of school supplies in the 1970s, and more!
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Episode 153: I will discuss Burger Chef Restaurants and my tributes to actresses Nichelle Nichols and Pat Carroll.
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Episode 152: I will discuss Yummy Brand from Jewel Food Stores in Chicago and a tribute to actor Tony Dow.
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Episode 151: I will discuss Thrillerama on WNBQ (WMAQ)-TV Channel 5 in the 1960s. My memories of CB Radios in the 1970s and actor Paul Sorvino.
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Episode 150: I will discuss my first job at Mr. Steer Steak House and The Toy That Grew Up Film Series on WTTV Channel 11 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 149: I will discuss Animal Kingdom Pet Store in Chicago, Cliff Johnson of Off Broadway, And Last Week's Posts from Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 148: I will discuss my memories of Bob Collins on WGN Radio and the Steinberg-Baum Discount Stores. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 147: I will discuss The 1st National Bank of Chicago and past posts from Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.
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Episode 146: I will discuss McDade & Company's The Catalog House and my memories of actors James Caan and Larry Storch in movies and television.
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Episode 145: I will discuss The Diver Dan TV Show and the 41 Elston-Clybourn CTA Bus Route in Chicago.
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Episode 144: I will discuss the defunct rides from Marriott's/Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL, and The Colony Theater 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.
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Episode 142: I will discuss my memories of View-Master TV Shows of The 1970s and a recap of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 141: I will be discussing Brian Piccolo of Chicago Bears and the huge automobiles of the 1970s. They are also known as Land Yachts.
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Episode 140: I will discuss my memories of The Ford City Shopping Center Shuttle Bus in Chicago and Actress Carmelita Pope.
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Episode 139: I will discuss Wanzer Dairy in Chicago and a recap of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 138: I will discuss The Avalon Theater in Chicago and Vintage Schaper Toys.
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Episode 137: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of Spider-Man and Radio Disc Jockey Larry Lujack.
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Episode 136: I will be discussing Mark Grace of The Chicago Cubs and Forgotten Brands of Clock Radios in Chicago.
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Episode 135: I will be discussing The Sabre Room in Hickory Hills, IL, and Vintage Kenmore Appliances from Sears Department Stores.
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Episode 134: I will be discussing Highland Superstores and Fretter Electronics Stores. Recap of Last Week's Posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 133: I will be discussing my memories of Kathy McFarland from WFLD-TV Channel 32 and Fayva Shoes. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 132: I will discuss my memories of watching Charlie Chan Movies on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago and Sinclair Gas Stations.
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Episode 131: I will be talking about Dixie Square Mall in Harvey, IL. Recap of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 130: I will be talking about The 10th Anniversary of Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page, my new video, and more!
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Episode 129: I will be talking about my memories of CTA Paper Transfers and Monthly Passes. Also, last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 128: I will be talking about The Red Barn Restaurants and my memories of The Retired Crayola Color Crayons.
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Episode 127: I will be talking about Soft Drink Mixes from the 1970s and a tribute to two comic book artists who recently passed away. Neal Adams and George Perez.
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Episode 126: I will be talking about The Golden Ox Restaurant and Susan Heinkel, Hostess of Susan's Show in Chicago. A children's television show that aired in the late 1950s.
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Episode 125: My latest journey in the hospital and what's next? Plus a wrap-up of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 124: I will be talking about 1970s Non-Sports Trading Cards, The Wrap-Up of Last Week's Posts On Vanished Chicagoland, And More!
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Episode 123: The 55th-anniversary of The 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado, Crown Books, and actor Robert Morse.
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Episode 122: I will be talking about forgotten coffee brands, The Treasury Discount Store, the wrap-up of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more!
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Episode 121: I will talk about John Conrad, host of The Elmer The Elephant Show, and my memories of using typewriters.
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Episode 120: I will be talking about Mister Donut, the wrap-up of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more!
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Episode 119: The Ask Ann Landers advice column from The Chicago Sun-Times. Plus, my tribute to Jim Ramsey, the meteorologist from WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, and more.
