In 2014 I was living in the USA & I heard Jim talk about TV production for ROH in a shoot interview, after seeing that I decided to study Film & TV production. Fast forward 10 Years! Degree in Broadcast Multimedia☑ Career in digital video production ☑worked for two TV stations in USA ☑& now I'm back in the UK producing promo/adverts. Thanks Jim ❤💪
@@GregHuffman1987I have many books and documentaries on the subjects, but it's still fun and informative to hear them discuss the media of that time period...radio too.
The original TV show (before 'Wrestling at the Chase') in St. Louis that featured Bill Longson was sponsored by Stag Beer. It was brewed in nearby Belleville, IL
This reminded me watching wrestling in the late 60's early 70's in Pittsburgh, PA (WIIC back then) on Saturday afternoons hosted by Bill Cardille. He would pull double duty by hosting "Chiller Theatre" at night.
My dad and uncle used to go to Channel 48 studios in Philly for WWWF tv wrestling in the late 60's. The Philadelphia Arena was used for the monthly house show. The Arena would eventually be used for WWWF's tv tapings and monthly house shows moved to the Spectrum.
Jim mentioned WLW radio and Dayton television. WLW-AM in Cincinnati was the first of the 50,000 watt flamethrowers whose signal is so strong that it can be heard in several states. They also owned television stations in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Louisville, Lexington and Indianapolis and would simulcast two of their morning chat shows. It was started by Powell Crosley who also owned The Reds and later owned by Avco Broadcasting. Phil Donahue started in this network. They started selling off the TV stations in the late 70's early 80's. There is a UA-cam channel that features JFK Assassination TV and Radio coverage. The most extensive audio is from WLW-AM. You get a taste of what local AM morning radio was like in the early 60's
I miss the town specific Crockett promos. I grew up in Philly and used to love seeing the rundowns and promos for Philadelphia Civic Center house shows as a kid. Was especially exciting if I happened to be going to a particular show.
A history of regionally syndicated TV shows (including wrestling) might be an interesting rabbit hole to go down. Younger folks might not realize it, but through the 60's, 70's and 80's, the networks didn't program *all* of the weekend afternoon time slots. They might program a single baseball or football game on around noon on a Saturday or Sunday, but once that was over, the remainder of the afternoon would go back to the local TV stations who would have to program that time. The result was syndicated programming going into those (usually late afternoon) time slots, much of which was regional in nature. In addition to your local wrestling territory's TV show, you might get something like "Championship Fishing with Virgil Ward" (syndicated in Missouri, Kansas, & Oklahoma), or the Coaches Show featuring the Head Football Coach of your state's major university, or regionally syndicated Country Music programs ("That Nashville Music", "Pop Goes The Country", "The Porter Wagner Show"). Every region would have their own local flavor of the syndicated programming that the local station selected, and at least some of it was only syndicated in a region of a few states.
Back in the early 1970's In Los Angeles, They had the Battle Royal which Bruno won. that was syndicated from the Olympic Auditorium. The next week they had the whole show on KMEX 34 the Spanish station and the program went all over the country to the different Spanish stations. They did great ratings. The next year was when the annual awards were first in one of the wrestling mags. Bruno winning was at the top.
I used to love the local promo spots on WWWF: "Wrestling returns to Harrisburg, PA at the Zembo Temple Arena. See Polish Power Ivan Putski take on Mr. Fuji, and the Fabulous Moolah, Friday, June 29th."
I love hearing about this stuff, I've never even heard about this stuff up here in Washington state, when I started watching I got WWF superstars which was on past my bedtime, and then WCW Saturday night, which was at 3:05, which was great for a 7 yr old, this other stuff sounds so foreign
WCCW syndicated wrestling was the best syndicated wrestling. They had great TV matches (unlike WWF matches; 99% of WWF Saturday morning matches were squash matches)
@12:45 This is why Meltzer is wrong about the invention of cable automatically meaning wrestling had to become a monopoly. Technology that allowed cross-region syndication of promotions happened in the 50s and yet didn't automatically lead to one promotion dominating all regions. It lead to *the opposite* and help created the territories. It's the economic and political factors that are most relevant not just the technological change.
