Popeye the Sailor has long been one of the most popular and recognizable characters comic strip in the world. In all honesty, he Seems to be well past his heyday, with his daily comic strip now in reruns and no new cartoons having been made for years now That odd CGI outside of the special, but he is still a legend. Frankly, he seems to have passed heyday, with a daily comic strip is now in reruns and no new cartoons have been made for years beyond the particular strange CGI, but he's still a legend. Things Appear to be on an upswing for the ol 'sea salt, however, as his original comic strips have come back into print in a deluxe book line from Fantagraphics, and of course his Legendary cartoon shorts from the Fleischer studios are Finally coming to home video for the first time in an authorized edition. It appeared on an upswing for the ol 'sea salt, however, as the original comic strip has come back into print in a line of deluxe books from Fantagraphics, and of course the legendary cartoon shorts from the Fleischer studios, finally coming to home video for the first time in this edition official. With the renewed attention being given to Popeye, it is a good time to look back at what has made him "a pop culture icon for so many decades. With the renewed attention given to Popeye, it is a good time to look back at what has made him a pop culture icon for decades so much. The Genius From Genius Of Chester Chester pop7511.jpg
The Sailor began his career in a rather unassuming way, as a bit player in an already well-established comic strip by EC Segar (1894-1938). The Sailor began his career with a rather simple way, as a bit player in an established comic strip by EC Segar (1894-1938). The Chester, Illinois native Had been a motion-picture projectionist at one time, Known for making Chalk drawings on the sidewalk by the Chester Opera House in order to advertise what was playing inside. The Chester, Illinois native has been a motion-picture projector at a time, which is known to create chalk drawings on the sidewalk by the Chester Opera House in order to advertise what is playing in it. When he was old Enough, he traveled to Chicago changed from a newspaper cartoonist. When he was old enough, he went to Chicago to become a newspaper cartoonist. Some good connections led to an assignment on Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers, Which in turn led to him "taking on an illustrated feature entertainment reviewed That happenings in town, The Loop Called loops. Some good connections cause the task to Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers, which in turn caused him to take on the features described that incident to review entertainment in the city, called iteration of The Loop. A man in the Hearst newspaper organization noticed his work, and Segar was offered the opportunity to come to New York to work for Hearst's King Features Syndicate. A man in the Hearst newspaper organization has seen his works, and Fresh offered an opportunity to come to New York to work for Hearst's King Features Syndicate. That it was there he was directed to work on a comic strip That was to be named Thimble Theatre in 1919. That's where he is directed to work on a comic strip called thimbles Theatre in 1919.
Fresh chose as his oddly named characters the Oyl family: Siblings Castor (a fairly benevolent schemer) and Olive (skinny, but somehow something of a guy magnet), on their parents, and Olive's boyfriend, Ham Gravy. Fresh chose her as a character named strange Oyl family: siblings Castor (a good trick of the heart) and Olives (bony, but somehow something of a magnet for men), their parents, and girlfriend Olive, Ham Gravy. At first, the strip followed the gag format, with Each day's events unrelated to the others. Initially, the strip followed the format of vomiting, with events every day that do not relate to other people. Over the next ten years, though, Fresh Became fond of continuity, and weekly themes Evolved into telling actual stories. Over the next ten years, though, Fresh became like continuity, and weekly themes evolved into telling the real stories. This opened up the Narrative considerably, and allowed for the introduction of more complex elements, Standard and Poor 'ongoing plots and a wider array of characters. This opens the story further, and allow for the introduction of elements that are more complex, such as the ongoing plot and a wider variety of characters. Fresh Became Known for his many zany Creations, WHO usually only showed up for a single sequence and Were never seen again. Fresh became famous for his many creations are funny, that usually only appears for a single sequence and was never seen again. The Oyls and Ham Gravy Were often, relatively speaking, the "straight men" in the affair, although certainly Had they want on their share of foibles and odd traits. The Oyls and Ham Gravy frequently, in relative terms, "straight men" in these matters, although they certainly have their share of flaws and peculiar properties.
