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For Those of a Certain Age
Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 09:12
by Tomliner
If you like a bit of nostalgia have look at this
http://www.whirligig-tv.co.uk/ although I suspect it may mainly appeal to UK folks or expats.ATB EricT
Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 10:36
by DelP
Thanks for that Eric
Torchy, Twizzle, Whirlybirds...they don't make stuff like they used to
ATB,
Derek

Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 11:14
by Tomliner
Also a link to old radio progs from that site.Who could forget uncle Mac on Childrens Favourites on Saturday mornings ?Or was it er I've forgotten!ATB EricT
Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 11:37
by DispatchDragon
Thanks for both links Tom
Somewhere in my past is a cream coloured bakelite cased "Ekco" radio
that was my constant companion from about age 6 - My brothers passed
it on when they got a new fangled transistor radio - You had to wait for about 3 minutes while the tubes warmed up - but listening to the shows mentioned at Whirlygigs companion site and then after that to Radio Luxembourg until the wee hours of the morning -- Anyone remember
lsitening to Sam Costa????
Leif
Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 11:41
by DelP
I found a DVD package of kids programmes from the late 50's, early 60's..all of the above, Fireball XL5, etc..but it cost £100 :shock:
I thought I'd get it for my 5 year old Sam..but he's so wrapped up with the current Dr Who that I doubt he'd be impressed
Late night Radio Luxembourg?....oh yes...
Four Feather Falls.. :shock:
Derek

Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 12:09
by delticbob
Excellent
I have not come across that site before - duly saved.
One of a similar nature is
http://tv.cream.org/.
You says its for (boys) of a certain age... sadly that must include me then.
I also remember Terry Hall with his arm stuffed up Lenny the Lions 'bum' on TV in the mid '60, along with Ray Allan & Lord Charles, Crossroads, Thunderbirds-on their first outing, Andy Pandy...too many memories
Oooh! I need a lie down now
Bob
Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 12:20
by DaveB
Top Banana
As it happens.. I have the complete Fireball XL5 and Stingray sets on DVD!

I also know of a certain Mr Piper (oops) who owns the complete Thunderbirds
Funny you know.. I was sitting watching some pony on the box the other night (one of those prolific game shows) and thought I'd have a look at their website. After falling bored within a second or two, I found another link on the same site (it's ITV btw) where they have the complete (with the exception of episode 1) Joe90 available for you to watch in realtime!! Goes without saying I had a slightly later night than I intended
ATB
DaveB :tab:
Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 13:17
by Garry Russell
Ah yes those were the days when we were all happy and gay :shock: :redface:
How times change
My son was well into Thunderbirds the second time around so I was able to relive it's earlier incarnation.
Garry
Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 14:04
by DelP
Anyone remember that US prog about a diver/frogman?
Lloyd Bridges was the player I think :think:
Derek
Posted: 21 Jul 2007, 14:15
by Chris Trott
You mean this?
http://www.tv.com/sea-hunt/show/3003/summary.html
Sea Hunt was the name and yes Mr. Bridges (the elder) was the star.