Comments on: Rockwell in the 1960s – Part II

By: Joan M. Johnston

Joan M. Johnston — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:29:56 +0000

Your Norman Rockwell Painting Collection what a treasure of wonderful moments. “The Good Ole Days” were really very special to be able to enjoy your neighbors, and a more simplified way of life. I’ve had a couple of his books that I have really enjoyed. Thank you, for sharing the paintings and the comments it makes the pictures more alive and interesting.

By: Evelyn Long

Evelyn Long — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:43:45 +0000

The Jack Benny is great; I was a Jack Benny fan.
The stained glass window is certainly spectacular, even though Rockwell had
help to a certain extent. Rockwell could really paint anything!

Evelyn Long

By: Diana Denny

Diana Denny — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:44:22 +0000

Well, Mary, Charles has a point. Jack Benny was a master and his impeccable timing was legendary, as we three remember well. So no disrespect was intended, Charles. As I wrote it, it occurred to me that younger readers would find the jokes corny today. I just wanted them to know that you kind of had to be there because it’s hard to explain the humor now.

We certainly appreciate all the comments! – Diana Denny, SEP Archives

By: Ann Zirkle

Ann Zirkle — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:44:35 +0000

I love Norman Rockwell. I have been a fan of his for a long, long time. I have several copies of his paintings, I have 8 of his paintings on plates. I have a book aboutt him with some of his paintings in it. He’s been my favorite artist since I saw his first painting. I’m 68 and still enjoy seeing, or reading about him. Thank you for this little lesson about him and a few of his paintings.

By: Mary A. Berger

Mary A. Berger — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:38:26 +0000

Oh, lighten up, Charles. By today’s standards of humor, Benny’s “well . . .” might be considered a bit corny. But for those of us who lived through those times, Benny’s delivery of that line was hilarious, just as those wonderful Rockwell paintings presented and still retain their own sense of humor.

By: Charles Neumann

Charles Neumann — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:06:08 +0000

These covers show Rockwell only got better as he got older. I dare say, your comments on Jack Benny (His “stuff wasn’t that corny at the time”) were out of line. Benny was a master in his art just as Rockwell was in his. Many have called Rockwell corny as well, again untrue. I agree, the texture of the building and the luminosity of the stain glass window were wonderful examples of Mr. Rockwell’s great artistic ability.

By: Cindy Ayres

Cindy Ayres — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:27:32 +0000

I love the photos! Please keep them coming! Especially the old nostalgic ones!!