I wonder what the first strip looked like. It might have been in our local morning paper but we got the evening edition with Archie, Dondi and Kerry Drake.
Happy Anniversary, Broomie! Thanks, Russ, for 50 years of laughs and heart-hugs. I’m 61 and can hardly believe I’ve been reading Broomie since I was 11. (See, Nerwin, you will need math at some point.)
Great work, Mr. Myers, wow! I’ve been reading your work since the beginning, back in the days when the Detroit Free Press was a newspaper all on its own.
Many congratulations on the anniversary. Broomhilda has given me much pleasure over the years. I am continually amazed at the creativity that, more often than not, delivers amusement so regularly.
I have been reading Broom Hilda for 50 years – the strip started a little less than 5 months before becoming a legal adult (21 then). I have used one of Broomie’s expressions from way back … she said “I just choked on a volley of swear words.” It still makes me laugh!
Congrats to Russell Meyers! Cartoons change visually over time. Just look at “Peanuts.” They also change emotionally. GoComics recently restarted “Citizen Dog,” and Fergus the dog went from being an a**hole to a loving if naughty dog.
I’m a ‘newbie’ daily reader, just starting back in 2013 (with the exception of one strip printed in an “Antique Autos” magazine in the ‘70s. It involved Irwin ordering a new Hudson automobile and Gaylord pointing out that they were no longer built. I also remember seeing it in the morning paper when copies were left lying around in the men’s room at work (the 1980s). Thank you for all your work and I hope you continue as long as you find pleasure in drawing the strip.
I’ve been with Broomie since the very first day she appeared in the San Jose Mercury/News. I was 14 at the time. It’s a pain being older than Broomie, especially when she says she’s 1500 years old… Happy anniversary!!!
allen@home over 4 years ago
Crongratulation’s,Russell. Keep up the good work.
h.v.greenman over 4 years ago
See Broomie, giving up those cigars helped you keep looking a youthful 1300 instead of 1550
wiatr over 4 years ago
I wonder what the first strip looked like. It might have been in our local morning paper but we got the evening edition with Archie, Dondi and Kerry Drake.
pschearer Premium Member over 4 years ago
Wow! That long!! Great work, Russell! Keep it up as long as you want. Keep drawing those wonderful trees.
coratelli over 4 years ago
Wow!!!!
Nachikethass over 4 years ago
Can’t be botox, boys – she has a very expressive face! Have you really looked at a “botox-ed” face?
myee Premium Member over 4 years ago
Hi Russell. That is one mighty achievement. Congratulations and very well done. Great entertainment
GROG Premium Member over 4 years ago
Happy 50th! Get yourself a facelift.
cdward over 4 years ago
Happy Anniversary!
jagedlo over 4 years ago
I think it’s more self-zapping than anything else…anyway, Happy 50th to you all!
theincrediblebulk over 4 years ago
Thank you for 50 years of laughter.
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT over 4 years ago
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROOMIE 11111☺☺♥♥
detroitpete over 4 years ago
Happy 50th Broom Hilda!
azrael2000 over 4 years ago
I miss the Grebler… “free insults”… maybe that is why kids are so sensitive today!
TwilightFaze over 4 years ago
50 years of classic comedy in strip format! Happy anniversary!
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Congratulation! That’s a long time to come up with daily strips!
smorbie the great and beautiful over 4 years ago
Congrats, Broomie!
manutd5 over 4 years ago
Congrats Russel Myers. I remember reading Broom Hilda in the Sunday Funnies growing up. So great to see it still going strong. :)
Artrina over 4 years ago
Congrats! 50 years, WOW! May we be lucky enough to have many more years of Broomie!
Alice Brady Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congratulations on 50 years of giggles~
sgs13 over 4 years ago
Congratulations Russell Myers!
Fiona D Premium Member over 4 years ago
Happy Anniversary, Broomie! Thanks, Russ, for 50 years of laughs and heart-hugs. I’m 61 and can hardly believe I’ve been reading Broomie since I was 11. (See, Nerwin, you will need math at some point.)
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congratulations and thanks to Broomie, Gaylord, Irwin, Nerwin, and the whole gang. Oh, and to Russell Myers too.
Durak Premium Member over 4 years ago
Great work, Mr. Myers, wow! I’ve been reading your work since the beginning, back in the days when the Detroit Free Press was a newspaper all on its own.
Janet Gamble Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congrats on your 50th! I started reading this strip in the mid 70’s in the, New York Daily News!
david_42 over 4 years ago
50 years on top of 1500 is about 3%. About a day in the life of a puppy.
martinman8 over 4 years ago
happy bday broomie. i remember your first comic
pengzoid Premium Member over 4 years ago
This was started 4 days after I was started. Happy anniversary.
Donaldo Premium Member over 4 years ago
Happy 50th, Russel. Thanks for all the laughs
Ray Rappisi Jr Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congrats, Russ! An incredible milestone! Here’s to the next…..ummm….
