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Frank Interlandi
June 16, 1964
Joseph Zeis
May 7, 1960
Joseph Zeis
April 29, 1961
George Smith
April 29, 1961
Chon Day
February 17, 1962
Martha Blanchard
February 10, 1962
Harry Mace
July 1, 1961
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Never laughed once!!
On another note: It’s sad that no one really visits outside the home anymore. Do we have too many other distractions where we feel we don’t have time anymore? Anyone have a clue here?
Those two Feb 1962 cartoons near the end reminded me of a sign that was on the wall at my parents’ home. It read “All our visitors make us happy. Some when coming. Others when leaving.” From the way the other woman’s husband was looking at the visiting husband’s wife it appeared she was welcome at anytime.
The first cartoon from Jun 1964 was my favourite though, being a biker myself. That artist really knew his motorcycles of the day down to the pea-shooter pipes he drew. I bet he was a fan of British-made bikes from Triumph, Norton, or BSA. I love the detail.
My old Auntie Kate would wind the alarm clock as a signal to lingering evening guests. What does one do now in this electronic age, program the coffee maker?
Now I’ve got a certain song stuck in my head. I like it, so it’s fine. These mid=century cartoons are wonderful, especially numbers 3 and 4 down by Joe Zeis and George Smith from 1961. A husband that changed into his pajamas while the guests were still there, and another carrying his completely zonked-out wife over to someone’s home?! The first could be based in reality, the 2nd has to be for shock value—one would hope.
I love number 6 also, by Martha Blanchard. Mrs. (of the older couple) not happy with/or seeing the younger woman, but her husband definitely is. Kind of reminds me of another long ago song ‘Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You’ (by Sugarloaf) from around the same time. No, that couple won’t be dropping by again anytime soon.