My dad was born in the 19th century. He saw the development of aviation. He was afraid to get on an airplane. Finally I got him to fly to visit relatives in the 1970s. To distract him I brought cards and we played gin rummy on the flight. It was the only time I was able to win against him at gin rummy.
I liked flying in the 60’s better, not as hectic. There was no carry on except what fit under the seat, only coats and umbrellas in overhead so more headroom and seats wider. Even in coach the hot meals were excellent on a 2 hour flight. The movie was one choice on a pull down screen at the front of the section. I had a pocket transistor radio to listen to otherwise.
in 1962 all we flew in was turbo planes and you walked in from the back of the plane and walked up to your seat. Sat back and had a cigarette and a drink then we took off.
HERMAN®, the hilarious groundbreaking cartoon feature that appears in hundreds of newspapers worldwide, continues despite the sad passing of creator Jim Unger.
Unger, who died in June 2012, left a legacy of more than 8,000 HERMAN comics and a large following that’s still going strong today. In order to keep the laughs coming, Unger passed the comedic torch to cartoonist David Waisglass and illustrator Roly Wood. Waisglass had been working closely with Unger on HERMAN since 1997, when Waisglass stopped work on his own syndicated comic, FARCUS®, to assist his mentor and manage HERMAN.
Unger’s outrageous humor and distinct illustrative style was an industry, with millions of HERMAN book collections sold in more than 25 countries. Born in London, Unger floated from job to job — including soldier, policeman, office clerk and repo man — before realizing his phenomenal comedic and drawing talent.
In 2010, Wood joined the team to help create new Sunday strips with Waisglass and Unger. Unger told friends and family that he’d never before met anyone who could draw HERMAN as well as, if not better, than himself! Unger loved the new material and began contributing more and more new gags until his death.
Although Unger wanted to publicly credit his creative partners, Waisglass and Wood strongly believed that the focus should remain on the work and its originator.
The positive response from fans, friends and the entire Unger family has been terrific, encouraging the creative duo to continue the work that Unger started.
“Roly and I are deeply committed to honoring Jim’s comic legacy and his original brand of cartoon humor,” says Waisglass. “It was his greatest wish that HERMAN live on and continue to make us laugh.”
Universal Uclick distributes the best of Jim Unger’s classic cartoons along with new HERMAN material.Herman Followers67,066
Improvements? IMPROVEMENTS??!? The last time I flew was 1971. My then-husband had a blue-collar job with the airlines. We were flying to LA. The flight was not full so we, flying on stand-by as employees, got upgraded to 1st class. We got little footies, a gift bag of toiletries; I chose a Black Russian cocktail before dinner, which was rack of lamb ( I an NOT making this up) and didn’t pay an additional penny. Last week my husband flew to San Francisco for work and paid $10 for a hamburger. US commercial flying, Japanese subways and root canal — don’t know that I could tell the difference.
It’s not always that bad, just in the US. I remember flying from Europe to the West Coast (non-discount airline, of course). The first leg, to NY/Kennedy, was on a European airline, and it was truly a delight in every aspect. But in NY, back to cattle-car airways all the way. By the time we got home, my joints were aching from the cramped seating — and I’m 5 foot 7 and 170 lb. (Which meant I started out flying at 1.77 m and 77.1 kg.)
But folks, WE are the source of the problem. We use internet systems to opt for the cheapest flight every which way, and y’know? The airlines quickly figured out that price was everything to the customer. They responded accordingly. Thus the existence of discount airlines where they actually consider stand-up “seating” to be a realistic option for the future. Youp, Ryan Air. We have done this to ourselves!!!
I’m not sure there have been any improvements. There have been changes. Sixty years ago is about when I took my first commercial flight. People used to get dressed up to travel by plane. They served real meals. And while I’m sure this last perk wasn’t available on every flight, it sure made my day. An adorably cute French guy sat beside me and said he was scared and asked if he could hold my hand during takeoff and landing. It was a line, and I knew it, but did I mention how adorably cute he was? Now, that was travel!
I made up a little poem about flying vs. taking the train. If you lose the engine, then all you do is roll to a stop. HOWEVER! If you lose an engine on a plane. Then, all you do is DDDDDDRRRROOOOPPPPPP!
C over 2 years ago
Parachute aside, service has declined in the last sixty years
Mediatech over 2 years ago
Waldo Pepper lives.
Cornelius Noodleman over 2 years ago
We don’t need to hand crank the propeller anymore.
Zykoic over 2 years ago
My dad was born in the 19th century. He saw the development of aviation. He was afraid to get on an airplane. Finally I got him to fly to visit relatives in the 1970s. To distract him I brought cards and we played gin rummy on the flight. It was the only time I was able to win against him at gin rummy.
Lucy Rudy over 2 years ago
I liked flying in the 60’s better, not as hectic. There was no carry on except what fit under the seat, only coats and umbrellas in overhead so more headroom and seats wider. Even in coach the hot meals were excellent on a 2 hour flight. The movie was one choice on a pull down screen at the front of the section. I had a pocket transistor radio to listen to otherwise.
Imagine over 2 years ago
My grandmother flew from Germany to New York in 1969. On the way to New York she flew on a turboprop plane. On the return trip she flew on a jet.
DIF20 over 2 years ago
in 1962 all we flew in was turbo planes and you walked in from the back of the plane and walked up to your seat. Sat back and had a cigarette and a drink then we took off.
Kaputnik over 2 years ago
Remember that this comic stopped in the 1990s, despite the copyright from the current year. This fellow hasn’t flown since the 1930s at the latest.
dflak over 2 years ago
No sir, you don’t understand. Due to crew shortages, they called me out of retirement. I’m the pilot.
