Postcard, Bob Burns's characters

 
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Postcard, Bob Burns's characters
postcard - Bob Burns
postcard - Bob Burns

Postcard, Bob Burns's characters

Object number1977.129.04
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions3 7/16 x 5 3/8 in. (8.8 x 13.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionBlack and white postcard photograph of a comedy sketch based on characters from the Bob Burns radio series.

    Bob Burns was born on August 2, 1890, in Greenwood, Arkansas, and grew up in Van Buren, Arkansas. He was a musical comedian who starred in radio programs and in movies from 1930 to 1947. He had two radio shows – “The Arkansas Traveler” and “The Bob Burns Show." He appeared in 10 movies. In addition to his work in radio and in movies, he wrote a weekly newspaper column for sixteen years. He was also the inventor of the musical instrument the bazooka, which includes a long pipe and a funnel and that functions as a crude trombone. Burns died February 2, 1956.

    Postcard featuring black and white image of boat-size fish, sinking boat and two imperiled fishermen. Caption reads, "Dock Meier and Pals meets Tragedy on Ned Lake. Van Buren, ARK, Home of Bob Burns." Uncirculated.
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