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EPISODE · May 23, 2012 · 57 MIN

Transistor Radios, Famous Misquotes, Chess in World History Turns 40

from The Baby Boomer Radio, TV, Movies, Magazines, Music, Comics, Fads, Toys, Fun, and More Show! · host Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang

We talk about the portability of entertainment on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. The ability to take your favorite music, and even TV shows with you wherever you go has been made easier and easier as the years have passed by. From the days of heavy, bulky radios that used a ton of batterers to today's Ipods and personal devices, we take a look back at how technology has evolved and allowed us to fit a world of entertainment into our shirt pockets. We have a great tune for you from 1962 that was once the theme music to a popular TV game show. What is it? Tune in and find out! We remember the 40th anniversary of the famous Chess Championships between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer. This monumental competition captured the attention of the world. A test of wits, and a seeming battle between East and West. George Haloulakos gives us some interesting facts that give this event a more human and personal touch. Smitty tells us about some famous movie misquotes-things you thought you heard at the movies but you didn't! And Mike B commemorates the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's launch into earth orbit in Friendship 7. This was another significant step in America's space program , a successful flight that was one more step toward getting a man on the moon. Our Retro-Commercials are for Pall Mall Cigarettes and for Buick Automobiles. Come join us on Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!

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