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There were some brilliant horse opera's (Western Series) on TV in the 1960's 70's and 80's. Cheyenne, Hondo, The Virginian, and High Chaparal, to name but a few. Call me old fashioned if you will, but they will no doubt be looked as corny and contrived when compared with the violent, sexually explicit, foul-mouthed rubbish that is lauded as entertainment today!

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Remember 'Journey into Space', 'Riders of The Range' and 'The Death of Superman' as broadcast on Sunday nights way back in the 1950's, before many families had TV. Brilliant, boy's own adventures that developed the imagination and which we listened to as awestruck kids in front of a blazing coal fire.

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There was also a similar Programme to Juke Box Jury, called Thank Your Lucky Stars...which made quite a name for "Janice" from Birmingham, based purely around her accent when saying " I'll give it Foive"

YouTube - THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS #1 (1963) - [3of4]


Best Regards - Taggy

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Which reminded me "Tales from the Riverbank" went & had a quick look on youtube also "Noggin the Nog" & "The Herb garden". Deary me I've become all misty eyed :)

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And 6-5 Special (Recorded by Don Lang), the program that helped launch Cliff Richard's career.

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You really got me thinking now. Johnny Morris the hot chestnut man . the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Skippy the Bush Kangeroo.And a more serious programme was Hugh Weldons Well and Truely All Your Own, i think this is were the younger generation shown thing they had made themselves, not sure if they were "originals "

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Hello there 'stumped'
You have a couple of years on me so some of those radio 'shows' I missed out on -
my dad got our first telly in the early 50s (a 9 inch screen which he later improved to 12 inch by fitting a custom made magnifying glass over the screen!) but your right about the power of imagination - not just the radio but books (my first 'read' was White Fang by Jack London when I was about 7 years old and of all the books that I have read there is not a single movie that comes anywhere near the reality that my mind created - Lord of the Rings??? - for me; miles off the mark!! --- and of course the weekly comics -
mine was the Eagle, my brother the Dandy and my younger sister - Bunty.
Do I 'smell' another thread on its way??
nice to 'chat' with you
Martin

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Thanks Martin. Radio was always a part of my growing up and to this day I still prefer listening to the radio over the trivial junk that is mostly shown on TV as a means to satisfy the empty heads. Incidentally, 'The Death of Superman' and 'Riders of The Range' were recently repeated on BBC Radio 7. The Eagle, The Lion and The Hotspur were my chosen comics

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yes

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The World seemed such a different place when we had Tingha and Tucker, Willie Wombat and Auntie Jean!
YouTube - Tingha & Tucker Club


...and the escapism of Fireball XL5...i still find the intro exciting to this day, big kid that i am!
YouTube - Fireball XL5 - Intro & Credits

Best Regards - Taggy

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I recall Zoo Quest, a popular program screened over several series in the 1960/70's, presented by a Belgian couple, Armand and Michaela Dennis, before Johny Morris David Attenborough took up the mantle.

Anyone remember The Trollenberg Terror?

And what about Paul Temple, an early detective series that would appear tame by today's standards?

Also The Plane Makers. Another successful series that ran for a few seasons.

Jesus, am I showing my age.

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Yeah i remember Paul Temple...think he was played by Francis Matthews! Who also used to do various Puppet voiceovers!


Best Regards - Taggy

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Radio Luxembourg and Radio Caroline were always on the wireless, and don't forget Dan Dare Pilot of the Future:D

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We always listened to the radio on Sunday lunchtime where service men and families got in touch over the radio. Always remember that they would say things like " see you in 3 years" can't remember what the program was called mind. :confused::confused:

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Family Favourites.