In the late 60’s, they had closed circuit telecasts of the Indy 500 at the Alabama (also downtown at Majestic or Metropolitan). Very popular event since Houston’s favorite, AJ Foyt, was often a winner in those days.
I remember early 60’s summer triple horror matinees for kids which were a wild scene with unsupervised kiddies tossing food everywhere. Also seem to remember saturday kids matinees with contests.
The first film in 3 camera Cinerama at the Windsor was “The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm.” (1962). It was lame but was the first Cinerama —predating How the West was Won by a little. The Windsor had unique drink cups that were waxy cones similar to an oversize Yoplait Yogurt cup with straw out the top. This was done to keep the floors clean at the luxo Windsor. Going to the Windsor was like going to a special event. My favorite time there was seeing 2001 in Cinerama.
In the late 60’s, they had closed circuit telecasts of the Indy 500 at the Alabama (also downtown at Majestic or Metropolitan). Very popular event since Houston’s favorite, AJ Foyt, was often a winner in those days.
Glad that the Book stop has saved the place.
I remember early 60’s summer triple horror matinees for kids which were a wild scene with unsupervised kiddies tossing food everywhere. Also seem to remember saturday kids matinees with contests.
The first film in 3 camera Cinerama at the Windsor was “The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm.” (1962). It was lame but was the first Cinerama —predating How the West was Won by a little. The Windsor had unique drink cups that were waxy cones similar to an oversize Yoplait Yogurt cup with straw out the top. This was done to keep the floors clean at the luxo Windsor. Going to the Windsor was like going to a special event. My favorite time there was seeing 2001 in Cinerama.