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Sad Sack

was originally a comic strip created by Sgt. George Baker during WWII. The comic strip followed Sad Sack troubles and foibles of a misfit in military life. The situation comedy radio show picks up with Sad Sack returning home to make a civilian life.

Sad Sack

4 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 1 hours, 23 min)
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1 MP3 CD
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2 Audio CDs


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Play a sample episode from June 12, 1946:

"Returns from the Army"



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Sad Sack"Has anyone got a match? (match lighting) Thanks!  Now I can light an old gold and listen to The Sad Sack."

The Sad Sack has a squeaky voice and is a somewhat meek character who finds trouble sticking up for himself.  The Sad Sack was originally a comic strip created by Sgt. George Baker during WWII.  The comic strip followed Sad Sack troubles and foibles of a misfit in military life.  The situation comedy radio show picks up with Sad Sack returning home to make a civilian life.  It starred Herb Vigran as Sad Sack with a cast of Jim Backus, Sandra Gould, Ken Cristy and Patsy Moran.

In 1957, Paramount made a motion picture with Jerry Lewis as Sad Sack with supporting cast Peter Lorre, David Wayne, Joe Mantell, and Phyllis Kirk. 

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  • MP3 CDs are delivered by mail. These archival quality MP3 CDs are playable in your computer and many MP3 player devices.



    4 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 1 hours, 23 min
    4 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 1 hours, 23 min
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    1. 4 shows - total playtime 1 hours 23 minutes
    2. Sad Sack 460612 Returns Home From The Army.mp3
    3. Sad Sack 460619 Domestic Science School (2min).mp3
    4. Sad Sack 460813.mp3
    5. Sad Sack 460815 Sack Runs For Mayor.mp3

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    4 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 1 hours, 23 min
    4 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 1 hours, 23 min
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    1. 4 shows - total playtime 1 hours 23 minutes
    2. Sad Sack 460612 Returns Home From The Army.mp3
    3. Sad Sack 460619 Domestic Science School (2min).mp3
    4. Sad Sack 460813.mp3
    5. Sad Sack 460815 Sack Runs For Mayor.mp3

  • Standard Audio CDs are delivered by mail on archival quality media with up to 60 minutes on each CD and play in all CD players



    4 recordings on 2 Audio CDs. Total playtime 1 hours, 23 min
    4 recordings on 2 Audio CDs
    total playtime 1 hours, 23 min
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    4 recordings on 2 Audio CDs
    $10.00

    Or buy individual audio CDs below:

    Sad Sack Disc A001

    1. Sad Sack 460612 Returns Home From The Army
    2. Sad Sack 460619 Domestic Science School (2min)
    3. Sad Sack 460813
    Add Audio CD to Cart - $5.00
    Sad Sack Disc A002

    1. Sad Sack 460815 Sack Runs For Mayor
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