THE FOUNTAIN OF FUN

The Fountain of Fun – A Spirited Slice of 1940s Teen Life

The Fountain of Fun may not be the most famous radio program of the 1940s, but it stands out as a vibrant time capsule of wartime American youth culture. Designed for teenagers at a time when many radio shows skewed older or more serious in tone, Fountain of Fun delivered exactly what its name promised: good-natured laughs, swing music, and a carefree soda fountain setting that made it feel more like an after-school hangout than a scripted broadcast.

Hosted by the quirky and charming Bob Jellison—nicknamed “the Jerk of the Joint,” a playful nod to the soda jerk character he portrayed—the show leaned heavily into the youthful energy of the time. Jellison’s comedic delivery was breezy and approachable, peppered with the kind of punchy one-liners and war-era jabs that were as common in 1940s humor as jukeboxes in diners.

Musically, the show hit all the right notes with Phil Davis and His Orchestra providing peppy big band tunes that fit seamlessly into the show’s upbeat rhythm. These segments weren’t just filler—they were core to the show’s appeal. The band gave teens a soundtrack for dancing in the living room or just dreaming about a night out in their finest saddle shoes.

And yes, the sponsor—Mars Milky Way—added a touch of period-accurate kitsch. Described as having “extremely high nutritional value” (a classic example of mid-century marketing optimism), the candy bar tied in perfectly with the show's soda shop atmosphere.

While it never reached the heights of shows like The Jack Benny Program or The Lone Ranger, The Fountain of Fun carved a niche of its own. It wasn’t trying to change the world—it was trying to make kids laugh, tap their feet, and feel a little lighter during heavy times. And in that, it succeeded admirably.

Episodes List:

Fountain of Fun 421011 Retouching Photograph
Fountain of Fun 421018 Fixing An Alarm Clock
Fountain of Fun 421025 Box Of Cigars
Fountain of Fun 421101 Receiving Package
Fountain of Fun 421122 Baby Nephew Thumbguard For Christmas
Fountain of Fun 421122 Wartime Turkey Shortage
Fountain of Fun 421129 An Upset Squad
Fountain of Fun 421129 Greyhound Bus
Fountain of Fun 431114 Working At Opera
Fountain of Fun 431121 Playing Pinball Machine
Fountain of Fun 431128 Winning At Bingo
Fountain of Fun 431205 Income Tax Report
Fountain of Fun 431205 Rooming House
Fountain of Fun 431219 Cant Go Bowling Dirt Under The Rug
Fountain of Fun 431219 Christmas Tree
Fountain of Fun 431226 Dream Of Date With Movie Actress
Fountain of Fun 440123 Income Tax

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