Cartoon Extravaganza
Saturday cartoon show29 total reviews
Comment from L. Kalere
I love your story, Mary, because I have a very similar tale (but not telling it yet). We had The Alhambra and it was a gem...the city in its wisdom tore it down. Anyway, you did a great job with all the nostalgic details. Your writing style is direct and engaging. Very well done.
Linda
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2021
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I love your story, Mary, because I have a very similar tale (but not telling it yet). We had The Alhambra and it was a gem...the city in its wisdom tore it down. Anyway, you did a great job with all the nostalgic details. Your writing style is direct and engaging. Very well done.
Linda
Comment Written 03-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2021
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Thank you Linda, I truly appreciate your review and kind words.
Stay well.
Regards,
Mary
Comment from Iza Deleanu
This lines here is so funny: "A blizzard of popcorn, Hot Tamales, and empty popcorn boxes rained down from those in the balcony, as well as from the back rows.
Mostly out of cowardice, I never took part in the popcorn barrage. When I tried to do something wrong, I was always caught. I honestly believed that a beam of light from above pointed me out as the wrongdoer.
I did toss a popcorn box during the movie, Love Me Tender. It was the first and only time, I tried it, and I flung the box far into the first few rows. However, I was proven right about the beam of light shining on me. It was from the usher, who then escorted me out of the theater with his hand on the back of my neck." Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021
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This lines here is so funny: "A blizzard of popcorn, Hot Tamales, and empty popcorn boxes rained down from those in the balcony, as well as from the back rows.
Mostly out of cowardice, I never took part in the popcorn barrage. When I tried to do something wrong, I was always caught. I honestly believed that a beam of light from above pointed me out as the wrongdoer.
I did toss a popcorn box during the movie, Love Me Tender. It was the first and only time, I tried it, and I flung the box far into the first few rows. However, I was proven right about the beam of light shining on me. It was from the usher, who then escorted me out of the theater with his hand on the back of my neck." Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your review. It is truly appreciated and I am glad you enjoyed it.
Regards,
Mary
Comment from blondie560
I worked in a movie theater in high school. Saturday matinees were hectic and exhausting but I loved working them. We had one theater in our town that was built in the style you describe and it was old and worn down, but you could feel the grandeur of what it once was.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021
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I worked in a movie theater in high school. Saturday matinees were hectic and exhausting but I loved working them. We had one theater in our town that was built in the style you describe and it was old and worn down, but you could feel the grandeur of what it once was.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your review. It is appreciated.
Regards,
Mary
Comment from dmt1967
I love the way you described this childhood memory. We had the same but it was called Saturday movie show. This bought back happy memories. Thank you for sharing and star safe.
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2021
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I love the way you described this childhood memory. We had the same but it was called Saturday movie show. This bought back happy memories. Thank you for sharing and star safe.
Comment Written 26-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind thoughts and review
I am truly grateful for the rating.
Regards and be well.
Mary
Comment from royowen
I can remember those days as if they were yesterday. Saturday "arvo" lined up with seemingly thousands of kids. The films were about, Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Roy Rogers and hordes of "bad guys" with Gene Autry chasing and imprisoning them, much to the raucous carry on of "us" kids. It cost sixpence, provided by my Aunt Nell. Well done, thank you Mary, you brought back happy memories, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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I can remember those days as if they were yesterday. Saturday "arvo" lined up with seemingly thousands of kids. The films were about, Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Roy Rogers and hordes of "bad guys" with Gene Autry chasing and imprisoning them, much to the raucous carry on of "us" kids. It cost sixpence, provided by my Aunt Nell. Well done, thank you Mary, you brought back happy memories, blessings Roy
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you Roy, I appreciate your review and kind thoughts.
blessings always Roy.
Regards,
Mary
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Well done
Comment from RShipp
'8 AM to 1 PM' .... That was a long time! Even as a kid, I could not have enjoyed cartoons for that long.
'Once the doors opened, we attacked the candy stand like a swarm of locusts.' (A perfect word picture!)
I enjoyed the reminiscing!!! Well done!
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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'8 AM to 1 PM' .... That was a long time! Even as a kid, I could not have enjoyed cartoons for that long.
'Once the doors opened, we attacked the candy stand like a swarm of locusts.' (A perfect word picture!)
I enjoyed the reminiscing!!! Well done!
Comment Written 25-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your review and kind comments. . It is appreciated
Regards
Mary
Comment from estory
I thought it was a great memory piece. What really made it come alive was the attention to details like the milk duds and raisonettes, the gum on the floor your shoes get stuck to, the cartoon special features before the main feature; bugs bunny and popeye and bluto. Guess those old theatres are going to go by the wayside in this streaming video world. Its a shame because it was such a unique part of our world and life growing up. Every summer my mom would take us to see the old Walt Disney movies; Dumbo and Pinochio, Lady and the Tramp, the Aristocats, 101 Dalmations, Tom Sawyer, Escape to Witch Mountain and Bednobs and Broomsticks. Can't forget the Love Bug, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes either. estory
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2021
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I thought it was a great memory piece. What really made it come alive was the attention to details like the milk duds and raisonettes, the gum on the floor your shoes get stuck to, the cartoon special features before the main feature; bugs bunny and popeye and bluto. Guess those old theatres are going to go by the wayside in this streaming video world. Its a shame because it was such a unique part of our world and life growing up. Every summer my mom would take us to see the old Walt Disney movies; Dumbo and Pinochio, Lady and the Tramp, the Aristocats, 101 Dalmations, Tom Sawyer, Escape to Witch Mountain and Bednobs and Broomsticks. Can't forget the Love Bug, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes either. estory
Comment Written 24-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your review it is appreciated. Thank you for also reminding me of seeing my favorites Dumbo and Pinocchio.
Regards,
Mary
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Very well-written and brings back good old memories. (I graduated HS in '64 also). Our theater was in better shape but charged 1 Pepsi bottle cap for 2 hours of cartoons or other things/no adults around. You all ate the same junk we ate. Really enjoyed your story.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2021
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Very well-written and brings back good old memories. (I graduated HS in '64 also). Our theater was in better shape but charged 1 Pepsi bottle cap for 2 hours of cartoons or other things/no adults around. You all ate the same junk we ate. Really enjoyed your story.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your comments Carol. I truly appreciate your review and glad it brought back memories.
Regards,
Mary
Comment from Sugarray77
Mary, This is very well written and has wonderful nostalgia in its thought and presentation. The story development is very good and the theme stays consistent and logical. Very good job on this childhood story.
Melissa
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2021
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Mary, This is very well written and has wonderful nostalgia in its thought and presentation. The story development is very good and the theme stays consistent and logical. Very good job on this childhood story.
Melissa
Comment Written 23-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2021
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Thank you Melissa, I truly appreciate your review and kind words.
Take care and regards,
Mary
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
It seems it was the thing to do in those days, on a Saturday. We here in Canada also had the Saturday Movie that we never missed. I remember those days fondly. We didn't throw stuff though. Your reminiscence was well written and I enjoyed reading it.
Ralf
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2021
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It seems it was the thing to do in those days, on a Saturday. We here in Canada also had the Saturday Movie that we never missed. I remember those days fondly. We didn't throw stuff though. Your reminiscence was well written and I enjoyed reading it.
Ralf
Comment Written 23-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2021
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Thank you Raff for your kind thoughts and review.
Regards.
Mary
