What's the first TV show you remember watching? - Page 3

**Rain Man** · 11-06-2006, 06:52 PM

We can go with two categories if necessary: animated and non-animated.

As a little kid, I remember the non-animated shows more than the cartoons. I have vague memories of seeing The Red Skelton Show live, as well as an old Three

movie on a Saturday afternoon. At the age of six, I pondered becoming a variety show host. I also have vague memories of The Courtship of Eddie's Father, and I greatly admired the bachelor upstairs neighbor who had the beads instead of a door. And of course, Wonderful World of Disney, which was quite interesting but also annoyingly void of cartoons to be full of such cartoon potential.

On the cartoon front, I remember greatly enjoying Wacky Racers, which I believe is where Dastardly Dan and Muttley got their start. My mom worked in a day-old bread store, and she had a little portable TV that she would set up in the back (inventory) room, where I would watch cartoons on Saturday morning.

redbrian · 11-06-2006, 08:23 PM

I remember the Indian that came on first thing in the morning, a real dull show, he just kind of sat there.

Over-Head · 11-06-2006, 08:32 PM

Mr.Dressup, Friendly Giant, and Sesame Street, we only got 2 channels when I was a kid.

Simply Red · 11-06-2006, 08:34 PM

Electric Company Maybe...

**sd4chiefs** · 11-06-2006, 08:34 PM

Wizzo

Frazod · 11-06-2006, 08:40 PM

There are two that instantly come to mind: Captain Kangaroo and Gunsmoke. I also remember watching the Vietnam War reports on TV.

headsnap · 11-06-2006, 08:47 PM

animated: Speed Racer

boogblaster · 11-06-2006, 09:29 PM

Lone Ranger .. Zorro .. Capt. Kangroo .. Daffy Duck ..

.. Combat .. Lawrence Welk ..and on old local Kake Tv out of Wichita.. Freddy Fudd...

old_geezer · 11-06-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZepSinger

Red Skelton
The Gary Moore Show
Twilight Zone (the original series)

About the only ones left to mention from that era are;

Milton Berle
Hit Parade
Ed Sullivan
Jack Benny

Holy Crap, I'm old.

**HemiEd** · 11-06-2006, 09:35 PM

The TV at my Grandparents house was only turned on for special occasions, like Lawrence Welk. I remember the commercials best, the new "swept wing Dodge." (1957)

Wrasse · 11-06-2006, 09:44 PM

Marshall, Will, and Holly
On a routine expedition
Met the greatest earthquake ever known.
High on the rapids
It struck their tiny raft.
And plunged them down a thousand feet below...

Raiderhater · 11-06-2006, 10:21 PM

Magnum P.I.

KC2004 · 11-06-2006, 10:28 PM

First TV show I remember watching was M.A.S.H. Still catch it from time to time.

KChiefs1 · 11-06-2006, 11:19 PM

On 2nd thought I believe the first show I really watched was Torey Southwick & Ol' Gus on I believe "Torey Time" or something like that....

anyone remember that show? It was on channel 9 in the afternoon's during the mid 60's.

**Nzoner** · 11-06-2006, 11:45 PM

I figured someone would possibly mention Johhny Sokko & His Flying Robot or Ultra Man

Archie F. Swin · 11-06-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sd4chiefs

Wizzo

was he on a Topeka station?

11-06-2006, 06:52 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-632449 VARSITY	What's the first TV show you remember watching? We can go with two categories if necessary: animated and non-animated. As a little kid, I remember the non-animated shows more than the cartoons. I have vague memories of seeing The Red Skelton Show live, as well as an old Three movie on a Saturday afternoon. At the age of six, I pondered becoming a variety show host. I also have vague memories of The Courtship of Eddie's Father, and I greatly admired the bachelor upstairs neighbor who had the beads instead of a door. And of course, Wonderful World of Disney, which was quite interesting but also annoyingly void of cartoons to be full of such cartoon potential. On the cartoon front, I remember greatly enjoying Wacky Racers, which I believe is where Dastardly Dan and Muttley got their start. My mom worked in a day-old bread store, and she had a little portable TV that she would set up in the back (inventory) room, where I would watch cartoons on Saturday morning.
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11-06-2006, 08:23 PM	#31
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