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Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 2 , No. 17, February, 1921

W. H. Fawcett 2 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast presents an audio reading of an issue of Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, a popular humor magazine from 1921. The issue is packed with jokes, quips, and witty writings from the era. The magazine was founded by W.H. Fawcett, who later established Fawcett Publications and introduced Captain Marvel. It is famously referenced in the song "Trouble" from Meredith Willson's musical The Music Man.

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Notes of a Camp Follower on the Western Front-E. W. Hornung Aug 23, 2026 20035 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

Gigolo-Edna Ferber Aug 22, 2026 31631 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

Frailty and Hypocrisy (Figaro Trilogy #3)-Pierre Beaumarchais Aug 21, 2026 7659 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

Sunbeams-George Wilbur Peck Aug 20, 2026 20113 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

G.T.T., or The Wonderful Adventures of a Pullman-Edward Everett Hale Aug 20, 2026 17956 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

Bayard from Bengal-F. Anstey Aug 19, 2026 8268 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

Rural Magazine and Literary Evening Fire-Side Vol 1 No 2-Various Aug 17, 2026 10776 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

Two Poe Tales-Edgar Allan Poe Aug 16, 2026 3525 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 21, June, 1921-W. H. Fawcett Aug 4, 2026 6521 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 21, June, 1921, by W. H. Fawcett, presents a captivating glimpse into the humor and culture of the early 20th century. This edition showcases the wit and charm that made Captain Billy's Whiz Bang a beloved publication, offering readers a delightful escape through its engaging content. The themes of camaraderie, lightheartedness, and the joy of everyday life r

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang Vol 2 No 17 February 1921 - W H Fawcett Jul 13, 2026 7417 "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue was packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued Whiz Comics and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 2 , No. 17, February, 1921

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