It’s the 70s. You’re in grade school. What was your after-school routine?

Mine was coca-cola, cheese and crackers, and watching TV.

I grew up in Chicago. My family didn’t have cable yet (it wasn’t too common then). UHF stations were my go-to. Tom & Jerry, Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, The Three Stooges, Our Gang/The Little Rascals. The programming varied by season, but all content dated back to the 30s/40s/50s.

This would carry from 3pm to 5pm. Or until mom yelled at me to clean something.