Jungle Jim

Radio Drama Podcasts

"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:Kolu:Shanghai Lil (Lille DeVrille):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: 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:Kolu:Shanghai Lil: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

Location:

United States

Genres:

Radio Drama Podcasts

Description:

"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:Kolu:Shanghai Lil (Lille DeVrille):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: 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:Kolu:Shanghai Lil: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

Twitter:

@goldenclassics

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.myclassicradio.net/

Episodes

junj-1942-08-08_Ep_354_The_Death_Of_Jungle_Jim

10/15/2020

Jungle Jim is the fictional hero of a series of jungle adventures in various media. The series began in 1934 as an American newspaper comic strip chronicling the adventures of Asia-based hunter Jim Bradley, who was nicknamed Jungle Jim. The character also trekked through radio, film, comic book and television adaptations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sherlock Holmes Radio Station Live 24/7 Click Here to Listen https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jungle-jim/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:12:19