Vanished Chicagoland Stories

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.

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.

Episode 277: I will discuss Naugles Tacos And Hamburgers Restaurants in Chicago and my memories of Bozo the Clown merchandise.

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

Episode 275: I will discuss Snider's Catsup and my childhood memories of Ice Cream Cake Rolls in Chicago.

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.

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.

Episode 272: I will discuss Henrici's Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The Clark Gum Brand.

Episode 271: I will discuss my favorite ten horror movies that aired on Creature Features on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago.

Episode 270: Halloween episode. I will discuss Chicago businesses I would like to return from the dead part 2.

Episode 269: Halloween episode. I will discuss Chicago businesses I would like to return from the dead part 1.

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.

Episode 267: My Memories and Comparisons of the TV animated shows Speed Racer and Prince Planet and Hillman's Pure Food Stores in Chicago.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 263: I will discuss my tribute to Dick Butkus of The Chicago Bears And Chiclets Gum.

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.

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.

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.

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.