there was a comic strip in the early 50's and late 40's. Only Sunday
pages, about a family of redheaded people. What was this comic strip called
and what artists drew it? |
Request for Question Clarification by
leep-ga
on
09 Oct 2002 01:56 PDT
I have located a strip that:
- appears to have been a weekly/sunday strip
- ran from 1943 through 1954
- was possibly often a big one-panel strip
- revolved around a family
- many of the family members appear to be redheads, but not all
If you think more information on this comic would be what you are
looking for, let me know and I will post it as an answer.
leep-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
leep-ga
on
09 Oct 2002 03:52 PDT
Additionally, if you read the comic when it originally appeared, do
you know what papers you were reading it in? Or what cities/area you
were in? Was it a comedy strip or more of a drama strip? Any little
details will help track the answer to your question. Thanks!
leep-ga
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Clarification of Question by
nealadams-ga
on
09 Oct 2002 16:02 PDT
Okay, it appeared in New York City. But I don't remember which
newspaper. And there were 4 newspapers at the time. An artist who
worked on it was Charles Allen...But I believe he was a ghost artist,
and his name may not have appeared on the strip. I don't remember
anyone in the family who wasn't a redhead...but it's possible. the
format was the Sunday page. 2 panels. #1 set up the gag like they're
all going on a picnic. #2 the results, beestings, etc. Sometimes I
think there were little insert panels. Circles or little boxes. There
was a set of triplet boys, I'm pretty sure of that. The strip was
comedy-humor.
Nealadams
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Request for Question Clarification by
leep-ga
on
09 Oct 2002 16:32 PDT
Ok, thanks for the additional information.
It sounds like it is *not* "Right Around Home," a weekly strip that
from from '43 through '54. Here's an image of that comic:
http://dlib.lib.ohio-state.edu/cga/images/601-700/0606R.gif
leep-ga
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Clarification of Question by
nealadams-ga
on
09 Oct 2002 21:15 PDT
You're right. it's not it, although I do recognize that story.
Surprisingly, the strip I'm talking about was more popular than the
one you've found, and I believe that "the Farkle Family" of Laugh-In
and continued on Saturday Night Live was "loosely" based onthe strip,
although no credit was ever given.
Nealadams-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
10 Oct 2002 07:09 PDT
Hi,
Do you think it could be the Toodles by Betsy Hess Baer and husband Stanley
Baer which ran from 1941-1966? and the artist Rodney McCord Ruth ?
Thanks
--Bobbie7-ga
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Clarification of Question by
nealadams-ga
on
10 Oct 2002 09:49 PDT
No, I'm sorry to say this doesn't sound like it. I would have to say
the strip I'm referring to definately ended by 1957. Also, it was not
a strip aimed at a female audience.
nealadams.ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
techtor-ga
on
11 Oct 2002 20:46 PDT
I'll hazard a guess. Would it be "The Dailys" by Stanley Link? It ran
from 1948-1957.
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Clarification of Question by
nealadams-ga
on
13 Oct 2002 08:14 PDT
We're not sure if this is right. It doesn't seem to be, but we can't
find a picture of that strip on the internet to check it out.
another possible clue: Memory says most of this family has freckles,
as well as red hair. That's not all for sure, for sure. I believe
there's avery strong "Farkle" connection. If you see the strip, it
will be very clear.
nealadams.ga
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Clarification of Question by
nealadams-ga
on
15 Oct 2002 15:55 PDT
Dear Rico.ga
I’m constantly amazed at how many people recognize my name from that
one mention in the Steamfitters Union 309 Gazette. I guess the next
question will be, did I actually write the song ‘Your Red Scarf
Matches Your Eyes’? Yes, it’s true ,it was me.
Actually I believe I owe Flying Flounder $25.00. Flying Flounder was
the first google detective who verified Mark’s info with a sample.
Kudos to both.
As to my second question. Who was the creator artist of "What A
Family" and what were the circumstances that led to the strip being
taken over by Charles Allen, (a.k.a. Colin Allen).
F.Y.I. Charles Allen was my teacher (cartooning) in the High School of
Industrial Arts in the late 50’s. Besides being a great teacher he
was black, and did a comic strip. A mainstream comic strip. Think
about that. Know your current history? Charles Allen did the
impossible!
I learned a lot from this man. More than how to draw pictures. I’m
writing a thing about me … and I need to know whatever I can about
him.
Thank You.
Neal Adams
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Request for Question Clarification by
rico-ga
on
16 Oct 2002 05:14 PDT
I am, sir, as the saying goes, a very big fan of yours, especially of
that glissando on your sequel song, "Your Red Scarf Matches Your
Nose". A pleasure to "talk" with you, even in this fashion.
Unfortunately, the flounder doesn't seem to be an official researcher,
either, but I agree, great job on both their parts. If the flounder
can't post his info as as an answer, I'd still suggest closing this
question and opening a new one specifically on Mr. Allen and the
original creator of "What a Life." to avoid confusion if nothing else.
I'm going to do some hunting/gathering on this one and see if I can
find anything, and I've also reminded my fellow researchers about it.
It sounds like Mr. Allen's story would be a fascinating one to read.
I hope I get to see it, and the "thing" about you, too, of course :-).
best,
rico
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Clarification of Question by
nealadams-ga
on
16 Oct 2002 13:50 PDT
Dear Rico,
Okay close and open. How do I do this?
F.Y.I. The full lyrics on my original song, if you care, are as follows (ahem).
(Chorus)
Your red scarf matches your eyes
You’ve closed your cover before stri-i-iking
Your father had the ship fitter blues, and
loving you has made me bananas.
You burned your finger last evening
while my back was turned.
I asked the waiter for I(o)dine
but I dined all alone.
Oh (chorus) repeat
This song was performed most successfully by Guy Marks
High atop the Mirabelle Hotel ten miles south of the Monongahela River.
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Request for Question Clarification by
rico-ga
on
17 Oct 2002 05:06 PDT
Closing a question...
- You should see a button on the right of the blue "Question" bar that
reads "Close Question." I'm not quite sure what happens after you
click on it, but in any case, following the procedure will
"officially" close this question, and it can no longer "officially" be
answered. By "officially", that means that a Google Answers Researcher
can no longer answer this question (you'll note that the "Answer" area
currently reads, "There is no answer at this time." and will remain
so) and you won't get charged past the 50 cents GA charges for posting
on this question. Anyone registered with GA can still comment on it, I
believe. Comments, by the way, are free. Anyone registered can
comment. Some people do it in the hope of becoming Researchers when GA
re-opens to applications. Others do it for the fun of it.
You open a new question simply by following the same procedure you
used to ask this question. Not to put words in your mouth (did I just
see a balloon pop over your head?), I'd suggest as direct a title as
possible such as "Cartoonist Colin/Charles Allen", since, speaking
personally, titles are what first draw my attention to a question. I
think your question...
"Who was the creator artist of "What A Family" and what were the
circumstances that led to the strip being taken over by Charles Allen,
(a.k.a. Colin Allen).
F.Y.I. Charles Allen was my teacher (cartooning) in the High School of
Industrial Arts in the late 50’s. Besides being a great teacher he
was black, and did a comic strip. A mainstream comic strip. Think
about that. Know your current history? Charles Allen did the
impossible!"
is right on. It should give any researcher worth his/her salt enough
to start on. I'd also paste in the link to this question as
background for researchers...
https://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=74294
$25 should be more than enough to catch most researchers' attention.
If it's out there, the chances are ggod someone will find it.
Sorry to be so garrulous. Don't get the chance to chat up one of my
heroes that often. Love that music. Best of luck in find the
information, Neal.
regards,
rico
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