Many great radio programs have been preserved through the mediums of television, movies, and books. Joining the ranks is Straight Arrow: The Definitive Radio Log and Resource Guide for that Legendary Indian Figure on the Trail of Justice, written by William Harper and published by BearManor Media.

Straight Arrow was a popular radio program beginning in February of 1949. It followed the story of Steve Adams, a Comanche rancher who became the hero, Straight Arrow, when innocent people were in danger or no-good bad guys were up to trouble. With his palomino, Fury, he would preserve law and order, as Harper puts it, “on the trail of justice.”

Great promoting boosted the radio show, not only to the top of children’s programming; it became the first children’s show to be included in the top 10 of all radio programs. Straight Arrow branched out into toys and other merchandise items, comic books, and a daily comic strip. Among promoters, Nabisco utilized the show’s popularity to sell its shredded wheat to children.

Harper and his family have researched Straight Arrow and Nabisco Shredded Wheat for a hardworking twenty years. With their extensive knowledge they have published Pow-Wow, a newsletter for fans about Straight Arrow. With his extensive knowledge, Harper has served fans well and educated the uninformed, continuing to solidify Straight Arrow’s place in pop culture.

The book can be ordered directly from the publisher online at bearmanormedia.com, by mail at BearManor Media, PO Box 71426Albany, GA31708, or call (229) 436-4265. You can also get it at your local book store.

William Harper is also available for contact by calling (803) 278-0437, online at whhsa@hotmail.com, or by mail at 301 E. Buena Vista Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina 29841