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, November 14, 2011

The Saint - Comics Version

The first "Saint" I remember is probably the most recognizable:  Roger Moore playing Simon Templar (the Saint) in the early 1960's television series.  I also remember a late 1970's television series called Return of the Saint, and of course there was the 1997 movie with Val Kilmer in the title role.  My favorite Saint is unquestionably George Sanders, from the series of movies in the 1930's-40's.  I never knew there was a comic book version, but I am not surprised.  Pappy's Golden Age Comics Blogzine posted this 1949 issue of The Saint featuring a story entitled, "The Saint Breaks A Spell."

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