Marmaduke - My Favorite Great Dane Is Still Alive and Well

[wackychick]

Well the man who creates him is anyway. Who knew? The guy who used to illustrate and write the cartoon strip "Marmaduke" is still at it! OMG. The guy is ancient... I loved the story and I have always loved Marmaduke. Here is the beginning - find the link to the rest of the story at the bottom...

MONTGOMERY, TX—Inching his feeble frame toward an old drafting table for quite possibly the millionth time, 83-year-old Brad Anderson begins his day the same way he always has: by closing his eyes and tracing the well-worn outline of America's most lovable dog.

Anderson, who completed his 20,000th Marmaduke cartoon last month, first created the funnies-page staple in 1954. Today, almost six decades later, this plucky octogenarian continues his tireless work, bringing laughter and joy to millions of readers long since dead of old age.

The Rest of the Marmaduke Story...

For you Texans out there who may not know, Montgomery is just west of Lake Conroe north of Houston.

[anypoks]

Long time reader, first post.

I just wanted to say hi from Indianapolis : )

At first I came to do some research. Now I come back all the time to see what is new. Thanks for building a great community.

Emily
Mother of 2 wonderful children
Dog-mom of 3 : )