That set-up starts with the lineage of specialty potatoes.
My guess is the original celebrity would have been someone along the lines of Elmer Davis or Edward R. Murrow, (or a young Walter Cronkite), thereby setting up the punch line of "You cant marry him – he’s just a commentator (common ’tater).
Back in the days when Radio was King of the Air Waves – it is VERY unlikely that anyone would have been talking about Tom Cruise. My guess is that the ORIGINAL star being mentioned was either Clark Gable or one of the Barrymores!
And then Walter Winchell totally destroyed his credibility as a new commentator when spewed so much gangster era mythology as narrator on the Untouchables.
I read “Mutt and Jeff” to get away from the idiocy of the 21st century for a little while. I hate it when some tries to seep in. If I want current humor there are other comics to read.
@IGoPogo4, I think your idea is the only one that makes any sense. If so, it seems whoever is “updating” the comic wasn’t even involved enough to understand the original joke.I agree with others that the strips shouldn’t be updated anyway. Anyone taking the time and trouble to read Mutt & Jeff probably knows what they are getting into. I personally wish we could have a date stamp or some way of knowing the original publishing date.
Sherlock Watson almost 11 years ago
These “updates” are getting out of hand. Any day now, we’ll see Mutt and Jeff dancing Gangnam style.
Llewellenbruce almost 11 years ago
Looks like he didn’t like it
arye uygur almost 11 years ago
I thought “Mutt & Jeff” was discontinued before Tom Cruise became famous.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator almost 11 years ago
This one is clearly from the 30’ or 40’s, so yes, the Tom Cruise reference is a mistaken attempt to make it more relevant.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator almost 11 years ago
Mutt may find that throwing out his own personal radio does not prevent broadcasts.
William Reynolds almost 11 years ago
Reminds me of the fellow who shot his TV because he didn’t like the guy on the screen.
e.groves almost 11 years ago
I wonder who the movie star was in the original.
I Go Pogo almost 11 years ago
That set-up starts with the lineage of specialty potatoes.
My guess is the original celebrity would have been someone along the lines of Elmer Davis or Edward R. Murrow, (or a young Walter Cronkite), thereby setting up the punch line of "You cant marry him – he’s just a commentator (common ’tater).
wolfesherley29 almost 11 years ago
I wish they were not “updated”!
derry1 almost 11 years ago
How can Jeff’s “show and tell” 3 potatoes ( frames 2/3) work on radio?
EstrelitaH almost 11 years ago
Back in the days when Radio was King of the Air Waves – it is VERY unlikely that anyone would have been talking about Tom Cruise. My guess is that the ORIGINAL star being mentioned was either Clark Gable or one of the Barrymores!
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member almost 11 years ago
A few days ago they referenced Marilyn Monroe. Sometimes they update celebs’ names, sometimes not. Nice job of altering the lettering.
RedSamRackham almost 11 years ago
And then Walter Winchell totally destroyed his credibility as a new commentator when spewed so much gangster era mythology as narrator on the Untouchables.
Number Three almost 11 years ago
I’ll take that as a No.
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jppjr almost 11 years ago
Please…keep the script ORIGINAL…those of us who read the strip will understand…
3pibgorn9 almost 11 years ago
No commontaters around anymore? I think there are.
Max Starman Jones almost 11 years ago
I read “Mutt and Jeff” to get away from the idiocy of the 21st century for a little while. I hate it when some tries to seep in. If I want current humor there are other comics to read.
rhogskin Premium Member almost 11 years ago
@IGoPogo4, I think your idea is the only one that makes any sense. If so, it seems whoever is “updating” the comic wasn’t even involved enough to understand the original joke.I agree with others that the strips shouldn’t be updated anyway. Anyone taking the time and trouble to read Mutt & Jeff probably knows what they are getting into. I personally wish we could have a date stamp or some way of knowing the original publishing date.