Vanished Chicagoland Stories

Episode 206: I will discuss Southport Lanes & Omni Superstores in Chicago.

Episode 205: I will discuss The Kinetic Playground Nightclub In Chicago, And National Pi Day. Pies Brands And Restaurants That Vanished In Chicago.

Episode 204: I will discuss Oldsmobile Cars in the 70s and 80s, and my memories of watching actor Robert Blake on television in Chicago. 

Episode 203: I will discuss Chez Paul Restaurant in Chicago and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page. 

Episode 202: I will discuss Dynamite Magazine, Tele1st Subscription Television Service, And The 40th Anniversary of The Compact Disc Player. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (…

Episode 201: I will discuss my memories of National Food Stores and WLOO-FM 100 Radio Station in Chicago.

Episode 200: It's our 200th episode! I will discuss my memories of Garfield Goose And Friends TV Show And Actress Raquel Welch. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (…

Episode 199: I will discuss Valentine's Day Candies from businesses that have vanished in Chicago and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland …

Episode 198: I will discuss The Musicland Stores And The Continental Bank in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.

Episode 197: I will discuss my memories of WGN-TV Anchorman Jack Taylor on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, And the children's instructional shorts, Snippets. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic …

Episode 196: I will discuss hockey Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull and actresses Lisa Loring, Wednesday Addams from The TV shows, The Addams …

Episode 195: I will discuss Holsum Bread and The Suitery Men's Clothing Stores In Chicago. 

Episode 194: I will discuss my tribute to radio disc jockey Lin Brehmer from WXRT-FM 93 in Chicago. 

Episode 193: I will discuss The 55th anniversary of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV show and my memories of watching the show in Chicago.

Episode 192: I will discuss Herman's World of Sporting Goods Stores in Chicago. And a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.

Episode 191: I will discuss the 50th anniversary of Schoolhouse Rock which aired on WLS-TV Channel 7 in Chicago. 

Episode 190: I will discuss my memories of Chicago weatherman John Coughlin and Suncoast Motion Picture Company Video Stores in Chicago. 

Episode 189: I will discuss my memories of restaurants with banquet halls owned by Greeks and Mayflower Super Foods Grocery Stores in Chicago. 

Episode 188: I will discuss my memories of telephone booths in Chicago and a tribute to Barbara Walters. 

Episode 187: I will discuss the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2022 and memories of watching The Marx Brothers on New …

Episode 186: I will discuss my earliest memories of my first Christmas tree and The Hardrock, Coco, Joe, Suzy Snowflake, and Frosty The Snowman film shorts. 

Episode 185: I will discuss Part 4 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2022, and Christmas movies on WGN Family …

Episode 184: I will discuss Part 3 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page In 2022, Chicago Broadcaster Floyd Brown, and …

Episode 183: I will discuss Part 2 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page In 2022, The 65th Anniversary of Shock Theater, …

Episode 182: I will discuss Part 1 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2022, tributes to Bob McGrath from Sesame …

Episode 181: Memories of unique Christmas decorations from the 1970s in Chicago, singer Christine McVie, and Salerno Christmas Cookies.

Episode 180: I will discuss bad and weird Christmas songs of the 1970s, memories of Christmas at Ford City Mall in Chicago in the 1970s, and more!

Episode 179: I will discuss vintage Chicago Christmas store catalogs, The 30th Anniversary of The Death of Superman, actress Irene Cara, and memories of the day after Thanksgiving. 

Episode 178: I will discuss Andy's Steak House in Oak Brook, IL, memories of World Book Encyclopedias in the 1970s, and Thanksgiving memories in Chicago.

Episode 177: I will discuss Anchorman Bob McBride of WBBM-TV Channel 2 in Chicago. And a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.

Episode 176: I will discuss my memories of the first house I lived in Chicago and memories of bad and forgotten songs from the 1970s.

Episode 175: I will discuss The Mill Run Playhouse and The children's TV program The Jobblewocky Place.

