Jack Hastings played Johnny .44! from September 1955 until about mid-1958. In 1959, Hastings became the host of Popeye’s Clubhouse (renamed S. S. Popeye), taking over from Dale Woodley.
This Johnny .44! “trading card” probably dates from 1955-1957.
Johnny .44
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Jack Hastings was my dad. He did several TV characters including Johnny .44 (a cowboy), Rock-o Dyne (a space man), and Captain Jack (on Popeye’s Clubhouse). I believe all these TV roles were in the late ’50s, perhaps into 1960 or 1961, From there he did radio and a few other things, but he still took personal appearance jobs as Johnny .44. Lots of cool experiences and brushes with celebrities for us kids!