Meet corliss archer was based on a radio program that starred the amazing voice talent of janet waldo. Bob brown comic book art for sale heritage auctions. But those imaginations got a boost in 1948 when the meet corliss archer comic book, published by fox feature syndicate, came out in three issues from march to july 1948. Al feldstein, who is now remembered primarily for his good girl art covers, was a key writer and illustrator of this comic book series. Archer hide a package and misunderstanding a business call. Meet corliss archer the first broadcasting of cbss meet corliss archer with campbells soup as their sponsor was april 28, 1946. This was the second television adaptation of a 19431955 radio series of the same title that was based on. Meet corliss archer is an american television sitcom that aired on cbs july, 1951 august 10, 1951 and in syndication via the ziv company from april to december 1954. On april 1, 1948, waldo married playwright robert e. Join the newsletter to stay uptodate on new features and great deals.
Covert narcissist signs you are dealing with a master manipulatorlisa a romano podcast duration. Teen hijinks based on the popular meet corliss archer radio series of 194356. That one was, despite its title, one of the most sexy, specializing in highly accentuated and protruding breasts in practically every illustration. Comicconnect browse comic books, artwork, and memorabilia. Al feldstein was one of the illustrators of the meet corliss archer comic book. Found soti books found seduction of the innocent books. However, those imaginations got a boost in 1948 when the meet corliss archer comic book, published by fox feature syndicate, appeared for a run of three issues from march to july 1948. With ann baker, mary brian, john eldredge, robert ellis.
The couple had two children and remained married until. His first work was on criss cross, which was a backup feature for fox comics meet corliss archer. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Note film strips and radio microphones indicating the tie.
The main character in this comic is corliss archer. The 1949 sequel, a kiss for corliss, was rereleased in 1954. When i did a search for moronica at comic book plus, i found another moronica story, but this moronica is a dog. Frederic wertham was one of the most impactful events in comic book history, leading to censorship in comics and the establishment of the comics code authority this category lists issues that were referenced in the book with werthams reasons for why comic books were damaging to the youth of america. Meet corliss archer is an american comedy sitcom that aired briefly from april 28, 1954 to december of 1954. In 1948, the meet corliss archer comic book, using waldos likeness. Closed meet corliss archer 1, classic feldstein headlights cover closed meet corliss archer 1, classic feldstein headlights cover 1 1. This series was mentioned in the famous anticomics book, seduction of the innocent. Scarce book in any condition, this one is nice, tight, sound.
Meet corliss archer, a program from radios golden age, ran from january 7, 1943 to september 30, 1956. Like many other radio shows, meet corliss meet corliss archer comic book plus. Meet corliss archer dexters surprise party tv episode. When fox published a meet corliss archer comic book it only ran for three issues in 48, as it came out toward the end of foxs publishing lifeiger studio artist al feldstein based the appearance of the teen corliss on the much more developed janet waldo by then in her midtwenties. Meet corliss archer was the teenage book with an innocuous title and ran for only lasted three issues, then issue four was retitled my life. Rock n roll country blues archive videos recommended for you. The program was an adaptation of the radio series of the same name, which was based on a series of short stories by f. May 19, 2018 comic books specifically referenced in werthams book seduction of the innocent. Like many other radio shows, meet corliss archer made the leap to television with live performances in 1951 and 1952, and from 1954 to 1955, as a syndicated television show starring ann baker and mary brian. Watch meet corliss archer episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. A movie based on the play was made in 1945 and a sequel in 1949. Meet corliss archer 002 fox feature syndicate comic book plus. Feldstein, later the editor of mad, was a key writer and illustrator of this shortlived comic book series, which is now remembered primarily for his artwork in general and the good girl art covers in particular. Comic book plus informs us that corliss archers appearance on the cover and interior stories is based on janet waldo, the actress who played the character on the meet corliss archer radio series.
It was an adaptation of the meet corliss archer radio program that ran from 1943 to 1956, which grew out of a magazine series titled a private affair. Meet corliss archer is one of three teenage comics al feldstein did for fox. Corliss archer was humorous radio serial that was popular enough to spawn a movie and this comic book series, but the comic only lasted 3 issues and neither my mom nor anyone else ive. Meet corliss archer ran from january 7, 1943 to september 30, 1956. I discovered that the characters in this sitcom originated in the broadway play kiss and tell 1943. Meet corliss archer comic book was published by fox feature syndicate, inc. Meet corliss archer goodreads meet your next favorite book. Corliss was a squeakyclean teen comedy typical of the time, making it ironic that this comic was singled out by legendary anticomics tome seduction of the innocent. The 39 halfhour episodes of the situation comedy meet corliss archer were local broadcast syndication programming in 195455.
One of the shows unique features was the occasional cut to a comicbookstyle drawing, with announcers commentary, that illustrated the. Art by al feldstein, martin filchock and bob brown. You will receive our email newsletters, promotions and site updates regarding comic industry news, comic book sales and auctions. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Meet corliss archer by hugh herbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hugh herbert, who first introduced the character and her friends in the magazine story a private affair, the first of a series of stories. The best site for downloading free public domain golden age comic books. During that same year, corliss archer became a comic book.
The play also spawned the highly successful radio series meet corliss archer mca. Seduction of the innocent, published in 1954 by psychiatrist dr. Kiss and tell was a 1943 play that was adapted for a 1945 film starring shirley temple. Meet corliss archer began as an american radio program. But a shortlived 1948 meet corliss archer comic book series used waldo as the model for the character. I have put up scans of the front and back covers to help. Vintagecomics cgc comic book collectors chat boards. This book has 36 pages and was uploaded by cooperway4 on august 5, 2012.
Delightful forerunner of the family sitcom ann baker stars as perky teenager corliss archer, in this wellmade syndicated sitcom of the mid50s. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. With lugene sanders, robert ellis, ken christy, frieda inescort. Archer part as corliss is obviously not feldsteins work. The same year, waldo married playwright robert edwin lee, the writing partner of jerome lawrence. Feldstein, later the editor of mad, was a key writer and illustrator of this shortlived comic book series, which is now remembered primarily for his. In 1948, the meet corliss archer comic book, using waldos likeness, published by fox feature syndicate, appeared for a run of three issues from march to july 1948, using the original scripts. Corliss was a squeakyclean teen comedy typical of the time, making it ironic that this comic was singled out by. Corliss archers appearance on the cover and interior stories is based on janet waldo, the actress who played the character on the meet corliss archer radio series. Meet corliss archer 2, 1948 meet corliss archer is one of three teenage comics al feldstein did for fox publications, the other two being junior and sunny. Although it was cbss answer to nbcs popular a date with judy, it was also meet corliss archer comic book plus. Americas favorite radio and screen star from the golden age fox feature syndicate inc. Click to get weekly celebrity death news delivered to your inbox. Al feldstein, later the editor of mad, was a key writer and illustrator of the meet corliss archer comic book, which is now remembered primarily for his artwork.
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