Episode 174: I will discuss Wimpy's Hamburgers, The Spiegel Company, and a tribute to meteorologist Roger Triemstra of WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago. 

Episode 173: Halloween Episode. I will discuss Amling's Haunted House, Marty McNeeley,  and my favorite movies on Creature Features on WGN-TV Channel 9.

Episode 172: Stan Mikita Of The Chicago Blackhawks and WJMK Oldies Magic 104 FM Radio Station in Chicago. 

Episode 171: I will discuss Borders Books & Music, Filene's Basement Clothing Stores, and what TV shows I watched when I came home after school …

Episode 170: I will discuss The 75th Anniversary of the TV series Kukla Fran and Ollie and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.

Episode 169: I will discuss Anchorman Floyd Kalber, Admiral Appliances, and Hubert The Lion from Harris Bank in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV…

Episode 168: I will discuss Radio and TV personality Jim Conway, The 55th Anniversary of the closing of Riverview Park in Chicago, and The 60th anniversary of The Tonight Show hosted by Johnny Carson. 

Episode 167: I will discuss The Red Owl Grocery Stores in Chicago and The 60th Anniversary of The Lucy Show. 

Episode 166: I will discuss The Treasure Island Grocery Stores in Chicago and The Land of Ziggy Zoggo, hosted by Nancy Berg.

Episode 165: I will discuss WDAI-FM 94.7 radio station in Chicago, The 60th Anniversary of The Jetsons, and forgotten soft drinks in the 1970s.

Episode 164: I will discuss The Kodak Instamatic Camera, The 70th Anniversary of The Adventures of Superman, and a wrap-up of past posts on Vanished …

Episode 163: I will discuss Korvettes Discount Stores in Chicago, two TV sitcoms from the 1970s that celebrated their 50th anniversary, and memories of the first car that I owned.

Episode 162: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of Family Classics on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, hosted by Frazier Thomas.

Episode 161: I will discuss Singer Jimmy Damon, the wrap-up of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more! 

Episode 160: I will discuss The Sony Walkman And Children's Bargain Town USA Toy Store in Chicago.

Episode 159: I will discuss Community Discount Stores and Chicago newspaper columnist Irv Kupcinet. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of …

Episode 158: I will discuss AMC Cars of The 1970s and my memories of Ford City East Theater in Chicago.

Episode 157: I will discuss my memories of Vintage Metal Lunch Boxes, the wrap-up of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more!

Episode 156: I will discuss Clara Peller from Wendy's Hamburger commercials and Shoppers World Discount Stores in Chicago. 

Episode 155: I will discuss my memories of Olivia Newton-John from movies, records, and television. 

Episode 154: I will discuss Rusty The Handyman from The Bozo Super Sunday Show, memories of school supplies in the 1970s, and more!  

Episode 153: I will discuss Burger Chef Restaurants and my tributes to actresses Nichelle Nichols and Pat Carroll.

Episode 152: I will discuss Yummy Brand from Jewel Food Stores in Chicago and a tribute to actor Tony Dow.

Episode 151: I will discuss Thrillerama on WNBQ (WMAQ)-TV Channel 5 in the 1960s. My memories of CB Radios in the 1970s and actor Paul Sorvino. 

Episode 120: I will be talking about Mister Donut, The Wrap-Up Of Last Week's Posts On Vanished Chicagoland, And More!

Episode 150: I will discuss my first job at Mr. Steer Steak House and The Toy That Grew Up Film Series on WTTV Channel 11 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (…

Episode 149: I will discuss Animal Kingdom Pet Store in Chicago, Cliff Johnson of Off Broadway, And Last Week's Posts from Vanished Chicagoland.

Episode 148: I will discuss my memories of Bob Collins on WGN Radio and the Steinberg-Baum Discount Stores. Clips from the show are credited by The …

Episode 147: I will discuss The 1st National Bank of Chicago and past posts from Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page.

