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.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Dale Evans Comics

Like her King of the Cowboys husband, Dale Evans had her own comic book.  Unlike Roy Rogers, however, whose comic book character was a cowboy hero; Dale's comic book persona was based loosely on her real career - a western movie actress who got into various adventures in each issue.  In this 1948 issue, posted on Pappy's Golden Age Comics Blogzine, Dale gets roped into being a substitute teacher for a bunch of rowdy adult cowboys, one of which is secretly a bandit.  After failing to control the class on her first day, she dresses in a more alluring fashion to keep her student's attention.  For those of you who may remember Dale Evans as somewhat matronly in her later days, bear in mind that she had a showbiz career before donning a fringed shirt and cowboy hat, including being a big band siren as demonstrated in the photo.

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