Charley Chucklehead is a junk man with a tall tale to end all tall tales. He relates his incredible story on the radio program of Lowell Thomas, Exalted Giraffe of the Tall Story Club. Charley's job is to get rid of car parts, a job he performs in a variety of creative ways. He replaces aquariums with gas tanks, carburetors for teacups, steering wheels for chairs, and so on. However, when he learns of a metal-eating bird in Africa, he sees a real chance for efficient junk disposal. The bird loves music, so off he goes to Africa with a brass band. Charley gets unexpected help from a worm, who is, so to speak, a tough bird.
—J. Spurlin