1945 Tom Breneman and Uncle Corny Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard
This humorous black and white postcard features Tom Breneman striking a mock-serious pose alongside the beloved Breakfast in Hollywood character, Uncle Corny. Uncle Corny, with his signature whiskers and rustic attire, was the show's designated jokester, responsible for delivering the daily "corny" joke that became a listener favorite. The chemistry between the straight-faced Breneman and the eccentric Uncle Corny was a key element of the show's comedic appeal. This image perfectly captures the playful, lighthearted spirit that made their morning broadcasts a mandatory daily ritual for millions of Americans during the 1940s.

Details

Era: Linen Era (1940s, no linen texture, but of the era)
City: Hollywood
State: California
Country: USA
Topic: Entertainment / Radio History
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted
Address Side: Divided
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Uncredited (Publicity Photographer)
Publisher: Kellogg Co.
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph (Grayscale)

Additional Information

This card is part of the fifteen-card promotional souvenir set copyrighted in 1945 by Kellogg Co. Uncle Corny was portrayed by actor Corny Anderson, who became so associated with the role that he rarely appeared out of character for show-related events. The background features the industrial-style ceiling of Breneman's restaurant on Vine Street, which served as the show's studio and a major Hollywood tourist destination. The individuals pictured in the background of other cards in this set often include producer John Masterson, Bobby Filipino, and Jo Wilcox.

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