NEW ORLEANS MEMORIES

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NEW ORLEANS RADIO: STATIONS, DJ's, NEWSMEN & OTHERS

TV PERSONALITIES BANDS

SINGERS & PERFORMERS HANGOUTS

CLUBS DANCES DRIVE-IN'S

NEIGHBORHOOD AND DOWNTOWN "SHOWS"

LOCAL "CHARACTERS"

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NEW ORLEANS RADIO: STATIONS, DJ'S, NEWSMEN & OTHER CHARACTERS:

KGLA - Charlie Young, Joe Wolfe, Brian Harrigan, Paul Brue

KQLD-FM - "Skinny" Tom Cheney, Shawn Michaels, Bob Walker, Sgt. T-Ben Boudreaux,
Quita Allen, Harvey Heagy, Bobby Reno, John Volpe, Mick Monday, Doc Watson,
Harry Williams, Lynn Long, Drew Bienvenu, Cindy Lanaux, Fran Miles

WBYU-FM - Charlie Matkin, Mike Jackson, Mal Pelham, Al Braud, Sam Ford (Bradley Kimbrough),
Rod Wagener, Jay Richards

WDSU - Jim Dunbar, Bob Howard, Larry Johnson, Al Holman, Claude Evans, Andre Mouledoux,
Bob and Jan Carr, Bill Biery, Chuck Pratt, Rod Wagoner, Lynn Cole

WEZB-FM - (In the "easy" music format) Steve Bellas, Charlie Matkin, Bob Middleton, Layton Martens,
Bernie Lara, Ann Jemison, Mark Wariner, Rene Mouledoux and Andre Mouledoux (twins!)

WGSO - Rene Mouledoux, Stan Major, Wayne Mack, Dan Milham, Rod Wagoner, Bill Calder,
Kathy Fishman, Eric Tracy, Jack Scott, Ed Clancy, F. Michael Franklin, Len King,
Mike Summers (Cunningham), Guy King, Walt Pierce, Kim Peterson, Mike Longman

WJBW - Jack The Cat & Jacqueline The Kitten
(brodacasting nights from their home...the show called "The House That Jack Built"),
Marvin Burack, "Rockin'" Richard Delacroix, "Hound Dog" (Jerry Clark), King LeMoine,
"Chubby Buddy" (Mike Porter), "Little Al" (Al Braud), Rod Wagener, Harry Nigosia,
Greg Warren, Allen Allnight, Leon Clay, Larry Dixon

WNOE - C. C. Courtney, Lou Kirby, Jim Stewart, Ken "Jack The Cat" Elliott, Frank Jolley,
Ken Bowen (Robert E. Rabbit), E. Alvin Davis, Skip Wilkerson, Dave Kushler,
Johnny Stevens ("The White Eagle"), Tom & Paul Collins, Greg Mason,
"Toulouse Street" Tom Burch, "Jockey" Johnny Stone, Dan Diamond, Bill Stewart,
Rockin' Ray Robin, Don Wade, Mike Miller, Count Down - The Vampire,
Gary Owens, Harry Birrell, Buddy Jarvis, Morton Downey Jr., Charlie Ray,
Oliver Stone, Jay Ingram, Bill Taylor, Captain Humble (Hugh Dillard), Ken Lee,
"Happy" Herb Holiday, Richard (Delacroix) Knight, Logan Stewart, George Hayes,
Bill Stanley, Roger Nash, Mickey Scott, Bud Connell, Bob Adams, D.J. O'Day,
Mike McCoy, Milton Allen, Ron Brandon, Long John Silver ("The Bluebeard"),
Bob Neumann, Shad O'Shea, Rock Rolland, Glen Sims, Ben Shirley, Larry Dixon,
Cherie, Russ Boney, Marty "Spanky" Lacker, Eddie Gale, B. Marc Summers,
Jimmy Noe Jr., Eric Anderson (GM), Charlie Cherokee, Jetson Carr (Greg Warren),
Jacqueline The Kitten, Larry Dixon, Al Casey ("Him"), George Hayes, Ken Wallace,
F. Michael Franklin, "Weerd" Wayne Watkins, Buzz Bennett, Jason O'Brien,
Max Bozeaux, Moon Manning, Rod Roberts, Gary Burbank, Jim Cassidy,
Coyote Kincaid (Ray Taylor), "Dr." Grady Brock

WNOE-FM - Bobby Reno, Scott Segraves, Hugh Dillard ("Captain Humble"), Russ Boney,
Cherie "Your Oldies Sweetheart"

