Blondie (radio) to the strip, like the appearance of Dagwood's famous sandwiches - and the running gag of Dagwood colliding with the mailman amid a flurry of letters, (which preceded the title sequence in almost every film). The films were typical of family-fare situational comedies of the period, and are endearingly funny in a low-key way. As the series progressed, the Bumstead children grew from toddlers to young adults onscreen. Larry Simms as Baby Dumpling (later known as Alexander) reprised his role in all the films. Daughter Cookie was played by three different child actresses, beginning in 1942 with her first appearance
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