Episode 146: I will discuss McDade & Company's The Catalog House and my memories of actors James Caan and Larry Storch in movies and television. 

Episode 145: I will discuss The Diver Dan TV Show and the 41 Elston-Clybourn CTA Bus Route in Chicago.

Episode 144: I will discuss the defunct rides from Marriott's/Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL, and The Colony Theater in Chicago.

Episode 143: The 35th Anniversary of The Closing Of Wieboldt's Department Store, Vintage Cigarette Vending Machines, and R.I.P. Apple iPod.

Episode 142: I will discuss my memories of View-Master TV Shows of The 1970s and a recap of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland.

Episode 141: I will be discussing Brian Piccolo of Chicago Bears and the huge automobiles of the 1970s. They are also known as Land Yachts.

Episode 140: I will discuss my memories of The Ford City Shopping Center Shuttle Bus in Chicago and Actress Carmelita Pope. 

Episode 139: I will discuss Wanzer Dairy in Chicago and a recap of past posts on Vanished Chicagoland.

Episode 138: I will discuss The Avalon Theater in Chicago and Vintage Schaper Toys.

Episode 137: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of Spider-Man and Radio Disc Jockey Larry Lujack.

Episode 136: I will be discussing Mark Grace of The Chicago Cubs and Forgotten Brands of Clock Radios in Chicago.

Episode 135: I will be discussing The Sabre Room in Hickory Hills, IL, and Vintage Kenmore Appliances from Sears Department Stores.

Episode 134: I will be discussing Highland Superstores and Fretter Electronics Stores. Recap of Last Week's Posts on Vanished Chicagoland.

Episode 133: I will be discussing my memories of Kathy McFarland from WFLD-TV Channel 32 and Fayva Shoes. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.

Episode 132: I will discuss my memories of watching Charlie Chan Movies on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago and Sinclair Gas Stations.

Episode 131: I will be talking about Dixie Square Mall in Harvey, IL. Recap of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland.

Episode 130: I will be talking about The 10th Anniversary of Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page, my new video, and more! 

Episode 129: I will be talking about my memories of CTA Paper Transfers and Monthly Passes. Also, last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland. 

Episode 128: I will be talking about The Red Barn Restaurants and my memories of The Retired Crayola Color Crayons. 

Episode 127: I will be talking about Soft Drink Mixes from the 1970s and a tribute to two comic book artists who recently passed away. Neal Adams and George Perez.

Episode 126: I will be talking about The Golden Ox Restaurant and Susan Heinkel, Hostess of Susan's Show in Chicago. A children's television show …

Episode 125: My latest journey in the hospital and what's next? Plus a wrap-up of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland. 

Episode 124: I will be talking about 1970s Non-Sports Trading Cards, The Wrap-Up of Last Week's Posts On Vanished Chicagoland, And More!

Episode 123: The 55th-anniversary of The 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado, Crown Books, and actor Robert Morse. 

Episode 122: I will be talking about forgotten coffee brands, The Treasury Discount Store, the wrap-up of last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, …

Episode 121: I will talk about John Conrad, host of The Elmer The Elephant Show, and my memories of using typewriters. 

Episode 119: The Ask Ann Landers advice column from The Chicago Sun-Times. Plus, my tribute to Jim Ramsey, the meteorologist from WGN-TV Channel 9 in …

Episode 118: I will be talking about Woolco Discount Stores, the wrap-up of this last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more! Clips from the …

Episode 117: I will be talking about The 30th Anniversary of the closing of Polk Brothers Appliance Stores in Chicago and more! 

Episode 116: I will be talking about White Hen Pantry and Fotomat Stores.

Episode 115: I will be talking about The 40th anniversary of A&P Supermarkets that closed and left the Chicagoland area and the wrap-up of this …

Episode 114: Celebrating the first-anniversary show of my podcast debut and Cuddly Dudley! 

