Man, this is it right here! This is classic WWOR-Channel 9!!! Long before the network went ass corporate and joined up with UPN (now fruity-ass MyNetwork), this is what it was all about for me. 20 years back, Channel 9 meant the Metropolitans (the Mets) in the spring & summer, classic flicks, and watching that nut Mario on good ol' "Steampipe Alley." Yes, yes...getting up early on Sundays, eating Aunt Jemima (pancakes, that is! ;-))...Channel 9 in the good days. WE NEED IT BACK!!!
@143AC I think my family moved on the exact date that Steampipe Alley was cancelled. I forgot where we lived, but we lived really close to the Verizano Bridge (could see it from our house), and we moved to Rochester NY, and we stayed with grandparents for a while. I was channel surfing, and noticed that Steampipe Alley wasn't on. I was thinking for a long time that it was just due to a difference in cities.
I'm so glad we still had good kids shows for a while, but I really missed that show =(
Last of the old style kids programs. It was kinda like every 1960's kids show rolled into one, It was a good kids show and kids liked it. Probably the last of the kids shows with a host, cartoons and skits.
I'm wondering, were there any weeks in "Steampipe Alley's" first year (1988-89) where the other famous "Voice of Channel 9," Phil Tonken, filled in, or was it Mr. Mallie all the way?
Somehow, it doesn't surprise me what you said; Mr. Mallie's delivery certainly counted as warm and friendly, as opposed to Mr. Tonken's more no-nonsense, businesslike style (though I've long been a fan of both announcers).
Man, this is it right here! This is classic WWOR-Channel 9!!! Long before the network went ass corporate and joined up with UPN (now fruity-ass MyNetwork), this is what it was all about for me. 20 years back, Channel 9 meant the Metropolitans (the Mets) in the spring & summer, classic flicks, and watching that nut Mario on good ol' "Steampipe Alley." Yes, yes...getting up early on Sundays, eating Aunt Jemima (pancakes, that is! ;-))...Channel 9 in the good days. WE NEED IT BACK!!!
BrooklynEagle 1 year ago
this is like a second verison of Dragnet lol
jamallugo 2 years ago
ha! mario was dressed as peter pan on the view today.
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PorkNewYork 2 years ago
I REMEMBER THIS
bronxcenterfold 2 years ago
Dear 1952 Kid, WWOR TV Ch.9's"Steampipe Alley!'also featured games,
informational segments,reading viewers mail and interviews with guest performers,personalities and with the
kids in the studio audience(The clubhouse).
143AC 2 years ago
Dear 1952Kid, "Steampipe Alley!"was the last of NYC's really fun
kids tv shows..with an entertaining host/performer. With it's abrupt cancellation in April,1993..the Golden
era of NYC's fun kids tv shows finally came to an end.
143AC 2 years ago
@143AC I think my family moved on the exact date that Steampipe Alley was cancelled. I forgot where we lived, but we lived really close to the Verizano Bridge (could see it from our house), and we moved to Rochester NY, and we stayed with grandparents for a while. I was channel surfing, and noticed that Steampipe Alley wasn't on. I was thinking for a long time that it was just due to a difference in cities.
I'm so glad we still had good kids shows for a while, but I really missed that show =(
MZD79 1 year ago
Last of the old style kids programs. It was kinda like every 1960's kids show rolled into one, It was a good kids show and kids liked it. Probably the last of the kids shows with a host, cartoons and skits.
1952kid 2 years ago
If anybody has more Steampipe Alley clips,PLEASE post them.
CC927 2 years ago
More Steampipe alley videos please!
Thanks for posting! Great Job!
A++++++++
Have a great night and a great week! Puerto Rican Love from New York City!
prlad85 2 years ago
I remember this show! From what I remember it came on every Sunday in the NY area.
soapfan1977 2 years ago
Yes, it did. You are right. I remember that too.
A++++++++
Have a great night and a great week! Puerto Rican Love from New York City!
prlad85 2 years ago
The late Ted Malle' AKA Don Pardonmeo was the
off camera announcer on Steampipe Alley!
143AC 3 years ago
... and he was the nicest man. I interviewed him for a Broadcasting class in college.
AdriensenArts 3 years ago
I'm wondering, were there any weeks in "Steampipe Alley's" first year (1988-89) where the other famous "Voice of Channel 9," Phil Tonken, filled in, or was it Mr. Mallie all the way?
Somehow, it doesn't surprise me what you said; Mr. Mallie's delivery certainly counted as warm and friendly, as opposed to Mr. Tonken's more no-nonsense, businesslike style (though I've long been a fan of both announcers).
wmbrown6 2 years ago
This skit was super cute! Thanks Tink ;)
sindepeye 3 years ago
Thank you so much for this!
Tklememomo 3 years ago
do you have anymore steampipe alley clips?
bankotsu28 3 years ago