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&#34;The Adventures of Jungle Jim&#34; was a popular radio show that brought the thrilling jungle adventures of Jim Bradley to listeners. Here&#39;s a breakdown of the series:Origin and Premise: &#34;Jungle Jim&#34; originated as an American newspaper comic strip created by Alex Raymond and Don Moore in 1934, designed to compete with &#34;Tarzan.&#34; The radio series, syndicated by Hearst and sponsored by the Comic Weekly, premiered on November 2, 1935. It chronicled the adventures of Jim Bradley, an Asia-based hunter and adventurer, often described as a &#34;great white hunter&#34; with a cool head and modern sensibilities.Characters:<ul><li>Jungle Jim Bradley: The resourceful and brave protagonist, a hunter, guide, and explorer.</li><li>Kolu: Jim&#39;s loyal and strong Hindu servant, known for his wisdom and jungle expertise. Played by Juano Hernandez.</li><li>Shanghai Lil (Lille DeVrille): A cunning femme fatale and adventuress, sometimes friend, sometimes foe, who added intrigue to the stories. Portrayed by Vicki Vola and later Franc Hale.</li></ul>Plot and Themes: The quarter-hour weekly adventure series typically involved Jungle Jim navigating through various dangers in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Plots often revolved around:<ul><li>Encountering wild beasts and fierce tribes.</li><li>Thwarting schemes of foreign spies, poachers, and slave traders.</li><li>Investigating mysterious happenings and searching for lost treasures.</li><li>During World War II, Jim&#39;s adventures often took on a wartime theme, with him fighting the Japanese and serving as an Allied operative.</li></ul>The show was known for its dense plots, often adapting directly from the comic strip, and using creative sound effects and dramatic music to evoke the jungle environment.Voice Actors:<ul><li>Jungle Jim: Matt Crowley (for the first three years, starting in 1935) and Gerald Mohr (from April 24, 1938, onwards).</li><li>Kolu: Juano Hernandez.</li><li>Shanghai Lil: Vicki Vola and Franc Hale.</li></ul>Legacy: &#34;The Adventures of Jungle Jim&#34; ran for many years, captivating audiences from the mid-1930s to the mid-1950s. The character also saw adaptations in film (notably a series starring Johnny Weissmuller after his Tarzan films) and television, further solidifying his place in adventure fiction. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio <a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" rel="nofollow">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a>Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" rel="nofollow">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" rel="nofollow">Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a> 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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"The Adventures of Jungle Jim" was a popular radio show that brought the thrilling jungle adventures of Jim Bradley to listeners. Here's a breakdown of the series: Origin and Premise: "Jungle Jim" originated as an American newspaper comic strip created by Alex Raymond and Don Moore in 1934, designed to compete with "Tarzan." The radio series, syndicated by Hearst and sponsored by the Comic Weekly, premiered on November 2, 1935. It chronicled the adventures of Jim Bradley, an Asia-based hunter and adventurer, often described as a "great white hunter" with a cool head and modern sensibilities. Characters:Jungle Jim Bradley: The resourceful and brave protagonist, a hunter, guide, and explorer.Kolu: Jim's loyal and strong Hindu servant, known for his wisdom and jungle expertise. Played by Juano Hernandez.Shanghai Lil (Lille DeVrille): A cunning femme fatale and adventuress, sometimes friend, sometimes foe, who added intrigue to the stories. Portrayed by Vicki Vola and later Franc Hale.Plot and Themes: The quarter-hour weekly adventure series typically involved Jungle Jim navigating through various dangers in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Plots often revolved around:Encountering wild beasts and fierce tribes.Thwarting schemes of foreign spies, poachers, and slave traders.Investigating mysterious happenings and searching for lost treasures.During World War II, Jim's adventures often took on a wartime theme, with him fighting the Japanese and serving as an Allied operative.The show was known for its dense plots, often adapting directly from the comic strip, and using creative sound effects and dramatic music to evoke the jungle environment. Voice Actors:Jungle Jim: Matt Crowley (for the first three years, starting in 1935) and Gerald Mohr (from April 24, 1938, onwards).Kolu: Juano Hernandez.Shanghai Lil: Vicki Vola and Franc Hale.Legacy: "The Adventures of Jungle Jim" ran for many years, captivating audiences from the mid-1930s to the mid-1950s. The character also saw adaptations in film (notably a series starring Johnny Weissmuller after his Tarzan films) and television, further solidifying his place in adventure fiction. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon 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

"The Adventures of Jungle Jim" was a popular radio show that brought the thrilling jungle adventures of Jim Bradley to listeners. Here's a breakdown of the series:Origin and Premise: "Jungle Jim" originated as an American newspaper comic strip created by Alex Raymond and Don Moore in 1934, designed to compete with "Tarzan." The radio series, syndicated by Hearst and sponsored by the Comic Weekly, premiered on November 2, 1935. It chronicled the adventures of Jim Bradley, an Asia-based hunter and adventurer, often described as a "great white hunter" with a cool head and modern sensibilities.Characters:<ul><li>Jungle Jim Bradley: The resourceful and brave protagonist, a hunter, guide, and explorer.</li><li>Kolu: Jim's loyal and strong Hindu servant, known for his wisdom and jungle expertise. Played by Juano Hernandez.</li><li>Shanghai Lil (Lille DeVrille): A cunning femme fatale and adventuress, sometimes friend, sometimes foe, who added intrigue to the stories. Portrayed by Vicki Vola and later Franc Hale.</li></ul>Plot and Themes: The quarter-hour weekly adventure series typically involved Jungle Jim navigating through various dangers in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Plots often revolved around:<ul><li>Encountering wild beasts and fierce tribes.</li><li>Thwarting schemes of foreign spies, poachers, and slave traders.</li><li>Investigating mysterious happenings and searching for lost treasures.</li><li>During World War II, Jim's adventures often took on a wartime theme, with him fighting the Japanese and serving as an Allied operative.</li></ul>The show was known for its dense plots, often adapting directly from the comic strip, and using creative sound effects and dramatic music to evoke the jungle environment.Voice Actors:<ul><li>Jungle Jim: Matt Crowley (for the first three years, starting in 1935) and Gerald Mohr (from April 24, 1938, onwards).</li><li>Kolu: Juano Hernandez.</li><li>Shanghai Lil: Vicki Vola and Franc Hale.</li></ul>Legacy: "The Adventures of Jungle Jim" ran for many years, captivating audiences from the mid-1930s to the mid-1950s. The character also saw adaptations in film (notably a series starring Johnny Weissmuller after his Tarzan films) and television, further solidifying his place in adventure fiction. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio&nbsp;<a href="https://link.radioking.com/otradio" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://link.radioking.com/otradio</a>Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio <a href="https://www.myclassicradio.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.myclassicradio.net/</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/entertainment_radio" rel="noopener noreferrer">Entertainment Radio&nbsp;| Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon</a> 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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