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True Blue American

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12. That part I understand.

Reply to DFW (Reply #11)

Mon Jan 17, 2022, 05:56 AM

Jan 2022

Local shows had kids singing songs for their ads. Mine included. Going to the childrens shows to be a part of TV.

Phil Donahue was a newscaster. Before he became a Talk show Host. Making the trip to Cincinnati to see Midwestern Hayride. To see Nick Clooney, George’s Dad.

What a thrill, the boys loved it. 3 whole stations!

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I watched little TV back then. I appreciate True Blue American Jan 2022 #10

We watched TV a lot in those days, so I understand perfectly if you didn't DFW Jan 2022 #11

That part I understand. True Blue American Jan 2022 #12

When we were that age, the venue didn't much matter DFW Jan 2022 #13

Those were the days! True Blue American Jan 2022 #14

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