Hi,
My name is Bill Erbis from 1960 to 1965 I was an employee of Fabian Theatres Corp. I also lived in Williamsburgh Brooklyn. I too have fond memories of the Fox. As a matter of fact I worked one of Murray The “K"s shows. I worked backstage as a elevator operater and also stamped albums (compliments of Murray The K) which were given away free. I have some good and not too good memories of the performers.
Sorry, I was never actually in the Theatre. You might want to try and contact the Trachtenberg family or possibly the Edelson family although he was reassigned to cover the theatres in and around Albany. Bill
Hi my name is Bill Erbis. I grew up in Williamsburgh and still go back there frequently. I can remember myself and friends going up to the cashier and stooping down claiming we were youngher than we actually were to get a reduced admission. I also remember paying the doorman to get in, sneaking in the side Meserole St. exit when our friends would push open the doors. I can remeber those delicious greek hamburgers we ate from the restaurant next to the theatre. What a great time in my life, oh to relive it!!!!!!!!!
To saps & vito, Sorry I can’t remember much as I didn’t think 40 years ago I would be recollecting memories. I was offered the managership of this theatre but declined because I was only in my twenties and it would’ve required me to work nights, weekends and holidays, which at that time I wasn’t prepared to do. I do vaguely remember the mgr. of the Paramount a fine Italian gentleman I think his name was DeLiberto? I can remember the Drive-In doing very well when it was open. The Ritz did rather poorly. I can remember we paid out a load of money to ABC Vending company of Long Island City, NY which was in charge of our concession stand. Other than the mgr. most of the employees made very little salaries. Sorry I think thats about it. If I should remember anythingelse I will post it. Bill
Went to this theatre only a couple of times when I lived in Flushing but it was great house too bad its no longer operating. Bring back the past!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi my name is Bill Erbis I was an employee of Fabian Theatres Corp. The Fabian although I didn’t know of it was named after the Fabian family of NYC. I think it later became part of the Stanley Warner Theatres. Which was owned and operated by Simon Fabian. Oh to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, My name is Bill Erbis I was an employee of the Fabian Theatres Circuit. The St. George was one of our more profitable theatres in the 1960’s it was run by Mr. Jack Trachtenberg who was the manager. The other District Mgr. was Mr. Adrian Edelson. Both fine gentlemen.Just thought I’d add a little history…
Hi, The Ritz was one of 4 Theatres owned by Fabian Theatres Corp. whom I worked for the others were the St. George… Paramount.. and the Staten Island Drive In.
Just to add to this board the Rogers Theatre which was about 2 blocks up from the Alba on Broadway was owned and operated by Jack and his wife. Jack also owned the Lindy on Graham Ave.& McKibbon St. Bill Erbis
Hi my name is Bill Erbis.. I lived about 3 blocks away from Alba.. Besides Bickford’s cafeteria across the street on Flushing & Broadway the other resturant was the New Light Cafeteria as I remember.
Hi,
My name is Bill Erbis from 1960 to 1965 I was an employee of Fabian Theatres Corp. I also lived in Williamsburgh Brooklyn. I too have fond memories of the Fox. As a matter of fact I worked one of Murray The “K"s shows. I worked backstage as a elevator operater and also stamped albums (compliments of Murray The K) which were given away free. I have some good and not too good memories of the performers.
Sorry, I was never actually in the Theatre. You might want to try and contact the Trachtenberg family or possibly the Edelson family although he was reassigned to cover the theatres in and around Albany. Bill
Almost forgot when it was plate night and someone dropped theirs and you could hear it break everyone would clap! Bill Erbis
Hi my name is Bill Erbis. I grew up in Williamsburgh and still go back there frequently. I can remember myself and friends going up to the cashier and stooping down claiming we were youngher than we actually were to get a reduced admission. I also remember paying the doorman to get in, sneaking in the side Meserole St. exit when our friends would push open the doors. I can remeber those delicious greek hamburgers we ate from the restaurant next to the theatre. What a great time in my life, oh to relive it!!!!!!!!!
To saps & vito, Sorry I can’t remember much as I didn’t think 40 years ago I would be recollecting memories. I was offered the managership of this theatre but declined because I was only in my twenties and it would’ve required me to work nights, weekends and holidays, which at that time I wasn’t prepared to do. I do vaguely remember the mgr. of the Paramount a fine Italian gentleman I think his name was DeLiberto? I can remember the Drive-In doing very well when it was open. The Ritz did rather poorly. I can remember we paid out a load of money to ABC Vending company of Long Island City, NY which was in charge of our concession stand. Other than the mgr. most of the employees made very little salaries. Sorry I think thats about it. If I should remember anythingelse I will post it. Bill
Went to this theatre only a couple of times when I lived in Flushing but it was great house too bad its no longer operating. Bring back the past!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi my name is Bill Erbis I was an employee of Fabian Theatres Corp. The Fabian although I didn’t know of it was named after the Fabian family of NYC. I think it later became part of the Stanley Warner Theatres. Which was owned and operated by Simon Fabian. Oh to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, My name is Bill Erbis I was an employee of the Fabian Theatres Circuit. The St. George was one of our more profitable theatres in the 1960’s it was run by Mr. Jack Trachtenberg who was the manager. The other District Mgr. was Mr. Adrian Edelson. Both fine gentlemen.Just thought I’d add a little history…
Hi, The Ritz was one of 4 Theatres owned by Fabian Theatres Corp. whom I worked for the others were the St. George… Paramount.. and the Staten Island Drive In.
Just to add to this board the Rogers Theatre which was about 2 blocks up from the Alba on Broadway was owned and operated by Jack and his wife. Jack also owned the Lindy on Graham Ave.& McKibbon St. Bill Erbis
Hi my name is Bill Erbis.. I lived about 3 blocks away from Alba.. Besides Bickford’s cafeteria across the street on Flushing & Broadway the other resturant was the New Light Cafeteria as I remember.