There is some footage up on UA-cam of The Assassin's wrestling in what looked like the early 1960's, to an almost empty studio. There were maybe 5 people there. No idea what show or promotion, but it's interesting to see like a single family there split up sitting on different sides, trying to fill the place in a little.
Jim, you're making me think about when cable came out. I'm from a nothing town in Oklahoma and there was no cable. I'd go stay with family about an hour away and they had cable. I got my grandma to ask about us getting cable and she got so frustrated on the phone she started saying, "look lady, I'm out in the country!" That was back in 1984
IIRC AWA ran in the Twin Cites on Channel 9 then a Local Independent station and what would eventually become the Fox affiliate, (twice) WTCN/NBC in that market was channel 11 and would rebrand to KARE in the late 80s
I started watching wrestling in 1968, and the first stuff I saw was the Washington DC tapings that were syndicated all over the Northeast (when I started watching, it was called Heavyweight Wrestling). In the Boston area I saw it on Providence RI's Channel 12 (then WPRO, now WPRI). Then wrestling disappeared for a while and came back as Championship Wrestling on Boston's Channel 56 (originally WKGB, later WLVI).
He said he wouldn't because he doesn't want to be interviewed by the government but think of the worst thing possible and then double it if you want to know how he feels.
I've decided I'm gonna be a professional wrestler! But since I'm 52 years old, my debut match will also be my retirement match! I want it to be at WrestleMania, like Ryback! 🙂
More of this kind of stuff please
Yes, please.
Yes
Yep F modern wrestling
Hell yeah..Keep letting them know.. I'm doing my part too
Agreed. Unfortunately it looks like the AEW and WWE content gets the channel more clicks.
In 2014 I was living in the USA & I heard Jim talk about TV production for ROH in a shoot interview, after seeing that I decided to study Film & TV production. Fast forward 10 Years! Degree in Broadcast Multimedia☑ Career in digital video production ☑worked for two TV stations in USA ☑& now I'm back in the UK producing promo/adverts. Thanks Jim ❤💪
Good lad.
I always love when Jim and Brian talk about television and radio history. This has been my favorite segment of the year so far.
makes me wanna purchase a book on the subject
@@GregHuffman1987I have many books and documentaries on the subjects, but it's still fun and informative to hear them discuss the media of that time period...radio too.
@@KevinWM2 yeh i like both. they complement each other
"We move on all the time without that!" idk why this bit is killing me every time
This is the kind of stuff I would love to see more of. Th information is out there but hearing Jim talk about it brings it to life.
This stuff is interesting to me
The original TV show (before 'Wrestling at the Chase') in St. Louis that featured Bill Longson was sponsored by Stag Beer.
It was brewed in nearby Belleville, IL
Indeed. I came here to post this myself.
I love internet for this reason. Locals providing details, boots on the ground at the scene. Thanks champ.
@@jensjesfjeld6238it's definitely a good thing for wrestling history that people in various areas can communicate so easily now.
This reminded me watching wrestling in the late 60's early 70's in Pittsburgh, PA (WIIC back then) on Saturday afternoons hosted by Bill Cardille. He would pull double duty by hosting "Chiller Theatre" at night.
Yep, and his daughter (I believe) Lori Cardille was in George Romero's 1990s remake of Night of the Living Dead.
My dad and uncle used to go to Channel 48 studios in Philly for WWWF tv wrestling in the late 60's. The Philadelphia Arena was used for the monthly house show. The Arena would eventually be used for WWWF's tv tapings and monthly house shows moved to the Spectrum.
Jim mentioned WLW radio and Dayton television. WLW-AM in Cincinnati was the first of the 50,000 watt flamethrowers whose signal is so strong that it can be heard in several states. They also owned television stations in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Louisville, Lexington and Indianapolis and would simulcast two of their morning chat shows. It was started by Powell Crosley who also owned The Reds and later owned by Avco Broadcasting. Phil Donahue started in this network. They started selling off the TV stations in the late 70's early 80's.
