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Welcome to Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! On this episode we look back to the days of driver's training, learning to drive whether at school or at home. For most kids learning to drive happened at school, where the Driver's Education teacher would take a group of kids out in the training car and help us to learn to drive safely, obey speed limits and traffic rules, and in general become safe, good dr...

On this episode we talk about collecting things, whether it was postage stamps, coins, baseball cards, or any other number of items, most all of us have memories of having a favorite collection of things that interested us. We look back to collecting things as kids, and how collecting has changed over the years. What was once very collectible may not be that way now, and what wasn't collectible wa...

This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, recorded on Veteran's Day 2018, looks back to the end of the First World War, November 11, 1918. The Galaxy Guys look back across a century of remembrance. How in earlier years most of the people alive had lived through those years of the First World War. As time has passed by and the years have moved forward, this significant event is today a distant pa...

Three fun topics for you on this one-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. First, we remember the 1968 TV season. In that turbulent year, some of our favorite television programs mirrored the real-life struggles and strife going on in our country. We look at the edgier shows and contrast them to the more traditional shows airing then. Many long-running comedy shows were nearing their end as...

A show of firsts...On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network, we look back on the firsts that occurred in our young lives. From sleeping in our own room, to dancing with a member of the opposite sex, to being charged with running a "grown up" errand, to trying that first cigarette, to flying on an airplane, all for the first time- we remember these events as a r...

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music. From the 1950's to more recent times, Lawrence Welk was a fixture on our TV sets every Saturday night. From the early years as a local Los Angeles program, to his network program on ABC, to first-run syndication where he continued to entertain his huge fan base, We could always count on Mr. Welk and h...

It's silly song Sunday here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site! Join us as we look back on some of those silly songs from way back when. Novelty songs that in many cases were hits. Such songs as "Monster Mash", "Beep Beep", "Camp Granada", and "Purple People Eater" along with many more, are recalled as being catchy tunes that made us laugh at the same time. We look at this genre of music and how it was...

We remember our favorite TV and film moms on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Most of the great TV shows we remember from earlier times had a family involved in the storyline. And more often than not, a mom was a part of the cast. Such moms as June Cleaver, Margaret Anderson, and Donna Stone are well remembered and much loved to this day. In the 1950s and 60s, these programs reflected l...

Fifty years ago, Mister Roger's Neighborhood debuted on television. Since 1968, generations of children have benefited from Fred Rogers, who in a friendly and gentle way, presented a safe and educational environment for young children to learn and grow. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember his wonderful television program. We look back upon his life and mission, the creation...

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back to some of our favorite films that had surprise endings. Such movies as Planet of the Apes and The Sting had endings that completely surprised us and were different from how we thought they might end. Next we remember simple, basic toys from the past. Some examples are Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, Blocks, and Checkers. They required no batt...

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back to Scouting in the era of the 1960s and 70s. Mike and George recall their days as Scouts and some of the fun adventures they encountered while in a Scout's uniform. Joining a Scout troop was a guarantee of fun, adventures, and learning new skills that would come in handy later in life. We also remember some of the vintage candies from our...

We look at a television program that began 50 years ago in 1968 and is still going to this day. That program is CBS News 60 Minutes. The Sunday night news magazine program debuted September 24, 1968, and continues on the air. We recall some of the stories and events covered in the years since this program began. We also recall the correspondents who have presented the stories over the years. Harry...

(PART 1 of 2) On June 16, 2017, the Galaxy Gang were once again at the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, California. As in years past, John and Susan Fox joined Mike and Smitty for a fun-filled two hour broadcast. Also on this occasion, we were joined by fellow Galaxy Good Guy "Shotgun Tom" Kelly. During the course of the program, we recalled memories of past years at the Fair. Shotgun recalled do...

(PART 2 of 2) On June 16, 2017, the Galaxy Gang were once again at the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, California. As in years past, John and Susan Fox joined Mike and Smitty for a fun-filled two hour broadcast. Also on this occasion, we were joined by fellow Galaxy Good Guy "Shotgun Tom" Kelly. During the course of the program, we recalled memories of past years at the Fair. Shotgun recalled do...

We look back to our school days on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Particularly we remember Open House, when we would return to our schoolrooms at night with our parents to see our teachers and get an update on our activities. Next we talk about Pictures and Slides from earlier days. How this was the way that family memories were preserved in those long-ago days before video and snappi...

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember those distinctive sounds from our childhood days. Perhaps it was the old telephone ringing, changing channels on a mechanical TV tuner, or putting playing cards on the spokes of our bikes. Many of these sounds have completely disappeared as technology has changed and we have moved forward in time. The memories remain and if we should hear...

Last year brought us the loss of four musical giants and we remember them on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We remember Glen Campbell, Walter Becker of "Steely Dan", Tom Petty, and Fats Domino. All four of these artists excelled in providing their audiences and fans with top quality entertainment and musical memories that will last a lifetime. As we review each artist, we look back up...

It's been a little over 60 years since the debut of the iconic TV show "Leave it to Beaver". On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the popular family TV program that premiered in 1957, and continues today in reruns and home video. Most of us recall the adventures of Beaver and his friends, Whitey, Larry, and Gilbert, as well as the exploits of big brother Wally and his friends...

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we recall the days when Door to Door sales reps would come to visit our homes on a regular basis. Whether it was the Fuller Brush Man, an insurance agent, a bakery truck, or someone offering encyclopedias, the people showing up at our doors were always polite and neatly dressed. Often, our moms or dads would buy or order something from them. Long befo...

On today's show we look back to our early years as kids, when we began to explore the nearby world around us. As we grew older, the world that once consisted of our backyard expanded to other neighborhood streets and surroundings. We wondered what was to be found on the next block or nearby streets...uncharted territories we hadn't explored before. Walking, or riding our bikes around the neighborh...

We remember those "Back to School" days on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. While those easy, lazy days of summer vacation were winding down, we began to see the tell-tale signs that a return to school was back on the horizon. Going to get new school clothes was usually the first step in getting back into the classroom. Then the first day of school would arrive: new books, new teachers,...

Remember getting the prize inside a box of Cracker Jacks, or perhaps going to the gas station with mom or dad and getting one of the company's antenna balls? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back upon the simple little prizes and premiums that made us happy as kids. Whether it was a prize inside a cereal box, or sending away some bubble gum wrappers and getting a toy in the m...

We look back at our favorite musical artists who were performing 40 or 50 years ago and are still active today. It's amazing the number of performers we can still see who have been active for so many years. The endurance and dedication of these artists is inspiring. Such individuals as Tom Jones, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, Fleetwood Mac and others, continue to entertain their original fans of...

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike and Smitty look back to the golden days of do-it-yourself. 30, 40, 50 years ago or more, it was common for our dads, granddads, uncles, or friends and neighbors to tackle a repair job themselves. Whether it was fixing a washing machine, putting in a door, tuning up a car, or any other household jobs, that task was likely handled by the homeowner...

On January 29, 2017, we lost our dear friend Jack Vincent, who passed away at his home at the age of 99 years. Jack worked in radio for many years, notably working the overnight air shift at KCBQ in San Diego from the 1950s to the 1970s. He worked at other stations previously, and also worked as an engineer at KCBQ. He was truly the Dean of San Diego Radio Broadcasters. On this episode of Galaxy M...