Product info

<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Remember when TV was just three channels and the biggest celebrities in Cleveland were a movie host named Ghoulardi, an elf named Barnaby, and a newscaster named Dorothy Fuldheim? Revisit the early days in these lively stories about the pioneering entertainers who invented television programming before our very eyes. Filled with fun details.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Remember when TV was just three channels and the biggest celebrities in Cleveland were an outrageous movie host named Ghoulardi, a gentle elf named Barnaby, and a tough-as-nails newswoman named Dorothy Fuldheim? These pioneering entertainers invented television programming before our very eyes while we watched from our living rooms. </p><p>Revisit the early days of local TV in these fun and fact-filled stories featuring ... Paige Palmer, the fitness host who smoked four packs a day ... Smooth-voiced Captain Penny, who reminded us, "You can't fool mom" ... Volatile talk show host Alan Douglas, who pushed guests' hot buttons--sometimes until they punched back ... Gene Carroll, longtime king of the amateur hour ... Woodrow, the Woodsman ... Romper Room's Miss Barbara ... Jungle Larry ... and many other local favorites.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Fun and well-researched . . . Whether you're reminiscing or discovering this part of our past for the first time, this book is a wonderful trip.--Dan O'Shannon "writer/producer of Cheers, Frasier, and Modern Family" (9/24/2014 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Want a real behind-the-scenes look at Cleveland TV? You're holding it! Mike and Janice take you on a ride through time that will bring back all your favorite TV memories.--Big Chuck Schodowski (9/24/2014 12:00:00 AM)<br>

Price History