There is a UA-cam channel that features JFK Assassination TV and Radio coverage. The most extensive audio is from WLW-AM. You get a taste of what local AM morning radio was like in the early 60's
I miss the town specific Crockett promos. I grew up in Philly and used to love seeing the rundowns and promos for Philadelphia Civic Center house shows as a kid. Was especially exciting if I happened to be going to a particular show.
A history of regionally syndicated TV shows (including wrestling) might be an interesting rabbit hole to go down. Younger folks might not realize it, but through the 60's, 70's and 80's, the networks didn't program *all* of the weekend afternoon time slots. They might program a single baseball or football game on around noon on a Saturday or Sunday, but once that was over, the remainder of the afternoon would go back to the local TV stations who would have to program that time. The result was syndicated programming going into those (usually late afternoon) time slots, much of which was regional in nature. In addition to your local wrestling territory's TV show, you might get something like "Championship Fishing with Virgil Ward" (syndicated in Missouri, Kansas, & Oklahoma), or the Coaches Show featuring the Head Football Coach of your state's major university, or regionally syndicated Country Music programs ("That Nashville Music", "Pop Goes The Country", "The Porter Wagner Show"). Every region would have their own local flavor of the syndicated programming that the local station selected, and at least some of it was only syndicated in a region of a few states.
Back in the early 1970's In Los Angeles, They had the Battle Royal which Bruno won. that was syndicated from the Olympic Auditorium. The next week they had the whole show on KMEX 34 the Spanish station and the program went all over the country to the different Spanish stations. They did great ratings. The next year was when the annual awards were first in one of the wrestling mags. Bruno winning was at the top.
I used to love the local promo spots on WWWF: "Wrestling returns to Harrisburg, PA at the Zembo Temple Arena. See Polish Power Ivan Putski take on Mr. Fuji, and the Fabulous Moolah, Friday, June 29th."
Zambo Mosque? Ag Hall. Cowtown Rodeo. Crazy venues then.
This is the kind of stuff i wanna hear about. Just say NO to AEW reviews
Jim needs to do both.
Both are important to wrestling.
I know that shitting on the AEDub are good for ratings, im burnt out on it. This is what I hang around for.
No wwe either
Fuck wrestling today. Not what I came here for
@@namelessjedi2242 Reviewing a bad parody show isn't actually important to wrestling at all.
I love hearing about this stuff, I've never even heard about this stuff up here in Washington state, when I started watching I got WWF superstars which was on past my bedtime, and then WCW Saturday night, which was at 3:05, which was great for a 7 yr old, this other stuff sounds so foreign
WCCW syndicated wrestling was the best syndicated wrestling. They had great TV matches (unlike WWF matches; 99% of WWF Saturday morning matches were squash matches)
Personally, I love the Old Time Radio style organ jingles
@12:45 This is why Meltzer is wrong about the invention of cable automatically meaning wrestling had to become a monopoly.
Technology that allowed cross-region syndication of promotions happened in the 50s and yet didn't automatically lead to one promotion dominating all regions. It lead to *the opposite* and help created the territories. It's the economic and political factors that are most relevant not just the technological change.
Never thought I would see a reference to Bozo and Wrestling in the same sentence.
I'm surprised we don't hear it more. lol
There have been plenty of bozos in wrestling throughout the years.
DuMont Network 4 Life! 💪
Moving on from the raw segment of the show and heading into AEW’s half-baked section.
I used to hear the DuMont Network as the DuPont Network, thinking it was named after the DuPont family. Hey, I can laugh at myself.
Love oldschool wrestling talk less aew my honest opinion
There is some footage up on UA-cam of The Assassin's wrestling in what looked like the early 1960's, to an almost empty studio. There were maybe 5 people there. No idea what show or promotion, but it's interesting to see like a single family there split up sitting on different sides, trying to fill the place in a little.
Jim, you're making me think about when cable came out. I'm from a nothing town in Oklahoma and there was no cable. I'd go stay with family about an hour away and they had cable. I got my grandma to ask about us getting cable and she got so frustrated on the phone she started saying, "look lady, I'm out in the country!" That was back in 1984
LMAO the organ is absolutely hilarious this is my favorite part of these podcasts i love it when jim and brian talk about old school wrestling.
