Oh, 😄 funny, this brought me back to when I couldn’t wait for the Sunday paper. With much patience and anticipation, I had to wait for Dad to hand me the funny paper section, as I wasn’t allowed to “mess up” the paper🤣. It was so much fun to lay on the floor with paper spread out. I remember my brother and I would then rush to rip off pieces of wax paper and lay it over our favorite cartoon then rub wax paper with a popsicle stick and like magic, the image of cartoon would appear!! Then, run to hang on bedroom wall.
Thank you so much for bringing back those beautiful times. We sorely need them now than ever before.
Ed, yes, the comics brought joy to all in the 40S. I would have to wait in line while my four older brothers digested the weeks funnies. OH, by the way not to stir feathers but many people went to Palookaville Tuesday. It was you Charlie, I coulda have been a contender. What did I get " a one-way ticket to Palookaville" On the Waterfront 1954.
Ed, oh how I dearly miss the funny papers. I can remember like it was yesterday nestled next to my dad while he chuckled away while reading the Sunday funniest. I remember still all the ones you mentioned and others like Snuffy Smith , Nancy, among others. When I was about 10 I made a model of the Tunnerville Trolley which I still have.
As newspapers dwindled, I felt my life a bit sorrowful and empty as the funny papers disappeared with them. Newspapers were the main source of public knowledge; a source which allowed the reader to mull over, absorb, and digest the news that was read, unlike today where the 'news' is jambed down our throats at light speed. Who can possibly remember how to separate the real news from all the pap that passes for news? The funny papers of those long ago days softened news with humor which made it all the more digestible and memorable. I greatly miss them. JC YUILL
Well said, Ed. Strikes a cho0rd with me...distant memories from our youth. I was an avid reader reader, especially of the Sunday Funnies...assuming the same position as you did! Don
Going back at least 85 years, I was the go-for kid for my 3 older siblings, who knocked on our neighbor’s door and asked each Sunday, “Are you done with the funny papers?”
Sure enough my favorites were Tarzan, Dick Tracey, Popeye, etc.
The daily Providence Bulletin was printed for a morning and later for the PM. No, we couldn’t afford the 2 cents per copy.
Once again, Dr. ED, you sure know how to excite people with your writing talent!
Hi Ed. Thanks for trying to cheer us up. Comics were indeed a special source of pleasure back in the day. I would split my reading time between Ancient History assignments from Al Morro with the latest Mad Magazine. I am sure my folks could tell which is was reading at the moment from my hysterical laughing. Actually, the ProJo comics section helped me out in Big Al's class. Remember Uncle Ray's Corner? If we brought in an article related to ancient history, we'd get a bonus point on his daily quiz. I still have a scrapbook with all those clippings. I just hope that humor in the US does not become the "Black Humor" associated with authoritarian regimes. You know, where we have freedom OF speech, but not freedom AFTER speech. Keep the faith. Ron
Oh dear, I do not remember Uncle Ray's Corner, Ron. I'll look it up. Nice to see his effect on the good Mr. Morro. And I am worried about impingement on our freedoms. We'll see.
Thanks to you, I'm remembering my eagerness to read the daily comic section. It seemed, at the time, the only thing that related to my childhood while the adults read boring stories about the world. I'll add a couple more of my favorites...Nancy & Sluggo, Beetle Bailey, and Popeye. My greatest memory of comics, however. was inside each edition of Mad Magazine. When we took the train from Denver to Kansas City of see my grandparents, I had to buy the latest edition of Mad Magazine and read it from cover to cover until the train pulled into the station. I especially loved "Spy v. Spy." Our kids and grand-kid, unfortunately, rely on the various social media platforms for entertainment, but they remain a potentially malevolent presence in their lives. The older I become the fortunate I feel be born in the 1940's.
Yes, Larry, great memories. Love the Mad Magazine piece. Just last month, we were at The Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge where there was a historical show about Mad Magazine . . all the covers, stories, Spy v Spy, history of Alfred E., etc.
Oh, 😄 funny, this brought me back to when I couldn’t wait for the Sunday paper. With much patience and anticipation, I had to wait for Dad to hand me the funny paper section, as I wasn’t allowed to “mess up” the paper🤣. It was so much fun to lay on the floor with paper spread out. I remember my brother and I would then rush to rip off pieces of wax paper and lay it over our favorite cartoon then rub wax paper with a popsicle stick and like magic, the image of cartoon would appear!! Then, run to hang on bedroom wall.
Thank you so much for bringing back those beautiful times. We sorely need them now than ever before.
