The World of Cartoon Ideas

Sometimes...no, make that, always it's hard to come up with ideas for cartoons even if you dig deeply into your memory, your subconscious, your past experiences, the news or the world around you. Most of the time when you think you have a good idea, you check around and discover it's already been done by someone else. However, there's another obstacle in coming up with fresh material for a funny cartoon and that is MY BRAIN, which came into being and was developed during the early 1950s so obviously, runs on batteries, is analog-oriented and takes a while to warm up, much like those vintage TV sets!

A ROYAL FATHER'S DAY, 2024

Yes! I spent Father's Day in a lavish way, like true royalty! 

And today is Stan Laurel's birthday too, so double the fun and celebration!

HENRY MANCINI

                            30 years ago, we lost Henry Mancini. (April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994)

                                                     Gone but his music will live on forever! 

My connection with Mancini is by way of the Pink Panther. I spent almost 18 years writing and drawing

THE PINK PANTHER comics for the Spanish speaking market at Novaro Publishers by permission from Western Publishing Co. and DePatie-Freleng.

Main Titles from THE PINK PANTHER

ARE YOU AN OLD SCHOOL DINOSAUR?

We used to be called Baby Boomers but that may very well change in the future. I just read in a comment by some wise guy millennial, that "old school dinosaurs" were a hindrance at the workplace because of their old fashioned ways.  And by "old school dinosaurs", he meant people born before 1970.

While that may be the case, our generation still has some rare distinctions that set us apart in a remarkable way from all others.  People born between 1950 and 1960 have lived in 7 decades, two centuries and 2 millenia. Between 1950 and 1970, we also had great music, beautiful (though bulky) cars, drive-in theaters, soda fountains, and some of the most memorable movies and TV shows ever. Just for starters, the Beatles music,  The Pink Panther and James Bond movies were born in the Sixties!  Google it!

Today is my dear girl Allana's Birthday!

Sometimes people come into your life unexpectedly and without warning, but when you are destined to share your life with them, you embrace the opportunity without even thinking. It all comes together effortlessly and with total commitment. Allana became the daughter I always wish I had. My life has become better, happier and more meaningful since she came into it. Happy birthday and many happy returns, my dear Allana!

DANCING TO THE HITS!