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On a personal note, I started bowling in the mid 50s, when I was about 5
years old. The movies that make up this DVD capture the feelings so well
it's almost as if you stepped back in time. This was the era of the hard
rubber bowling ball, the Dick Weber 5 Star, Saturday morning Father Son
leagues, and when games could be played for 20 cents. If you have any
interest in bowling past or present, you will love this DVD.
This wonderful series on bowling
covers not only the advent of the first automatic bowling pin setter by
Brunswick, but the Brunswick Gold Crown line and how everything worked in
the pre-computer age. You also get to reminisce about your first time
bowling as you watch Let’s Go Bowling, and sigh and wonder if there is a way
to find the “way back machine” so you can go back. Have some wonderful
chuckles watching the “experts” show the beginners how to play. A lot of
memory producing moments in this series. You will also be reminded about how
taking care of ourselves makes those sports we love so, much more enjoyable.
So grab the family, because remember “bowling is fun for the whole family”
and “something we all can do”, sit back for the
next 55 minutes and have fun “bowling”!
We start off with a News In Brief from 4/12/1956
Ed Herlihy, give us the news from Roselle, NJ about the first automatic
bowling pin setter by Brunswick, the new facility and this great new
technology helping the wonderful sport of bowling.
In the 1960 movie, The Golden Years, we not only to talk about
bowling, but also get to see the colors, styles and comforts of the 60s. I
was transported back to the family room I grew up in at the start of the
movie.
We then go to the Brunswick center with our family and get to see all the
different colors and custom coordinated equipment that Brunswick’s offers,
with the emphasis on the quality being of utmost importance to Brunswick. I
love the Populuxe design of the bowling alley.
You will have a very enjoyable time exploring the Brunswick Gold Crown line.
This line allows centers to coordinate color and equipment in six basic
colors and three graduated shades. Giving the proprietor a multitude of
options for setting up the bowling center with a variety of different
decorative schemes.
The movie offers a wonderful view of the whole center including seating,
scoring table, the new scoring system, Telescore, various return trays – one
with 12 ball capacity for league or tournament play. The Tele-Foul, the
subway return, the power lift, the subway in line return, the surface in
line return, pin elevators, the twin lane units or double or single units,
pin spotting, the ball polisher and locker rooms. All of which are all part
of the Brunswick Bowling center look. We get to see how it all worked back
in the 1960s, before the advent of computers.
In addition to being very informative, with explanations of how the
equipment works, it also brings back a lot of memories of much better times
and bowling with friends and family. Everything looks so much simpler back
then.
After concentrating on the center we move on to the game and our star
coaching professionals, Ned Day and Marion Ladewig, in the must see, 1955
classic movie, Let’s Go Bowling.
We are reminded that bowling is a year round family sport, which anyone can
play and have a lot of fun playing.
We meet two couples with one of ladies being very reluctant and skeptical
that she can actually play. As our couples go through the process of getting
ready to bowl by taking care of their belongings, getting shoes, lockers,
and picking out their bowling ball, we are also told about the rules of the
bowling center with lots of emphasis on the how much fun bowling is. And as
a bowler, I can attest to how much fun and enjoyment you can get out of the
game. Made me want to go out and get some bowling time in myself.
You will get a good chuckle watching the “expert” friends show the beginners
the ropes and tell them how easy it is and how they would “teach them” how
to bowl. The one lady who is still very reluctant, so much so she
dillydallies in the locker room, and decides she will watch them. They talk
her into giving it a try.
However, when the “alibi artists” (as the narrator calls them) take their
turns they bowl terribly. Which is when we learn that anyone who comes to
the bowling alley as a first timer should tell the proprietor that and ask
for some help. Which begs the question, do bowling centers even do this
anymore? I can remember when they did.
Enter our professional coaches Ned Day and Marion Ladewig to help teach the
basic principles of bowling to both our couples.
Anyone who has ever bowled will be taken back to their first experience at
the bowling alley and remember all the “advise” their friends had for them.
The movie is not only a wonderfully nostalgic one, but very informative and
educational.
In addition to being a marvelous movie, Let’s Go Bowling, is a great
teaching tool as it goes into the basics of bowling. The movie bring back
lots of wonderful memories, shows the great game of bowling, different forms
and styles, and what the centers looked like back then, plus the added dress
and manners of people and the way they bowled back then.
The movie is not only a must see for bowling beginners but there are even
some great reminders for the “expert” player.
The movie talks about the importance of good footwork, the “strike pocket”,
and the straight and hook ball. Lots of wonderful examples of everything
that is talked about in the movie.
We also learn about targeting techniques such as, the all important pin
bowling and spot bowling. Spare shooting and our 3 basic angles (5 pin
angle, 7 pin angle and 10 pin angle). Let us not also forget our lessons on
cross alley angles and lots and lots of practice for us to improve our game.
We also get a great look at Duck pin bowling and it’s fundamental basics.
The differences of Duck pin bowling and how some of the aspects of this game
are the same as regular bowling. While the basic approach remains the same,
the grip and release are different along with the cross alley straight ball
and break ball.
The movie finishes up with some great shots of league play action and some
very important points of etiquette in league play that are still the same
today.
Close to 28 minutes of bowling nirvana for those of us that love the game.
Can you tell we are two people who do!
We finish up with a great reminder of how important good nutrition, rest and
taking proper care of yourself is, in not only life, but sports, like
bowling.
In the 1954 movie, It’s All in Knowing How, a teenage boy named Bob,
discovers how good nutrition improves his habits, social life and bowling
score. The movie emphasizes the importance of getting enough rest and eating
balanced meals, so we not only enjoy good health but our hobbies and
activities as well. Bob’s football game is not what it was last year, his
attitude has changed and he is always tired and grumpy. His coach and
parents take an active roll in getting Bob back on the right track.
Bob learns how his lack of sleep and poor eating habits were making him run
down and not up to par.
The movie is a must see for the whole family. It does a wonderful job of
talking about the importance proper nutrition plays in all facets of our
life. Especially, young boys and girls who love playing sports, as they can
only do their best if they are getting enough to eat and enough sleep. And
let’s not forgot, moms and dads, as they need to take care of themselves
too.
Very good use of charts in the movie. They offer a very clear and concise
explanation of the importance of all the foods and nutrients that go into
our body; and how they work to give us the energy we need.
This is a DVD that will transport you back to a more nostalgic time. An
absolutely great addition to any bowler’s video library. And even if you
don’t bowl, it will make a great gift for any bowler you know.
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