The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Weird Cartoon Art From 1950

I saw this item on Golden Age Comic Book Stories a few weeks back, and it reminded me that modern perceptions of past eras often overlook the unusual. When thinking of the late 1940's/early 1950's, the first images to one's mind might be very nostalgic, retro Ozzie & Harriet scenes.  This post featuring monthly images from the 1949-1950 Gnome Press Calendars demonstrates that quirky weirdness was alive and well in 1949.  My favorite was this "Revenge of the Turkey"-styled image for the month of November. 
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