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Cleveland TV Memories (Ohio)

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I can't imagine anyone who didn't come of age in Cleveland having an interest in this book, but if your view of life was formed by the rich variety of local Cleveland programming during the fifties and sixties, you'll probably enjoy it. This short book consists of 363 single paragraphs that cover the gamut of Cleveland's TV history. For me, it cleared up a number of deep mysteries related to Woodrow the Woodsman, and I had completely forgotten the peanut butter & jelly sandwich-eating elephant. If you are like me, and still hum that Lawsons "Roll On Big O" ditty, but can't remember all the words, take heart--they are here, along with the words to Mr. Jingeling's theme and Commander Ray's Westpark Chevy jingle. Until I read this book, I had no idea that the rest of the world does not use the Larry, Curley & Moe order promulgated by Captain Penny. Go figure. This little text is chock full of fascinating factoids.

This is a fun book that will bring back memories you didn't even know you had. And, remember, you can fool some of the people all the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool Mom!

I grew up with Cleveland TV and made a career in the industry. Cleveland was a rich television market, where personalities were generally more interested in staying put than in moving to New York. As a result, all of the three major local stations offered memorable locally produced programs...all documented in this great book. This book is worth the price if you grew up in Cleveland in the 50s, 60s or 70s and want to go back and touch those memories. As Captain Penny used to say..."You can fool some of the people all of the time...and all of the people some of the time...but you can't fool Mom!"

This is an excellent book that I read cover to cover before giving it to my dad who still lived in NE Ohio.
Excellent stories about all of your favorite players and a lot of insight what went on behind the camera. Very well written.