The daily strip Enough Had been doing well, telling stories of Uncommon enjoyable wit and playfulness, and a Sunday color page was added in 1924, but a storyline That began in late 1928 would see the strip altered forever. Daily strip was good enough, please tell extraordinary intelligence and playful, and color Sunday pages have been added in 1924, but a story that began in late 1928 will see the strip changed forever. In this story, Castor and Ham Had decided to travel to Dice Island, with luck on their Whiffle Hen-producing in order to make Some quick cash. In this story, Castor and Ham have decided to go to the Island Dice with their good fortune to produce a blast Hen quick cash. Themselves They got a boat, but needed a man who Knew how to Sail it. They have their own boat, but need someone who knows how to sail it. Searching around for a suitable-looking fellow, Castor spied a runty-looking older fellow with one eye, smoking a corncob pipe. Looking for searching for a suitable partner, Castor him a shrunken look older fellow with one eye, smoking corncob pipes. The date was January 17, 1929. The date is January 17, 1929. pop75cs2.jpg
Few in the next days and weeks, the strip enjoyed a new dynamic That was mystifying. In the next few days and weeks, the strip enjoying amazing new dynamics. Somehow, the new character's charm and salty sensibility brought a whole new aura to the strip, elevating it above its notches Trust already laudable status. Somehow, a new character and charm of salt sensitivity brings a new aura to strip, lift it several notches above their status has been commendable. Popeye, named only in his third appearance daily and never intended to stick around past his Introductory storyline, ended up taking over the whole strip. Popeye, named only in the appearance of the third day and never intended to stay past his introduction to the story, eventually taking over the entire strip. Suddenly, the strip was as interesting and Twice Twice as funny. Suddenly, the strip is two times two times more interesting and funny.
Popeye's look Evolved greatly over the years, but many aspects of his character Were evident from the first week of his life, ESPECIALLY his brusque nature. see Popeye's growing very over the years, but many aspects of his character is clear from the first week of life, especially his abusive nature. There has been Some Conjecture by the people of Chester That Popeye was inspired by a local man named Rocky Feigle. There is some suspicion by the people who were inspired by Popeye Chester a local man named Rocky Feigle. Rocky was a tough old coot WHO worked at the town saloon and was rumored to have never lost a fight. Rocky is a tough old fools who work in the city and the saloon was rumored to have never lost a fight. No doubt, Fresh's exposure to Feigle was an influence, just as other town residents Could be seen in other Thimble Theater characters to Some extent. No doubt, 's Fresh exposure to Feigle is influenced, like other citizens can be seen in other characters Theater maxim to some extent. pop75sun2.jpg
Aside from his toughness, the early Popeye was Known for his uneasy relationship with Olive, Which led to romance Pls She kissed him "in August 1929 (although She said it wan an accident at the time). In addition to his toughness, early Popeye is known for his uncomfortable relationship with Olives, which led to love when she kissed him in August 1929 (although she said it wan an accident at the time). Even in the beginning, Popeye said "Blow Me Down" a lot (starting in just his fourth appearance), and he took no guff from anyone. Even early on, Popeye says "Blow Me Down" a lot (starting in just four appearances), and he did not protest from anyone. He was not necessarily the Heroic in the traditional sense, but no one Could Argue the appeal of a man who was so supremely self-confident and believed in Himself more than anything else. He does not always heroic in the traditional sense, but no one could deny appeal of a man who was so very confident and believe in herself more than anything. The rougher edges Gave him "Were this attitude softened a bit in later years, as the original depiction of Popeye actually showed him" to be explosively Violent and physically reactionary, in Airways That May seem a bit shocking today. This attitude gave her rough edges are softened slightly in later years, as the original picture of Popeye actually shows him to be explosive physical violence and reactionary, in