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mobertol 13-01-2012 21:34
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What about "torchy the battery boy" and "twizzle" the boy who could screw his legs out to make him taller.Both were puppets shows with all the strings showing
Then if I was lucky, I was treated to saturday morning at the pictures,I think it was sixpence but not sure, it was kids only. Flash Gordon, Roy Rodgers, Lone Ranger, Old Mother Riley and Kitty and lots more that have escaped my grey cells.
Before my time I'm afraid. Used to get left at the Classic for the Saturday morning cinema show sometimes while mum did the shopping -remember Lassie and a few adventure series -pretty exciting as we got to bu:)y sweets and a bottle of pop!

Stevie R 13-01-2012 22:40
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 962300)
What about "torchy the battery boy" and "twizzle" the boy who could screw his legs out to make him taller.Both were puppets shows with all the strings showing
Then if I was lucky, I was treated to saturday morning at the pictures,I think it was sixpence but not sure, it was kids only. Flash Gordon, Roy Rodgers, Lone Ranger, Old Mother Riley and Kitty and lots more that have escaped my grey cells.
Like Woody Woodpecker and The Three Stooges eh Dave?

cashman 13-01-2012 22:47
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Best of the Bowery Boys - YouTube who remembers these guys?:D

Margaret Pilkington 14-01-2012 06:24
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Who remembers the Little Rascals?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPMFfTrb6ho

Have a look at this. I loved these films

mobertol 14-01-2012 08:06
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'Fraid your clips are way too early for me Margaret and Cashy.

I used to love watching Casey Jones and The Virginian. This really takes me back!

Tv Theme Casey Jones - YouTube
:D

jaysay 14-01-2012 08:46
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Originally Posted by davemac (Post 962300)
What about "torchy the battery boy" and "twizzle" the boy who could screw his legs out to make him taller.Both were puppets shows with all the strings showing
Then if I was lucky, I was treated to saturday morning at the pictures,I think it was sixpence but not sure, it was kids only. Flash Gordon, Roy Rodgers, Lone Ranger, Old Mother Riley and Kitty and lots more that have escaped my grey cells.
Ya puppets to well before the Muppets, Andy Pandy, Bill and Ben (flopalop:D) but I think Muffin the Mule was a bit risque:D

jaysay 14-01-2012 08:47
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Poetic as ever Jay - you 'd sell 'em like hot cakes on Accy market;):D
Ya used to stand the market:D;)

jaysay 14-01-2012 08:50
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 962316)
Before my time I'm afraid. Used to get left at the Classic for the Saturday morning cinema show sometimes while mum did the shopping -remember Lassie and a few adventure series -pretty exciting as we got to bu:)y sweets and a bottle of pop!
Saturday morning with Flash Gordon and the Clay Men (and that's not political:D) not forgetting Emperor Ming

maxthecollie 14-01-2012 10:34
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Was it the Saturday Club on Saturday mornings at the Odeon. I used to go but can't remember the club song. Can anyone remember

MargaretR 14-01-2012 10:39
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Was it the Saturday Club on Saturday mornings at the Odeon. I used to go but can't remember the club song. Can anyone remember
Here it is
Odeon Saturday Morning song - YouTube

cashman 14-01-2012 10:43
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Remember it well.:)

davemac 14-01-2012 12:54
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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 962369)
Ya puppets to well before the Muppets, Andy Pandy, Bill and Ben (flopalop:D) but I think Muffin the Mule was a bit risque:D
When you go back and look at the stuff you were watching as a kid you dont realise how politicaly incorrect they are in todays society:egged:

Margaret Pilkington 14-01-2012 13:33
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And you have to ask the question......were we damaged by all this politically incorrect stuff?
I don't think we were...do you?

jaysay 14-01-2012 13:37
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When you go back and look at the stuff you were watching as a kid you dont realise how politicaly incorrect they are in today's society:egged:
I used to love the Black and White Minstrel Show and used to watch it with my Golly from the Robinsons Jar, but alas no more:rolleyes:

Margaret Pilkington 14-01-2012 13:39
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Originally Posted by mobertol (Post 962360)
'Fraid your clips are way too early for me Margaret and Cashy.

I used to love watching Casey Jones and The Virginian. This really takes me back!


:D
Of Course they are before your time Dianne...you have to remember that me 'n Cashy(or should that be Cashy and I) are old enough to be your parents :).


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