What do you remember?

[RecycleMichael]

Ma Bells was where you thought. The place was a dive and could never pass any health inspection today, but the food was sure good.

[Jammie]

I'm not from Tulsa, but may I add my fave memories? The soda fountains in the drug stores and nickel and dime stores. Boy were those root beers in the frosty root beer mugs ever good. LOL  Going to a drive in to eat and having a car hop come to the car. Drive in movies were so awesome back then. And not knowing how much violence and war and hatred we'd all have to live through. Aw, those were the days.

[Jammie]

Oh duh, I should've scrolled down to see what others had to say before I posted. Oh well, looks like we all remember the drive-in movies. They even re-opened the local drive inn here about 10 years ago for nostalgic reasons. We love to go to the movies there.

[Jammie]

OK I've only had a chance to read a few of the responses, but remembered more nostalgia that you may all identify with. (I remember the skate rinks, too. LOL) The skate rinks doubled for the same places that Fri. night dances were held. We grew up on farms near a small town that's close to the one we live in now. They had the Fairland Ballroom and it was a place to rollerskate on Sun. afternoons, go to dances on Friday nights, etc. Our parents generation called it their Ballroom. LOL Oh and the 4-H exhibits were there, too. Just one little old building that was capable of holding so many activities. Makes you wondered what happened in the way of progress, doesn't it? LOL Oh and there were always high school boys who got together and formed bands. Wow did they play some good rock n roll and they sounded like the originals that we listened to on our AM radios. (Remember when transistors became popular? Pretty uptown, weren't they? LOL) The location may have been different, but I'll bet a lot of you can identify with the same things and feelings.

[billintulsa]

quote:Originally posted by BASleuth

[]Earlier were you thinking of Taylor's bakery located in about 1300 block east 8th.

As a kid I lived close to there.  On cold winter mornings I used to walk past Taylor's on my way to Longfellow Elementary (where I proudly served as a Liutenant in the Safety Patrol), but the aromas floating from Taylor's almost made me late on many occasions.

p.s.
Thanks everyone for the wonderful memories.  Let's keep this thread going and keep Tulsa vibrant!

[Steve]

Anyone remember the ice skating rink that used to be at the fairgrounds?  This was in the mid-1960s.  At the time, I think it was the only public rink in Tulsa.  Went there many times as a child.  I also remember a golf driving range that used to be on the fairgrounds property, probably around where Big Splash is today.

[ardys]

We went ice skating at the Fairgrounds every Sat. or Sunday.  If you were there, I was the one hanging on the rail the whole time, after eagerly anticipating the trip all week.

Oh, yes, Sipes on Harvard....that movie booth was my babysitter every Saturday morning until I'd stray to find the free ice cream cones (or was that at Humpty Dumpty?) that I'd bite the bottom from and then drip all over the store.  

Remember the Golden Drumstick and the finger bowls? Is Bell's Amusement Park still in business?  I remember my first ride on Zingo.  I haven't lived in Tulsa for a long time, but it's still home to all of my fondest memories.

Thanks for refreshing these memories!

[billintulsa]

quote:Originally posted by Steve

Anyone remember the ice skating rink that used to be at the fairgrounds?  This was in the mid-1960s.  At the time, I think it was the only public rink in Tulsa.  Went there many times as a child.  I also remember a golf driving range that used to be on the fairgrounds property, probably around where Big Splash is today.

If memory serves correctly, wasn't it called "Four Seasons Ice Arena?"

[RLitterell]

quote:Originally posted by billintulsa

quote:Originally posted by RLitterell

quote:Originally posted by billintulsa

Someone earlier mentioned Uncle Zeb.  Here's where I prove my gray hairs.

I also remember, Mr. Zing and Tuffy.  Before then Lee Woodward and King Lionel on Channel 6, and Uncle Bill and Oomagog on Channel 2.  

All 3 of Tulsa's original TV stations at one time or another had live kiddie shows.  Talk about long-gone days that never return. . .

I remember. I was on the Mr. Zing & Tuffy show. Remeber what Mr. Zings occupation was? Remember the prop he pushed around at the beginning of each show?

I don't remember the prop that he pushed around, but wasn't Mr. Zing a Zookeeper?

Yeah Bill, he was a zookeeper and his prop was a barrel on a 2 wheel cart that had a big push broom attached.
Mr Zing Ruled!!!

[RLitterell]

Oh I just remembered, Harringtons. It was a clothing store, I think mens clothing and the had a huge stock of Boy Scout stuff. It was near or in downtown but I don't remember exactly where. Anyone???

[BASleuth]

Steve:  Fell on my behind several times, never did learn to stop properly.

Ardy: Bells is still going, but there has been some discussion of his moving to Jenks.

RLiller: Harrington years, years ago was in about the 100 block of south Boston on the east side of the street, then it moved to about 8th and Main where it remained for decades. The owner is now deceased.

Having a question does anyone else remember the "Flying Chicken" company, where, longer prior to Pizza they would deliver a chicken dinner to your home. Then came pizza and they will deliver, but no more chickens.

[SJC TUL]

quote:Originally posted by billintulsaIf memory serves correctly, wasn't it called "Four Seasons Ice Arena?"

There was a discussion about the Fairgrounds Ice Arena in another thread not too long ago.  That ice rink was located in a barn on the fairgrounds.  Four Seasons was a different ice rink in southeast Tulsa.  It was located at 9363 E 46th Street, just west of Mingo.

[billintulsa]

Anyone remember going to see Richard DeLafont perform at the Captain's Cabin?

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by billintulsa

Anyone remember going to see Richard DeLafont perform at the Captain's Cabin?

Never saw his hypnotist act, but I sure remember when he was the headliner there; the club was in a strip center on 41st street, right?  I think around 41st & Memorial.
Remember Joey & Luigi?  I think they were popular club performers in the '60s.  I think Luigi still entertains at a local club on occasion.

[pmcalk]

Does anyone remember the name of the two bands that use to play at the Brook theater in the 80's?  One was a 50's band(Eddie something?) and the other was a 60's band.

Was this already covered?  I cannot even remember what's already been posted.