ways that may seem somewhat surprising today. He usually punched first and asked questions later, finding out he's innocent decked Had about as often as he smashed a villain. He usually hit first and ask questions later, found him decked naive about as often as it destroys the villain. Of course, this has much to do with the times, as Popeye Came about in-Between two world wars and at the beginning of the Great Depression-a time of great uncertainty Pls people must have enjoyed seeing a man who was unafraid to Lash out and take charge. Of course, this is much to do with time, as Popeye appeared in-between the two world wars and at the beginning of the Great Depression-a time of great uncertainty when the person must have enjoyed seeing a man who is not afraid to explode and be responsible. Also it was very early in the history of the widely syndicated entertainment, before people Became more sensitive to the portrayal of violence and its effect on young readers in particular. He is also very early in the history of the syndicated entertainment area, before people become more sensitive to the image of violence and its effect on young readers in particular. This roughness of character seen in the sailor was tempered, however, by Popeye's absolute sense of right and wrong. Roughness was visible on the sailor character is angry, however, by Popeye the absolute of right and wrong. A more moral character never existed. More moral characters that never existed. He was a champion for his time, fighting the good fight in an unwavering way. He is a champion for his time, fighting against both by an unshakable.
By 1932, Popeye Had pretty much taken over as the star of Thimble Theater, much to the surprise of his creator. In 1932, Popeye has pretty much taken over as the star maxim Theatre, shocking his creator. Several newspapers started to rename the strip, Thimble Theatre starring Popeye, and the trend would continue to include many more papers, Until eventually only the name of Popeye was retained. Some newspapers began to change the name of thimbles strip Theatre, Starring Popeye, and this trend will continue to include more papers, until finally only the name of Popeye maintained. Anyone WHO has dabbled in the creative arts works of art knows That Can Take on Lives of their own, and this was certainly the case with Segar and Popeye. Anyone who has been in the creative arts to know that the artwork can take their own lives, and this is clearly the case with Segar and Popeye. Popeye's star status was proven with the arrival of scads of merchandise, mentions of Popeye by the radio comedians, and loads of fan mail for the sailor. Popeye star status as evidenced by the arrival of scads of merchandise, the mention of Popeye by radio comedian, and a lot of fan mail for the sailors. Popeye Had Ham Gravy pushed out of the strip, and the daily continuities continued to churn out whimsical characters, whether for short stays or as recurring characters. Popeye has been pushed out of the strip, Ham Gravy, and continuity every day continue to churn out strange characters, good for short stay or as a recurring character. More Successful ones Included Popeye's Enemy the Sea Hag at the end of 1929, mooching Wimpy in 1932 and shortly thereafter his Geezil Enemy, Roughhouse in 1932, and baby Swee'pea (WHO was sent through the mail to Popeye) in 1933. more successful, including Popeye's the enemy of the Sea Hag at the end of 1929, mooching Wimpy in 1932 and his rival Geezil Soon, Roughhouse in 1932, and the baby Swee'pea (which was sent to Popeye by post) in 1933. Popeye Gets Animated Popeye And Finds His Voice Gets Animated And Finds His Voice pop7514.jpg
Such was Popeye's Success That New York producer Max Fleischer cartoon, Known mainly for Koko the Clown and Betty Boop, sought out a deal to make into an animated Popeye cartoon star. The success that New York Popeye's cartoon producer Max Fleischer, who is known primarily for Koko the Clown and Betty Boop, Popeye seek an agreement to create an animated cartoon star. He met with a Mr. Gortatowsky of King Features, the WHO was reportedly surprised That anyone would want to animate and Standard and Poor's ugly character. He met with Mr. Gortatowsky King Features, which reportedly surprised that there are people who want to turn such a bad character. Nevertheless, Were Agreed to terms, and in today's lingo, a "pilot" was shot. However, it was agreed, and in the language of today, the pilots' "was shot. Popeye was