Robert Walker and Stan Ruth report that Lee Bayley, former KAKC DJ, has passed away. See a Lee Bayley page at the link.

A new book by Steve Clem, "Tulsa's KAKC Radio, The Big 97" is now available. Attend a book signing at Tulsa Historical Society on Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 pm. Steve and several of the former KAKC DJs will also be on hand to sign books, including Scooter Segraves, Dick Schmitz and Mike McCarthy.

Tribute to Mazeppa with Jim Millaway ("Sherman Oaks") with a presentation of clips at the Circle Cinema, Monday, 7/15 at 8:30 pm.

A special UHF pledge drive on RSU Public TV on Oct 5, ending with Weird Al and his band in concert on October 19 at the Brady Theater.

RSU-TV's "Green Country Perspectives with Sam Jones" on the 25th anniversary of the movie "UHF". Circle Cinema showing tonight is sold out, but book signing with Weird Al at 4 pm. Broadcast channel 35.1, Cox 109 or 793.

All these amusement parks of Tulsa past can be seen tonight on RSU-TV's final encore of "Green Country People and Places", 7:30 pm, Thur, 10/3. Producer/director Bryan Crain contributed photos of Skyline and Lakeview to TTM. Lowell Burch's Skyline Park home movie is included. Broadcast channel 35.1, Cox 109 or 793.

7:00 pm Sat, 10/5: RSU-TV is running a live pledge drive celebrating the 25th anniversary of Weird Al's movie "UHF", shot in Tulsa. There will be actors from the movie, talent acts and surprises. Premiums include location tours hosted by Emily Elliott and myself. Channel 35.1 broadcast, 109 or 793 on Cox, 35 on DISH and DirecTV.Also streamed live on RSU's web site. Free tickets still available.

On the TTM YouTube Channel: my onscreen bit about the camera supplied by Chris Sloan to the RSUTV "UHF" telethon last Saturday.

Found this in a high altitude aerial photograph over section 23 of Township 22N and Range 13E, courtesy of the Tulsa City-County Library.

Found this in a high altitude aerial photograph over over section 4 of Township 19N and 13E, courtesy of the Tulsa City-County Library.

Found this in a high altitude aerial photograph over sections 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Township 20N and Range 12E, courtesy of the Tulsa City-County Library.

At the RSUTV site, visit their Online Store to get on a tour hosted by Emily Elliott and the the TTM webmaster. There is a super-special surprise at the end of it. Friday is the last day to sign up.

Useful pix and maps for the tour hosted by Emily Elliott and the the TTM webmaster.

From the TTM Flickr page.

From the TTM Channel on YouTube.

All on the main page today: Emily Elliott's video of the Weird Al UHF tour we co-hosted, that video being featured on Good Day Tulsa, and a "joint" appearance by Al and Emily's arm on KTUL.

Found in a high altitude aerial photograph, courtesy of the Tulsa City-County Library.

Got back in touch recently with my old road rallying buddy, Garry Deaton. His dad built a biplane for himself. Bob Hower admired it so much, Garry's dad built one for him, too! Garry loaned me this Xmas card from Bob to his dad.

Found in a high altitude aerial photograph, courtesy of the Tulsa City-County Library.

The old 66 Drive-In became the 11th Street in 1964 when a new screen was added. Found in high altitude aerial photographs, courtesy of the Tulsa City-County Library.

The last newspaper ad before the theatre closed, courtesy of Wesley Horton.

Dave says: "(Gerald Wheeler) brought the character from Little Rock to Tulsa... Lorenzo became a big deal on Baltimore TV in the 1960s and later in Philadelphia.

On TTM Flickr: my friend Garry Deaton tells us about his dad building Bob Hower's biplane at Harvey Young Airport in 1978.

I just heard from Russell Bates of Lawton on LinkedIn. I know him from my Wilson Center dorm days at OU in the early 1970s. He was then already a published writer, and later won an Emmy for a Star Trek animated series episode he co-wrote. I found a profile of Russell on a 2011 episode of OETA's "Gallery" series. Watch Gallery #1204 at the link.

The company that hosts the GroupBlog, Pathfinder, may have terminated the service. Not sure yet. I have archived the Google cached copy of the most recent GB 341, so nothing was lost. For the time being, the TTM Facebook site can stand in for it (click the Facebook icon on the main page).

