Join us for a trip through old Philly. Our destination is the Philadelphia Zoo. With a little help from his friends, meet “Massa”, the zoo’s most famous citizen and the lifespan record holder for a gorilla in captivity.
Burt’s West Philly Story
Burt describes his “wonder years” growing up in West Philadelphia, 1940-1955, including his great days at West Philadelphia High School. The popular song “All the Things You Are” wafts over and through his memories.
David Raksin: Philly Film Composer: He Wrote “Laura”
Philadelphian David Raksin (1912-2004) was an outstanding film composer, with over four hundred movie and television scores to his credit. He is most noted for arranging the music for Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” and for writing the haunting score for the film “Laura”. Among his many honors, Mr. Raksin was elected to the Central High School Hall of Fame in 1979.
Old Northeast High School
The story of Philadelphia’s original Northeast High School, 8th St. and Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia. Northeast High moved to a new building at Cottman St. and Algon Avenue in 1957. Before the Lehigh Avenue property was razed it was occupied by Thomas Edison High School and the Julia De Burgos Middle School.
The Man Behind Superman: George Reeves’ Story
A George Reeves “primer” in a podcast. March 27, 2020 interview with Jim Nolt, which covers Reeves’:
. childhood
.early stage and film experiences
.wartime and years of struggle
.The Adventures of Superman
.his “real world” work for humanity
.untimely demise and legacy
The Crime of the Century: The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping
Historian and Attorney Mark Turetsky presents a fascinating talk on the “Crime of the 20th Century”: The 1930’s Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping. Meet the personalities, explore the crime scene, examine the evidence and be witness to the explosive trial .
Salute: S. Philadelphia High School for Girls Class of 1943: WW II on the Homefront
Rose Koren Moody, South Philadelphia High for Girls Class of 1943, told the story of her classmates’ wartime school experiences.
Philly Phoods Phast Phacts
An exploration into some notable lost Philadelphia food and drink…
Remember the Cambria
Angelo Rossi reminisces about the “Cambria”… a classic neighborhood boxing arena in the Kensington section.
Deadbox Anyone?
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