The radio series Archie Andrews was a teenage sitcom directly adapted
from the very popular comic strip of Bob Montana. It was first heard on
NBC Blue and lasted on-air until September 5, 1943. The show was also
broadcast on Mutual from 1944 to 1945.

Kenneth Banghart served as the announcer, while Bob Hastings played
the lead character Archie during the show’s NBC run. Other actors that
took over the main role include Burt Boyar, Jack Grimes, and Charles
Mullen. The other important character role, Jughead, was given to
Cameron Andrews and Hal Stone.

Doris Grundy (Betty) and Charles Mullen (Archie) during
rehearsal.

Harlan Stone (December 14, 1927-
February 21, 2007)

SANDY KOZEL

William Martin "Billy" Joel is 67 today

Billy Joel learned boxing to defend himself from bullies, and won twenty-
two bouts in the amateur Golden Gloves circuit. He played the piano at
bars to help support his mother while in high school.

SANDY KOZEL

Loretta Lynn (née Webb) is 84 today.

1966

Joseph Henry Garagiola, Sr. (February 12, 1926 – March 23, 2016)

Joe Garagiola, a Major League Baseball legend who successfully moved from
the field to the broadcast booth, has died. The Arizona Diamondbacks made
the announcement Wednesday. The cause of his death is unclear at this time.

Thomas Lawson "Tom" McCall (March 22, 1913 – January 8, 1983)

Tom McCall was a radio and television journalist in the state of Oregon. A
Republican, he was the 30th Governor of Oregon from 1967 to 1975. His
two terms as governor were notable for many achievements including the
country’s first "bottle bill". Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland is one
of several items named in his honor.