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Blondie 45 Episodes
Blondie was a charming and lighthearted old-time radio sitcom based on the immensely popular comic strip by Chic Young, which followed the domestic adventures of Blondie Bumstead, her bumbling husband Dagwood, and their growing family. Adapted for radio at the height of the comic strip’s popularity, the show captured the wholesome humor and relatable chaos of suburban life in post-Depression and wartime America. With its witty dialogue, lovable characters, and gentle family comedy, Blondie became a beloved fixture in radio households across the country.
The series brought the antics of the Bumstead family to life, making the transition from page to airwaves with warmth and laughter.
The Stars
The show originally starred Arthur Lake as the scatterbrained but good-hearted Dagwood Bumstead—a role he also played in the Blondie film series—and Penny Singleton as Blondie, his smart and sensible wife. Their natural chemistry, honed through years of working together on screen, translated seamlessly to radio.
Later versions of the radio show featured different actors in the roles, but Lake and Singleton remained the most iconic voice pairing. Supporting characters included their children, neighbors, Dagwood’s grumpy boss Mr. Dithers, and an assortment of comic-strip regulars.
Key Dates
• Blondie debuted on CBS Radio on July 3, 1939, sponsored by Camel Cigarettes.
• The original run continued until 1944, with various returns and revivals through 1950, moving between CBS, NBC, and ABC radio networks.
• The radio show paralleled the success of the long-running Blondie film series, which produced 28 films between 1938 and 1950.
Other Information
Episodes typically revolved around domestic misunderstandings, Dagwood’s misadventures at work, financial mix-ups, or the everyday chaos of raising a family. The humor was clean, situational, and character-driven—ideal for family listening. Dagwood’s legendary love of sandwiches, wild morning rushes to catch the bus, and clueless responses to Blondie’s level-headed logic became recurring staples.
The show's light tone and comedic timing made it an ideal escape during the war years, and it remained relevant through changing times thanks to its universal themes of marriage, parenthood, and suburban living.
Though overshadowed later by more modern sitcoms, Blondie helped lay the foundation for family-based radio and television comedy. It proved that comic strip adaptations could succeed in audio format while maintaining their visual spirit and sense of fun.
Today, Blondie is fondly remembered as a gentle, feel-good comedy that brought a beloved newspaper family into America’s living rooms, continuing the Bumsteads' legacy well beyond the printed page.
Suggested Retail Price: $14.99
Mice Price: $11.59
Length: 15
Width: 45
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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