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.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

R.I.P. Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple Black Dead at 85 The Good Ship Lollipop has sailed with its most famous passenger.  Shirley Temple died today at age 85.  She was the highest box office draw from 1935-1938, and is still the youngest person ever to receive an Oscar, at age six.  Variety has a full tribute.  Her work as a child star is what most will remember, although personally, I also enjoy some of her later work as a young woman, including Fort Apache with John Wayne and The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer with Cary Grant and Myrna Loy. 


P.S. - I could not resist posting this photo of her in what appears to be a Chrysler Airflow pedal car.
Shirley Temple

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