Editor’s note: “Darling Bill—” was the first in a series of political satire Dalton Trumbo wrote for magazines and film. The epistolary fiction first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post on April 20, 1935. OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE GEORGE W. BILCHESTER DARLING BILL: Things have let up a minute, so maybe I’ll get a chance to […]
In a Texas town where luchadores and clowns just don’t mix, one father risks exposing his double life to grant his son’s birthday wish in this fun story by Doug Lane.
From November 7, 1936, the true story of what Jesse Owens went through after the 1936 Olympics, as told by his coach. I don’t want this to sound like a personal bellyache. If I do any complaining in it, I want to complain on Jesse’s behalf, and not my own. What happened to me is […]
In the autumn of 1965, children around the world were enjoying Dr. Seuss’s newest book, Fox In Socks. And in an interview with Post writer C. Robert Jennings, Dr. Seuss himself — 61-year-old Theodor Geisel — reminisced about the events of his own childhood that led him to become the author and illustrator that generations […]
In a Post interview from 1977, Theodor Geisel — better known to the world as Dr. Seuss — looks back on his life and legacy, musing on his successes, his failures, and the sometimes unbelievable reactions readers have had to his work. But even at 72, Geisel has no plans to slow down. “People of my age are all retiring,” he says, “I’ve got more things I want to do now than ever.” Those plans go beyond bookmaking and into movies, television, and even, of all things, a rock opera.
Great comedic duos, Super Bowl party recipes, how to use the Oxford comma, and more in this week’s roundup.
Pop columnist Bob Sassone wraps up 2015 with a roundup of the year’s most liked and disliked books, music, TV, and movies; the rules for holiday gift returns; and where to find a special episode of Sherlock.
In 1966, Steven M. Spencer reported on the issues surrounding birth control. Many of which still exist 50 years later.
Fourth runner-up in the 2016 Great American Fiction Contest: Working at the Evergreen Nursing Home, young Jerry Keller didn’t think much about the future until he met Millie.
Winner of the 2016 Great American Fiction Contest: At Highland Hospital, Zelda Fitzgerald found refuge from the world — but not from Scott.
Second runner-up in the 2016 Great American Fiction Contest: Where was the boy nobody played with, and what did he see?
The Saturday Evening Post salutes these fine writers and the more than 330 others who entered our 2016 contest.
Jack Alexander introduced Alcoholics Anonymous to a national stage when this article was published on March 1, 1941.
On an outing after Christmas, a bored 8-year-old finds more excitement than she bargained for. New short story by Katie Winkler.
Jimmy Fallon’s latest hand injury, hot dogs put to the test, scary gelatin recipes for Halloween, and more this week in pop culture.
Recently abandoned by father and husband, a boy and his mother bond while searching a deserted house for a ghost. New fiction by Andrew Mitchell.