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SITCOM DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1943

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)

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THE GREATEST RACE SPECTACLE TODAY!

The Indianapolis 500 is held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
since its inception in 1911. The race has always been scheduled on or
around Memorial Day. Since 1974, it has been scheduled for the Sunday
of Memorial Day weekend. The event, billed as The Greatest Spectacle in
Racing
, is considered part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, comprising
three of the most prestigious motorsports events in the world.

The inaugural running was won by Ray Harroun (below) in 1911. The Indy 
race celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011, and the 100th running was
held today.

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NOTE: ROOKIE ALEXANDER ROSSI WON THE 100TH RUNNING OF
THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 TODAY.

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ROSS SIMPSON


Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman) is 75 today.

Zimmerman changed his name to Dylan after the poet Dylan
Thomas
. He was born a Jew, but converted to Christianity.

While studying at the University of Minnesota, he became more 
interested in folk music than rock and roll.

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FIRST APPEARANCE ON THIS DAY IN 1962


Fictional superhero The Hulk was created by
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
and was published by
Marvel Comics.  Lee said the Hulk’s creation
was inspired by a combination of Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde
.

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