Leave It To Beaver

 

Leave It To Beaver

Eddie Haskel, Beaver Cleaver, Wally Cleaver
Ken Osmond, Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow
1957 - 1963


This show has endured because of its classic situations, based on the experiences of the writers.

"Leave It To Beaver" brings back memories of Moline situations. Here is one:

Wally: "Beav. You didn't brush your teeth."
Beaver: "How did you know?"
Wally: "Your toothbrush is still dry."
Beaver: "OK. I will go back and get it wet."

The demonstration on how to make the tube dirty, to fake a bath, was another classic, and taken right out of the Jackson playbook. I wondered at the time, "Who told?"

Mathers is still collecting from the show.
He cut a deal to share in the merchandising.
Lumpy is his investment advisor!

A Modest Proposal for Annual MHS66 Gatherings

 

Friday, October 14, 2011

A Modest Proposal for Annual MHS66 Gatherings

Some of us were discussing future gatherings, assuming a big one for our 50th anniversary gathering.

I asked the reunion committee to consider an informal gathering on an annual basis. A number of people seemed favorably disposed.

Many of us were happy to have a time when we could plan some small-group activities, such as a trip to Lago's, golfing, and a solo walk along the river.

The reunion committee, energized by their wildly successful 45th events, could set a date for 2012, like the 60th birthday party. We could have a picnic or whatever else is simple to set up. That way, people could plan to see a lot of their friends at once, since many of us travel a long way to Moline.

This assumes that not everyone could make it each year. Nor would everyone be expected to attend. But - with a fixed date, we can make plans for that and quietly encourage friends and relatives to avoid marriages, reunions, and crises during that time.

The annual gathering can easily be promoted with this blog, Facebook, and the MHS66 website. We might keep better track of each other with annual events, too.

One of our servicemen noted that his group's annual events drew together a number of wives in friendships. My wife had a great time this year and would not miss Moline reunions for anything.

Objections?
I thought not.

Garfield Elementary School Was Just Like That in the 1950s.

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Every single morning started exactly the same way.

The bell would ring.

We would stand up straight by our wooden desks.

We placed our right hands firmly over our hearts.

We looked at Old Glory hanging in the corner.

Then, we sang with everything we had.

The classroom was filled with young voices united in one song.

Nobody told us to feel guilty about our heritage.

We were taught to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us.

Patriotism was not a political statement.

It was a shared heartbeat.

Look at picture.

It reminds us of a time when unity started in childhood.

We truly loved our country.

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August, 2021 - Almost Five Years Ago

 

John Getz, Ken Berry, - Say Hello

 

Saturday, February 20, 2010

John Getz, Ken Berry, - Say Hello

John Getz is known for Blood Simple, The Fly, and many other roles.
Dr. Pascall did his early dental work.

Ken Berry is known for F Troop, Mayberry RFD, and dancing.

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GJ - John and Ken, when you are Googling your names or "Moline" one night and land on this blog, send in a comment. I know someone from Hollywood is often reading Moline Memories.

It would be fun to hear from our celebrities.

Wednesday, May 5 2010, First Aid,

 

First Aid

Moline Viet Nam Hero To Appear on Fox

 

Moline Viet Nam Hero To Appear on Fox

Author Bill Albracht earned three Silver Stars.

http://www.qconline.com/news/local/bill-albracht-co-writes-book-on-vietnam/article_048cddaa-2c29-5292-9d0b-3c8164665900.html

By John Marx, jmarx@qconline.com

Moline's Bill Albracht and the book circuit are about to get close.

Mr. Albracht has co-authored "Abandoned in Hell: The Fight for Vietnam's Fire Base Kate,'' with Marvin Wolf. It details his days at Vietnam's Fire Base Kate and is scheduled for release by Penguin Press on Feb. 3.

Mr. Albracht will discuss the book and his experiences in Vietnam during a Feb. 4 appearance on "Fox & Friends," a talk show that appears locally on Fox News Live at 5 a.m. and is the top-rated cable morning show nationally.

It features Steve Doocy, Elisabeth Hasselbeck,  Brian Kilmeade, Tucker Carlson. Anna Kooiman and Clayton Morris. Mr. Albracht has yet to learn his interview time slot.

"I am excited on many fronts,'' he said. "First, that a show of this caliber feels I am worthy enough to come in and sit down is amazing. The other is the exposure for the book.''

Transcripts say that in October 1969, Mr. Albracht, the youngest Green Beret captain in Vietnam, took command of a remote hilltop outpost called Fire Base Kate, held by 27 American soldiers and 150 Montagnard militiamen.

At dawn the next morning, three North Vietnamese Army regiments -- some 6,000 men -- crossed the Cambodian border and attacked.

Outnumbered three dozen to one, Mr. Albracht's men held off repeated ground assaults by communist forces with hand-to-hand fighting, air support and a dangerously close B-52 strike.

For days, the North Vietnamese blanketed Kate in a rain of fire from rockets, mortars, artillery, machine guns and small arms, blocking efforts to supply, reinforce or evacuate the outpost.

Mr. Albracht exposed himself to enemy fire to direct air strikes and guide supply helicopters, hoping to distribute ammunition and water to his men. Wounded by rocket shrapnel, he refused medical attention or evacuation. Exhausted from days without sleep, he continued to rally his men to fend off each new enemy attack.

After five days, Kate's defenders were out of ammo and water. Aerial supply failed, and reinforcements were denied by military commanders who had written off Kate.

Mr. Albracht refused to surrender or die where he stood, leading his troops, including many wounded, off the hill and on a daring night march through enemy lines.

Mr. Albracht, later received a Purple Heart and two Silver Stars for his leadership at Kate.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Abandoned in Hell - New Review of Moliner William Albracht's Viet Nam Book

Order Abandoned in Hell here.