KSTP-TV Bowling for Dollars with Tom Ryther 1976-1977? Original Commercials

[@tsnide34]

The memories. Love how everyone was cool with broadcasting their home address on TV.

[@OofusTwillip]

A Bert Claster Production. Claster licensed the show's concept and elements to many local stations, who then produced their own versions. He and his wife also created "Romper Room", and licensed it the same way.

[@SammyReed-cd4cu]

14:08 - "Theme from The Men" by Isaac Hayes is used in this commercial.

[@HerculesCoronaBorealis]

Thank you for saving this classic footage for others to see. Your awesome!

[@OofusTwillip]

23:06 - Butternut Coffee - Alice Playten as the wife. She was also in the classic Alka Seltzer "Newlyweds" commercial, in which she says, "Sweet & Sour Snails!"

[@Miketheman926]

@15:09 Commercial, Actor James Daughton played Greg Marmalard in the 1978 movie Animal House 😂

[@OofusTwillip]

15:39 - Ski Doo jingle written and sung by Tommy Ambrose.

[@mjanovec]

This was 1976. The 1977 Impala came out in autumn of 1976. Plus, Warners was celebrating was celebrating their 101st anniversary from 1875-1976 at 14:37

[@rileybird1]

The closing animation and music was used in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus circa 1972-74, when a new animation but same music was used. I’d love to get a clean copy of both of those.

[@JasonA.Routhier-vw1wd]

I was 4 going on 5 years old between 1976 & 1977 while living in St.Paul MN.

[@madibates5642]

I’m looking for an episode of Bowling for Dollars that my grandfather was on in NYC between 1972-1976 Is this something you could help me find??!!

[@horaceball5418]

Awesome!!!!! I bowled for many years, and never once wore long sleeves on my shirt.

[@JasonA.Routhier-vw1wd]

OMG!! I still remember the old Red Owl grocery store at The old Lexington Pkwy shopping center at Lexington Pkwy and University Ave as well as the old Desnick Bros.drug store & MGM Liquor Warehouse!!

[@Jiltedin2007]

I'm still looking for the Bowling for Dollars hosted by Chick Hearn.

[@darrylh1971]

A 3rd. KSTP Bowling For Dollars that surfaced recently!

[@JasonA.Routhier-vw1wd]

KSTP TV CH.5 1976-77 in the Twin Cities Mpls.St.Paul Mn. I lived there for 7 years from ages 2-9 years old. This was when KSTP TV CH.5 was still with NBC before switching to ABC March 5 1979 (NBC moved to WTCN TV CH.11 & KMSP TV CH.9 became independent) We lived at 1182 Selby Ave St.Paul Mn.7-1-1974-5-15-1981 before moving to Baltimore Md. RIP!! MY MOTHER LOIS ANN ROUTHIER 10-28-1934-5-6-1984 AND FATHER PHILLIP ANTHONY ROUTHIER 9-17-1924-8-6-2001.

[@AMEER-114-]

Hi... Thanks for sharing... I was also child of 70s... Can you say why your mom passed when still so young ?

[@jasonacg]

Was that Tom Kennedy voicing the car ad?

[@genegjr]

Brings back memories was this show national 😮?

[@blainenodes8182]

Lived down the ave from kstp tv,1st show 1948,I might be wrong...this was strictly local, MSP area,on every Saturday at 3pm☮️,1971-1977,u were correct❗show was syndicated over 80% of USA,my bad

[@rockvilleraven]

It was a locally franchised show, which was a Bert Claster production just like Romper Room. Similar to PM/Evening Magazine. Started in Baltimore as Duckpins and Dollars, then was franchised all over the country, the first Bowling for Dollars Washington, DC version was on WDCA 20 hosted by Don Scott from a Bowl America in Arlington, VA or Brunswick River Bowl in Bethesda. The second one was on WTTG Channel 5, hosted by Johnny Holiday from also produced at River Bowl.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

​@@rockvilleravenYep, this show varied from market to market, depending on how it was presented (host, location, etc.)

[@rockvilleraven]

@@ChristopherSobieniak There were two versions in the Washington, DC area, first one was on WDCA Channel 20 from either a Bowl America in Northern Virginia, later Brunswick River Bowl in Bethesda, MD hosted by Don Scott and the second was on WTTG Channel 5 from the same River Bowl hosted by Johnny Holiday, both were tenpins. Holiday is now the radio voice of Maryland Terrapins Men’s Basketball and Football.

[@marksauce2383]

The ads. 😂😂

[@patrickperot6296]

I'm always glad when people keep them in the videos.

[@dave11686]

Oh man, you couldn’t say other people’s addresses on the air today.

[@patrickperot6296]

Good god, these approaches are interesting to say the least. They all hold the ball strangely in their set stance, especially the second person. And then when he stated his approach bringing the ball above his head like a softball pitcher, I was shocked the ball didn't go three lanes to the left. I understand that the game wasn't nearly as evolved, but what were these people thinking? They consider themselves bowlers???

[@jamiepogue3667]

Looking for my Mom on show, 1970 1975 she doesnt remember year. TEXAS, Her is name SHERRY

[@domosautomotive1929]

That money was safe from those high caliber bowlers.

[@bruce8321]

Amazing what inflation does over time. 2K was the grand prize. lol

[@he162a]

You won't ever get that money

[@greg0uk]

All the contestants will be dead now.

[@mjanovec]

The host is still alive as of 2024.