Thanks, Josie. Great note. Oh yes, I forgot about the cartoon rubbing. Thanks for reminding me.
Ed, yes, the comics brought joy to all in the 40S. I would have to wait in line while my four older brothers digested the weeks funnies. OH, by the way not to stir feathers but many people went to Palookaville Tuesday. It was you Charlie, I coulda have been a contender. What did I get " a one-way ticket to Palookaville" On the Waterfront 1954.
My goodness, Peter, your post reminded me of a favorite comic I forgot. Joe Palooka!
Ed, oh how I dearly miss the funny papers. I can remember like it was yesterday nestled next to my dad while he chuckled away while reading the Sunday funniest. I remember still all the ones you mentioned and others like Snuffy Smith , Nancy, among others. When I was about 10 I made a model of the Tunnerville Trolley which I still have.
As newspapers dwindled, I felt my life a bit sorrowful and empty as the funny papers disappeared with them. Newspapers were the main source of public knowledge; a source which allowed the reader to mull over, absorb, and digest the news that was read, unlike today where the 'news' is jambed down our throats at light speed. Who can possibly remember how to separate the real news from all the pap that passes for news? The funny papers of those long ago days softened news with humor which made it all the more digestible and memorable. I greatly miss them. JC YUILL
Yes, John, I agree. it's sad to see the demise of our newspapers, not the least of which the daily funnies.
Thanks for reminding me about Snuffy. I forgot about that character.
I'll try to continue to be positive in my thoughts and my writing.
Notes like yours help.
Well said, Ed. Strikes a cho0rd with me...distant memories from our youth. I was an avid reader reader, especially of the Sunday Funnies...assuming the same position as you did! Don
And, Don, I identified with some of the characters. Tarzan and Buz Sawyer first, then Rex Morgan, M.D. later of course.
Going back at least 85 years, I was the go-for kid for my 3 older siblings, who knocked on our neighbor’s door and asked each Sunday, “Are you done with the funny papers?”
Sure enough my favorites were Tarzan, Dick Tracey, Popeye, etc.
The daily Providence Bulletin was printed for a morning and later for the PM. No, we couldn’t afford the 2 cents per copy.
Once again, Dr. ED, you sure know how to excite people with your writing talent!
Yes, the Sunday funnies were the best. And the prices were "right" for sure.
Thanks for your kind note about my writing. Next week's piece will interest you.
Joe, please my blog share with friends and ask them to subscribe. I LOVE new subscribers.
Loved it. Will Apple sue Dick Tracy who used his watch for communications 75 years ago?
Ha. Dick is suing Apple for their impingement
Hi Ed. Thanks for trying to cheer us up. Comics were indeed a special source of pleasure back in the day. I would split my reading time between Ancient History assignments from Al Morro with the latest Mad Magazine. I am sure my folks could tell which is was reading at the moment from my hysterical laughing. Actually, the ProJo comics section helped me out in Big Al's class. Remember Uncle Ray's Corner? If we brought in an article related to ancient history, we'd get a bonus point on his daily quiz. I still have a scrapbook with all those clippings. I just hope that humor in the US does not become the "Black Humor" associated with authoritarian regimes. You know, where we have freedom OF speech, but not freedom AFTER speech. Keep the faith. Ron
Oh dear, I do not remember Uncle Ray's Corner, Ron. I'll look it up. Nice to see his effect on the good Mr. Morro. And I am worried about impingement on our freedoms. We'll see.
Thanks to you, I'm remembering my eagerness to read the daily comic section. It seemed, at the time, the only thing that related to my childhood while the adults read boring stories about the world. I'll add a couple more of my favorites...Nancy & Sluggo, Beetle Bailey, and Popeye. My greatest memory of comics, however. was inside each edition of Mad Magazine. When we took the train from Denver to Kansas City of see my grandparents, I had to buy the latest edition of Mad Magazine and read it from cover to cover until the train pulled into the station. I especially loved "Spy v. Spy." Our kids and grand-kid, unfortunately, rely on the various social media platforms for entertainment, but they remain a potentially malevolent presence in their lives. The older I become the fortunate I feel be born in the 1940's.
Yes, Larry, great memories. Love the Mad Magazine piece. Just last month, we were at The Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge where there was a historical show about Mad Magazine . . all the covers, stories, Spy v Spy, history of Alfred E., etc.
What a treat!
It was Millie the Model comic books for me in the early '60s!
Did you try making the Italian pizza recipe I posted last week? If so, how did it turn out?
Not yet.