Episode 113: I will be talking about my tribute to Merri Dee from WGN-TV Channel 9 and, The Bakery Restaurant in Chicago. 

Episode 112: I will be talking about The Cisco Kid, the wrap-up of this last week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and more!

Episode 111: I will be talking about John M Smyth Furniture Company in Chicago, Luis from Sesame Street, and more!

Episode 110: I will be talking about Adventureland Park In Addison, IL. The history, rides, and the video that I recently created.

Episode 109: I will be talking about Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs, the wrap-up of this week's posts on Vanished Chicagoland, and, more!

Episode 108: My Memories of watching Ron Hunter on NewsCenter 5 in the 1970s. Plus, the wrap-up of this week's post on Vanished Chicagoland. 

Episode 107: I will be talking about Wally Phillips of WGN Radio, Pegasus Greek Restaurant, and more! 

Episode 106: I will be talking about my memories of Ivan Reitman of his movies and more! 

Episode 105: I will be talking about The Morrison Hotel and The TV Show Here's Geraldine in Chicago.

Episode 104: I will be talking about Burny Brothers Bakeries Vs. Dressel's Bakeries, the debate. Which one was the best in Chicago? And more!

Episode 103: I will be talking about The Branding Iron Restaurant in Oak Lawn, IL and, memories of watching Chicago TV Weather Forecasters in the past on television.

Episode 102: I will be talking about my memories of playing Atari arcade video games in the 1980s in Chicago at home and video arcade. Also, events that happened these past few days. 

Episode 101: I will be talking about forgotten brands of sliced bread in Chicago and, more.

Episode 100: I will be talking about The 55th Anniversary of The Chicago Blizzard of 1967 and, The 50th Anniversary of the TV Show New Zoo Revue.

Episode 99: I will be talking about my memories of Bill Jackson of Cartoon Town, B.J. and Dirty Dragon, and Gigglesnort Hotel of watching him on television in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of …

Episode 98: I will be talking about Bob Bell's 100th birthday celebration. He played Bozo, The Clown on Bozo's Circus on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago. Also, Les Grobstein. 

Episode 97: I will be talking about The 50th anniversary of the TV Series Zoom that aired on WTTW-TV Channel 11 in Chicago. Plus other anniversaries. 

Episode 96: I will be talking about my memories of Sidney Poitier, Dwayne Hickman, Peter Bogdanovich, and Bob Saget of watching them on TV in Chicago. 

Episode 95: I will be talking about The International Amphitheater, Father and Son Pizzeria, and The Flying Turns Roller Coaster at Riverview Park in …

Episode 94: I will be talking about Betty White and my memories of watching her on TV in Chicago.

Episode 93: I will be talking about my top Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page posts for 2021 and watching The Marx Brothers movies on New Year's Eve. 

Episode 92: I will be talking about my memories of Dr. Lester Fisher and celebrating Ned Locke's birthday on Christmas Day. 

Episode 91: I will be talking about Salerno Jingles Cookies, Eggnog from Vanished Chicagoland Businesses, and more Christmas Traditions.

Episode 90: I will be talking about The Cinnamon Bear Radio & TV Series, and Vintage Christmas Gift Box and Wrapping at Department Stores In Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago …

Episode 89: I will talk about my memories and some trivia about Hardrock, Coco, and Joe. Plus, Suzy Snowflake and Frosty The Snowman. 

Episode 88: My Christmas memories of Gately's People Store in Roseland and my favorite Christmas movie of all time, Christmas in Connecticut. 

Episode 87: I will talk about Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty The Snowman TV Specials when I was watching them on TV in Chicago. 

Episode 86: I will be talking about Christmas Windows Displays at Department Stores in Chicago and remembering Mike Nesmith of The Monkees.

Episode 85: Part 3 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2021. Also in the program, The 55th anniversary of How The …

Episode 84: Part 2 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2021 and more. 