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Episode 118: I will be talking about Woolco Discount Stores, the wrap-up of this last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more! Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 117: I will be talking about The 30th Anniversary of the closing of Polk Brothers Appliance Stores in Chicago and more!
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Episode 116: I will be talking about White Hen Pantry and Fotomat Stores.
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Episode 115: I will be talking about The 40th anniversary of A&P Supermarkets that closed and left the Chicagoland area and the wrap-up of this week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 114: Celebrating the first-anniversary show of my podcast debut and Cuddly Dudley!
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Episode 113: I will be talking about my tribute to Merri Dee from WGN-TV Channel 9 and, The Bakery Restaurant in Chicago.
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Episode 112: I will be talking about The Cisco Kid, the wrap-up of this last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more!
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Episode 111: I will be talking about John M Smyth Furniture Company in Chicago, Luis from Sesame Street, and more!
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Episode 110: I will be talking about Adventureland Park In Addison, IL. The history, rides, and the video that I recently created.
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Episode 109: I will be talking about Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs, the wrap-up of this week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and, more!
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Episode 108: My Memories of watching Ron Hunter on NewsCenter 5 in the 1970s. Plus, the wrap-up of this week's post on Vanished Chicagoland.
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Episode 107: I will be talking about Wally Phillips of WGN Radio, Pegasus Greek Restaurant, and more!
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Episode 106: I will be talking about my memories of Ivan Reitman of his movies and more!
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Episode 105: I will be talking about The Morrison Hotel and The TV Show Here's Geraldine in Chicago.
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Episode 104: I will be talking about Burny Brothers Bakeries Vs. Dressel's Bakeries, the debate. Which one was the best in Chicago? And more!
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Episode 103: I will be talking about The Branding Iron Restaurant in Oak Lawn, IL and, memories of watching Chicago TV Weather Forecasters in the past on television.
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Episode 102: I will be talking about my memories of playing Atari arcade video games in the 1980s in Chicago at home and video arcade. Also, events that happened these past few days.
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Episode 101: I will be talking about forgotten brands of sliced bread in Chicago and, more.
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Episode 100: I will be talking about The 55th Anniversary of The Chicago Blizzard of 1967 and, The 50th Anniversary of the TV Show New Zoo Revue.
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Episode 99: I will be talking about my memories of Bill Jackson of Cartoon Town, B.J. and Dirty Dragon, and Gigglesnort Hotel of watching him on television in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 98: I will be talking about Bob Bell's 100th birthday celebration. He played Bozo, The Clown on Bozo's Circus on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago. Also, Les Grobstein.
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Episode 97: I will be talking about The 50th anniversary of the TV Series Zoom that aired on WTTW-TV Channel 11 in Chicago. Plus other anniversaries.
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Episode 96: I will be talking about my memories of Sidney Poitier, Dwayne Hickman, Peter Bogdanovich, and Bob Saget of watching them on TV in Chicago.
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Episode 95: I will be talking about The International Amphitheater, Father and Son Pizzeria, and The Flying Turns Roller Coaster at Riverview Park in Chicago.
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Episode 94: I will be talking about Betty White and my memories of watching her on TV in Chicago.
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Episode 93: I will be talking about my top Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page posts for 2021 and watching The Marx Brothers movies on New Year's Eve.
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Episode 92: I will be talking about my memories of Dr. Lester Fisher and celebrating Ned Locke's birthday on Christmas Day.
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Episode 91: I will be talking about Salerno Jingles Cookies, Eggnog from Vanished Chicagoland Businesses, and more Christmas Traditions.
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Episode 90: I will be talking about The Cinnamon Bear Radio & TV Series, and Vintage Christmas Gift Box and Wrapping at Department Stores In Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 89: I will talk about my memories and some trivia about Hardrock, Coco, and Joe. Plus, Suzy Snowflake and Frosty The Snowman.
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Episode 88: My Christmas memories of Gately's People Store in Roseland and my favorite Christmas movie of all time, Christmas in Connecticut.
