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What was your favorite Hostess Bakery product? Twinkies, Ding Dongs, or maybe the Hostess Cupcakes? On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember Hostess Bakeries and all of those great treats we recall from our early years. Next we recall a great baseball anniversary that ties in with a couple of famous "Peanuts" cartoon strips. What did Charlie Brown have to say in those strips? Lis...

Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site reaches a new milestone as we wind down 2012: Our 100th program. Thanks to you our listeners, we have reached this goal, and we thank you for your ongoing support. On this episode, Smitty and Mike look back across 100 shows, and reflect how Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site has evolved; the guests, topics, ideas from our listeners, and the contributions by George and Mike Z hav...

As we enter the holiday season here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on this edition of our show. This yearly tradition heralds in the start of the holiday season, and has been a part of many baby boomer's lives. Remember Thanksgiving morning watching the parade on TV while enjoying the aroma of all the tasty holiday smells coming from the kitchen? The...

We remember the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Smitty shares with us the chilling details from 50 years ago when the world came closer to a nuclear exchange than ever before or ever since. President Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev were the principal players in this high-stakes situation that for 13 days hung in the balance. Thankfully, the...

This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site pays tribute to a number of well-known individuals who passed away in the summer of 2012. Celebrities, astronauts, writers, and noted individuals in the fields of comedy and music are remembered. Among them are Andy Griffith, Ray Bradbury, Phyllis Diller, and Neil Armstrong just to name a few. Join Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as we remember these great ind...

On June 29, 2012, Mike B, Smitty, and Mike Z broadcast a live, two-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site over KOPA-FM in Pala, California. The broadcast originated from the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, California. On the second part of that broadcast, Smitty and Mike interview radio historian Bill Earl, who recalls the fairs in the Los Angeles area in the 60s and 70s. Bill tells us how r...

On June 29, 2012, Mike B, Smitty, and Mike Z broadcast a live, two-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site over KOPA-FM in Pala, California. The broadcast originated from the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, California. On this first part of that broadcast, the Galaxy Guys tell you about the sights and sounds of the fair. The carnival atmosphere, smells of the food, and a look at some of the r...

It's the Dog Days of Summer here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as Mike and Smitty recall all the fun things we did while on summer vacation after we got our fill of doing all of the normal things kids would do on summer break, such as riding bikes, running through sprinklers, or joining mom on a shopping trip. When your creative juices got going and you would take apart or dissect an old appliance...

This episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site features an interview with Art Astor, legendary radio broadcast executive. Mr. Astor has been involved in the world of radio and television broadcasting since the late 1940s. He is the owner and president of Astor Broadcast Group, located in Anaheim California. Mr. Astor tells us all about his life in the world of radio. From a very young age Mr. Astor wa...

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember 35 millimeter film strips, that teaching tool used in many classrooms from the 50s through the 80s. Mike Z takes us back to a time when film strips and motion picture films were high-tech in the classrooms. The guys also recall some funny anecdotes about being in school during those years that most people who grew up in that era will remem...

Remember the fascination that was early color TV? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty and Mike Z recall the early history of color TV. From the technology that made color pictures through the air possible, to some of the color programming itself which is so well-remembered. If you have memories of watching color TV shows in the late 50s and 60s, listen in and we'll talk about som...

Recently here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we presented a program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the luxury liner Titanic. We received many comments, and e-mails from many of you expressing great interest in this topic. After reviewing what we covered on that episode, we found that there were many more facts that we wanted to present to you, particularly what became of a f...

The Galaxy Gang is all here and we have these topics for you on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site: First we talk about Cold War Movies. Hollywood has always mirrored the fears, fantasies, and interests of the public, and in the period from the 1950s to the 1980s, a number of movies related to the Cold War and the possible threat of nuclear attack were made. Among them Fail Safe, and Dr. S...

Supermarionation: The name given to those British animated series of the 1960s that were aimed at kids, but also found an audience among adults. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson were the creators of such well-remembered series as Fireball XL5, Stingray, Supercar, and others. They were not cartoons, but featured marionettes, done in an advanced style. Also, the stories had positive reinforcement and lesso...

Fill 'er up! That's the word on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site as the Galaxy Gang remembers the great days when you would get full service at your local gas station. Also, there were those neat give-aways, or premiums when you filled up your tank. Whether it was a tiger tail, an inflatable dinosaur, a set of steak knives, or a piece of glassware, you're bound to recall some good memori...

1972 was a year of great importance in the world of sports. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back at some of the sports events of that year. From Football, to Baseball, to Basketball and everything in-between, it was a very eventful year. The Olympics of 1972 were notable for a great swimming triumph, but also tragedy as athletes from Israel were killed in a terrorist attack...

We talk about the portability of entertainment on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. The ability to take your favorite music, and even TV shows with you wherever you go has been made easier and easier as the years have passed by. From the days of heavy, bulky radios that used a ton of batterers to today's Ipods and personal devices, we take a look back at how technology has evolved and al...

Lights, Camera, Action...at home that is. We look back at the golden era of home movies. Before the availability of video cameras for personal use, 8-millimeter and super-8 home movies were extremely popular for preserving special events and recording family life in the U.S. Many people have memories of parents shooting home movies, and then sending the film off to be developed, and waiting for it...

On this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site we remember the Archie comic book series. Yes, Archie is 70 years old! Mike B looks back to the beginnings of Archie and his adventures with Betty, Veronica, and Jughead. From the very early days to the present, we look back at the many comics, books, TV shows, and hit music that the Archies have inspired. The Galaxy Guys wrap up the segment by recalli...

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. While not a baby-boomer topic per se, the interest and fascination of this tragedy has transcended generations, including baby-boomers. We look at some possible factors that increased the odds of that fateful collision, the moon for one. We reflect on what the lifestyle was during that era....

Surf's up on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We take a look at the history and culture of surfing, a favorite pastime for those who love the sea, and enjoy riding the waves. Going back to its roots in Hawaii, we take a brief look back at how this sport came to America and has never left. We also look at the popular culture of the 50s and 60s that formed around the surfing craze. TV sho...

On today's show, we talk about the Gravesites of the Stars. Memorial Parks and cemeteries where many of our best-loved stars of motion pictures, radio, and television have their final resting places. Far from being morbid, a visit to the grave of a beloved star of the past is a unique opportunity to show appreciation and love for a performer who touched your life in their work. We talk about many...

Baseball is our topic on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Yes, Baseball, the great American pastime. George Haloulakos helps us to remember the days gone by of baseball, particularly while he was growing up in the 60s. George and his father have written a fantastic treatise on baseball history during this time period. We remember two celebrated players of the past, Don Drysdale and Sand...

The Perennial Popularity of the Adventure Film is our topic on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We recall three adventure films in particular: Lost Horizon, King Solomon's Mines, and Valley of the Kings, We compare these films to later releases such as the Indiana Jones series. These earlier films are rooted in such things as best-selling literature, and the recurring theme of finding e...

In this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we talk about Route 66, The Mother Road, and a true piece of genuine Americana. Mike B shares his memories of traveling on Route 66, what the road meant to America, and how the road still exists today in some places. From the desperate people of the plains states in the Dust Bowl days, to countless American families that took Route 66 on vacations in...