Willie the Worm
Willie the Worm was a star of 1950's Philadelphia TV. He appeared in Channel 10's "Junior Hi-Jinx". Said Newton the Mouse of his friend Willie, "...Willie's forever telling interesting tales and it seems he knows about every subject there is. That's because Willie spent 4 years under the University of Pennsylvania.". Willie stars in the MOVIEHOUSE PRODUCTION slide show "WNBP- Nostalgic Broadcasting in Philadelphia" .
... SLIDESHOWS ....
Celebrating Philadelphia nostalgia / wondrous memories of things past...
SINCE 1983!!!!
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Celebrating Philadelphia nostalgia / wondrous memories of things past...
SINCE 1983!!!!
Read a Review from the Frankford Gazette!!
The "Castor" was one of hundreds of local moviehouses that no longer exist. Learn all about these neighborhood "jewelboxes" and the magic of this bygone era in Rick Spector's "Moviehouse" show...but that was only the beginning...
YO Nostalgia Buffs! Read more about my slide shows!
Rick Spector's Moviehouse Productions bring history and nostalgia to your location. The slide shows feature beautiful digital images, Rick's inspiring live commentary and music. Audience participation is encouraged.
Rick's programs are enjoyed at retirement communities, club meetings, apartment social clubs, historical societies, libraries and church, synagogue gatherings or anywhere people meet!
Program Topics include:
...the Nostalgia Cabinet...20th Century American memories - fads, music, movie stars, famous inventions, Atlantic City, forgotten and forgettable clothing , 1950's/60's hilights, the cars we drove, famous lasts, schooldays memories and more!
...The old neighborhood moviehouse...
...tour of unusual Philadelphia architecture...
...famous and infamous Philadelphians....
...Shibe Park and industrial Philadelphia...
...HOLIDAY STEW...a celebration of Philly's Christmas/Hanukkah and New Year's Day traditions...
...The BOOK of Philadelphia- memories include: S. Phila. High for Girls class of 1943, forgotten Philly foods and restaurants, the Cambria boxing arena, the great Frankford Junction Rail Disaster (1943), old telephone exchanges,
the manhole cover kings, and more!
...golden days of local radio and television...
...Philadelphia A-Z- a fascinating tale for each letter of the alphabet..
...Philly Quiz- an old time radio show... (live audience participation)
HOLIDAY STEW- A celebration of Philly Christmas/Hanukkah, the Mummers, and a time capsule Auld Lang Syne
...The College of Trivial Knowledge Quiz Show... (live audience participation )
MOVIEHOUSE PRODUCTIONS honors the 10th anniversary of the Philadelphia County Medical Society Block Captain's Program ...
The Book Of Philadelphia slide show- Lots of great history about old Philly foods and restaurants- Linton's, Hires Root Beer, TastyKake , Bond Bread and Levis Hotdogs and the origin of the "hoagie", and much more! Booking now!
"Holiday Stew" salutes Philly's diverse winter Holiday traditions. Learn how to make Christmas apple pie and Chanukah "kugel". Celebrate the Eagles NFL championship game of 1948 , played in a blizzard! Lots of history, music and fun. Booking now!
Revisit "1951" through the world of short subject films. An fascinating program idea- booking now!
Remember "Willie the Worm" from the golden age of television in Philly? Why was Willie so smart? Because he spent four years under the University of Pennsylvania! Relive Philly radio and television history from the 1920's through the 1950's in WNBP: Nostalgic Broadcasting in Philadelphia, booking now!
"Holiday Stew" salutes Philly's diverse winter Holiday traditions. Learn how to make Christmas apple pie and Chanukah "kugel". Celebrate the Eagles NFL championship game of 1948 , played in a blizzard! Lots of history, music and fun. Booking now!
Revisit "1951" through the world of short subject films. An fascinating program idea- booking now!
Remember "Willie the Worm" from the golden age of television in Philly? Why was Willie so smart? Because he spent four years under the University of Pennsylvania! Relive Philly radio and television history from the 1920's through the 1950's in WNBP: Nostalgic Broadcasting in Philadelphia, booking now!