Springbok Radio Revisited.wmv

[@friendlypiranha774]

Was the best radio station ever. Could listen to it morning, noon & night and it was always exciting. RIP Springbok Radio.

[@anitaverhoogt6476]

What memories. I sit here with a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. Those were daaaaamn good days. With navy lark, jet jungle with professor spaghetti, koo the bear, the chappie chipmunk club, father dear father, high adventure, the springbok top 20 with David Gresham. Your memory lives on. I have my son 11 hooked onto old time radio and springbok radio shows when I find them. He demands a show EVERY.NIGHT and I give him a laugh before.bed. He sleeps like a log Thank you springbok radio you will not be forgotten and my son will pass on the good memories to his children November 7 2023

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

National service in the 1980’s listening to Robin Alexander in the early hours of the mornings ....man what fond memories my Mom used to always tell us to enjoy life while we were young as we will never get them back but how do you explain that to a youngster...great and such innocent times....sad though.

[@winsomelorainepeter6773]

Wow! What a beautiful trip down memory lane! Springbok Radio was a significant part of my childhood, I grew up with it. My dad bought my sister a transistor radio in the early 70s, and I still remember how my sister, my brother and I would excitedly focus our ears to the radio to listen to the programmes, we enjoyed every moment of the dramas, the comedies , the music, the news etc Those were fun days of radio broadcast. Thank you so much SABC, and thank you Springbok Radio for adding to our lives so much joy, and excitement. We will never forget those days! God bless you all!

[@calvinrens5257]

I got raised listening to this station.Oh,the sweet old memories of waking up for school every morning & already my late dad had it switched on!! My lost of my my favorites on this station is endless...S Radio was born on my birthday 9yrs before me &will forever live in my heart &mind ...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

wow wow that brings back so many memories' in the 60 70 years,

[@RJDA.Dakota]

I had a shortwave radio and found the broadcast of this station, and have listened to it ever since until it’s demise. I was sad to see it go away. Listened to it all the way from St. Louis Missouri USA.

[@annetteelliott1494]

Thank you...it brings back wonderful memories of my youth......

[@mariebotha4478]

Used to listen every day with my maternal grandmother... I loved the radio stories!! Unforgettable!!

[@andrepoisson356]

Just stumbled upon this! Wow, what great memories from my childhood days! You knew the times of all your favourite shows, and there were many, and sat fixated, your imagination truly extended! Great find!

[@redmatters9318]

Enjoyable. G'day from Australia 🇦🇺. All gone .😅

[@edwardsharman4333]

I worked in the Springbok Radio studios in Broadcast House in Comissioner Street. I worked daily with Eric Egan on the morning show . Eric drove a car with a Coffee Pot as a mascot on the front of the bonnet. We were collected at home daily from 4am in an SA Broadcasting kombi and taken to work , opened the building and prepared for the days broadcast. Springbok radio had 2 main studios next to one another. We called them the "Fishbowls" as visitors used to take tours through Broadcast House and peer at us working through large glass windows on one side of Studio2. The day started in Studio 1 and at midday moved to studio 2. All advertising was done on records which were stored along one wall of the studio. Many of the programs were on tape and some even on long playing records such as "Dr Livingstone MD" which was a large disk that played from the centre outrwards. FOND MEMORIES indeed. Those were the good old days.

[@sandyrobbie6046]

Sir, you were part of a golden era in South African Broadcasting. The actors, writers and voice-over artists were world-class. Could hold there own anywhere. Such a shame many were 'put out to pasture' when Television started in SA.

[@micheallewis9156]

I was in primary school during the mid fifties,later on in the afternoon, I wood listen to Superman and when that series ended,there was Adventure Man. The Man With A Hu dred Faces And A Hundred Voices, Adventure Man! There was music for all tastes,from pop,country,classic some opera,religious and a host of other music.I do not listen to the radio any more,most of the mucic if you can call it that,is awful.There is no more theater of the mind,it has been destroyed by television. Reguards from,Michael Jonathan Lewis,Allan's-Nek,Roodepoort, JHB, RSA.

[@isabelbrown2995]

Very interesting. Thank you for posting your bit of Springbok Radio history.