Episode 83: I will discuss Part 1 of the most popular posts on my Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page in 2021 and Christmas Ornaments.

Episode 82: I will be discussing my memories of watching classic Christmas TV episodes in the 1970s in Chicago.

Episode 81: I will be talking about my memories of watching classic and forgotten Christmas TV specials in the 1970s in Chicago.

Episode 80: I will be talking about my Thanksgiving memories in Chicago in the 1970s and 1980s. 

Episode 79: I will be discussing Chicago's Defunct Steakhouse Restaurants. Bonanza, Ponderosa, Rustler, Eli's and more. 

Episode 78: I will be discussing the history and my memories of Cigarette Advertising in Chicago. Radio, Television, Magazines, and Billboards will be featured. This episode does not endorse smoking of any kind because …

Episode 77: I will be talking about Bert Weinman Ford Dealership in Chicago and TV Spokesman Linn Burton. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.

Episode 76: I will be talking about defunct Italians Restaurants in Chicago. 

Episode 75: I will be talking about Forgotten & Defunct Chicago Professional Sports Teams.

Episode 74: Vinyl Record, 8-Track Tape, Tape Cassette, or Compact Disc? Which audio format did you like? I will discuss my memories of all of them. A couple of corrections: I mentioned the book store Barnes & Roble, …

Episode 73: I will be talking about my memories of watching the TV series, The Electric Company in Chicago.

Episode 72: I will be talking about my Halloween memories growing up in Chicago. Good and bad. Well, mostly bad. 

Episode 71: I will be talking about my memories of the toys from The Ideal Toy Company when I was a child in Chicago.

Episode 70: I will be talking about Altman Camera Company, Connie Szerszen of WSDM-FM 98, and Evans Furrier Store in Chicago.

Episode 69: I will be talking about Drewrys Beer, Forgotten Hostess Snack Cakes, and McLaughlin's Manor House Coffee. 

Episode 68: I will be talking about Jewel Grand Bazaar, John T. Shayne Clothing Store, Kiddytown Amusement Park, and Chicago Police Officer Leonard …

Episode 67: I will talk about celebrating The 70th Anniversary of I Love Lucy. My Chicago memories of watching the show. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV…

Episode 66: I will be talking about The Zenith Display Salon Store The Blue Fairy, and my favorite Salerno Cookie when I was a kid. 

Episode 65: I will be talking about Screaming Yellow Theater, 1800 N Clybourn Ave Shopping Mall, and the closing of Riverview Park. 

Episode 64: I will be talking about The 60th Anniversary of The Dick Van Dyke Show & Schulien's Restaurant in Chicago. I started watching The …

I will be talking about The 60th Anniversary of the TV series Hazel. Reruns aired on WGN-TV Channel 9 & WSNS-TV Channel 44.

The first episode of my new podcast. It is called Vanished Chicagoland Stories. This is just a test. We will see how it will progress.

Episode 62: I will be talking about Bramson Women's Clothing Store, Aylward's Round-Up Restaurant, and Stuart Brent Bookstore in Chicago.

Episode 61: I will be talking about Vintage Wacky Packages, Sandy The Clown from Bozo's Circus, and The Chicago American Newspaper.

Episode 60: I will be talking about The Closing Sears Stores in Chicago and attending my Bogan High School 40th Reunion Party. 

Episode 59: I will be talking about Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown Cartoon Show, Toot-A-Loop Radio, Allison Payne from WGN-TV Channel 9, and more.

Episode 58: I will be talking about Part 4 of Vanished Chicagoland, celebrating Bozo's Circus Month, the 60th Anniversary of The Dick Tracy Show, …

Episode 57: Part 3 of Vanished Chicagoland celebrating Bozo's Circus  Month. Debuted on September 11, 1961. I will discuss the history of Bozo's …

Episode 56: Part 2 of Vanished Chicagoland celebrating Bozo's Circus Month. Debuted on September 11, 1961. I will discuss the history of Bozo's …

Episode 55: Part 1 of Vanished Chicagoland celebrating Bozo's Circus Month. Debuted on September 11, 1961. I will discuss the history of Bozo's …

Episode 54: I will be talking about The Avon Theater in Chicago, Space Angel and, Ernie Banks. Note: Part 3 of this episode has been re-recorded. 