Michael G. over 4 years ago
Mazel tov! Well done, Mr. Myers! :-D
clayusmcret Premium Member over 4 years ago
Russell, thanks for the memories!
archipelago Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congratulations!
hawkeyec Premium Member over 4 years ago
Thank you, sir for all the joy. Broomie is great.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 4 years ago
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROOM HILDA!!!!
well-i-never over 4 years ago
April 20, 1970 was a Monday too! Does that work for every 50 years?
P51Strega over 4 years ago
Congratulation on 50 years. Thanks for the laughs.
P51Strega over 4 years ago
Clearly her secret isn’t Botox; it’s India Ink.
cj7ole over 4 years ago
Congratulations Russell, that is a milestone accomplishment!!!
redback over 4 years ago
does she have been saying she’s 1500 since 50 years ago?
WesTXGrl13 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Adding my congratulations! Broom Hilda is UNFAILINGLY funny, and always makes me smile! Happy 50th!!!
Plods with ...™ over 4 years ago
Nice. Happy anniversary.
j.l.farmer over 4 years ago
congrats on your 50th anniversary! your comic is on my list of comics i view daily.
jacekahn over 4 years ago
Many congratulations on the anniversary. Broomhilda has given me much pleasure over the years. I am continually amazed at the creativity that, more often than not, delivers amusement so regularly.
sandflea over 4 years ago
Congrats. Here’s to many more.
leannwoo over 4 years ago
Congratulations Russell! Wow, 50 years!
paranormal over 4 years ago
It’s strange when some people look older when they’re younger and younger when they’re older…
PDXCubbie over 4 years ago
Happy Anniversary, Broomie, gurl! You don’t look a day over 29…….LOL!
karlykru Premium Member over 4 years ago
I have been reading Broom Hilda for 50 years – the strip started a little less than 5 months before becoming a legal adult (21 then). I have used one of Broomie’s expressions from way back … she said “I just choked on a volley of swear words.” It still makes me laugh!
eludio Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ding Dong. The witch isn’t dead !
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
Congrats to Russell Meyers! Cartoons change visually over time. Just look at “Peanuts.” They also change emotionally. GoComics recently restarted “Citizen Dog,” and Fergus the dog went from being an a**hole to a loving if naughty dog.
RachelTomlinson over 4 years ago
Congratulations Russell Myers
rwbath over 4 years ago
Congratulations!! I’ve been reading it since I was 17!
chromosome Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congratulations! Keep up the good work!
fix-n-fly over 4 years ago
When you are 1500 years old, 50 years is a drop in the bucket. Congratulations Broomie and Russell Myers!
rbluecat Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congratulations, Broomie and Russell!
beautifulyoli over 4 years ago
I enjoy your strip very much, thanks for the smiles
tad1 over 4 years ago
Congratulations on 50 wonderful years of Broom Hilda! :)
NoLongerWandering over 4 years ago
Congrats on 50 years!!
caffeinebuzzdsgn over 4 years ago
CONGRATULATIONS!
rwebs over 4 years ago
Wow!
William Taylor over 4 years ago
Well done, sir, well done indeed!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)
Bill The Nuke over 4 years ago
I’d forgotten about the cigar.
Guy Steele Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congratulations to Russell Myers!
sevenfeet0 over 4 years ago
I’ve literally been reading this most of the last 50 years since I was a kid. Thanks for being a part of my life for that daily smile.
tcayer over 4 years ago
1550 is the new 1500!
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
There isn’t enough botox in this world for our lovable little green witch, who claims to be only 1500 years old (but we know better)! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
And congratulations to Russell Myers! A strip a day, 365/year, 50 years—that’s over 18000 Broom-Hilda strips, all of them ace humor!
dimndno over 4 years ago
I remember reading Broom Hilda in my early teens. I’m 62 now! Gotta love it!
wiatr over 4 years ago
I’m a ‘newbie’ daily reader, just starting back in 2013 (with the exception of one strip printed in an “Antique Autos” magazine in the ‘70s. It involved Irwin ordering a new Hudson automobile and Gaylord pointing out that they were no longer built. I also remember seeing it in the morning paper when copies were left lying around in the men’s room at work (the 1980s). Thank you for all your work and I hope you continue as long as you find pleasure in drawing the strip.
clayface9 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Happy Anniversary, Russ!
lindz.coop Premium Member over 4 years ago
Awesome!!! Happy Anniversary!!
Betty Davis over 4 years ago
I have always loved Broom Hilda, thank you for sharing your humor and artistry with us! ❤️
rdav1248961 Premium Member over 4 years ago
She was 1500 years old then and now she is 1550 years old. You don’t look a day over 1400, Broomie!
Ricky Bennett over 4 years ago
I’ve been with Broomie since the very first day she appeared in the San Jose Mercury/News. I was 14 at the time. It’s a pain being older than Broomie, especially when she says she’s 1500 years old… Happy anniversary!!!