I once heard about a wrestling match between Charlie Murphy and Rick James at Studio 54. Rick went over, but Charlie got the rematch.
Cocaine on a pole match 😂
Vince tried to buy AWA off in Minneapolis. It was only because the WTCN (NBC affiliate) leader was a personal friend to Verne Gagne that he said no.
IIRC AWA ran in the Twin Cites on Channel 9 then a Local Independent station and what would eventually become the Fox affiliate, (twice)
WTCN/NBC in that market was channel 11 and would rebrand to KARE in the late 80s
I started watching wrestling in 1968, and the first stuff I saw was the Washington DC tapings that were syndicated all over the Northeast (when I started watching, it was called Heavyweight Wrestling). In the Boston area I saw it on Providence RI's Channel 12 (then WPRO, now WPRI). Then wrestling disappeared for a while and came back as Championship Wrestling on Boston's Channel 56 (originally WKGB, later WLVI).
You can find Heavyweight wrestling from Washington on UA-cam from 1965 and 1966 on UA-cam. Check it out.
@@osaji922 Yup. I've seen a bunch of them. A fun watch.
Did Ken Burns ever do a series on wrestling?
😊😅😂ĺol whew😊😅😂
Yep
There was a local Bozo tv in Philly. My kid neighbor told Bozo"Blow Me Clown" on live tv.😅
Brian, you're a wrestling historian! You should know the most widely accepted term is "Vince Junior"!
Travis put some extra effort in to the clown lol
Good ol Bozo The Clown
@@davidholdren1358The world's most famous clown!
NBC, ABC and CBS also had wrestling programs in the 50’s.
In prime time? Out of the three, I’ve only seen ABC have one. I’ve never seen NBC and CBS have any wrestling.
I never thought I would hear Tom Snyder's name here
Imagine if Art the Clown has a kid's show.
Yes Yes Yes! 👍🏻👍🏻
Bozo the clown from channel 9 WGN, Hammond Indiana referenced in another clip…Corny coming on strong with the Chicagoland memories lately.
He makes a lot of references to Dick the Bruiser’s WWA promotion hosted by Bob Luce in Chicago
@@mrpink99 Miss that area being out here in Philly.
When was Hammond mentioned. That's where I'm at right now
@dabearcub when was Hammond mentioned?
@@davidsobilo9622 ua-cam.com/video/3yZyyWdH4t8/v-deo.htmlsi=RPvzGW4ssPn8A8dV
If you’re in Hammond right now and get hungry, House of Pizza is 👍👍👍
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My second favorite bozo (behind Kevin Dunn)
⭕
KTLA reminds me of Stu Nahan.
Nice break from the AEW talk..
The main reason I want AEW to go away is so we get more of this and less reviews lol
Dayton ohio ❤
Tony Klown learned how to perform a headlock from Jim Cornette
The clown putting Jim in a chokehold
Ngl I was for at least 45 minutes on this great segment though
tbs vs usa
School me corny
syndictae
This is interesting very interesting...🤔
Also I hate clowns!
I like clowns. They make me laugh.
Brian’s music sucks
Can't wait until he hears about trump lol
Jim will probably be like "big deal, getting shot at was my normal Tuesday in Mid-South"
He don't like Trump
@@phale-fi2fo That's like saying he don't like Russo.
@@Tim85-y2q This election is a heel program if I've ever seen one.
He said he wouldn't because he doesn't want to be interviewed by the government but think of the worst thing possible and then double it if you want to know how he feels.
Number 1
Nobody gives a fuck.
I remember 4,5,7 and 11
I've decided I'm gonna be a professional wrestler! But since I'm 52 years old, my debut match will also be my retirement match! I want it to be at WrestleMania, like Ryback! 🙂
Sometimes you forget how creepy Bozo used to look 🤡. Lol.
First
Nobody gives a fuck.
First what?
Is that you putting Corny in the headlock?
This is way better than any review on this show or the experience
I hope they really read the comments. We want more of this..less of the reviews