Vanished Chicagoland Stories

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.