Grew up thru the 50’s in Glendale (St. Felix at Cooper and 61st St.). How many hours we spent at the Ridgewood and Madison (Myrtle Ave.), the Glenwood (Myrtle w. of Fresh Pond Rd.) and the Oasis (Fresh Pond Rd.)!!!! Every Sat. a.m. the Ridgewood and Madison would compete for double feature sci-fi or monster flicks with promotionals and extras. 1962 – my first ‘date’ at the Ridgewood ended in disaster trying to ‘cop’ my first ‘feel’. Devastating then, a hoot now! How many times we got thrown out of the Madison (parents didn’t like us going to the Madison….always ‘trouble’ there) by the lady usher in white dress/shoes with the heavy flashlight. Glad you guys are there…..lots of memories and thanks, Monica, for keeping the spirit of ‘neighborhood’ alive even in this year 2005!
Grew up thru the 50’s in Glendale (St. Felix at Cooper and 61st St.). How many hours we spent at the Ridgewood and Madison (Myrtle Ave.), the Glenwood (Myrtle w. of Fresh Pond Rd.) and the Oasis (Fresh Pond Rd.)!!!! Every Sat. a.m. the Ridgewood and Madison would compete for double feature sci-fi or monster flicks with promotionals and extras. 1962 – my first ‘date’ at the Ridgewood ended in disaster trying to ‘cop’ my first ‘feel’. Devastating then, a hoot now! How many times we got thrown out of the Madison (parents didn’t like us going to the Madison….always ‘trouble’ there) by the lady usher in white dress/shoes with the heavy flashlight. Glad you guys are there…..lots of memories and thanks, Monica, for keeping the spirit of ‘neighborhood’ alive even in this year 2005!
Billster