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.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

"Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Mutant Aliens . . . ." Wait, What?

From the "You're Making That Up" Department:  Pappy's Golden Age Comics Blogzine posted a 1940 issue of Speed Comics featuring "Mars Mason of the Interplanetary Mail Service."  I kid you not.  This comic book hero was a space travelling postal carrier.  Just think what postage rates would be for that home delivery!
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