Bob's big boy history book

Values of adventures of big boy free comic book values. That hamburgerholding, chubbycheeked cherub bobs big boy isnt just. After meeting with big boy founder bob wian in 1951, schoenbaum became a big boy franchisee on february 7, 1952, now calling his several locations the parkette big boy shoppes. That hamburgerholding, chubbycheeked cherub bobs big boy isnt just a classic icon of the 1930s, selling burgers and seasonings across the united states. Bobs big boy restaurant 1938 match book cover standup 3 location. The big boy sandwich and character were licensed to a dizzying array of franchise restaurants, so depending on where you grew up, you might have found the big boy at azars, frischs, jbs, kips, vips or shoneys among numerous others.

The humble history of the adventures of big boy comic. Bob books 40 years of bestselling learn to read books. Big boy hamburger restaurant 1970s vintage gift certificate book. History of cooking, a collier magazine cartoon printed in the big boy barbecue book grilled chicken marinade ingredients i like this recipe for grilled chicken so. Wian opened the first big boy in glendale, california in 1936, it was a tiny 10stool affair called bobs pantry. Bobs big boy is a restaurant chain founded by bob wian in southern california in 1936, originally named bobs pantry. According to the restaurants point of historical interest. Bobs big boy collectibles and value guide bookfrom advertising signs, statues and bankswe take you back to the past to car hops and family. They first opened in 1936 when bob wian sold his prized desoto roadster to purchase the small cafe. Things you didnt know about big boy trivia about the. Bobs big boy locations directory listings hours and. Big boy barbecue cookbook archives ancestors in aprons. Adventures of big boy was a colorful comic book given free to children visiting. Research the hours of operation, free online coupons, and phone number listings for all of the bobs big boy locations by city or state.

In an atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era of classic cars, hot rods, and carhops, bobs big boy broiler welcomed a new generation of families to stop by and enjoy and classic big boy combo. Song secret agent man live at whisky a go go 1966 artist. The big boy was originally invented by bobs big boy founder bob wian in 1937 and was the precursor to the nowlegendary mcdonalds big mac. Trying to find a bobs big boy in the state of missouri. Were serving delicious burgers, shakes and fries at the old pasquals parking lot on woodward. Bobs big boy 4211 w riverside dr, burbank, california 91505 rated 4. While visiting burbank, california, i had the pleasure of stopping by the oldest remaining bobs big boy restaurant in the united states aka bobs 49 for lunch and pie, naturally. This is a complete list of bobs big boy locations including geographic coordinates. It is now part of big boy restaurant group, the current primary trademark owner and franchisor of the big boy system. Although these 25 steam giants last operated in 1959, their contribution to transportation history has not been forgotten.

This book, with text and more than 70 illustrations, describes the poststeam era story of big boy. By kimberley sander diamond bar bobs big boy, the iconic dinerstyle restaurant located on golden springs dr. The inspiration for big boys name, as well as the model for its mascot was richard woodruff. The living room is the center of the home so a family that sits together stays together. This 1972 bobs big boy restaurant illustrated the evolution of coffee shop architecture in response to changing tastes in design and advertising. Bobs big boy burgers is recognized best by the emblematic chunky. Bobs big boy broiler when it opened in 1958, harveys broiler was the largest drivein restaurant in southern california and soon became the hub of the. The amazon service was great and i will use amazon again. Bobs big boy restaurants are the home of the original double decker burger. Dental history in pictures namibian dental association. Declared a historical landmark by the state of california in 1993. Just an exit away off the ventura freeway sits the oldest bobs big boy restaurant in burbank, california. A louisville memoir by rick mattingly originally appeared in the louisville courierjournal november 11, 1994.

The humble history of the adventures of big boy comic book. He would often help bob sweep up in exchange for a free burger. Wians chain of restaurants grew, and by the 1960s, bobs big boy was a fixture in cities and towns across the country. In 1956, big boy graced the first pages of his very own comic book series, the adventures of big boy. The oldest remaining bob s big boy location 4211 w riverside drive, burbank, ca 91505. Above is the bobs big boy that operated in pomona at 221 w. As the times noted, the latest multiple murders occurred about eight blocks from the spot where four people were shot to. One of bobs most loyal customers in the early days was rick woodruff, a 6yearold who was so obsessed. Boy, he was ed by frischs and used for statues and comic books. Bobs big boy is a restaurant chain founded by bob wian in southern california in 1936.

Big boy restaurant group, llc is an american restaurant chain headquartered in warren. Created by a teacher, right from the start bob books fosters success, confidence, and a love of books in children that are learning to read. Bobs big boy they still make the best blue cheese dressingif you can find it anywhere. Big boy barbecue book paperback january 1, 1960 by bobs big boy author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The bobs big boy double decker cheeseburger actually started as a joke. At its peak in 1989, there were over 240 bobs locations throughout the united states. He created the sandwich as a joke one night when one of his regular customers asked for a different kind of burger. There are now eight big boys preserved at various museums and parks across the united states. In february 1937, members of the glendale high school orchestra who frequented the glendale restaurant and asked the owner, bob wian if he could cook up something a little different.

Big boy has red hair on east edition and black on west editions. Things you didnt know about big boy trivia about the burger. I received the book quickly and in excellent condition and it was very helpful to me and answered some past history questions that i could not find answers to anywhere else. One fan in particular was a chubby sixyearold boy in droopy overalls. Big boy has hosted the beatles, batmobiles, and the movie crew for heat. Another regular customer, a movie studio animator, sketched the now famous character on a napkin.

Find 9 listings related to bobs big boy on in whittier on. Bobs big boy home burbank, california menu, prices. The legacy of the big boy restaurants started in 1936 when bob wian began a small enterprise in glendale, ca. The chain is bestknown for its trademark chubby boy in red and white with suspenders holding a double decker hamburger. It was built in 1949 by local residents, scott macdonald and and ward albert, using a design by noted googie style architect, wayne mcallister. Find the bobs big boy near you bobs big boy locator. In an effort to preserve his beloved restaurant from extinction, franchise owner james tsai has started the process to make bobs a historical landmark for the city of diamond bar. The oldest remaining bobs big boy location 4211 w riverside drive, burbank, ca 91505. Bobs big boy x creature from the black lagoon silvioswampass 5. For the history of the entire big boy chain, see big boy restaurants. And its easy to fit in the entire fam with a living room set or plenty of reclining furniture to go round.

The story behind the evolution of this fast foods most adorable mascot. The founder of bobs big boy robert wian was graduated in 1933 from glendale high school. The restaurants are known for their downhome comfort food. How to make a bobs big boy double deck cheeseburger. Still as popular as before, celebrities like george barris, jesse james, and sandra bullock, have made special appearances at the restaurant. Big boys origins as a drivein restaurant, required a much smaller investment to. The bobs big boy in burbank, california is an official historical landmark. Published by timely comics and written and drawn by superstar team stan lee and bill everett, the adventures of big boy was given to child patrons of the restaurants and used as a sales tool to keep them coming back. In 1936, bob bought his first restaurant the pantry, later renamed bobs.

In 1947, alex schoenbaum opened the parkette drivein next to his fathers bowling alley in charleston, west virginia. See more ideas about big boys, big boy restaurants and big. Wian, the founder of the bobs big boy restaurant chain known internationally for its doubledeck hamburgers and chubby boy mascot in. Doctor bobs nightmare a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous. For older teens who could drive, frischs was the place to cruise. Bobs big boy is a restaurant chain started in 1936 by. For 40 years, bob books amusing stories and simple, consistent vocabulary have inspired children to say with pride, i read the whole book. Big boy is a restaurant chain started in 1936 by bob wian in glendale, california as bobs big boy. This was also the year the marriott corporation, which had purchased bobs from retiring bob wian in 1967, created a national ballot to decide whether the big boy character would stay or go. Big boy was started as bobs pantry in 1936 by bob wian in glendale. For a fast food restaurant, big boy has a long history.

By 1985 the big boy statues had become a common sight in front of hundreds of bobs restaurants around the country. The big mac arrived on the scene three decades later. Bobs big boy home of the original doubledeck hamburger. The legacy of the big boy restaurants started in 1936 when bob wian began a small enterprise in. Kids who dined at big boy were given copies of the comic book, and the adventures of big.