I have 3 contenders, in no particular order-
Peanuts.
Charles Schulz was a genius. His strips seemed to be filled with irony, while ostensibly focusing on the day to day exploits of children and animals. There always was a message, provided one cared to look in between the lines.
That his work has continued to be run in the daily rags long after his demise speaks volumes about his insight into the human condition.
POGO
Used to love this as a kid, although it was often dark and impenetrable. Liked the characterizations, some of the rest was lost on me at the time though.
Lil' Abner
Followed this regularly. Al Capps' characterizations were engaging and straightforward and always entertaining. Yet later it became clear he also had a political slant that permeated some of the strips. (Joanie Phony).
Capp often was controversial with his political views. He debated college age students with great vigour, dismissing their views with some disdain! I clearly remember listening to him on the radio during one of these speaking engagements. He was a lightning rod, and not afraid to be outspoken!
Also saw him on the old Johnny Carson show. He always had a cigar in hand, and gesticulated wildly as he pontificated! And he was eventually involved in a scandal which effectively took him out of the public eye.
Honorable mention to-
Our Boarding House with Major Hoople.
And yours?
Cheers,
RR
Peanuts.
Charles Schulz was a genius. His strips seemed to be filled with irony, while ostensibly focusing on the day to day exploits of children and animals. There always was a message, provided one cared to look in between the lines.
That his work has continued to be run in the daily rags long after his demise speaks volumes about his insight into the human condition.
POGO
Used to love this as a kid, although it was often dark and impenetrable. Liked the characterizations, some of the rest was lost on me at the time though.
Lil' Abner
Followed this regularly. Al Capps' characterizations were engaging and straightforward and always entertaining. Yet later it became clear he also had a political slant that permeated some of the strips. (Joanie Phony).
Capp often was controversial with his political views. He debated college age students with great vigour, dismissing their views with some disdain! I clearly remember listening to him on the radio during one of these speaking engagements. He was a lightning rod, and not afraid to be outspoken!
Also saw him on the old Johnny Carson show. He always had a cigar in hand, and gesticulated wildly as he pontificated! And he was eventually involved in a scandal which effectively took him out of the public eye.
Honorable mention to-
Our Boarding House with Major Hoople.
And yours?
Cheers,
RR
