Category: Events
“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…
READ MOREBehind the Scenes with Popeye at LICENSING EXPO 2013
This week, King Features is proudly showcasing all of its brands, including its flagship property POPEYE and OLIVE OYL, at Licensing Expo 2013 in Las Vegas. This annual international tradeshow kicked off on June 18 and runs through June 20, 2013. More than 400 exhibitors representing more than 5,000 brands and…
READ MOREHappy Birthday, Popeye!
Eighty four years ago today, Popeye the Sailor Man made history when he first appeared in the comic strip, THIMBLE THEATER. The CBS Morning News, hosted by Gayle King and Charlie Rose, were among the first fans to wish the world's mightiest mariner a "Happy 84th…
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