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The California Penal League Podcast, Episode 13: The 2021 Season Preview
The 2021 Major League Baseball season is here - and we're so pumped it's a full one! Be sure to check out the latest episode of the California Penal League podcast to hear our predictions for Cleveland's season.
The Enduring Appeal of Cleveland's Ghoulardi
Ghoulardi's Shock Theater ran from January 13th of 1963 until its abrupt end in December of 1966 on local Cleveland channel 8 (WJW TV). I say abrupt because at the time of his departure, Ghoulardi’s popularity during late-night Friday nights was soaring and at its peak even included hosting Saturday afternoon’s Masterpiece Theater and the weekday children's program Laurel, Ghoulardi and Hardy.
Late-night movie hosts at the time typically portrayed themselves as vampires or mad scientists. Anderson wanted something different, so the idea for a wisecracking “hipster” ahead of his time in a long lab coat, Van Dyke beard, bad wig and glasses was born.
The California Penal League Podcast, Episode 9: 2021 Spring Training Preview
With a typically strong rotation, some shrewd free-agent signings and some potential under-the-radar help on the way, the Cleveland Indians should be primed for another run at the postseason in 2021.
The NHL in Cleveland: The History of the Cleveland Barons
Cleveland Barons Hockey Sports
The NHL's Cleveland Barons had a blink-and-you'll miss it existence in the league in the 1970s, but we assure you it happened. And maybe, someday, the NHL will rise again in a city with such a storied hockey history.