Jack Armstrong

About Jack Armstrong

JJack Armstrong, the All-American Boy was a radio adventure series which maintained its popularity from 1933 to 1951. The program originated at WBBM in Chicago on July 31, 1933, and was later carried on CBS, then NBC and finally ABC. The adventures which captivated listeners each week were entirely fictitious, and led to good-natured ribbing throughout Armstrong's life. Another creation of Sam Gale's fertile mind was the iconic Betty Crocker. The radio serial maintained its popularity from 1933 to 1951. The storylines centered on the globe-trotting adventures of Armstrong (played by Jim Ameche until 1938 and later portrayed by Michael Rye), a popular athlete at Hudson High School, his friends Billy Fairfield and Billy's sister Betty, and their Uncle Jim, James Fairfield, an industrialist. The show was sponsored by General Mills and Wheaties, and the catchphrase "Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy, Wheaties, the Breakfast of Champions" was repeated frequently throughout the show. Jack Armstrong was a popular character among young listeners, and the show was often praised for its educational value. The show featured stories about history, science, and geography, and it also promoted good sportsmanship and teamwork. Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy was a groundbreaking radio show that helped to shape the way that children were entertained. The show was popular for its educational value, its exciting adventures, and its positive role models. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio (https://link.radioking.com/otradio) Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ (https://www.myclassicradio.net/) Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Publisher

Entertainment Radio

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Mar 2023

Latest episode

25 Mar 2023

Latest episodes

112 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Mar 2023

   Jack Armstrong - Missing, Professor Loring Ep 2

   Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy was a radio adventure series which maintained its popularity from 1933 to 1951. The program originated at WBBM in Chicago on July 31, 1933, and was later carried on CBS, then NBC and finally ABC. (Armstrong of the SBI: September 5, 1950-June 28, 1951). The adventures which captivated listeners each week were entirely fictitious and led to good-natured ribbing throughout Armstrong's life. Another creation of Sam Gale's fertile mind was the iconic Betty Crocker. The radio serial maintained its popularity from 1933 to 1951. The storylines centered on the globe-trotting adventures of Armstrong (played by Jim Ameche until 1938 and later portrayed by Michael Rye), a popular athlete at Hudson High School, his friends Billy Fairfield and Billy's sister Betty, and their Uncle Jim, James Fairfield, an industrialist. The show was sponsored by General Mills and Wheaties, and the theme song was "Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy." The show was a popular success, and it helped to create the image of the All-American Boy. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio (https://link.radioking.com/otradio) Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ (https://www.myclassicradio.net/) Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

2. 

   25 Mar 2023

   Jack Armstrong - Missing, Professor Loring Ep 1

   Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy was a radio adventure series which maintained its popularity from 1933 to 1951. The program originated at WBBM in Chicago on July 31, 1933, and was later carried on CBS, then NBC and finally ABC. (Armstrong of the SBI: September 5, 1950-June 28, 1951). The adventures which captivated listeners each week were entirely fictitious and led to good-natured ribbing throughout Armstrong's life. Another creation of Sam Gale's fertile mind was the iconic Betty Crocker. The radio serial maintained its popularity from 1933 to 1951. The storylines centered on the globe-trotting adventures of Armstrong (played by Jim Ameche until 1938 and later portrayed by Michael Rye), a popular athlete at Hudson High School, his friends Billy Fairfield and Billy's sister Betty, and their Uncle Jim, James Fairfield, an industrialist. The show was sponsored by General Mills and Wheaties, and the theme song was "Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy." The show was a popular success, and it helped to create the image of the All-American Boy. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio (https://link.radioking.com/otradio) Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ (https://www.myclassicradio.net/) Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

3. 

   25 Mar 2023

   Jack Armstrong - Luminous Dragon Eye Ring Ep 45

   Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy was a radio adventure series which maintained its popularity from 1933 to 1951. The program originated at WBBM in Chicago on July 31, 1933, and was later carried on CBS, then NBC and finally ABC. (Armstrong of the SBI: September 5, 1950-June 28, 1951). The adventures which captivated listeners each week were entirely fictitious and led to good-natured ribbing throughout Armstrong's life. Another creation of Sam Gale's fertile mind was the iconic Betty Crocker. The radio serial maintained its popularity from 1933 to 1951. The storylines centered on the globe-trotting adventures of Armstrong (played by Jim Ameche until 1938 and later portrayed by Michael Rye), a popular athlete at Hudson High School, his friends Billy Fairfield and Billy's sister Betty, and their Uncle Jim, James Fairfield, an industrialist. The show was sponsored by General Mills and Wheaties, and the theme song was "Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy." The show was a popular success, and it helped to create the image of the All-American Boy. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio (https://link.radioking.com/otradio) Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ (https://www.myclassicradio.net/) Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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5.0 / 5

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