Added new WordPress blog, on the same webhosting service as the main site. Includes both a replacement for the defunct Greek GB, and a Webmaster Blog, to be on the topics of cable-cutting, home theater, etc.

Brought to our attention by a Tweet from Michael Bates, 1970s furniture magnate John F. Lawhon spoofs himself. I believe his store was over on Pine St. In the current GroupBlog

Brought to our attention by Hurst Swiggart, a nice story in the Tulsa World.

Carl Bartholomew ("Uncle Zeb") captured the spirit of the 70s and early 80s in these promos he produced for Channel 8. Campaigns include "The News Guys", "Let Us Be The One", "8's The Place", "Total 8 Tulsa", "It's All For Free" (vs. cable TV), plus the Plenty Scary Movie and a Marilyn Monroe look-alike contest.

The TTM webmaster was interviewed by Janna Clark of Fox23 about the poor condition of the pond in James C. Leake Park, 5 pm Tuesday 8/26 on KOKI Channel 23. Now added to the TTM Channel

Remembering Edward Dumit, beloved Communications professor at TU, and KWGS announcer.

Jimmie Tramel wrote an article about KTUL's Plenty Scary Movie in Monday's Tulsa World.

One of the attributed sources for Jimmie Tramel's article.

I took this pic when Ed O'Neill and Katey Sagal visited Tulsa's Rose Bowl in 1987 to promote their new FOX comedy, "Married... with Children".

For the first time ever, the extensive Tulsa TV Memories original site and the GroupBlog are hosted together on the same account and domain. The new WordPress GroupBlog is so slick-looking, I almost feel apologetic about how retro the original looks in comparison...

Joe Winett reports that Dave McFadden, creator of "The Time Channel" spoof, passed away on Friday. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Dave was also part of "Make Me Smile", a comedy show taped in the basement of the Tulsa Library.

In March, the Saturn Room will start as a cocktail lounge. Food will be introduced in 3 to 6 months. The bar will feature mid-century umbrella drinks such as Tequila Sunrise and Mai Tai, as well as "modern pyrotechnics."

Sorry to be late in reporting the passing of Gary Elliott. He was a long-time audio engineer at KTUL as well as a singer/songwriter. I worked with him and his wife Emily on the RSUTV/UHF Weird Al locations tour last year. Rest in peace, Gary.

Mike Miller sent a clipping from the Tulsa Tribune. It includes a photo he shot of KTUL photog Bob Gregory under attack by Carol Jean Baker, one of the parking meter-emptying 'Kissing Burglars'. Mike tells the story.

David Batterson took a screenshot of Sasha Foo today on San Diego TV. I added a video of Sasha dancing on an 8's The Place promo.

From the OK Historical Society. Shot in OKC in 1972, starring Robert Lansing ('Gary Seven'), Marj Dusay ('Brain and brain, what is brain' from 'Spock's Brain'), and Peter Hardt of Fantastic Theater. Now on the main page, and favorited on the TTM YouTube Channel.

Photo of Stacy with other counterculture radio guys, his articles on TTM, and a link to his obituary at to Rose Hill.

Here is the video of investigative reporter Janna Clark's FOX23 News report yesterday with my interview.

The Saturn Room Opening Night: April 10 starting at 4 pm. Address: 209 North Boulder Avenue in the Brady Arts District. Start your weekend with a Missionary's Downfall.

Marshall Brodien's TV Magic Cards, Christina's International Introductions, and the Three-Minute Samba (Intermission time). These and more are also on the Tulsa TV Memories YouTube Channel.

Phil Lassiter sent this promo photo of himself and Carter Brown, both around 12, playing and sining in this early live KOTV kiddie show.

Clay McIntosh sent his artistic tribute to the Mazeppa crew, now at the top of the 1st Mazeppa page.

To play RealAudio clips from this site, use the excellent and free VLC player. Works great on smartphones, too.

From Lee Woodward, a short video about his brother Morgan on YouTube: "COOL HAND LUKE's Man Behind the Mirrored Glasses with Morgan Woodward" At the bottom of the main page.

Hear how the theme was spliced together from two different sources.