I clearly remember the premiere of Soggy Bottom USA at the Eastgate theater w/ Ben Johnson in ‘81. I wasn’t there but I sat glued to my radio listening to the “remote broadcast” on FM102. I don’t remember if it was “Humble Hunter” or Lorri Clary doing the dj work. I do remember one of the stars (Ben Johnson) was there signing autographs though. Eastgate’s days ended (along w/ alotta other businesses) when Pecanland Mall opened.
The Monroe of the 70’s & 80’s was soo full of rich life & culture. I remember eating a lot of Johnny’s Pizza, watching the fireworks on the levee of the Ouachita river, shopping at Howard Griffin Land O' Toys, Selber Bros., Fiesta Nutrition Center, Orange Juliua, Musicland, the big slat wooden benches in Twin City Mall, Picadilly, Tonga Island, the iron-on Tshirt cart, etc., etc..
I saw several movies (e.g., Superman) at the Cinema III. I worked at the Kmart to. The Plitt theater was next to Montgomery Wards in the Twin City Mall. I saw The Empire Strikes Back & Jaw 3D it was the most expensive theater in those days ($4.50)
I clearly remember the premiere of Soggy Bottom USA at the Eastgate theater w/
I clearly remember the premiere of Soggy Bottom USA at the Eastgate theater w/ Ben Johnson in ‘81. I wasn’t there but I sat glued to my radio listening to the “remote broadcast” on FM102. I don’t remember if it was “Humble Hunter” or Lorri Clary doing the dj work. I do remember one of the stars (Ben Johnson) was there signing autographs though. Eastgate’s days ended (along w/ alotta other businesses) when Pecanland Mall opened.
The Monroe of the 70’s & 80’s was soo full of rich life & culture. I remember eating a lot of Johnny’s Pizza, watching the fireworks on the levee of the Ouachita river, shopping at Howard Griffin Land O' Toys, Selber Bros., Fiesta Nutrition Center, Orange Juliua, Musicland, the big slat wooden benches in Twin City Mall, Picadilly, Tonga Island, the iron-on Tshirt cart, etc., etc..
I loved life in Monroe.
I saw several movies (e.g., Superman) at the Cinema III. I worked at the Kmart to. The Plitt theater was next to Montgomery Wards in the Twin City Mall. I saw The Empire Strikes Back & Jaw 3D it was the most expensive theater in those days ($4.50)
I clearly remember the premiere of Soggy Bottom USA at the Eastgate theater w/