[@horstbaur7797]

So, so many wonderful memories. We miss it.

[@estellawobker3568]

WOW. Brings back my childhood. Thank you kindly. An Old Girl in KZN

[@ReneeMill]

Nostalgia. What a terrific station Springbok Radio was.

[@harryhopworthy9600]

Although I now live in Exeter, Devon, and absolutely love it, as a young school boy I lived in South Africa from, October, 1964, aged 11, to June 1969, aged 16. After this date, my sister, Stella and I moved to England, to be with our mother, Anne. Whilst in South Africa, we lived with the rest of the family : father, Raymond, step-mother, Gene, step-sister, Jackie and half-sister, Charlotte. Oaklands farm, Blanco near George, was the last place we lived at. Listening to Springbok was wonderful.

[@rogerservice9417]

Springbok Radio? Some of us are still around....stay tuned! ROGER SERVICE

[@peterkoller4542]

What z great music station. We need you back.

[@Tiger-lg5of]

We had no television back then, so radio was our only entertainment.

[@robertrenaut4259]

BRING IT BACK .... All those lovely old storeis. Part of our heritage.. !!!!!

[@JustinLawrence73]

Agreed!

[@davidverster9523]

Yes..what utter crap on radio today...the announcers can hardly pronunciate anything

[@shawnjacobs6674]

@@davidverster9523 Totally agree, hours of mindless babble!

[@b4rb4rAM]

We came to South Africa in 1975, and after the children had left for school at 7am, I used to put the kettle on then sit down and listen to "Elephant Walk" what a lovely story! i would love to hear it all again, anyone else listened to it?

[@Teacher-lj6in]

Friday nights at 10.36...the Top 20 with Gruesme Gresh and commander Chris Pope...listen right up to 12pm and then Robin Alexander -die jongste en mooiste seun van mevrou Alexander-would take over... Awesome times!

[@danielcoetzee5793]

"Dis half-een Dis hospitaal tyd Vanaf Maandag tot Vrydag om half-een is 'Hospitaaltyd' vir Moeder en Vader en dogter en seun Ja, daar's 'n lied en 'n glimlag vir jou in 'Hospitaaltyd' Onthou....!" Ja ons onthou maar die lied en die glimlag en die tyd is daarmee heen RIP Springbokradio

[@jeanscott8691]

I just loved this video We will never forget Springbok Radio Fred and Jean Scott

[@shawnjacobs6674]

RIP Springbok, and stay there!

[@vanvandervyver1354]

This not only brings back a not of memories, but also tears to my eyes. My friend and I have listened to the last broadcast of Springbok Radio.

[@len2son]

Why can this station not be revived?

[@dsimango]

loved the radio with Robin Alexander

[@frederikvanlingen2178]

Dankie vir julle insig en harde werk om dit moontlik te gemaak het wens ek was ouer in sai jare

[@stanedgie5910]

my late father recorded the last hour of Springbok radio's broadcast. I hope to find it and post it here.

[@hollyfowlermusic]

Squad Cars!!! I remember listening to that programme every week when I lived in Maseru, Lesotho from 1973-1980. I can still recite that off by heart now!

[@hilcorm]

Loved 'Taxi' wot Larfs & Daryl Jooste & Michael Meyer were a scream...l still have audio cassettes of them... v v funny...also 'inspector Carr investigates' {time is of the essence} my late husband with his nose in a book but listening none the less, me with my knitting, watching the radio....great!!...and both of us from England used to tv...those were the days my friends!!!

[@friendlypiranha774]

Hilary Cormack, PLEASE donate those tapes to the Springbok Radio Preservation Society. This is where most of their material comes from... people like you who did record it. Many thanks in advance.

[@len2son]

My younger brother and sister used to gather at my grandparents granny flat every Friday to enjoy Squad Cars .. and a treat of Toff-o-Lux!!

[@phylvalen9991]

@Holly Fowler Squad Cars, Men From The Ministry, Taxi ("Myrtle!.."..."Yes George!?") , Mark Saxon & Sergei from The Creaking Door...Top Ten on Friday nights..oh wow the memories!!