Episode 53: I will be talking about The Fair Department Store, Kiddie A-Go-Go and, John's Garage Restaurant.

Episode 52: I will be talking about Dominick's Finer Foods, The Everly Brothers and, Ford City Bowling Center in Chicago.

Episode 51: I will be talking about my fond memories of having a rotary dial telephone at my house in Chicago and, John's Frozen Pizza.

Episode 50: I will talk about my memories of watching Creature Features on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.

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Episode 48: I will be talking about The Black Orchid Nightclub & Restaurant, Tony Esposito, and defunct Greek Restaurants on the South Side of Chicago.

Episode 47: I will be talking about my favorite candies from the 70s that are discontinued and are still around.

Episode 46: I will be talking about The Heather House Restaurant at Carson Pirie & Scott Dept. Store & The 55th Anniversary of Batman. The TV Show & Movie.

Episode 45: I will be talking about Diana's Greek Restaurant in Greektown, Old Barn Restaurant in Burbank, IL, and Lucille Ball's 110th Birthday. 

Episode 44: I will be talking about the 40th Anniversary of MTV, Evergreen Theater in Evergreen Park, IL, and Vintage Sara Lee Cakes.

Episode 43: I will be talking about the late Ron Popeil and his classic gadgets that were shown on television during the 1970s and 1980s.

Episode 42: I will be talking about Morris B. Sachs, Girl Talk hosted by Virginia Graham, and Atari Video Games from the 1980s.

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Episode 41: I will be talking about Singer and Violinist Robbie Steinhardt of Kansas, Swift's Premium Franks, and Bob Trendler (Mr. Bob) from Bozo's …

Episode 40: I will be talking about Shock Theater on WBKB-TV (WLS) Channel 7 in the late 1950s and Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant. The clip for Shock Theater is credited by Terry Tiz. 

Episode 39: I will be talking about Bell Phone Center Stores, Jack Benny, and The Magic Pan Creperie Restaurants.

Episode 38: I will be talking about Polk Brothers Appliance Stores, The Rotor Ride at Riverview Park, and Eight O'Clock Coffee from A&P. Clips …

Episode 37: I will be talking about Schlitz Beer and the career of director Richard Donner.

Episode 36: I will be talking about Boston Sea Party, Karoll's Red Hanger Shops, and the history of WFBN/WGBO Channel 66. Clip of WFBN is from the …

Episode 35: I will be talking about my Prostate Cancer Survival, Nelson Brothers Furniture, Alex Dreier, Canfield's Ginger Ale, and Henry's Hamburgers.

Episode 34: S&H Green Stamps and, the 70th anniversary of the television debut of Amos N' Andy. A historical look back at the radio and TV show.

Episode 33: I will be talking about store directories from Marshall Field's and Wieboldt's Department Stores on State Street and, Mr. G's Steak House.

Episode 32: I will be talking about Child World Toy Store, Best of Groucho, Montgomery Ward, and Willowbrook Ballroom and Banquets.

Episode 31: I will be talking about Riverview Park's Roller Coasters and Two Ton Baker. 

Episode 30: I will be talking about Father's Day, Zayre, Tim Weigel and, the early days of Riverview Park in Chicago.

Episode 29: I will be talking about Family Classics With Frazier Thomas that aired on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by …

Episode 28: Record Store Day. I will be talking about Chicago's Vanished Record Stores. Rose Records, The Flipside, Musicland, Kroozin' Music, and more. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago …

Episode 27: I will be talking about Ground Round Restaurants, Sneak Previews on WTTW-TV Channel 11, McDade & Company, and ON-TV Subscription Television. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic …

Episode 26: A special episode: 40 years ago today, I graduated from Bogan High School in Chicago on June 5, 1981. I will be talking about my memories …

Episode 25: I will be talking about Old Chicago Indoor Amusement Park, Gavin MacLeod, B.J. Thomas and, Arlene Golonka. 

