Baseball History from George Haloulakos

Hello Baseball fans --

My new article on the legendary pitcher Sal Maglie (aka "The Barber") has just been published.

Enjoy!

Click Here:

http://baseballpastandpresent.com/2011/11/21/sal-the-barber-maglie-baseball-legend/

George

The World of Vintage Newspapers (Podcast 70)

We explore the world of vintage newspaper collecting, and hear stories about the newspaper business of the past on this edition of our show. Jeff Prescott, well-known San Diego radio personality, joins us to talk to us about these fascinating topics and more. Jeff has an extensive collection of vintage newspapers, and as a seasoned collector, shares with us hints on collecting and preserving these old newspapers. In addition, he tells us about the earlier days in the newspaper business, before they took a back seat to the internet and today's fast world of instant information. He tells us in detail the processes by which extra editions were assembled and printed, and how the papers would issue many "Extras" on a day with a big news story. Visit our Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site Facebook page and see our "Vintage Newspapers" album to see scans of a few of Jeff's papers. Pictured above is Jeff Prescott with a 40 pound-plus vintage lead plate that would have been used on a press to print the papers. Photo courtesy Shotgun Tom Kelly.

Man, Moon, Media, and Myth (Podcast 69)

We welcome George Haloulakos, who along with his father, Vassilios E. Haloulakos have authored a fascinating thesis titled "The Science of Space Flight in Classic Sci-Fi Cinema". George relates the technology of space flight that is portrayed in two classic productions: the 1964 unaired pilot episode of "Lost in Space" titled "No Place to Hide", and the 1968 motion picture "Planet of the Apes". How realistic were the space craft and technologies that were shown? Find out by listening in. In addition, we remember that era of the 1960s when the goal to land a man on the moon was at its peak. It was a positive, productive era when the nation joined in the hope that this goal would be reached, and that the dream of President John F. Kennedy would be fulfilled before the end of the decade. Photo courtesy of George Haloulakos, from his personal collection. Please go to our Facebook page to see additional items from George's collection in the "Man, Moon, Media, and Myth" photo album.

Visiting with the Dean of San Diego Radio Broadcasters (Podcast 67)

Jack Vincent was the overnight air talent for many years in the 1950s and 60s on KCBQ Radio in San Diego. On Podcast 67, Smitty and Mike pay a visit to Jack, and talk to him about his recollections not only on his radio career, but also his interesting life. Jack is approaching his 94th birthday, and he has the wonderful ability to recall in great detail many aspects of his fascinating life. We are also very pleased to announce that this marks the first one-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Look for more full hour episodes coming in the future!

Sunshine Pop: The Feel Good "Fix" of 45 Years Ago (Podcast 65)

Here's the album cover for The Peppermint Rainbow, one of the many Pop Music groups of the 1960s who made sweet, innocent tunes known as Sunshine Pop. Join the G-Men on Show 65 as we talk about The Peppermint Rainbow, and other groups and singers who brought us simply-sweet ear-candy during a turbulent era in American history.

Leo I. Meyerson, 1911-2011 (Podcast 64)

We remember Leo I. Meyerson, who passed away April 13, 2011. Mr. Meyerson is remembered by generations of Amateur Radio Operators and electronics enthusiasts who purchased radio equipment from him through his World Radio Labs store in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Listen to Podcast 64, as we recall the life and times of Leo Meyerson, a radio pioneer who will be long remembered for his contributions to radio and electronics. The photo above is from Mr. Meyerson's 100th birthday celebration earlier this year. Photo courtesy Electric Radio Magazine.

Remembering a Motion Picture Pioneer (Podcast 63)

In Podcast 63 we remember Allan Dwan, pioneer motion picture director who worked for the American Film Mfg. Company, also know as the "Flying A" Studio. Mr. Dwan directed films in the La Mesa area of San Diego in the 1911-12 era. Wade Douglas, local film historian, tells us about those years when the Flying A Studio was in operation, and the work that Allan Dwan did there, and later in a long career in Hollywood. The opening of the Flying A studio in La Mesa, preceded the opening of the first Hollywood film studio by two months. On August 12, 2011, a commemorative plaque (pictured above) will be installed on the original building that Flying A was located in. Listen in for all the details!