thanks john,
no worries, i was out trick or treating with my little ones anyway-
i listened to a few lines of vincent reading poe - brought back memories -
i can't remember did gene ever have the set decorated for halloween, did he have
halloween type stories - anyone remember?
~jessica

--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, John Baker
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I tried searching you tube for genes show but have never found much.  Am I doing
something wrong?  I'd still like to see some gene meets planet of the apes
footage.

Sent from my iPad

No, Jimmy you're not doing anything wrong..Gene's video's are not on you
tube..They are owned by Gene and were never syndicated by WCAU..No one has the
right to air them now ,but Gene. A lot of material went missing from WCAU a few
years back..Gene is having some difficulties getting the tapes in his possession
transfered exactly the way he wants them..The few clips there are of any
significance in any one place, are here on the site..in our "files"
section...This is an on going endeavor and everyone involved is putting there
best efforts into getting the tapes done ASAP..

Good news BakerJ.   Have you seen any of the work-in-progress? Impressions? I
wonder if it will be a bit of everything over the years, or focus on specific
topics/skits?

M



--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "bakerjohnp1958"
<bakerjohnp1958@...> wrote:
>
> No, Jimmy you're not doing anything wrong..Gene's video's are not on you
tube..They are owned by Gene and were never syndicated by WCAU..No one has the
right to air them now ,but Gene. A lot of material went missing from WCAU a few
years back..Gene is having some difficulties getting the tapes in his possession
transfered exactly the way he wants them..The few clips there are of any
significance in any one place, are here on the site..in our "files"
section...This is an on going endeavor and everyone involved is putting there
best efforts into getting the tapes done ASAP..
>

well, these will be full individual episodes of the show from a broad
range..different show formats and "specials" Gene wants to preserve the
integrity of the "complete shows" . There are some odds and ends, clips and such
that may be added to augment the volumes..He's working on a number of
Ideas..Whatever Gene finally decides on will be great!! This is the first time
the shows have been transfered to a newer format..there have been two format
changes in betwen what they used to record on and  modern standard video tape..
Now of course there are dvd's --  Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com,
"mykulmak" <michaelmaclauchlan@...> wrote:
>
> Good news BakerJ.   Have you seen any of the work-in-progress? Impressions? I
wonder if it will be a bit of everything over the years, or focus on specific
topics/skits?
>
> M
>
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> --- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "bakerjohnp1958"
<bakerjohnp1958@> wrote:
> >
> > No, Jimmy you're not doing anything wrong..Gene's video's are not on you
tube..They are owned by Gene and were never syndicated by WCAU..No one has the
right to air them now ,but Gene. A lot of material went missing from WCAU a few
years back..Gene is having some difficulties getting the tapes in his possession
transfered exactly the way he wants them..The few clips there are of any
significance in any one place, are here on the site..in our "files"
section...This is an on going endeavor and everyone involved is putting there
best efforts into getting the tapes done ASAP..
> >
>

I felt compelled to send this and Gene London himself actually replied
beautifully.


Hi Mr. London I have been a fan of yours since my parents brought to this
country in the very early 60's. I was even on your show. I am writing you
because I for whatever reason I started singing Lets Pretend That Its Story Time
to my 2 year Granddaughter (I can't sing LOL) but she enjoyed so much that she
shakes her head and even sings it back which is the most adorable thing I have
seen (of course there is a little bias she is my Granddaughter) it so great to
allow these young kids today to enjoy the innocence that you brought into our
homes for so many years on Saturday morning. Even if it is just a song. I hope
one day you would be in the Willow Grove area or somewhere close so I can
introduce you to Briella (Princess Briella) her father never really cared about
her so my daughter and her live with us and I have assumed the father figure and
love her so much. So I want to thank you for showing me at my early age what a
wonderful world this could be thru your eyes.

