Cartoons: World War II
Although there's nothing funny about war, creative people can find humor almost anywhere. Here are some cartoons from WWII-era issues of the Post to prove More
About: Diana Denny
Diana Denny received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from long enough ago to qualify as a historical document itself. She has spent many hours in what is a playground for history buffs, The Saturday Evening Post archives.
Posts by Diana Denny:
Classic Covers: World War II
In honor of Veterans Day, we’re dusting off some WWII covers—from serious to sweet to humorous. More
Cartoons: Clerics
Our cartoonists capture funny moments from men of the cloth. More
A Closer Look at Classic Rockwells
You my be familiar with these classic Rockwell covers. But could there be details you've missed? More
Classic Covers: The Art of Halloween
It’s that time again…the apples are bobbing, black cats are screeching, and witches are alighting. Join us for some sweet and scary Halloween art! More
Cartoons: Autumn
Autumn is about falling leaves, football, and, of course, Halloween! Looking at the funny side of this beautiful, spooky season are our great Post cartoonists. More
Classic Covers: The Good Things Autumn Brings
A collection of old Country Gentleman magazines yielded some beautiful but forgotten autumn art—inside and out. More
Cartoons: Our Favorite Critters
Have you ever tried to keep raccoons out of the trash? Or had to deal with squirrels demanding birdseed? Our cartoonists have these animals pegged! More
Rockwell’s Silly Side
Norman Rockwell had a terrific sense of humor, as reflected in some of his most famous Post covers. Join us in a look at the More
Cartoons: Oldies But Goodies
Were cartoons from the 1950s and ’60s as funny as today’s? How about from World War II? We trolled old issues of the Post for More
Classic Covers: Leslie Thrasher
Watching a painting appraisal on TV recently, a reader became curious about artist Leslie Thrasher and asked for more information about him. We discovered some More
Cartoons: Legal Laughter
Think wills, courtrooms, and lawyers aren’t funny? Saturday Evening Post cartoonists beg to differ! More
Classic Art: Leading Ladies Return!
“She was the sort of girl who seldom swims, but always prowls the beach.” Yes, the “Leading Ladies” are back! More
Cartoons: Not-So-Great Dates
We’ve all been there… stuck in a social situation that is quickly going South. Our great Post cartoonists have been there, too. More
Classic Covers: Stevan Dohanos
Rockwell is revered in Saturday Evening Post cover history, leaving some fabulous Post cover artists standing forgotten in his long, long shadow. For 1950s Americana, More
Cartoons: That Deserted Island
Cartoonists seem to need to return again and again to the tiny tropical island with a single palm tree. Possibly that's where they hold cartoonists' More
