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, May 14, 2012

Chic Carter Police Reporter & Part Time Caped Hero?

According to Four Color Shadows, Chic Carter was a police reporter who solved crimes, and to take a break from work, he would only occasionally become a costumed crime fighting hero known as The Sword.  All work and no play makes Chic a serious workaholic.  Anyway, in this issue, Chic sticks with the flat foot and fedora style to vanquish a slithery seductress who digs cobras.

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