Yours Truly


Robert Weisz

That is beautiful Robert..In our files section is a video of Gene Singing that
very song and telling the begining of a story..maybe you can play it for your
grand daughter..My five year old loves Gene too!
Enjoy! John

--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "weisz_robert"
<weisz_robert@...> wrote:
>
> I felt compelled to send this and Gene London himself actually replied
beautifully.
>
>
> Hi Mr. London I have been a fan of yours since my parents brought to this
country in the very early 60's. I was even on your show. I am writing you
because I for whatever reason I started singing Lets Pretend That Its Story Time
to my 2 year Granddaughter (I can't sing LOL) but she enjoyed so much that she
shakes her head and even sings it back which is the most adorable thing I have
seen (of course there is a little bias she is my Granddaughter) it so great to
allow these young kids today to enjoy the innocence that you brought into our
homes for so many years on Saturday morning. Even if it is just a song. I hope
one day you would be in the Willow Grove area or somewhere close so I can
introduce you to Briella (Princess Briella) her father never really cared about
her so my daughter and her live with us and I have assumed the father figure and
love her so much. So I want to thank you for showing me at my early age what a
wonderful world this could be thru your eyes.
>
> Yours Truly
>
>
> Robert Weisz
>

that is beautiful, thanks for sharing with us
jessica


--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "weisz_robert"
<weisz_robert@...> wrote:
>
> I felt compelled to send this and Gene London himself actually replied
beautifully.
>
>
> Hi Mr. London I have been a fan of yours since my parents brought to this
country in the very early 60's. I was even on your show. I am writing you
because I for whatever reason I started singing Lets Pretend That Its Story Time
to my 2 year Granddaughter (I can't sing LOL) but she enjoyed so much that she
shakes her head and even sings it back which is the most adorable thing I have
seen (of course there is a little bias she is my Granddaughter) it so great to
allow these young kids today to enjoy the innocence that you brought into our
homes for so many years on Saturday morning. Even if it is just a song. I hope
one day you would be in the Willow Grove area or somewhere close so I can
introduce you to Briella (Princess Briella) her father never really cared about
her so my daughter and her live with us and I have assumed the father figure and
love her so much. So I want to thank you for showing me at my early age what a
wonderful world this could be thru your eyes.
>
> Yours Truly
>
>
> Robert Weisz
>

 

Chuck;

 

Thanks for your wonderful letter. I appreciate it and will treasure it.

 

that tv show was gods gift to me.. i loved doing it. i was aliitle more than a kid myself..and when i was given the opportunity by WCAU  to do what ever i liked...i just did what i loved

 

..i had  been earning my wages by entertaining at kids parties since i was a  KID,

 

telling stories, drawing pictures, doing record paqntomimes, dragging about my self made puppet stage.. one of my favorite movies is LILLI.. is it any wonder that i created a world  as SPECIAL  AS CARTOON CORNERS.

 

what is really so special is that 40 years later so many of you still love me.

 

we will meet Chuck.  perhaps when i come to your area.. or when i start my tour and meet my fans..

 

.it started in AtlaNTIC CITY AND THE NESHAMINY MALL IN PHILLY A FEW MONTHS AGO.

I THOUGHT THEY'D  COME TO SEE MY TRAVELING MUSEUM.. BUT THEY REALLY CAME JUST TO SEE ME.. THE AUDITORIAMS WERE PACKED..

 

THE BOSCOVS EXHIBITS WERE A HIT AND SO WAS I.

WHAT A LOVING GIFT..TO RELIVE ONES CHILDHOOD DREAMS.

 

TAKE GOOD  CARE MY FRIEND.

 

AND AGAIN THANS FOR YOUR LOVE LETTER.

