While I’m a staunch fan of Scancarelli’s, this lame idjit is like the Chef Meowrice strips: badly overused. Can we have a strip where he’s set on fire, please?
Someone want to tell the colorist that going by the story-line & a previous one, that his hair & beard are supposed to be white. Another comic site does have it white. How about checking with the actual artist, Mr. Scancarelli?
I recall a character exactly like this on the old Jack Benny show(or could be a memory problem-mine)Also recall a character just like this in a British comedy that took place in the men’s section of a large Dept store which I enjoyed far to many years ago.
The character you recall was Frank Nelson – there is nothing wrong with your memory. He was on the Jack Benny program for 30 years (and a few others like the Lucy show). The audiences in those days actually greeted his appearances with applause. Every good comedian needs a foil.
I suppose the British comedy you are thinking of might be “Are you being served?”
Anyhow, this character doesn’t really appear that often and he amuses older readers who can remember how Frank delivered his lines.
For a 71 year old, I haven’t heard of Chip having grandkids. His younger sister Clovia has (adoptive) grandkids who are featured often. I haven’t heard of Gretchen being married or having kids. …
Ravenswing over 7 years ago
While I’m a staunch fan of Scancarelli’s, this lame idjit is like the Chef Meowrice strips: badly overused. Can we have a strip where he’s set on fire, please?
charliefarmrhere over 7 years ago
Someone want to tell the colorist that going by the story-line & a previous one, that his hair & beard are supposed to be white. Another comic site does have it white. How about checking with the actual artist, Mr. Scancarelli?
MJ Premium Member over 7 years ago
Well, at least we’re getting someone to react with the Benny hand-on-the-cheek bit. Everyone else just gets angry (including us).
Cronkers McGee Premium Member over 7 years ago
71 and still working, good for him.
TracyFan 65 over 7 years ago
71 and still has both his father AND grandfather.Even better!
Michael Novak Premium Member over 7 years ago
This guy comes back like a bad penny I hate him so bad it makesmewant to drop this strip for awhile untill after the holidays
hsawlrae over 7 years ago
“I rest my case”. Why? Is it tired?
Dirty Dragon over 7 years ago
Frank Nelson. Margaret Dumont. Franklin Pangborn. Edgar Kennedy. (To name a few.)
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It’s fitting to remember that great comedy characters typically have great antagonists. Their work should be admired, in retrospect.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 7 years ago
For some people work is life, retirement is death.
rmcc46 over 7 years ago
@DNTMESome of us (over 70), forcibly retired early, have to work to make ends meet.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 7 years ago
I recall a character exactly like this on the old Jack Benny show(or could be a memory problem-mine)Also recall a character just like this in a British comedy that took place in the men’s section of a large Dept store which I enjoyed far to many years ago.
Charlie Sloden Premium Member over 7 years ago
The character you recall was Frank Nelson – there is nothing wrong with your memory. He was on the Jack Benny program for 30 years (and a few others like the Lucy show). The audiences in those days actually greeted his appearances with applause. Every good comedian needs a foil.
I suppose the British comedy you are thinking of might be “Are you being served?”
Anyhow, this character doesn’t really appear that often and he amuses older readers who can remember how Frank delivered his lines.
bluejay6625 over 7 years ago
I like the Frank Nelson character.
bookworm0812 over 7 years ago
Oh, brother. Enough of this guy already! .That doc is 71?
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He actually looks really good for 71!b2plusa2 over 7 years ago
For a 71 year old, I haven’t heard of Chip having grandkids. His younger sister Clovia has (adoptive) grandkids who are featured often. I haven’t heard of Gretchen being married or having kids. …