Crankshaft by Tom Batiuk and Dan Davis for December 20, 2024

Hoo boy. Ed’s going to take the tape over to Meckler’s house, only to find Ralph still putting a bicycle together for Tim, isn’t he?

Christmas with Ralph Kramden, Helen Shyres, and Timmy … who became Tim “The Toolman” Taylor.

Of course at Ed’s age, he really should be holding an old roll of silent, “Super 8” film.

(Like the reel film Radar’s family sent him of a family gathering, for those who don’t remember the original “home movies”.)

Oh sure, don’t let anyone see you reading the label… or is Crank still illiterate?

Memories….

And Ralph will probably think it’s the best gift he’s gotten in a long time.

There is a way to digitize it

Ralph, Helen and tiny Timmy… oh no, it’s “A Christmas Carol, Crankshaft Style.” Will Ed be in the role of Scrooge? Will Pizza BM co-star as the Ghost of Pepperoni Passed? Stay tuned…

Yep….I am trying to remember that one!!!!

Somehow this comic strip has morphed into…“GASP”…Crankshaft. Well, I’ll be Dad burned. Keep it up guys. Let’s see if we can stay on course, at least through Christmas. If this turns into Winkerbean at Christmas, I’ll unfollow you.

Memories…..

OK I remember the name Ralph but not his story. Helen? Not at all. Timmy? All I got is the fable that he sent Lassie to get help when he fell in the well.

VHS was made during the 1970’s

Timmy Meckler died in Vietnam during the 1970’s

why, Timemop, WHY

Merry Christmas Cranky…nice seeing you!

Put it in the VCR! Put it in!

Come on people, give it a rest, at least till after Christmas!

rats… if only he had a vcr player…

Am I the first to ask why it is that Ed even has this tape to begin with?

Do you have any family home videos from your friends? Do your friends have any family home videos of your family? No and no, for my part. Why would I want that? Why would I have that?