GENE LONDON

 

In a message dated 7/12/2010 12:22:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gcgtw0@... writes:

I am one of thousands of baby boomers from the Philadelphia area who grew up watching the Gene London show. I guess you recieve countless emails from fans of your show, and I dont want to blend in with the "I am your biggest fan' mentality. I have wondered through the years about you and if you were still around and thanks to the internet I can contact You and let you know how much YOU have touched my imagination and love of Fantasy and imagination and reading. I owe you a debt of thanks, Because of you I gained a thirst for reading very early in life, I have been to places i read about (some are stories you masterfully illustrated) I remember crying after you told a sad story about a princess, I WAS THERE. Gene, You were as big a part of my past as my favorite teacher and I consider you a mentor.Please it would mean so much if you replyed and told me you got this I would be honored. I just turned 47 two days ago and I guess mid life crisis time is upon me, I am so glad I have the chance to let you know you are STILL appreciated and remembered.   Please if you have time let me know you recieved this. Are you still public? I would love to meet you....... Chuck

It was a great time to be a kid!.. What is soo amazing a blessing really is that
Gene is still here!! Still magical ...I have often spoken to Gene about the old
show and how some sort of "new" local show would be great!
--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, LeeDebbie@... wrote:
>
> Oh my goodness! I used to enjoy Wee Willy Weber's show, too!  He came on in
> the morning. In the evening my day always closed with Our Gal Sal,  Sally
> Star. The wholesome memories all of this brings back to me are  wonderful.
>
> Debbie
>
>
> In a message dated 11/3/2010 5:31:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> JLichtman@... writes:
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> I was wondering which cartoons gene showed in the 70s.  I have nice
> cartoon memories from that era.  Wee willy weber too.
>
> Sent from my  iPad
>
> On Nov 3, 2010, at 4:58 PM, john smith <_gcgtw0@..._
> (mailto:gcgtw0@...) > wrote:
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> Chuck;
>
> Thanks for your wonderful letter. I appreciate it and will treasure  it.
>
> that tv show was gods gift to me.. i loved doing it. i was aliitle more
> than a kid myself..and when i was given the opportunity by WCAU  to do  what
> ever i liked...i just did what i loved
>
> ..i had  been earning my wages by entertaining at kids parties  since i was
> a  KID,
>
> telling stories, drawing pictures, doing record paqntomimes, dragging
> about my self made puppet stage.. one of my favorite movies is LILLI.. is it
> any wonder that i created a world  as SPECIAL  AS CARTOON  CORNERS.
>
> what is really so special is that 40 years later so many of you still  love
> me.
>
> we will meet Chuck.  perhaps when i come to your area.. or when i  start my
> tour and meet my fans..
>
> .it started in AtlaNTIC CITY AND THE NESHAMINY MALL IN PHILLY A FEW  MONTHS
> AGO.
> I THOUGHT THEY'D  COME TO SEE MY TRAVELING MUSEUM.. BUT THEY  REALLY CAME
> JUST TO SEE ME.. THE AUDITORIAMS WERE PACKED..
>
> THE BOSCOVS EXHIBITS WERE A HIT AND SO WAS I.
> WHAT A LOVING GIFT..TO RELIVE ONES CHILDHOOD DREAMS.
>
> TAKE GOOD  CARE MY FRIEND.
>
> AND AGAIN THANS FOR YOUR LOVE LETTER.
> GENE LONDON
>
>
> In a message dated 7/12/2010 12:22:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> _gcgtw0@..._ (mailto:gcgtw0@...)  writes:
>
>
> I am one of thousands of baby boomers from the Philadelphia area who  grew
> up watching the Gene London show. I guess you recieve countless  emails from
> fans of your show, and I dont want to blend in with the "I am  your biggest
> fan' mentality. I have wondered through the years about  you and if you
> were still around and thanks to the internet I can contact  You and let you
> know how much YOU have touched my imagination and love of  Fantasy and
> imagination and reading. I owe you a debt of thanks, Because  of you I gained
a
> thirst for reading very early in life, I have been  to places i read about
(some
> are stories you masterfully illustrated) I  remember crying after you told
> a sad story about a princess, I WAS  THERE. Gene, You were as big a part of
> my past as my favorite  teacher and I consider you a mentor.Please it would
> mean so much if you  replyed and told me you got this I would be honored. I
> just turned 47 two  days ago and I guess mid life crisis time is upon me, I
> am so glad  I have the chance to let you know you are STILL appreciated and
> remembered.   Please if you have time let me know you  recieved this. Are
> you still public? I would love to meet you.......  Chuck
>

This is a wonderful letter. And my sentiments exactly.