Episode 24: I will be talking about The Pickle Barrel Restaurant, Ford City Cinema, Mister Kelly's, and La Maisonette French Restaurant. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (…

Episode 23: I will be talking about Turn-Style Discount Stores, Agostino's Italian Restaurant, Lake Tower Motel, and P.J. Hoff.

I will be talking about Just Pants, Charles Grodin, The Hasty Tasty Restaurant, and The Magic Door. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein.

Episode 21: I will be talking about Colby's Furniture Stores, Buffalo Ice Cream Parlor, Garofalo's Supermarkets and, Multiplication Rock on ABC-TV. …

Episode 20: I will be talking about Bob Koester of Jazz Record Mart, Lytton's, Dick Kay, and High-Low Foods.

I will be talking about Lee Phillip, Bonanza Steakhouse, Union National Bank of Roseland, and Antoinette Pope School of Fancy Cookery. Clips from the …

Episode 18: Mother's Day Special. I will be talking about M-Squad, Schmitt Bakeries, a tribute to Bob Wallace, and stores that had Mother's Day sales. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago …

I will be talking about WLAK 94 FM, Olympia Dukakis, Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips, and The Coral Theater. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick …

I will be talking about Reggie Candy Bar, L. Fish Furniture Store, actor Johnny Crawford, and WGN-TV Baseball Announcers. 

I will be talking about Tab Cola, Chicago's Lost Bakeries, Watching Speed Racer on TV, and Carson Pirie Scott and Co. Department Store in State …

I will be talking about Ned Locke, Poppin' Fresh Pies, Night Gallery, Boris Karloff's Thriller, and Yankee Doodle Dandy Hamburgers. Note: I made an error on the podcast. Night Gallery celebrated its 50th anniversary, …

I will be talking about Lum's Restaurants, The Bay City Rollers, Community Discount Stores, and The Fireball Roller Coaster at Riverview Park in …

I will be talking about Wag's Restaurants, memories of watching the Flintstones on TV in Chicago, Greyhound Post House Cafeteria, TV Forecast Magazine, and Ivanhoe Theater. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum …

I will be talking about the death of actors Lee Aaker and Felix Silla. Chances R Restaurants, the history of Don McNeil's Breakfast Club, and Town & Country Restaurants. 

I will be talking about Dispensa's Kingdom Amusement Park, Peter Pan Restaurants, and WLUP FM 98 Commercials that featured Lorelei Shark. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (…

I will be talking about Dressel's Strawberry Shortcake, Prince Phillip's visits to Chicago, and Discount Retail Stores in the 1960s and 1970s.

I will be talking about memories of Chicago Newsstands, the 50th anniversary of Harry Caray broadcasting for the Chicago White Sox, and the early days of WSNS-TV Channel 44 programming.

Happy Easter, Everyone! I will be talking about The Funny Company, Mraz Drug Store and, Canfield's Soft Drinks. 

In this episode, I will be talking about the last episode of Dark Shadows, Dutch Mill Candies, Moondog's Comicland, and Creature Features.

In this episode, I will be talking about Salerno Cookies and their delicious flavors. Also, talking about my posts on my social media accounts for the past few days. 

In this episode, I will be speaking about memories of Peacock Alley that was located at the lower level of The Ford City Shopping Center in Chicago.

In this episode, I will be speaking about grocery stores and supermarkets that have disappeared in the Chicagoland area. High-Low Foods, Dominick's, …

Episode two of my podcast. I talked about Gatelys Peoples Store, Talman Bank, and John's Garage Restaurant. Also spoke about how Vanished Chicagoland …