Smilin' Jack

Smilin' Jack was a juvenile adventure show that is based on the famous comic strips by Zack Mosley. Frank Readick played the primary role of Smilin' Jack Martin.

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The show, based on international crime-fighting, aviation adventure, was one of the best children's shows that made the jump from the funny pages to the radio waves.

Along with Dixie Lee, the Airhostess, and Rufus, the Hillybilly mechanic, Smilin' Jack fought crime all over the world. There were many other popular children's aviation shows. Though the old time radio show Smilin' Jack only lasted one run, the comic strip was printed between the years 1933 and 1973 and thrilled children over many generations. This collection comprises a few rare episodes still existence. This series is not to be confused with the singing Smilin Jack Smith.

Click here for more information about comics and funny pages in old time radio.  For other aviation adventure series, see also: Air Adventures of Jimmy Allen, Airplanes and Pilots in Old Time Radio, Anne of the Airlines, Air Stories of the World War, Captain Midnight,Hop Harrigan, Howie Wing, A Saga of Aviation, Rare Aviation Old Time Radio Shows, Airmail Mystery, Sky King, Speed Gibson, Tailspin Tommy, Terry & the Pirates, Sky King, Sky Blazers, Charles Lindbergh Recordings, Amelia Earhart,  and Smilin' Jack.