It has been referred to as the “Home of American Music”, “America’s Musical Showpark” and promised “Great Shows, Great Rides and Great Times”. The park originally opened with 120 acres of rides and attractions. It opened on June 30, 1972 and r

Echoes Of Laughter - Episode# 7 - Paying A Visit To The Bottomless Canyon And The Kissin' Rocks At Dogpatch U.S.A.

Jul 29th, 2012 27m 3s

For over two decades now it has at times not so quietly slumbered. The old, faded buildings now standing in silent vigil as if remembering a time when their colors were bright & fresh; when were surrounded in laughter and the smiling faces of a

Echoes Of Laughter - Episode# 6 - A Trip Back in Time Back To The 1964 New York World's Fair With Special Guest Bill Cotter

Dec 11th, 2011 1h 12m

Mom, Dad are we there yet? I wanna ride the doll ride mommy, you know the one at the Pepsi Building. NO DAD we rode that last time cause sis wanted to. I wanna see the Dinosaurs and ride in the Mustang. All right children, quiet down now We’ll

Echoes Of Laughter – Episode# 5 7/24/2011 – Our 1979 Vacation To Florida – The Stars Hall Of Fame Wax Museum and The Mystery Fun House

Jul 24th, 2011 31m 29s

Here’s a story for you. It is of a young boy’s trip to Florida in 1979. The first real vacation his family ever took and was it one to remember and I’d like to share some of our story as well as the stories of three of the attractions that we

Echoes Of Laughter - Episode 004 5/15/2011 - Chippewa Lake Amusement Park Circa 1878 - 1978 Chippewa Lake, Medina County, Ohio USA

May 15th, 2011 34m 28s

In this episode we will be exploring the origins and history of Chippewa Lake Park, once located in Medina County, Ohio on the shores of Ohio’s only natural lake; Chippewa Lake. From it’s early days in the late 1800’s through it’s 1978 closing

Echoes Of Laughter - 003 2/27/2011 - 1984 Louisiana World's Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana and an interview with Bill Cotter

Feb 27th, 2011 1h 8m

This episode features an interview with Bill Cotter, published author of several books on World Fairs, Disney Television, and co-author on several other books. T. Mic (show host) & Bill discuss the 1984 Louisiana World’s Exposition at length.

Echoes Of Laughter - 002 12/5/2010 - Riverview Amusement Park 1903 - 1967

Dec 5th, 2010 1h 5m

Echoes Of Laughter - 002 12/5/2010 - Riverview Amusement Park 1903 - 1967This episode we are featuring Riverview Amusement Park. Once located in Chicago, IL this 74 acre amusement park, located on the banks of the Chicago River and bordere

Echoes Of Laughter - 001 10/10/2010 - Ponchartrain Beach Amusement Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 1928 - 1983

Oct 10th, 2010 52m 36s

Echoes Of Laughter - Episode# 001 10/10/2010 - Ponchartrain Beach Amusement Park, New Orleans, Louisiana Welcome to Echoes Of Laughter Introductory Show. This is T. Mic and I will be your host on our journey through history as we explore the a

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