I worked as an usher in the Midway from 1971-1973. It was a special time in my life. Spent New Year’s Eve 1972 with my boss and friend Charlie Manfre. At midnight he walked into the theater and yelled out to the few patrons, “Happy New Year.” He was a special and wonderful man, and I miss him very much. The excitement of the large crowds on Friday and Saturday, were truly amazing. Met my wife to be there in 1972, as she worked behind the refreshment stand at the young age of 16. We are still marrried and often think back of those special times. The 26 weeks of the French Connection were a highlight, as were the rare Fight Nights on the large screen. The 1900 seat theater had a personality all of its own, and walking in there now, one can not even imagine the beauty that lived inside those walls.
I worked as an usher in the Midway from 1971-1973. It was a special time in my life. Spent New Year’s Eve 1972 with my boss and friend Charlie Manfre. At midnight he walked into the theater and yelled out to the few patrons, “Happy New Year.” He was a special and wonderful man, and I miss him very much. The excitement of the large crowds on Friday and Saturday, were truly amazing. Met my wife to be there in 1972, as she worked behind the refreshment stand at the young age of 16. We are still marrried and often think back of those special times. The 26 weeks of the French Connection were a highlight, as were the rare Fight Nights on the large screen. The 1900 seat theater had a personality all of its own, and walking in there now, one can not even imagine the beauty that lived inside those walls.