Sandy’s Farewell audio from the archives of long-time WNEW listener, Norm Heckel.
Stewart Klein of WNEW-TV talks with Sandy Becker, Soupy Sales, Fred Scott – Part 1
Stewart Klein of WNEW-TV talks with Sandy Becker, Soupy Sales, Fred Scott – Part 2
Stewart Klein of WNEW-TV talks with Sandy Becker, Soupy Sales, Fred Scott – Part 3
5 thoughts on “Sandy Becker”
I grew up with Sandy Becker..when he hosted his local NYC based kids tv shows on WNEW TV Ch.5 in NYC from 1958 to 1968. I enjoyed character comedy and puppet skits, his drawings and his warm and engaging conversations with the kid(s)watching at home.I sent in my post card..in the hopes that I could win:”The Catch Max”contest..I didn’t win the treasure chest of toys..but..I did get a case of “Seven Up”soda..his sponsor at the time. He was one of those truly unique and talented people.
Dear Kevin,
Thank you for sharing your memory. It reminded me of a time I had long forgotten. I believe you are referring to Wonderama? I was also on that show, later when Bob McAllister was the host. We received snacks “from the sponsor” of RC Cola and ice cream pops. I won the Snake Can Game. What a thrill. I think I was about 9 or 10, at the time.
Kind regards,
Marianne Palmer
WNEW1130.com Editor
The brand of carrots was either Maggio or DiMaggio. And those carrot commercials are also among my longest-lasting memories of the Sandy Becker Show, along with Hambone, and the way Sandy, in his gentle way, treated us as equals. He entertained us, educated us, but never talked down to us. I also remember him as the afternoon voice on WNEW, where we got to hear a different side of him as a “radio personality,” just as warm, just as charming and entertaining. Chuck McCann was also a warm and lovable kiddie host. And Soupy? In addition to being a great kiddie host and comic, he was also a huge jazz aficionado!
I was one of those kids who watched Sandy Becker every day on Channel 5 in the early 50s – of all the “kiddie” hosts he was my favorite and in a way responsible for me getting on the radio years later. I remember he hawked a certain brand of fresh carrots – with the greens on them, they were “that” fresh. And one day my mother bought those carrots at a vegetable store, and the grocer ripped the greens off as he bagged them. Little me complained loudly – not what Sandy Becker said to get – so my mother had the guy give her another bunch and leave the greens on. Such was the power of early TV!
I grew up with Sandy Becker..when he hosted his local NYC based kids tv shows on WNEW TV Ch.5 in NYC from 1958 to 1968. I enjoyed character comedy and puppet skits, his drawings and his warm and engaging conversations with the kid(s)watching at home.I sent in my post card..in the hopes that I could win:”The Catch Max”contest..I didn’t win the treasure chest of toys..but..I did get a case of “Seven Up”soda..his sponsor at the time. He was one of those truly unique and talented people.
Dear Kevin,
Thank you for sharing your memory. It reminded me of a time I had long forgotten. I believe you are referring to Wonderama? I was also on that show, later when Bob McAllister was the host. We received snacks “from the sponsor” of RC Cola and ice cream pops. I won the Snake Can Game. What a thrill. I think I was about 9 or 10, at the time.
Kind regards,
Marianne Palmer
WNEW1130.com Editor
The brand of carrots was either Maggio or DiMaggio. And those carrot commercials are also among my longest-lasting memories of the Sandy Becker Show, along with Hambone, and the way Sandy, in his gentle way, treated us as equals. He entertained us, educated us, but never talked down to us. I also remember him as the afternoon voice on WNEW, where we got to hear a different side of him as a “radio personality,” just as warm, just as charming and entertaining. Chuck McCann was also a warm and lovable kiddie host. And Soupy? In addition to being a great kiddie host and comic, he was also a huge jazz aficionado!
I do recall that the carrot brand started with an “m” so Maggio sounds right. Thanks Roland!
I was one of those kids who watched Sandy Becker every day on Channel 5 in the early 50s – of all the “kiddie” hosts he was my favorite and in a way responsible for me getting on the radio years later. I remember he hawked a certain brand of fresh carrots – with the greens on them, they were “that” fresh. And one day my mother bought those carrots at a vegetable store, and the grocer ripped the greens off as he bagged them. Little me complained loudly – not what Sandy Becker said to get – so my mother had the guy give her another bunch and leave the greens on. Such was the power of early TV!