Popeye and The Argonaut: An 85th Anniversary Story
[caption id="attachment_12222" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Popeye's first appearance in Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929[/caption] It’s rare that the reporter becomes the story but, as we celebrate the 85th anniversary of Popeye’s first appearance on Jan. 17, 1929, that’s exactly what has happened. A newspaper arts…
READ MOREPopeye and PEZ Go Way Back
Did you know that there exists a very special history between Popeye and PEZ candy? PEZ began making dispensers in the 1940s, and they were originally very plain and intended for adults who were trying to quit smoking. Throughout the 1950s, PEZ introduced a number of more playful designs…
READ MORE“Popeye on the River” Picnic Event
The 34th Annual Popeye Picnic will take place this weekend, Sept. 6 – 8, 2013, in Chester, Illinois. Each year, this highly anticipated town event and Popeye-themed picnic takes place on the first full weekend after Labor Day in the hometown of Elzie Segar, creator of…
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