[@meredithhofmeyr9140]

Pick a box show can't remember who was the host.

[@gailnicholas8186]

Thanks for the memories...

[@danielcoetzee5793]

"Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars...!"

[@djkleinhans]

Even though Springbok Radio ended three years before my time on earth, there's just something else to it, something very real. I appreciate it and thank those who were part of it. SQUAD CARS is just the best of all, I must say. And our Miss Brookes is just as good a classic me and my partner dearly enjoy. I would suggest some ' back in the day' hit music shows, Friday nights on the Springbok Radio Preservation Society website, especially between Squad Cars and Gunsmoke (as is the current schedule) or right after Gunsmoke. Keep up the good work. Love it. Just love it.

[@davidverster9523]

It was the centre of our family entertaiment

[@shawnjacobs6674]

Ag shamepies!

[@rhodajulyan9059]

I would like to listen to the audio stories that Soringbok radio used to present.

[@alphaomega3499]

Radio, someone still loves you.

[@richardsharpe2966]

I lived in South Africa for a number of years and I always listen to Springbok Radio and they had some great programmes in both English and in Afrikaans also some great comedy programmes and drama programmes as well Ek woon in Suid-Afrika vir 'n aantal jare en ek het altyd luister na Springbok Radio en hulle het 'n paar groot programme in beide Afrikaans en Engels ook 'n paar groot komedie programme en drama-programme sowel

[@shawnjacobs6674]

Oooh! Bilingual too!

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

yes i think back to the 60/70s, friday night

[@richardsharpe2966]

@@shawnjacobs6674 Yes I also speak Scots Gaelic to

[@enviroworld2004]

i was so privileged to know and work withall these people. but what what about clackie mckay, vincent hesse, dana niehaus and all the other greats!

[@mogamedfakier3592]

The TV found me not the other way around I grew up with Springbok Radio today my kids can't understand why i can listen to a live rugby game on the Radio 😂

[@GoodVideos4]

Taxi at the end - And, if I don't see you through the week, I'll see you through the window.

[@james130362]

Those were the days.

[@pcpchantler870]

There are 5 dislikes for this video... Wt#? How can anyone dislike this? Keep up the good work Frans, its not going unnoticed. Following on FB too.

[@shawnjacobs6674]

No, make that 15

[@nicksmith2927]

Wow the the propper english and afrikaans pronouncements. Fond memories.

[@nironsingh9004]

Awesome childhood memories

[@MichaelBessinger]

Fond memories . I wass a d j with Radio Highveld ❤❤

[@RaineCarosin]

We - Hubby and I - often listen to snippets of our old South Africa, and tonight a tune started to play in my head, and doing "da da da" I was surprised that I knew every note off by heart... Curious as to which theme song it was, I immediately thought of our old "Everybody Listens to Springbok Radio"... Unfortunately, I didn't hear it. Listened to two video recordings. Was wondering if perhaps you could put together a compilation of all the theme songs for this very well-loved and -remembered radio station... Warmest wishes to all, raine and pierre :-}

[@roblyd1]

The Super Duper Shopper Show,... The Three Wise Men (Test the Team), Father, Dear Father, Consider Your Verdict, Hitchcocks Half Hour, Check Your Mate, The David Gresham Show These were some of my favourites

[@MsDevilthorn]

We used to call it Squeak, Bubble and Pop. Those were the sounds the 3 wise men made with their various instruments. I can't remember them all but I think it was Eric Rosenthal

[@digitalfactionOnLine]

memories of my youth

[@airzulu2733]

I miss Jet jungle .

[@GoodVideos4]

That was when there wasn't TV, and radio was the main entertainment. People gathered around, listening to stories. The closest equivalent these days seems to be audio books.

[@paulsvid]

Loving it thanks for bringing it back

[@Sundragonnet]

SPRINGBOK RADIO

[@danielcoetzee5793]

"Our time is up... Till we meet again for another chapter in "The Passing Parade", This is John Doremus As always thank you so much and good bye for now....!" Then silence never to hear it again...!

[@Teacher-lj6in]

Tragic...