WNNR - Poppa Stoppa, Bill Beall, Robert Mitchell, Bill Carroll, Lisa "The Lonely Lady" Gentry,
Joe Clark, Paul Brue, Ken Addison, Bob Walker, Sonny Stoppa (Ed Muniz),
Bob Neumann, Toby Falcon's Tower Of Jazz, Dick Bruce, Charlie Young,
Bob Middleton, Joe Costello, Sal Giangrosso, Frank Aymami, Don Mueller

WNPS - Don Van Cleeve, Charlie Matkin, Mike Herrara, Paul Herrara, Rusty Wester,
Lisa Gentry, Hal Jeansonne, Andre Mouledoux, Rene Mouledoux,
John Larroquette

WQUE-AM (13 Q) - Beaver Stevens (Bob DelGiorno, Jr.), Walton & Johnson,
Chris Bryan, Ted Kelly, Bumper Morgan, TK Terry Knight

WQUE-FM - Walter Williams (Mr. Bill)

WRNO - Hugh Dillard ("Captain Humble"), John Larroquette, Bobby Reno, Scoot,
Scott Segraves, Pal Al, Michael Costello, "Weerd" Wayne Watkins

WSHO - "Burrhead" Bill Lambert, Charlie Matkin, Nick Kreeger, Harry Ladas, Johnny Jobe,
Jack Campbell, Chuck Rooney, Charlie Young, Jerry Womack, Jay Richards,
Don Kern, "Honest John" Bradley, Bob Young

WSMB - Nut & Jeff (Roy Roberts & Jeff Hug), Keith Rush, Marshall Pearce, Jerry Valence,
Larry Regan, Ken Addison, Chuck Vest, Bob Walker, John Vath (GM), Mel Leavitt,
Bill Beall & Richard Fahey ("The Road Runners"), Wayne Mack, Norm Willy,
Richard (Delacroix) Knight & Bob Nelson ("Two For The Road"), Bill Harvey,
Johnny Nichols, Barry Pierce, Alan Smason, Al Cazanave, Leo Edwards, Doc Watson,
Bob Middleton, Andre LaBorde, Charlie Matkin, Scott Muni, Paul Brue

WTIX - First and foremost: Fred Berthelson, WTIX General Manager from the mid-'50's to 1975.

Grahame Richards, Joe Culotta, Ted Green, Buzz Bennett, Skip Broussard,
Craig Roberts, Todd Bauer, Terry Young, Lan Roberts, Dickie Braun & Marvin,
Mark Sommers, Skip Wilkerson, Mike Secrest, Bill Novak, Ken Carlton, Bill Baker,
Larry Wilson, Marshall Pearce, Richard Fahey (A (K)night With The Roundtables),
Bill Engel, "Skinny" Tom Cheney, Johnny Stevens, Jon Reed, Michael Green,
"Shotgun" Johnny Dark, Bobby Reno, Marty "With The Party" Maxwell, Bob Walker,
Ron Martin, Bob Robin, Don McGregor, Bob Stich, Howard Clark, Robert Mitchell,
Oscar (Talbot) Lewis, Blair On The Air, Danny Dark, Herb Holiday, Tom Keenze,
Roger W. Caveness, Bruce Kramer, Johnny Barrett, "Happy Pappy" Kennedy,
Gene Phillips "The All-Night Satellite," Perry Murphy, Ya Pal Al (Nasser), Rod Roddy,
Richard (Delacroix) Knight, Ridley Boudreau, J. Andrew Michaels, Sy Jenkins,
David Lawrence, Brian Wood, Davy O'Donnell, Kim ("Toad") Stevens, Mark Roberts,
Greg Warren ("The Night Creature"), Dave Nebel, Scott Hodges, Jim Swiler,
Bob Rall, Buddy Van Cleeve, Doc Watson, Nick "Big Bazoo" Ferrara, Dan Diamond,
Ed Ripley, Earl Hanna, Ty Bell, Ken Bowen, Ray Fisher, Bill Murvin, Kathy Fishman,
Larry Hamilton, Katy Caraway, "Traffic Debbie" Montecino, Don Kelly

WVOG - John Larroquette

WWIW - Charlie Matkin, Ron McArthur, Bob Castle (Hasselman), Bernie Lara, Jack Scott

WWL - Sid Noel, Hap Glaudi, Dave Ralston, The Charlie Douglas Road Gang, Eric Tracy,
Ken Sasso, Al Wester, Bob Ruby & Levi Prairie Chicken Shoe, Sam Adams,
(Note: Bob Ruby was also a member of a folk music trio, "Three Guys From Montana")
"The Dawnbusters," Henry Dupre, Ken Hanson, "Moonglow with Dick Martin,"
Craig Roberts, Todd Bauer, Rob Aubert, Bruce Kramer, Charlie Matkin, Fred Hammond,
Randy Prewitt, Vince Alletto, Maury Magill, Charlie Bryan, Herb Holiday, Ed Clancy,
Don Lewis and the nightly Blue Room Broadcast, Eddie Devenport, De Alton Neher,
Andre Mouledoux. Bob and Jan Carr, Shull Vance, Bill Calder, Jack Scott

