Watching Wild Kingdom on Sunday Nights, and Goodbye to a Radio Broadcast Pioneer - a podcast by Smitty, Mike, and The Galaxy Gang

On today's show we remember Sunday nights from years ago, when we tuned in our town's NBC TV station to watch Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Before Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, and Bonanza, we's journey to faraway lands with our grandfatherly host, Marlin Perkins. Wild Kingdom aired on NBC from 1963 to 1971, and for many years thereafter in syndication. Wildlife in the jungles of Africa, South America, the Northern Lapland, and here in our own United States would be presented, at a time when color TV programs were new, and the opportunity to see wildlife in their natural habitat was not easy. Wild Kingdom, with Marlin Perkins as our guide offered entertainment, education, and adventure. Next we look at the life of broadcasting legend Art Astor, who passed away in December. We had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Astor in 2011; (He is a featured guest on Galaxy program number 93. We review his life and career in radio station ownership and broadcasting. We recall a visit to the wonderful Astor Museum, where Mr. Astor's unrivaled collection of vintage radios, TVs, motor vehicles and 19th and 20th century Americana is housed. Our Retro-Commercial is for 1970 Chrysler automobiles, featuring a great musical background and narrative by Ken Nordine.

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