The Cinnamon Bear (snif!)

Thumper · 11-17-2005, 02:06 PM

OK, I have just figured out why I am such a "Bah Humbug" kinda guy around Christmas. It is Paddy O'Cinnamon's fault.

You see, I grew up listening to "The Cinnamon Bear" every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas. You old-timers will remember Paddy, the Crazy-Quilt Dragon, Jimmy, Judy and all the rest. Lippman Wolfe & Co. sponsored the series. We're talking maybe 50-55 years ago when it first aired (just checked --- 1937!

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I miss them, even more than I miss any of my ex-wives. I miss that story. And most of all, I miss the music. Whatever happened to them?

Meanwhile --- Bah! Humbug!

Fast Water · 11-17-2005, 02:10 PM

Hey Jack,

Starting November 28th at 7PM K103 FM will start the serial.

We have it on CD from the Smithsonian but I rather hear it every night on the radio.

Thumper · 11-17-2005, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Hey Jack,

Starting November 28th at 7PM K103 FM will start the serial.

OH thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou

Life is good again. I may even put up a real Christmas tree.

You parents may want to check this out for your kids. Nearly 70 years old, and still captivating kids (young and old alike).

http://www.old-time.com/otrlogs2/cb_.log.txt

RODACTION · 11-17-2005, 02:16 PM

As a kid I recall the Cinnamon bear at Lippmans department store here in Salem. Lippmans is no longer around, but I loved to go downtown with my mom and see the cinnamon bear (at xmas time) and get a free cookie. That would have been in the mid 60's, is that the same bear ??

I'm not Bah-Humbug......and I will get a real tree :grin:

yankemnbankem · 11-17-2005, 04:03 PM

I remember listening to the Cinnimon Bear as a kid and later when I was working in Portland I would listen to it on the radio when I ate my lunch. We also used to listen to all the great comedy skits at around thanksgiving time. Sponsored by Whitmans Chocolates. " And NOW the Cinna Min Bear..........

Wait.......you forgot the Wintergreen witch!

Jennie@ifish · 11-17-2005, 04:25 PM

THE CINNAMON BEAR! THE CINNAMON BEAR~!

I love the Cinnamon bear! My Mom and I used to listen to him!!! And M and F used to have him there!

Oh, my but that really gives away my age...

I'll change my name--
Sincerely,
Gladys

duckcall · 11-17-2005, 07:03 PM

Where's the star?

Fast Water · 11-17-2005, 07:23 PM

Well it should be right here in the trunk. Only... only it doesn't seem to be here.

happybrew · 11-17-2005, 08:13 PM

It is also on every year on KBVM, 88.3 FM. This year it is on weekdays at 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM starting on 11/18/05. You can also get the CD at http://amazinggrace.org/radioarchive/cinbear.html

happybrew

FishinTechnician · 11-20-2005, 09:06 AM

The folks had a big stand-up radio, bigger than most TV's by today's standards. The whole family would listen to the Cinnamon Bear. My brother and I laid out on the floor in front of the radio and Mom and Dad in their respective chairs. Oh....for the simpler days!

hawgcatcher · 11-20-2005, 10:22 AM

Loved that program every year while growing up. Always had to get home in time for it. That was a G rated serial for kids and parents too. I think I will call my granddaughters and tell them to listen.

Ah memories, "I'm the Cinnaman Bear dah dah da dum". With my senior dementia, I can only remember the first few words and the melody. I will probably have it zooming through my head all day and night.

Fast Water · 11-29-2005, 05:36 PM

I should have posted yesterday.

K103.3 FM 7:00 PM each weekday night until Christmas.

Tonight is the second episode.

Thumper · 11-29-2005, 05:39 PM

Thanks Mark. You have made the world a better place.