I was a tad young but would tag along w/ my sister and her friends when she'd allow it.
I remember the Wild Woodys - the Venture - there was an awesome video store where we'd rent Cheech and Chong movies. Let's see - Tippins, Arthur Treachers - Rustlers BBQ, Red Lobster, Fuddruckers.
Originally Posted by KC native:
The cops started getting aggressive with cruisers in 98-99. It really died during my senior year (99) compared to when I started hitting Noland in 95-96.
I think all the businesses complained about it and the city started to just clean it up. used to be big back in my day..late 80s/early 90s Posted via Mobile Device [Reply]
this reminiscing and talk of Wild WOodys got me thinking back to the early to mid-80s...
Does anyone remember this weird home-shopping network type of show that was on late nights on Friday or saturday nights in KC? (very, VERY low-budget)
From what I recall, there was a "charismatic" guy who sold the product (much like an auctioneer), and a guy who would spin and point behind him every time they made a sale).
For the life of me, I cant remember what it was called - but this was way before the home shopping network, etc. And for some reason, I felt like it was local.
I just remember laughing my ass off at the two crazy guys - and the guy in the background constantly spinning back and forth (and shouting this loud "WHOOP" every time a sale was made).
Originally Posted by DJJasonp:
this reminiscing and talk of Wild WOodys got me thinking back to the early to mid-80s...
Does anyone remember this weird home-shopping network type of show that was on late nights on Friday or saturday nights in KC? (very, VERY low-budget)
From what I recall, there was a "charismatic" guy who sold the product (much like an auctioneer), and a guy who would spin and point behind him every time they made a sale).
For the life of me, I cant remember what it was called - but this was way before the home shopping network, etc. And for some reason, I felt like it was local.
I just remember laughing my ass off at the two crazy guys - and the guy in the background constantly spinning back and forth (and shouting this loud "WHOOP" every time a sale was made).
Anyone else remember this show?
No, but I remember Fred Broski and Bowling for Dollars, and that thing where the supermarket would give you a horse race ticket with your receipt, and you were supposed to watch Friday nights to see if your horse won. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Baby Lee:
No, but I remember Fred Broski and Bowling for Dollars, and that thing where the supermarket would give you a horse race ticket with your receipt, and you were supposed to watch Friday nights to see if your horse won.
ahh yes, I remember all of those! A friend of the family was on bowling for dollars. Wasnt that show hosted by Peter Marshall early on???
Damn, I cant remember the name of that home shopping show! [Reply]
Yes, grew up in Raytown, cruised noland more times than I can count. That was after driving out to Kansas and buying 3/2 beer when the legal age was 18. [Reply]
When I was a wild teenager we used to cruise State ave. In KCK. Peter's drive in was there. I remember when Car Craft showed up there it was freaking crazy. People came from all over.
We also used too drag race on speaker road. I got busted one Saturday night and had my 68 camaro towed and impounded. [Reply]
Originally Posted by npayne1978:
I used to own the Pager Store above Kingpin back in the mid 90's. That Kingpin was a drug mecca, those Munk boys that owned that place dealt more drugs then tattoos.
Anyone ever eat at the Shoney's brunch buffet? Or Rax?
Wasn't there a barber shop above them as well? I saw a guy fall out while getting a huge cross tatted on his back, he pissed his pants, got dragged up to the parking lot and stomped out. John is still laying down Oriental up north. [Reply]
