Cartoons: The Doctor Is In

Our mid-century doctor cartoons will tickle your funny bone!

A patient stands with a group of doctors around an operating table.

Weekly Newsletter

The best of The Saturday Evening Post in your inbox!

SUPPORT THE POST

Want even more laughs? Subscribe to the magazine for cartoons, art, inspiring stories, fiction, humor, and features from our archives.

 

Woman with books, leg rest, and radio sits in a doctor's waiting room.
“I’ve been here before.”
Bill Harrison
December 1, 1951

 

Doctor delivers bad news to his patient in his office.
“There’s really nothing unusual about your condition, Mr. Phlinch, except for the fact that it is so seldom encountered in a person who is still living.”
Bernhardt
November 3, 1951

 

Patient speaks to his doctor while he is pressing a stethoscope against his chest.
“At first I thought it was my car motor knocking.”
George Smith
September 15, 1951

 

A patient stands with a group of doctors around an operating table.
“Now stop this nonsense, Mr. Fulvy, and get back on the table!”
Galagher
September 8, 1951

 

Doctor speaks to his patient.
“I’m afraid I haven’t impressed you with the seriousness of your condition.”
Al Johns
July 4, 1959

 

Older patient speaks to his doctor
“Feel as good as I did when I was twenty. Felt lousy then too.”
Bill K
January 5, 1952

 

Doctor gives pills to his patient.
“Take one upon going to bed, and the other if you wake up in the morning.”
Vick Ericson
December 29, 1951

 

All cartoons: SEPS.

Become a Saturday Evening Post member and enjoy unlimited access. Subscribe now

Comments

  1. I AM A 90 YR OLD LADY AND LVE THE SATRDAY EVENING POST. UNFORTUNATELY I AM LOSING MY EYE SIGHT COMPLETELY PROBABLY WITH IN 1 1/2 YR. I AM A SUBSCRIBER BUT DO NOT THINK I CAN TAKE ANTHER YER, HOWEVER, I KEEP THEM AND RE READ MANY TIMES. THE SATURDAY EVENING POST WAS A STAPLE IN THE HOUSE WHEN I WS A CHID. MY DAD TRAVELED FOR H &D PAPER CO AND ALWAYS TOOK ONE WITH HIM.

Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *