staffannouncer.com Presents: Commander Tom and Rocketship 7

from WKBW-TV's 35 Anniversary Special in 1993. A montage of Channel 7 childrens programming, including Commander Tom and Rocketship 7... And of course, Promo the Robot, Dustmop, and the furry burry creatures. Includes personalities like Commander Tom Jolls, Dave Thomas (known as Dave Roberts in Philadelphia), and Mike Randall. More classic Buffalo radio and TV at Steve Cichon's staffannouncer.com.

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[Kevin Fleming]

I grew up in Toronto and watched Commander Tom all the time! What a wonderful childhood memory.

[scuttermax852]

You are correct.

We loved him as young kids!

Wish my kids could have similar now.

We will never forget Commander Tom!

[JRG1120]

Rocketship 7 Came on In The Morning at 7:30 1962-1979. Commander Tom Came on In The Afternoon at 3:30. In 1979 C.T. came on in the morning to fill the void of Rocketship 7. In the 1980's to 1991 weekends.

[firebombclipper]

Thanks for posting this. Tom, you were a great surrogate dad, and safe harbour to tons of latch key kids, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Every kid in Toronto adopted you, as well. Truly a positive roll model. Are there any clips from Fright Night, or The Late Show ?

[BrothersGromm]

Locally produced childrens' shows made cities like Buffalo, NY fun places to grow up. The nationalization of all this programming ripped away a lot of great local culture. We were so lucky to enjoy shows like Commander Tom and Rocketship 7. The poor kids today have no 'local' equivalent of childrens' programs or role models, and instead are brought up with nearly 24/7 local news coverage of daily shootings and violence downtown. That's progress??? Bring back local programming content.

[Deacon Jestant]

Commander Tom rules. Those who never saw it will never understand.

[darliegoddess]

Still beautiful.

[Rodney92]

Promo the Robot now lives in Love Canal.

[rhv430]

wow, have not thought of commander tom since I lived in NY, and that was 1983. I do remember it though, and I also remember a LOT of Irv Weinstein! (it's 11:00, do you know where your children are?)

[fatoshawa]

Tom Jolls. Wow. two thumbs up.