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Episode 87: I will talk about Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty The Snowman TV Specials when I was watching them on TV in Chicago.
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Episode 86: I will be talking about Christmas Windows Displays at Department Stores in Chicago and remembering Mike Nesmith of The Monkees.
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Episode 85: Part 3 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2021. Also in the program, The 55th anniversary of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and The 75th Anniversary of the 1946 movie It's A Wonderful Movie.
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Episode 84: Part 2 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2021 and more.
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Episode 83: I will discuss Part 1 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2021 and Christmas Ornaments.
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Episode 82: I will be discussing my memories of watching classic Christmas TV episodes in the 1970s in Chicago.
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Episode 81: I will be talking about my memories of watching classic and forgotten Christmas TV specials in the 1970s in Chicago.
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Episode 80: I will be talking about my Thanksgiving memories in Chicago in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Episode 79: I will be discussing Chicago's Defunct Steakhouse Restaurants. Bonanza, Ponderosa, Rustler, Eli's and more.
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Episode 78: I will be discussing the history and my memories of Cigarette Advertising in Chicago. Radio, Television, Magazines, and Billboards will be featured. This episode does not endorse smoking of any kind because it is dangerous to your health. Thank you.
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Episode 77: I will be talking about Bert Weinman Ford Dealership in Chicago and TV Spokesman Linn Burton. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 76: I will be talking about defunct Italians Restaurants in Chicago.
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Episode 75: I will be talking about Forgotten & Defunct Chicago Professional Sports Teams.
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Episode 74: Vinyl Record, 8-Track Tape, Tape Cassette, or Compact Disc? Which audio format did you like? I will discuss my memories of all of them. A couple of corrections: I mentioned the book store Barnes & Roble, which is called Barnes & Noble. Also, the next episode will be 75, not 74. I apologize for the errors. There may be a few more.
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Episode 73: I will be talking about my memories of watching the TV series, The Electric Company in Chicago.
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Episode 72: I will be talking about my Halloween memories growing up in Chicago. Good and bad. Well, mostly bad.
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Episode 71: I will be talking about my memories of the toys from The Ideal Toy Company when I was a child in Chicago.
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Episode 70: I will be talking about Altman Camera Company, Connie Szerszen of WSDM-FM 98, and Evans Furrier Store in Chicago.
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Episode 69: I will be talking about Drewrys Beer, Forgotten Hostess Snack Cakes, and McLaughlin's Manor House Coffee.
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Episode 68: I will be talking about Jewel Grand Bazaar, John T. Shayne Clothing Store, Kiddytown Amusement Park, and Chicago Police Officer Leonard Baldy.
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Episode 67: I will talk about celebrating The 70th Anniversary of I Love Lucy. My Chicago memories of watching the show. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 66: I will be talking about The Zenith Display Salon Store The Blue Fairy, and my favorite Salerno Cookie when I was a kid.
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Episode 65: I will be talking about Screaming Yellow Theater, 1800 N Clybourn Ave Shopping Mall, and the closing of Riverview Park.
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Episode 64: I will be talking about The 60th Anniversary of The Dick Van Dyke Show & Schulien's Restaurant in Chicago. I started watching The Dick Van Dyke Show in reruns on WGN-TV Channel 9 when I was a child.
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I will be talking about The 60th Anniversary of the TV series Hazel. Reruns aired on WGN-TV Channel 9 & WSNS-TV Channel 44.
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The first episode of my new podcast. It is called Vanished Chicagoland Stories. This is just a test. We will see how it will progress.
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Episode 62: I will be talking about Bramson Women's Clothing Store, Aylward's Round-Up Restaurant, and Stuart Brent Bookstore in Chicago.
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Episode 61: I will be talking about Vintage Wacky Packages, Sandy The Clown from Bozo's Circus, and The Chicago American Newspaper.
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Episode 60: I will be talking about The Closing Sears Stores in Chicago and attending my Bogan High School 40th Reunion Party.
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Episode 59: I will be talking about Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown Cartoon Show, Toot-A-Loop Radio, Allison Payne from WGN-TV Channel 9, and more.
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Episode 58: I will be talking about Part 4 of Vanished Chicagoland, celebrating Bozo's Circus Month, the 60th Anniversary of The Dick Tracy Show, hosted by Ray Rayner. It too debuted on September 11, 1961. Also on the program, my memories of 9/11. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 57: Part 3 of Vanished Chicagoland celebrating Bozo's Circus Month. Debuted on September 11, 1961. I will discuss the history of Bozo's Circus. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 56: Part 2 of Vanished Chicagoland celebrating Bozo's Circus Month. Debuted on September 11, 1961. I will discuss the history of Bozo's Circus. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 55: Part 1 of Vanished Chicagoland celebrating Bozo's Circus Month. Debuted on September 11, 1961. I will discuss the history of Bozo's Circus. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein. If the audio is low, please turn up the volume. I'm having issues with my microphone.
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Episode 54: I will be talking about The Avon Theater in Chicago, Space Angel and, Ernie Banks. Note: Part 3 of this episode has been re-recorded.
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Episode 53: I will be talking about The Fair Department Store, Kiddie A-Go-Go and, John's Garage Restaurant.
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Episode 52: I will be talking about Dominick's Finer Foods, The Everly Brothers and, Ford City Bowling Center in Chicago.
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Episode 51: I will be talking about my fond memories of having a rotary dial telephone at my house in Chicago and, John's Frozen Pizza.
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Episode 50: I will talk about my memories of watching Creature Features on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 49: I will be talking about my fondest memories of forgotten breakfast cereals in the 70s & 80s as a child in Chicago.
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Episode 48: I will be talking about The Black Orchid Nightclub & Restaurant, Tony Esposito, and defunct Greek Restaurants on the South Side of Chicago.
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Episode 47: I will be talking about my favorite candies from the 70s that are discontinued and are still around.
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Episode 46: I will be talking about The Heather House Restaurant at Carson Pirie & Scott Dept. Store & The 55th Anniversary of Batman. The TV Show & Movie.
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Episode 45: I will be talking about Diana's Greek Restaurant in Greektown, Old Barn Restaurant in Burbank, IL, and Lucille Ball's 110th Birthday.
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Episode 44: I will be talking about the 40th Anniversary of MTV, Evergreen Theater in Evergreen Park, IL, and Vintage Sara Lee Cakes.
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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.
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Episode 42: I will be talking about Morris B. Sachs, Girl Talk hosted by Virginia Graham, and Atari Video Games from the 1980s.
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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.
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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 for Shock Theater is credited by Terry Tiz.
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Episode 39: I will be talking about Bell Phone Center Stores, Jack Benny, and The Magic Pan Creperie Restaurants.
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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 are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 37: I will be talking about Schlitz Beer and the career of director Richard Donner.
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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 of Classic Chicago Television (FuzzyMemoriesTV).
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Episode 35: I will be talking about my Prostate Cancer Survival, Nelson Brothers Furniture, Alex Dreier, Canfield's Ginger Ale, and Henry's Hamburgers.
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Episode 34: S&H Green Stamps and, the 70th anniversary of the television debut of Amos N' Andy. A historical look back at the radio and TV show.
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Episode 33: I will be talking about store directories from Marshall Field's and Wieboldt's Department Stores on State Street and, Mr. G's Steak House.
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Episode 32: I will be talking about Child World Toy Store, Best of Groucho, Montgomery Ward, and Willowbrook Ballroom and Banquets.
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Episode 31: I will be talking about Riverview Park's Roller Coasters and Two Ton Baker.
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Episode 30: I will be talking about Father's Day, Zayre, Tim Weigel and, the early days of Riverview Park in Chicago.