Did Gene participate in any of the Philadelphia Thanksgiving parades? Perhaps he
was a float participant?  I have this recollection, but not sure if he did. Any
memories?

I wonder if we could talk Gene into this...


Crazy idea for the 2011? holiday season. Would baby boomers, their children and
perhaps grand children be interested in seeing/paying for a ~ 2-hour live show
that would more or less re-create elements of  the former TV show ?


The show would star Gene; he would perform story telling (with live drawings), 
play- acting,  and perhaps show  cartoons.  The stage would be built to
represent Cartoon Corners, Quigley mansion, have a fleece and other familiar
props. The play could be holiday-themed  aimed at the inner child in all.

The live show would be timed to run during the holiday season (December, 2011?).
GL could have the (old show) DVDs ready for sale at the venue(s). The live stage
show(s) would be vid recorded and edited for later sale.  The show could run in
one theatre for a few weeks or travel the Philly metro area showing at different
venues for a single performance.

We would need a sponsor (Channel 10 would be perfect - as the advertising would
be excellent).

Thoughts?

I bet there would be loads of volunteers (carpenters/playwrights,
videographers/webcasters)to make this happen.

The whole idea sounds so wonderful. This would be great in a perfect world. I
fear that we or anyone can do this in such a short time. You also must remember
that Gene does not live in this area, and perhaps is not up to the work load to
do more than a few shows.

Perhaps we should try to see if spring would allow more time to make this
possible.

We also must remember that Gene may have some Trunk Shows planned. If one should
be in the Philly area perhaps he would agree to do a few shows.

Lets cross our fingers on this one!!!!!!!!!

--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "mykulmak"
<michaelmaclauchlan@...> wrote:
>
>
> I wonder if we could talk Gene into this...
>
>
> Crazy idea for the 2011? holiday season. Would baby boomers, their children
and perhaps grand children be interested in seeing/paying for a ~ 2-hour live
show that would more or less re-create elements of  the former TV show ?
>
>
> The show would star Gene; he would perform story telling (with live drawings),
play- acting,  and perhaps show  cartoons.  The stage would be built to
represent Cartoon Corners, Quigley mansion, have a fleece and other familiar
props. The play could be holiday-themed  aimed at the inner child in all.
>
> The live show would be timed to run during the holiday season (December,
2011?). GL could have the (old show) DVDs ready for sale at the venue(s). The
live stage show(s) would be vid recorded and edited for later sale.  The show
could run in one theatre for a few weeks or travel the Philly metro area showing
at different venues for a single performance.
>
> We would need a sponsor (Channel 10 would be perfect - as the advertising
would be excellent).
>
> Thoughts?
>
> I bet there would be loads of volunteers (carpenters/playwrights,
videographers/webcasters)to make this happen.
>

----- Original Message -----

From: mykulmak

To: Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 11:53 AM

Subject: [Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners] Cartoon Corners - The Play

 

I wonder if we could talk Gene into this...

Crazy idea for the 2011? holiday season. Would baby boomers, their children and perhaps grand children be interested in seeing/paying for a ~ 2-hour live show that would more or less re-create elements of the former TV show ?

The show would star Gene; he would perform story telling (with live drawings), play- acting, and perhaps show cartoons. The stage would be built to represent Cartoon Corners, Quigley mansion, have a fleece and other familiar props. The play could be holiday-themed aimed at the inner child in all.

The live show would be timed to run during the holiday season (December, 2011?). GL could have the (old show) DVDs ready for sale at the venue(s). The live stage show(s) would be vid recorded and edited for later sale. The show could run in one theatre for a few weeks or travel the Philly metro area showing at different venues for a single performance.

We would need a sponsor (Channel 10 would be perfect - as the advertising would be excellent).

Thoughts?

I bet there would be loads of volunteers (carpenters/playwrights, videographers/webcasters)to make this happen.

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