Time to feel old alert! Ringo Starr turns 70 Wednesday, and to mark the occasion, here are five

Time to feel old alert! Ringo Starr turns 70 Wednesday, and to mark the occasion, here are five notable TV appearances by the former Beatles drummer (and they don’t include “The Ed Sullivan Show” or headlining PBS’ “From the Artists Den” this weekend).

v“Ringo” (1978): This NBC special was an update of “The Prince and the Pauper.” Ringo, the world’s most famous drummer, has become bored with his life and trades places with Ognir Rats, a shy nobody who looks like him.

v“Princess Daisy” (1983): In this miniseries based on Judith Krantz’s potboiler, Ringo made a brief appearance as jet-setter Robin Valerian. Robin’s wife, Vanessa, was played by Ringo’s real-life wife, Barbara Bach.

v“Alice in Wonderland” (1985): In this TV-movie adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic, Ringo played the Mock Turtle.

v“Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends” (1984-86): Ringo served as the storyteller on the British kids’ series.

v“Shining Time Station” (1989): Ringo played Mr. Conductor in this “Thomas” spinoff that aired on PBS.

“Wipeout”: (8 p.m., ABC): The carnage continues on “Wipeout” as couples compete in an obstacle called Blob Launch. For some reason, that brings a demented little smile to our faces.

“Warehouse 13”: (9 p.m., Syfy): Season 2 of “Warehouse 13” kicks off with Pete and Myka (Eddie McClintock and Joanne Kelly) racking up more frequent- flier miles. They’re heading to London to gather clues about MacPherson’s evil scheme.

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Balloon Quest: lots of hot air

NEW CASTLE, PA.

The annual Balloon Quest will be July 14 to 18 at Scotland Meadows Park in Union Township.

The five-day event will feature 22 hot-air balloons and is sponsored by Union Township Volunteer Fire Department and local balloonists.

Amusement rides will be in operation from 6 to 11 each night. Balloon launches will be at 9:15 p.m. July 15, 6:30 p.m. July 16; 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. July 17; and 6 a.m. July 18.

Food and craft vendors will be set up, and live bands will perform in the evening July 17 and 18. Additionally, tethered balloon rides will be given from 3 to 5 p.m. July 17.

Ride armbands will be available for $10 July 14, and $15 all other days. The armbands will be good for all rides from 6 p.m. to closing. Armbands also can be purchased July 17 and 18 for the afternoon hours (1 to 5 p.m.)