Dagwood Bumstead national contest. The family circle is rounded out by Daisy the dog. The origin of both Dagwood's last name and Daisy's name came from Chic Young's long-time friend Arthur Bumstead and his dog, Daisy. His favorite things in life include his wife Blondie, his kids, naps on the sofa, long baths, and food. Dagwood was famous for concocting tall, multi-layered sandwiches topped with an olive on a toothpick, and the term "Dagwood sandwich" has entered American English. He frequently has problems with door-to-door salesmen, rude telemarketers and store salespeople, crashing into the mailman (Mr. Beasley) as he rushes from home,
Harold Teen "Josie" (1930s and early 1940s) and "Myrtle" (1940s). Carl Ed received writing credit for both film adaptations of "Harold Teen". Tap dancer Hal Le Roy had the title role in the 1934 movie musical "Harold Teen". In the 1928 silent version, Harold was portrayed by Arthur Lake, best known for his many performances as Dagwood Bumstead. "The Educational Screen" commented: Willard P. Farnum (1906-1994) and Charles Flynn portrayed Harold Teen in the 1941-1942 radio series which aired on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Willard Waterman was also in the cast. There was also a Harold Teen radio show mid-day on