Challenge of the Yukon

Challenge of the Yukon was a long-running radio series that began on Detroit's station WXYZ (as had The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet). The series was first heard on February 3, 1938. Under the title Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, it later transferred to television.

Spoofs and cultural references

The series was parodied many times over the years. Radio comics Bob and Ray came up with King Yukon of the Northwest, a rabid dog who viciously attacked the mountie and all around him. Two episodes of the animated series Dudley Do-Right paired Dudley with a wild wolf who he attempted to train in the manner of Yukon King. More recently, in an issue of the comic book Cerebus the Aardvark, bungling superhero The Roach posed as Sgt. Preston.

Related Topics:
Bob and Ray - Animated series - Dudley Do-Right - Comic book - Cerebus the Aardvark

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The title "Sergeant Preston of the Yukon" was also used for a song written and performed by Ray Stevens. The producers of the program, The King-Trendle Brodcasting corporation, objected to Stevens' use of their characters without permission and threatened him with a lawsuit. Unaware that he had committed copyright infringement, Stevens agreed to pull the record, and King dropped the suit.

Related Topics:
Ray Stevens - Copyright infringement

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