# Al Capp
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Alfred Gerald Caplin (September 28, 1909 – November 5, 1979), better known as al capp, was an American cartoonist and humorist best known for the satirical comic strip Li'l Abner, which he created in 1934 and continued writing and (with help from assistants) drawing until 1977. He also wrote the comic strips Abbie an' Slats (in the years 1937–45) and Long Sam (1954). He won the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award in 1947 for Cartoonist of the Year, and their 1979 Elzie Segar Award, posthumously for his "unique and outstanding contribution to the profession of cartooning".
Episode 614 - Caitlin McGurk
Comics librarian and curator Caitlin McGurk returns to the show to celebrate her amazing new book, TELL ME A STORY WHERE THE BAD GIRL WINS: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund (Fantagraphics). We talk about Caitlin's shock at her 2012 discovery of Barbara Shermund's incredible gag-comics and illus…
Episode 560: Episode #553! The All American Art Cartooning, Bond and Mash!
Episode #553! The All American Art Cartooning, Bond and Mash! This week Scott brings two television programs to the pod. First he talks about an anniversary for TV's MASH then he tells us about House of David. DL brings two books from the '40's to the table. First up is Al Capp's The Life and Times…
1995 Part 1 - At Long Last, Charlie Brown is the Hero
When a kid from another neighborhood takes advantage of the guileless Rerun, Charlie Brown steps up to defend him. Elsewhere, Sally is still Sally, Lucy still loves Schroeder, and Schulz fights through his tremor. Plus: Al Capp
Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com
Unpacking Peanuts is co…
Shabbat Nachamu 2025: Sadie Hawkins Day
The late American Jewish comic strip writer Al Capp brought to life a character whose idea is deeply connected to an ancient event with an enduring - and current - message.
Echoes Of Laughter - Episode# 7 - Paying A Visit To The Bottomless Canyon And The Kissin' Rocks At Dogpatch U.S.A.
For over two decades now it has at times not so quietly slumbered. The old, faded buildings now standing in silent vigil as if remembering a time when their colors were bright & fresh; when were surrounded in laughter and the smiling faces of adults and children alike. The grass grows tall here and…
Post Punk Plus Podcast Playlist 146 – Original upload 7.12.25
This playlist is 65% vinyl friendly. Very poor.
Scorchio!
‘1960/1970 Vintage Stereo Design Record Player, in bright orange, the emblematic colour of the 1960 and an example of Mod Ultra Space Age Pop Art Raymond Loewy? France French Designer Museum-worthy‘ says the Etsy seller, a…
1/15/26. Michael Schumacher and Denis Kitchen
From 2014 - We remember Kenosha's own Michael Shumacher, a nationally published author who passed away on December 29th, by replaying this conversation that occurred during the 2014 Kenosha Festival of Cartooning. Schumacher was joined in our studios by his friend Denis Kitchen, one of the leadi…
Ep 3: Spuds, Homely girls, and Umbrella Twirling
Summer is about to kick off and you get the joy of another episode? You sure are lucky, aren't you? I may not know who Punky Brewster is but I know a stereotype when I see a stereotype, and Al Capp knows his stereotypes! Confused? Well, maybe you just have strombosis! Stay curious and see you in a …
Stuart Hample
Stuart passed away earlier this week. I really enjoyed doing this interview last year, and it was probably one of my favorites of all time.
Stuart Hample joined me for an entertaining conversation about his new collection of Woody Allen comic strips and his own personal history in cartooning, inc…
Cartoon Museum Curator Nabbed for Upskirt Videos | DMZ America Podcast | Ep 246
Andrew Farago Upskirt Scandal: The curator of the San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum was arrested for secretly recording up to 20 people (including children) in his bathroom at a birthday party using a hidden phone. Farago admitted the act in an email as a “tremendous lapse in judgment” and has been …
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