Archie Andrews is one of the most well known comic book teenagers of the 20th century. His popularity soared in the 1950s and 1960s thanks not only to the numerous comic books in which he appeared but also to the numerous radio serials and animated television series that grew from the comics.
In 2017 the CW Network began airing a television series entitled Riverdale, featuring the Archie cast. It proved to be a ratings success. For many, this was believed to be the first live-action portrayal of Archie Andrews. But that belief couldn't be less true!
He didn't have any major success before Riverdale, but Archie did indeed have several other live-action attempts through the years. Let's jump on board the tour wagon and check them out!
