I was born in 1938. It was 1952 before I saw my first Television. I was 12 years old and babysitting for a couple who had a little girl. They purchased the first television that I was aware of. I would have babysat for free when they got a TV. I already had a love affair with radio that continues to this day.
Listening to radio shows seemed a lot like being read to, not that I can ever remember being read to, but I know I would have loved it. I remember my Mother ironing in the afternoon and listening to radio soap operas. I even remember a couple of titles. Stellas Dallas and Pepper Young's Family are two that come mind immediately. I seem to remember something about Young Widow Brown, although I am not sure if that was a title or a character in one of the other shows. I have no idea what the plot lines were now, but at the time I listened every chance I got.
I remember listening to hockey games on Saturday night. At that time I found them really boring and have to admit I still can't get excited about sports, although I do remember the the sound of Foster Hewitt's voice. Many years later I would meet his granddaughter and get to know a lot more about this man and the foundation that he left. There is a web site called "He Shoots, He Scores" dedicated to this man for anyone who is interested.
I rememer listening to a creaking door, I think that was "The Shadow Knows". I remember "Our Miss Brooks" and I especially remember the Happy Gang. Our teacher at that time would let us listen to it during school, as I look back now, I think she did that for herself as much as for us. I even remember a song from the Happy Gang it is called "I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover". I wasn't a really happy child but these are happy memories.
Afternoon thoughts
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012............2:58p.m.
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