[@merylcasey7976]

Remember doing homework and listening to the Afrikaans stories, like Die Wildtemmer, Dans van die Flamink, Wolwedans in die skemer. Die starndlopers, Die Manheim Saga and so many others

[@yusufkarriem5446]

Brings tears to my eyes I remember it very well everybody's radio in the neighbourhood was on and would enjoy the drama series when I came out of school. Those were the times when children were still children, loved every moment, sad its all gone now.

[@yusufkarriem5446]

All my favourites Merryl what sweet memories, I loved it all and I had a happy childhood life, thanks for sharing

[@shawnjacobs6674]

Mindless babble aimed at the lower IQ range

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

to think back on a Sunday afternoons how we listened to the border messages ,, in 1977 ,, when the border war was on in South west africa border war

[@dasterley]

Call back the past.

[@lindenhardy]

Has anyone saved or can get copies of all the old series? I remember coming home from boarding school and listening with my Nana, a series (can't remember the name)...involved a boomslang and a baby...anyone remember that? David Gresham was my first love!!

[@sarievorster8201]

Daar Sal nooit weer so goeie stasie wees

[@shawnjacobs6674]

Lekkkkerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

[@steinwaygrande3971]

Memories of the good old days. Went to a live show at Springbok radio studio,s to see The Navy Lark . About half time I got up and left. Worst live show on Springbok Raio I ever saw. Did go to others which were more enjoyable. Sadly not living in SA anymore ue to work transfer to Australia and have remained here ever since. Am going back as soon as I can get away from work and hope to be there for at least 3 months.

[@SupraTentoriaL]

It would be great if you added some dates to the video...

[@TrevorMoses312]

Sad that most of the Springbok Radio broadcasts were never archived and preserved by the SABC: a sad state of affairs. ☹️

[@brimelee6836]

Why are there no snippets of Robin Alexander "Minister of Midnight affairs" on Radio Orion 1980s

[@friendlypiranha774]

Brime Lee Yes, I remember that👍👍👍. Was supposed to be asleep in bed, but had a small radio tucked under my pillow and an earplug in my ear😂😂😂

[@brimelee6836]

@@friendlypiranha774 Hi Friend , I just can't find anything on Robin Alexander.The SABC Archive isn't even able to help. I could listen to Robin 24/7. How encouraging it would be to listen to that voice during lockdown.😀

[@friendlypiranha774]

Brime Lee, sadly, I think his voice only exists in the archive of our minds now. So much good material has been lost. RIP Springbok Radio - thanks for all the good times and you will never be forgotten.💖

[@Lord_Errol]

No mention of Mark Saxon... Surgé Gramulko and his gun called Patruska ... 😄

[@Dylanscam1]

It did a fly by......

[@shawnjacobs6674]

Who cares!

[@engelarandall639]

Ai ai ai!!! Die baie goeie ou dae!

[@oliverheinz]

🧡 💙

[@gregdiffenthal2384]

Hey, there's my Dad !

[@GrahameHall]

Hey Greg. Your dad recorded many, many radio spots for me when I worked in Durban at BBDO in 1979. Always enjoyable sessions. He also did High Adventure - but I'm sure you know that! What a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. Such fond memories.

[@vernelldelong3701]

Ten o’clock Tales

[@linushahs396]

Listening to this brought back memories bad memories of apartheid. Memories of racism on programs like squad cars pip Friedman and men from the ministries. Of people like Charles fortune a pompous, racist blowhard I don’t miss it in the least

[@Dylanscam1]

Does anybody have a copy of the 25 year Jubilee double album? Hey Sarge, this matroos looks like a bit of a mof!

[@soldier1949]

Yabonga Kakhulu

[@shawnjacobs6674]

Radio station for the 12 to 13-year-old mental age group, consisting mostly of silly dramas, mindless babbling and whimsical quizzes to stymy the lowest IQ levels.

[@friendlypiranha774]

Shawn Jacobs, In those days, that was cutting edge entertainment; and besides going to the movies or listening to a record, all we had at our disposal. In fact, this very same Springbok Radio at one time held the record for the largest network link-up in the world. It was very different times back then.

[@SupraTentoriaL]

It would be great if you added some dates to the video...