Marty Engstrom Presentation

Chickie · 09-09-2008, 12:28 PM

Public Access 25 has been airing a video of a slide presentation by Marty Engstrom, which took place at a meeting of the Alton Historical Society in August. In it he highlights his experiences over the 38 years (1961–2002) he worked as a weather observer on Mt. Washington. The presentation was filled with wit and humor and there was a question and answer period at the end. Many remember Mr. Engstrom during those years, as he became somewhat of an icon in the area. His weather segments from the mountain were viewed each night on WMTW Channel 8. It was an interesting program and I wonder if anyone else has seen it? Channel 25 usually repeats their programming several times over the course of a week, so it may still be running.

Among the slides he showed was one of Pushka, who was one of the first feline weather observers in residence on the rock pile. He was born there, lived out his entire life at the summit and died at age 14.

BroadHopper · 09-09-2008, 01:22 PM

Being a true native of this area, I remember Marty well. I always stay up late when I was a kid just to see that famous smile!

In the 'old days', Channel 8 was the strongest station you can get on television. I remember George Oullette, the man of many hats. His 'Ski Trails' show on channel 8 was watched by many in the Lakes Region.

SIKSUKR · 09-09-2008, 02:54 PM

Another native here that always watched Marty back in the 70's.Pushka used to walk in front of Marty while he was on camara doing the weather.Too funny!To this day,a few friends of mine repeat one of his most memorable lines: Tadaaay..will be one of the nicest dayeez..wintah or summah.Insert your own old time New Englander drawl.

Argie's Wife · 09-11-2008, 11:51 AM

I'm from Maine but also grew up watching Marty on Channel 8. It's such a flash-from-the-past to hear that voice and see that smile!

Here's his last broadcast:

SIKSUKR · 09-12-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

I'm from Maine but also grew up watching Marty on Channel 8. It's such a flash-from-the-past to hear that voice and see that smile!
Here's his last broadcast:

As a Mainiac you would know that Marty was doing the broadcast for WMTW in Poland Spring Maine.They just used Mt Washington as the transmiting station with Marty working at the rockpile.That smile that always ended his piece looked like someone pulled a string in his back to make his mouth move.Funny stuff and a NE legend.

MWSP · 09-13-2008, 02:52 PM

Does anyone remember when Marty did commercials for The Woodshed? It went something like, "When I come down from the mountain, I go to The Woodshed."

09-09-2008, 12:28 PM	#1
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	Marty Engstrom Presentation Public Access 25 has been airing a video of a slide presentation by Marty Engstrom, which took place at a meeting of the Alton Historical Society in August. In it he highlights his experiences over the 38 years (1961–2002) he worked as a weather observer on Mt. Washington. The presentation was filled with wit and humor and there was a question and answer period at the end. Many remember Mr. Engstrom during those years, as he became somewhat of an icon in the area. His weather segments from the mountain were viewed each night on WMTW Channel 8. It was an interesting program and I wonder if anyone else has seen it? Channel 25 usually repeats their programming several times over the course of a week, so it may still be running. Among the slides he showed was one of Pushka, who was one of the first feline weather observers in residence on the rock pile. He was born there, lived out his entire life at the summit and died at age 14.

09-09-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,206 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Yeap! Being a true native of this area, I remember Marty well. I always stay up late when I was a kid just to see that famous smile! In the 'old days', Channel 8 was the strongest station you can get on television. I remember George Oullette, the man of many hats. His 'Ski Trails' show on channel 8 was watched by many in the Lakes Region. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-09-2008, 02:54 PM	#3
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Another native here that always watched Marty back in the 70's.Pushka used to walk in front of Marty while he was on camara doing the weather.Too funny!To this day,a few friends of mine repeat one of his most memorable lines: Tadaaay..will be one of the nicest dayeez..wintah or summah.Insert your own old time New Englander drawl. __________________ SIKSUKR

09-13-2008, 02:52 PM	#6
MWSP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Woodshed commercials Does anyone remember when Marty did commercials for The Woodshed? It went something like, "When I come down from the mountain, I go to The Woodshed." __________________ The Miss Winnipesaukee Scholarship Program A Lakes Region Tradition since 1925

09-11-2008, 11:51 AM	#4
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I'm from Maine but also grew up watching Marty on Channel 8. It's such a flash-from-the-past to hear that voice and see that smile! Here's his last broadcast: