Ginger, Johnny – ‘Galen Grindle’

WXYZ: Curtain Time Theater talent.

Died: July 5, 2026

References:

• WXYZ.com – Galen Grindle, better known as Johnny Ginger from WXYZ children’s show, dies at the age of 92
• Johnny’s Blog
• Wikipedia
• Myspace
• Facebook

 

 

Curtain Time with Johnny Ginger and The 3 Stooges

There was never a dull moment with Johnny Ginger‘s Curtain Time. A big hit in the Detroit metro area.

Johnny Ginger Using 7up’s Fizz-Nik

There was always time for fun using the latest “fad”, the 7up Fizz-Nik. There was even Fizz-Nik parties held throughout the United States. Of course, Johnny Ginger was in on the craze as well.

• WXYZ Picnic Circa 1994

  

• Erik Smith Reports on Three Legends of WXYZ Television

  WXYZ was a stage that started many careers. Erik Smith in 1991 reports on Soupy Sales, Johnny Ginger and Marv Welch. – circa 1991 prior to a show a Pine Knob, Clarkston.  Robbie Timmons did the lead-in to the story.

• Johnny Ginger – Video from his personal archives.

  Here’s a clip from the classic Curtain Time Theater hosted by Johnny Ginger. This is from Johnny’s personal archive. This show was aired on WXYZ CH 7 in Detroit in the late 50’s and early 60’s.

• Johnny Ginger Set at WXYZ-TV Studios

  Historic photo from private collection.