Vanished Chicagoland Stories

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.

Episode 258: I will discuss The Hamburger Hamlet Restaurants in Chicago and Chicago Sun-Times Advice Columnist and TV hostess Dorsey Connors.

Episode 257: I will discuss my memories of the lunchbox snacks I had in the 1970s and The Musicraft Store in Chicago.

Episode 256: I will discuss Chicago Sportscaster Lloyd Pettit and the popularity of wine cooler brands from the 1980s.

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.

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.

Episode 253: I will discuss Restaurateur Mel Markon and his restaurants. Plus, the trading cards in Wonder Bread in the 1970s.

Episode 252: I will discuss The Purple Hotel in Lincolnwood, IL, and my favorite toys from The Wham-O Toy Company from the 1970s.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 247: I will discuss The Pinnacle Restaurant in Chicago, Bonomo Turkish Taffy, And Bireley's Soft Drinks.

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.

Episode 245: I discuss my memories of Duncan Yo-Yos and The Bicentennial Minute Programs in the 1970s in Chicago.

Episode 244: I will discuss about TV host Jim Lounsbury And Fox Deluxe Beer from Chicago.

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.

Episode 242: I will discuss Chuck Cavallini's Restaurant in Midlothian, Illinois, and, The 40th Anniversary of Friday Night Videos on NBC.

Episode 241: I will discuss Fuddruckers Hamburger Restaurants in The Chicagoland area and The children's TV Show Ding Dong School.

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.

I will discuss radio voice actor Dick Orkin (Chickenman) and The Ivanhoe Restaurant/Theater in Chicago.

Episode 238: I will discuss my memories of Rand McNally retail stores in Chicago and a tribute to singer Tony Bennett.

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.

Episode 236: I will discuss 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.

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.

Episode 234: I will discuss Zipz'z Ice Cream and a wrap-up of past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.

Episode 233: I will discuss The 75th Anniversary of the movie Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and The Tony Piet Pontiac Dealership in Chicago.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 229: I will discuss WFYR 103 1/2 FM Radio Station And The Helene Curtis Company In Chicago.

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.

Episode 227: I will discuss Nelson Brothers Furniture Stores in Chicago and The 75th Anniversary of The Texaco Star Theater Variety Show.

Episode 226: I will discuss The Sheridan Drive-In Theatre in Bridgeview, IL, and my tributes to actors George Maharis and Barry Newman.

Episode 225: I will discuss Clutch Cargo, The Animated Series, and my earliest memories of using the internet for the first time.

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.

Episode 223: I will discuss amusement parks that I have visited and have not in the Chicagoland Area and my tribute to Tina Turner.

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.

Episode 221: I will discuss my memories of Trouble and Headache Board Games. Plus, Bananas Magazine from The 1970s and 1980s in Chicago.

Episode 220: I will discuss Marathon Taxi Cab Vehicles in Chicago and The Auchan Hypermarket in Bridgeview, IL.

Episode 219: I will discuss my memories of Union 76 Gas Stations in Chicago and the demise of MTV News.

Episode 218: I will discuss Robert Hall Clothes in Chicago and Mattel Electronic Sports Games from The 1970s.

Episode 217: I will discuss bumper stickers from Chicago radio stations and Kinney Shoes.

Episode 216: Victoria Station Restaurants, Singer Gordon Lightfoot, and a wrap-up of past posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.

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.

Episode 214: I will discuss Record Store Day and records stores that have vanished in the Chicagoland area.

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.

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.

Episode 211: I will discuss Saxon Paint Stores in Chicago, And The Halsted Twin Outdoor Theater in Riverdale, IL.

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.