On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember those distinctive sounds from our childhood days. Perhaps it was the old telephone ringing, changing channels on a mechanical TV tuner, or putting playing cards on the spokes of our bikes. Many of these sounds have completely disappeared as technology has changed and we have moved forward in time. The memories remain and if we should hear one of these sounds today, we are immediately transported to an earlier time and place. It's fun to recall how many of these old sounds we remember from back in the day. Our Retro-Commercial is for "Manpower" deodorant from 1964. Listen for the sounds of the past on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

Last year brought us the loss of four musical giants and we remember them on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We remember Glen Campbell, Walter Becker of "Steely Dan", Tom Petty, and Fats Domino. All four of these artists excelled in providing their audiences and fans with top quality entertainment and musical memories that will last a lifetime. As we review each artist, we look back upon their lives, how they began their musical careers, and how they have influenced the musical genres they belonged to. We offer this tribute to each of them and are grateful for their talents and the memories associated with their music that we will always remember. Our Retro-Commercial is for Campbell's Soups from the 1950s. Join us as we recall these musical giants on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network.

It's been a little over 60 years since the debut of the iconic TV show "Leave it to Beaver". On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we remember the popular family TV program that premiered in 1957, and continues today in reruns and home video. Most of us recall the adventures of Beaver and his friends, Whitey, Larry, and Gilbert, as well as the exploits of big brother Wally and his friends Lumpy and the irreverent Eddie Haskell. Added to the show mix was the guidance and council offered by Beaver and Wally's parents Ward and June Cleaver. Leave it To Beaver is portrait of a prosperous suburban mid-20th century family. Great Baby Boomer memories, whether you watched the shows as they ran each season until 1963, or decades later in reruns. Travel with us as we go to Mayfield and pay a visit to the Cleavers and friends.

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we recall the days when Door to Door sales reps would come to visit our homes on a regular basis. Whether it was the Fuller Brush Man, an insurance agent, a bakery truck, or someone offering encyclopedias, the people showing up at our doors were always polite and neatly dressed. Often, our moms or dads would buy or order something from them. Long before the internet, Door to Door was a very common way of selling merchandise and services. A memory from the past we all remember well. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On today's show we look back to our early years as kids, when we began to explore the nearby world around us. As we grew older, the world that once consisted of our backyard expanded to other neighborhood streets and surroundings. We wondered what was to be found on the next block or nearby streets...uncharted territories we hadn't explored before. Walking, or riding our bikes around the neighborhood, we wondered what we might find, or what residents we might meet that lived in the homes beyond our own block. With adventure of discovery on our minds, occasionally we'd even be intrigued by a discarded item found in a neighbor's trash can,an alley, or a vacant lot. Join us as we share these fond memories on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

We remember those "Back to School" days on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. While those easy, lazy days of summer vacation were winding down, we began to see the tell-tale signs that a return to school was back on the horizon. Going to get new school clothes was usually the first step in getting back into the classroom. Then the first day of school would arrive: new books, new teachers, perhaps some new friends and seeing old friends from previous school years. The sensory stimulation of new smells and sights are often what we remember best about those days. With some excitement and some trepidation, the new school year began. Join us as we look back to those memories here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network.

Remember getting the prize inside a box of Cracker Jacks, or perhaps going to the gas station with mom or dad and getting one of the company's antenna balls? On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, we look back upon the simple little prizes and premiums that made us happy as kids. Whether it was a prize inside a cereal box, or sending away some bubble gum wrappers and getting a toy in the mail, it was fun to get something just for us. It made us feel special to look inside a box of our favorite food or treat and find a prize. Or to go somewhere and receive a gift or toy that was fun for kids but also generated good will for the parents. All of us have memories of these fun things and we share them with you here on this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Mike and Smitty look back to the golden days of do-it-yourself. 30, 40, 50 years ago or more, it was common for our dads, granddads, uncles, or friends and neighbors to tackle a repair job themselves. Whether it was fixing a washing machine, putting in a door, tuning up a car, or any other household jobs, that task was likely handled by the homeowner himself. Why was this? Many of our dads and granddads were products of the depression-era, when you learned to take care of things yourself. Another factor is that many things lent themselves to being repaired, unlike so many of the products we use today that disposable. An interesting look back to a different era and a different way of doing things that surely will bring back memories for many. Bring your tool kit and join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!

On January 29, 2017, we lost our dear friend Jack Vincent, who passed away at his home at the age of 99 years. Jack worked in radio for many years, notably working the overnight air shift at KCBQ in San Diego from the 1950s to the 1970s. He worked at other stations previously, and also worked as an engineer at KCBQ. He was truly the Dean of San Diego Radio Broadcasters. On this episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, Smitty and Mike are joined by their good friend "Shotgun Tom" Kelly, who was a lifelong friend of Jack's. Together, they remember Jack and his many accomplishments in life by reflecting on Jack's own words, taken from a 2011 interview which Galaxy Nostalgia Network had the privilege of conducting with him. We look back on Jack's beginnings in Youngstown, Ohio, his start in radio, his military service during the Second World War, and his memories of working those overnights for so many years. Join us in this tribute to Jack Vincent here on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network.

On this episode, we look back at Garage Bands, particularly in the Los Angeles area. These were groups of young guys and gals who would put together a band and rehearse and play in their garages. Dreams of stardom and fame were ever-present. Next we look at the golden age of Train Travel. There was a time when traveling by train was a popular way to see the country or visit relatives in far away cities. Finally, we look at Black and White versus Color TV and Movies. Some of our favorite films and TV shows are in color, some in black and white. We look at the contrasts between these two, and how some of the films and TV shows we can't imagine if they were shot the opposite way. Our Retro-Commercials are for Coca-Cola featuring Jan and Dean, and for Wrigley's Doublemint Gum. Join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site, on the Galaxy Nostalgia Network!