Tulsa TV The Way It Used To Be (Muskogee, Ada: travel, home)

[case44]

Okay, all you Tulsa TV fans and nostalgia buffs. Time once again to gather around the computer campfire because I've got a can to kick around. This one is a good one. I used to travel to my grandparents' home in Muskogee and I practically grew up watching (intermittently, of course) Tulsa television. When the news was on, I remember some familiar faces from the past. Maybe you remember Bob Hower (Channel 8) when he was one of 'The News Guys'. How about Don Woods (Channel 8) when he drew Gusty? Maybe you remember Lee and Lionel (Channel 6) and all of their shenanigans. How about Jack Morris (Channel 2) when he told viewers a joke to end his newscast? And there was also Uncle Zeb. And Cartoon Circus. And Coffee Break. And anyone remember Tulsa 23 with the cool logo?
Here it is: What are your favorite memories of Tulsa TV? The faces, the names, the fun. Maybe there's a thing you remember. Let's hear from you now on your experiences. Let 'er rip, guys!

[MrsSteel]

Wow, Case, what a walk down Memory Lane! I have only the vaguest memories of King Lionel the Lion, but I think I can still hear his sleepy voice.

My parents own an old dresser that still has an "8's the Place" sticker on the side. I wonder whatever happened to their old hot air balloon ...

I have lots of memories of Tulsa23. They used to play old episodes of Perry Mason every weekday at noon. That was my mother's favorite show, so after she picked me up from kindergarten, I would sit at the coffee table with a sandwich and watch it with her.

One of the on-air personalities for the Fox Kids Club ended up dating one of my high school friends. Kinda freaky!

I also watched my fair share of channel 41. They had some great old cartoons!

And although this isn't entirely connected to Tulsa TV, I just thought I should mention that some of my friends appeared in "UHF". The "Wheel of Fish" lady is still quite active in Tulsa's theatre community.

Here's a website you should enjoy, Case.
Tulsa TV Memories main page

[Synopsis]

Yep, I remember 8's the Place, Uncle Zeb, Gusty, and several others. I didn't grow up in Tulsa but we had just a few channels growing up (black and white too!), a couple from OkC, KTEN (ADA), and a couple from Tulsa (namely KTUL). That Tulsa TV memories page is really good. When I first saw this thread, I was going to post that but MrsSteel beat me to it!

I was living in Tulsa when UHF, The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, Tex, and a couple of other movies were filmed. I LOVE UHF.

You get to drink from the FIREHOSE!

[case44]

I've seen the 'Tulsa TV Memories' page and it is chock full of good stuff, and I do encourage all of you to check it out sometime. But I would like to hear from y'all, as well. And we have already. I know you guys have got something.

[Synopsis]

This isn't old, but in running through videos on the Tulsa TV memories page, I saw this rather funny video of some friendly folks hanging out in KTUL's parking lot..

Donkeys In The KTUL Parking Lot

[Synopsis]

[case44]

There are some cool, short video clips on KTUL's web page. Go to "50 Years of KTUL" and check them out. They are fantastic!

[case44]

Tulsa TV also had some commercials -- one that stands out in my mind happens to be Otasco. Remember them? They were preeminent in the 1970's.

[case44]

Originally Posted by Synopsis

This isn't old, but in running through videos on the Tulsa TV memories page, I saw this rather funny video of some friendly folks hanging out in KTUL's parking lot..

Donkeys In The KTUL Parking Lot

That's a great clip, Synopsis. At least they weren't wandering on some freeway, or Bill Mitchell would be over the skies reporting it!

[case44]

Come on, you guys. This can't possibly be all there is. I know there are Tulsa TV fans who remember the last 20 to 30 years. I know you guys are out there.....