WWOM - Dave Wagenvoord (Owner), Jim Brown, Bud Jarvis, Sam Zack, Sam DePino,
Charlie Matkin, Ken Karlton, Harry Ladas, Dick Martin, Sam Ford, Bill Romaine,
Rene Mouledoux, Andre Mouledoux ("Gunn"), Pat Helmstetter ("Matthew"),
Paul McGuff ("Paul"), John Laroquette ("Judas"), "Norbert" Wabnig, Charlie Young

WYAT - Poppa Stoppa, Jim Stewart, Sonny Stoppa (Ed Muniz), Cherie,
Blair On The Air, Bob Walker, Jim Berry, Russ Boney, Ben Suddeth,
"Big Lou's Golden Oldies Show" with Lou Duffourc

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TV PERSONALITIES:

WDSU-TV (6) - Nash Roberts, Mel Leavitt, Bayou Bill (William "Bill" Biery),
Alec Gifford, Terry Flettrich (Miss Muffin), Gay Batson, Dick Van Dyke,
Bill Stanley, Jim Steele, Bob Nelson & Al Shea ("The Tip-Top Space Ship"),
Mr. Bingle, Captain Sam (Sam Page), Becky Donaldson ("Miss Becky"),
Wayne Mack ("The Great McNutt"), Bob and Jan Carr,
Buddy Diliberto, "Piano" Pete Laudeman, Mr. Bingle

WJMR-TV (20/12) - Larry Regan, Johnny Miller ("Johnny's Follies")

WVUE-TV (12) - Mike Herrara, Al Wester, Louis de la Foret, Ross Yockey, Sam DePino,
Fernel Chatman, Lynn Faris

WWL-TV (4) - Sid Noel (Morgus), Chopsley, Eric the talking skull (all on "House Of Shock"),
Nash Roberts, Hap Glaudi, Jean The Weather Lady, Al Duckworth, Lou Boda,
Captain Mercury (John Pela), John Pela (Saturday Hop), The Hazel Romano Dancers,
The Tony Bevenetto Dancers and Shari Lewis on Saturday Hop, Leo Willette,
"Uncle" Henry Dupre ("Popeye & Pals"), Miss Ginny and Miss Linda ("Romper Room"),
Bill Biery ("Brakeman Bill"), Phil Johnson, Bill Elder, Ron Hunter, Jim Barry,
Garland Robinette, Angela Hill, Jim Stone, Bill Wilson, Don Westbrook,
Jim Metcalf ("Shades of New Orleans")

WWOM-TV (26) - Sterling Smith, Eric Tracy

WYES-TV (12) - Andres Calandria, Mary Ellen Amoss

FREELANCE TV COMMERCIAL CLOWNS AND ALL AROUND DISGUSTING INDIVIDUALS:
Dick Bruce, Dick Bruce, Dick Bruce, Dick Bruce

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BANDS:

Jokers, Spades, Sparks, Contours, Esquires, Glory Rhodes, Palace Guard,
Greek Fountains, John Fred & The Playboy Band, David & The Giants,
Paul Varisco & The Milestones, Bobby Reno & The Infernos, The Q,
Danny White & The Cavaliers, Tommy Ridgley & The Untouchables,
The Hawketts, Huey Smith & The Clowns, Deacon John & The Ivories,
Bobby Cure & The Summertime Blues, Walter Floyd & Kingsroe, Counts,
Saxons, Eternity's Children, Cookie & His Cupcakes, Earl Stanley & The Stereos,
Roger & The Gypsies, Vince Vance & The Valiants, Stark Whiteman & The Crowns,
Corvettes, TQ & The Topcats, Allen Collay & The Satellites, Pot Liquor, Kingsroe,
Sam Butera & The Witnesses, Nobles, Saxons, Nifty Fifties, Paper Steamboat,
Basement Wall

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SINGERS & PERFORMERS:

Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, Ernie K-Doe, Aaron Neville, Art Neville, Benny Grunch,
Bobby Mitchell, Jessie Hill, Oliver Morgan, Jean Knight, Dixie Cups, Johnny Adams,
Frankie Ford, Gerrie Hall, Bobby Marchan, John Gary, Harvey Jesus, Art "Sir" Van,
Shane Martin, Linda Lawley, Cathy & Joe, Joe Barry, T. K. Hulin, Mike Ancona, Eddie Roth,
Reggie Hall, Eddie Bo, Lee Allen, Prince Lala, Louis Prima & Keely Smith, Sam Butera,
Eddie Powers, Allen Collay, Chuck Como, Stark Whiteman, Professor Longhair,
James "Sugarboy" Crawford, Earl King, Benny Spellman, Lloyd Price, Smiley Lewis,
The Neville Brothers, Larry Williams, Dr. John, Jimmy Clanton, Robert Parker, Frankie Brent,
Al Johnson, Roland Stone, Lee Dorsey, Chris Kenner, Freddy Fender, King Floyd,
Chuck Carbo, Chick Carbo, Jerry Byrne, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, The Meters, Charlie Matkin,
The Singing Bodies (C.C. Courtney & Lou Kirby from WNOE), Milson Luce, Chris Owens,
Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Rod Bernard, Phil Phillips, Wallace Johnson, John Fred,
Carol Battistella, Dave Bartholomew, Ronnie Barron, Skip Easterling, Bat Carroll,
"Jivin' Gene" Bourgeois

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HANGOUTS:

Pontchartrain Beach, Lenfant's Parking Lot, College Inn Parking Lot, West End,
The Point, Mona Lisa Lane in City Park, Fat City, Steer Inn, The Lakefront for Submarine Races,
The Old Beach, Hopper's, Ray's Rollerama, Frostop, Bowlarama, Mardi Gras Fountain,
Dano's, Nelson's, The Grill in Lafitte, SBARD Gym, Algiers Dairy Queen

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CLUBS:

Rockery Inn, Lenfant's, College Inn, Da Wabbit, Don Quixote's, Sancho Panza, Club Sands,
Ched's / Saxony / Crazy Horse, Coed's, Glass House, Safari Room, Seven Seas, La Casa,
Gordon Natal's, Bonaparte's Retreat, Court Jester, Beaconette, Joy Lounge, Crow's Nest,
Fat Cat, Scorpio, F&M Patio, Alibi, 509 Club, Monkey Bar, Brass Rail, Half Moon,
Swamp Room, Southern Tavern, Musso's Piano Bar, Cadillac Club, Velvet Swing,
Frankie Brent Club (shudder), Black Orchid, Nick's Big Train bar on Tulane Avenue
across from the Dixie Brewery

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DANCES:

Sacred Heart, Germania Hall, St. Henry, Mater Dolorosa, Walnut Room, VFW Hall in Gretna,
St. Anthony, VFW in Chalmette, Arrow Room, Fireman's Hall in Westwego,
Immaculate Conception, St. Dominic, St. Bernard Union Hall, Lyons Center

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DRIVE-IN MOVIES:

Do Drive In, Airline Drive In, St. Bernard Drive In, Tiger Drive In,
Jeff Drive In, Skyvue Drive In, Algiers Drive In, Gretna Greens Drive In,
Marrero Drive In, Westgate

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DOWNTOWN AND NEIGHBORHOOD "SHOWS":

The Globe, Tudor, Center, Saenger, RKO Orpheum, Joy, Loew's State, Panorama,
Civic, Lyceum, St. Charles Theater, Gaiety

The Poplar, Napoleon, Grand, Happy Hour, Coliseum, Carrollton, Famous, Arrow,
Algy, Beacon, Clabon, Fine Arts, Prytania, Tivoli, Arabi, Ashton, Carver, Gentilly,
Isis, Escorial, Abalon, Kenner Theatre, Mecca, Nola, National, Lakeview,
Lincoln, Gallo, Circle, Rivoli, Tiger, Laurel, Clematis, Gentilly, Fox, Robert E. Lee,
Peacock, Dreamland, Paris "Art" Cinema, Bell, Pitt, Granada, Tower, Aereon, Patio,
Garden, Cortez, Folly, Tower, Hollywood

Special Mention: The Beverly Dinner Playhouse (live shows)

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LOCAL "CHARACTERS" IN THE NEW ORLEANS CIRCUS:

Ruthie The Duck Lady, Harry The Singing Mailman, Mayor Vic Schiro, Jim Garrison,
Rodney Fertel ("The Gorilla Man"), Blaze Starr, Tony Downs, Dr. Knight the abortionist,
Dan Dial, "Sweet Emma" Barrett, Lili St. Cyr, "Diamond Jim" Moran, Sheriff Coci,
Al Scramuzza, Joe Gemelli, Allen "Black Cat" Lacombe, all the New Orleans Saints...
coaches, players and owners before 2002, Ding-Ding the vendor, "Eunie" the Jokers' #1 fan,
"Evolution" who sold peanuts at Pelican Stadium and other spots, the entire cast of
"Nobody Likes A Smart Ass" (including Billy Holliday, Walter Perseveux, Butch Binet
and Sam "Sonny" Adams), "Chocolate City" Mayor Ray Nagin, Al Copeland, Robert Guidry,
Judge Ronald Bodenheimer, Ronnie Lamarque, Tom Benson, William ("Who, me?") Jefferson

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