Doug Taylor Premium Member over 2 years ago
Must be flying Ajax Airlines…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-WemyIbgJQ
zerotvus over 2 years ago
I’ll keep the parachute…….
Steve Dallas over 2 years ago
I’ve seen how glamorous flying looked in 1962. I’m not seeing much improvement.
Doug K over 2 years ago
I think you’ll also find there are some (minor?) inconveniences.
mr , b over 2 years ago
Or not
IshkaBibel1 over 2 years ago
True when this was created circa 1979. Not so much today.
mindjob over 2 years ago
Strip searches and x-ray machines are real improvements
rshive over 2 years ago
Maybe the poor guy would feel better on the train.
WCraft Premium Member over 2 years ago
No more convertibles?
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 2 years ago
And the service sucks big time
royq27 over 2 years ago
…and quite a few disappointments.
John9 over 2 years ago
Wanna bet?
Xavier over 2 years ago
From
https://www.gocomics.com/herman/about
About Herman
HERMAN®, the hilarious groundbreaking cartoon feature that appears in hundreds of newspapers worldwide, continues despite the sad passing of creator Jim Unger.
Unger, who died in June 2012, left a legacy of more than 8,000 HERMAN comics and a large following that’s still going strong today. In order to keep the laughs coming, Unger passed the comedic torch to cartoonist David Waisglass and illustrator Roly Wood. Waisglass had been working closely with Unger on HERMAN since 1997, when Waisglass stopped work on his own syndicated comic, FARCUS®, to assist his mentor and manage HERMAN.
Unger’s outrageous humor and distinct illustrative style was an industry, with millions of HERMAN book collections sold in more than 25 countries. Born in London, Unger floated from job to job — including soldier, policeman, office clerk and repo man — before realizing his phenomenal comedic and drawing talent.
In 2010, Wood joined the team to help create new Sunday strips with Waisglass and Unger. Unger told friends and family that he’d never before met anyone who could draw HERMAN as well as, if not better, than himself! Unger loved the new material and began contributing more and more new gags until his death.
Although Unger wanted to publicly credit his creative partners, Waisglass and Wood strongly believed that the focus should remain on the work and its originator.
The positive response from fans, friends and the entire Unger family has been terrific, encouraging the creative duo to continue the work that Unger started.
“Roly and I are deeply committed to honoring Jim’s comic legacy and his original brand of cartoon humor,” says Waisglass. “It was his greatest wish that HERMAN live on and continue to make us laugh.”
Universal Uclick distributes the best of Jim Unger’s classic cartoons along with new HERMAN material.Herman Followers67,066
Smith Grabholz over 2 years ago
I find flying only gets worse and worse.
paranormal over 2 years ago
St. Olaf now has an air port???
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
“We have greatly improved our parachutes, for example!!”
Buckeye67 over 2 years ago
Yeah, you need to ditch the chute and get yourself a mask.
rustyroese over 2 years ago
Maybe not.
phredturner over 2 years ago
“changes”, but not “improvements”
dogday Premium Member over 2 years ago
Improvements? IMPROVEMENTS??!? The last time I flew was 1971. My then-husband had a blue-collar job with the airlines. We were flying to LA. The flight was not full so we, flying on stand-by as employees, got upgraded to 1st class. We got little footies, a gift bag of toiletries; I chose a Black Russian cocktail before dinner, which was rack of lamb ( I an NOT making this up) and didn’t pay an additional penny. Last week my husband flew to San Francisco for work and paid $10 for a hamburger. US commercial flying, Japanese subways and root canal — don’t know that I could tell the difference.
ekke over 2 years ago
It’s not always that bad, just in the US. I remember flying from Europe to the West Coast (non-discount airline, of course). The first leg, to NY/Kennedy, was on a European airline, and it was truly a delight in every aspect. But in NY, back to cattle-car airways all the way. By the time we got home, my joints were aching from the cramped seating — and I’m 5 foot 7 and 170 lb. (Which meant I started out flying at 1.77 m and 77.1 kg.)
But folks, WE are the source of the problem. We use internet systems to opt for the cheapest flight every which way, and y’know? The airlines quickly figured out that price was everything to the customer. They responded accordingly. Thus the existence of discount airlines where they actually consider stand-up “seating” to be a realistic option for the future. Youp, Ryan Air. We have done this to ourselves!!!
PaleoCon over 2 years ago
Sixty years? The image suggests more like eighty years.
abucksworth Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m not sure there have been any improvements. There have been changes. Sixty years ago is about when I took my first commercial flight. People used to get dressed up to travel by plane. They served real meals. And while I’m sure this last perk wasn’t available on every flight, it sure made my day. An adorably cute French guy sat beside me and said he was scared and asked if he could hold my hand during takeoff and landing. It was a line, and I knew it, but did I mention how adorably cute he was? Now, that was travel!
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Better caliber of Parachutes are available now….
Erichalfbee over 2 years ago
Oooh you wouldn’t want to pull the ripcord on that parachute!!!
Jim Kerner over 2 years ago
I made up a little poem about flying vs. taking the train. If you lose the engine, then all you do is roll to a stop. HOWEVER! If you lose an engine on a plane. Then, all you do is DDDDDDRRRROOOOPPPPPP!
DaBump Premium Member over 2 years ago
And a lot of major inconveniences, too, however.
Lucy Rudy over 2 years ago
As a kid I flew on a TWA Constellation 4 prop plane in 1958. It had to stop in Albuquerque to refuel between Phoenix and Kansas City!
donut reply over 2 years ago
Haven’t flow in twenty years. I imagine I won’t find any improvements if I fly again.