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Episode 29: I will be talking about Family Classics With Frazier Thomas that aired on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 28: Record Store Day. I will be talking about Chicago's Vanished Record Stores. Rose Records, The Flipside, Musicland, Kroozin' Music, and more. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 27: I will be talking about Ground Round Restaurants, Sneak Previews on WTTW-TV Channel 11, McDade & Company, and ON-TV Subscription Television. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 26: A special episode: 40 years ago today, I graduated from Bogan High School in Chicago on June 5, 1981. I will be talking about my memories of my high school years. Good and bad. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 25: I will be talking about Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park, Gavin MacLeod, B.J. Thomas and, Arlene Golonka.
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Episode 24: I will be talking about The Pickle Barrel Restaurant, Ford City Cinema, Mister Kelly's, and La Maisonette French Restaurant. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 23: I will be talking about Turn-Style Discount Stores, Agostino's Italian Restaurant, Lake Tower Motel, and P.J. Hoff.
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I will be talking about Just Pants, Charles Grodin, The Hasty Tasty Restaurant, and The Magic Door. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 21: I will be talking about Colby's Furniture Stores, Buffalo Ice Cream Parlor, Garofalo's Supermarkets and, Multiplication Rock on ABC-TV. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 20: I will be talking about Bob Koester of Jazz Record Mart, Lytton's, Dick Kay, and High-Low Foods.
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I will be talking about Lee Phillip, Bonanza Steakhouse, Union National Bank of Roseland, and Antoinette Pope School of Fancy Cookery. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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Episode 18: Mother's Day Special. I will be talking about M-Squad, Schmitt Bakeries, a tribute to Bob Wallace, and stores that had Mother's Day sales. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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I will be talking about WLAK 94 FM, Olympia Dukakis, Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips, and The Coral Theater. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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I will be talking about Reggie Candy Bar, L. Fish Furniture Store, actor Johnny Crawford, and WGN-TV Baseball Announcers.
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I will be talking about Tab Cola, Chicago's Lost Bakeries, Watching Speed Racer on TV, and Carson Pirie Scott and Co. Department Store in State Street.
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I will be talking about Ned Locke, Poppin' Fresh Pies, Night Gallery, Boris Karloff's Thriller, and Yankee Doodle Dandy Hamburgers. Note: I made an error on the podcast. Night Gallery celebrated its 50th anniversary, not the 60th. I apologize for the error. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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I will be talking about Lum's Restaurants, The Bay City Rollers, Community Discount Stores, and The Fireball Roller Coaster at Riverview Park in Chicago.
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I will be talking about Wag's Restaurants, memories of watching the Flintstones on TV in Chicago, Greyhound Post House Cafeteria, TV Forecast Magazine, and Ivanhoe Theater. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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I will be talking about the death of actors Lee Aaker and Felix Silla. Chances R Restaurants, the history of Don McNeil's Breakfast Club, and Town & Country Restaurants.
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I will be talking about Dispensa's Kingdom Amusement Park, Peter Pan Restaurants, and WLUP FM 98 Commercials that featured Lorelei Shark. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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I will be talking about Dressel's Strawberry Shortcake, Prince Phillip's visits to Chicago, and Discount Retail Stores in the 1960s and 1970s.
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I will be talking about memories of Chicago Newsstands, the 50th anniversary of Harry Caray broadcasting for the Chicago White Sox, and the early days of WSNS-TV Channel 44 programming.
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Happy Easter, Everyone! I will be talking about The Funny Company, Mraz Drug Store and, Canfield's Soft Drinks.
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In this episode, I will be talking about the last episode of Dark Shadows, Dutch Mill Candies, Moondog's Comicland, and Creature Features.
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In this episode, I will be talking about Salerno Cookies and their delicious flavors. Also, talking about my posts on my social media accounts for the past few days.
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In this episode, I will be speaking about memories of Peacock Alley that was located at the lower level of The Ford City Shopping Center in Chicago.
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In this episode, I will be speaking about grocery stores and supermarkets that have disappeared in the Chicagoland area. High-Low Foods, Dominick's, Treasure Island, National Foods Store, A&P, and many more! My video of this is on YouTube under my name.
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Episode two of my podcast. I talked about Gatelys Peoples Store, Talman Bank, and John's Garage Restaurant. Also spoke about how Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page got launched. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.
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