featured in a 1933 Betty Boop cartoon entitled (Betty Boop Presents) Popeye The Sailor. Popeye was featured in a 1933 Betty Boop cartoon titled (Betty Boop Presents) Popeye The Sailor. The cartoon featured Popeye, Olive, and Newly created rival Bluto. This cartoon shows Popeye, Olive, and the newly created rival Bluto. Also Betty hosted tryouts with The Little King and Henry, but only Popeye was launched into his own film series, beginning with I Yam What I Yam later in 1933. Betty also hosted tryouts with the Little King and Henry, but only Popeye was launched into his own film series, beginning with I Yam What I Yam later in the year 1933. What Were followed dozens of Successful cartoons by Max Fleischer and his directing brother Dave. What followed dozens of successful cartoons by Max Fleischer and his brother Dave directs. It is the Fleischer Popeye Cartoons That are best loved by animation fans, due to the complexity of the animation, the often intense Creativity of the stories and staging, and a certain "spark" that has never been recreated elsewhere; and, like other Fleischer works, the use of actual three-dimensional backgrounds Sometimes was employed to great effect. This is the Fleischer Popeye cartoons are the most loved by fans of animation, because animation complexity, creativity is often stronger than the story and staging, and a certain "spark" that has never been re-created elsewhere, and, like other working Fleischer, the use of three background The actual dimensions are sometimes used to great effect. pop757.jpg
Naturally, These Were Also Nowhere the cartoons Popeye and Olive Oyl first Were Heard voices, and they want Were Perfect even if little thought was given to any actual lip-synching in the Fleischer shorts. Of course, this cartoon where Popeye and Olive Oyl first heard the voices, and they are perfect even if little thought is given to the actual lip-synching in the Fleischer shorts. Mae Questral, of Betty Boop fame, provided Olive's frantic wails (except for 1938-1941, Pls Olive was done by Margie Hines), and studios in-betweener Jack Mercer did most of the Popeye's charming stream of consciousness mutterings (taking over from William Costello Few cartoons after the first; Costello was fired for making too many demands). Questral Mae, Betty Boop fame, provided roared panic Olive (except for 1938 to 1941, when Olive performed by Margie Hines), and the studio in-betweener Jack Mercer doing most of the stream of consciousness mutterings Popeye's interesting about (taking over from William Costello after a few The first cartoon; Costello was fired for demanding too much). The ongoing popularity of the films continues today, despite the fact That all of the Fleischer shorts Were Made in black and white; Also they want longer did three two-reelers in color That are marvelous. The ongoing popularity of the film to this day, despite the fact that all the Fleischer shorts made in black and white, they also make three more two-reelers in amazing colors. pop7531.jpg
The cartoons had a huge impact on how the public viewed Popeye and his cast, not to Mention his favorite vegetable. Cartoons have a huge impact on how the public views Popeye and his cast, not to mention his favorite vegetable. While Spinach was mentioned in the strip as being the source of Popeye's fighting prowess, it was emphasized much more in the cartoons (probably Every one of Them, in fact). While spinach is mentioned in the strip as a source of Popeye's combat prowess, it is more emphasized in the cartoon (perhaps every one of them, actually). The self-proclaimed capital Spinach Crystal City, Texas made Popeye the first cartoon character to have a statue erected Pls Popeye's WENT up there in 1937. Self-proclaimed spinach capital Crystal City, Texas made the first Popeye cartoon character who has founded when Popeye statue went there in 1937. Spinach consumption in the United States up by a third WENT During the 1930's and most of the credit was given to the Powerhouse sailor. Spinach consumption in the United States rose by a third during the 1930s and most of the credit granted to a large group of sailors. Many of you have likely seen-Popeye Spinach brand on your grocery shelves, as it has changed from the number two brand in the U.S. Many of you probably saw the Popeye Spinach brand on the shelves of your store, as it has become the number two brand in America union
According to Segar's longtime assistant Bud Sagendorf, Segar created Popeye's nemesis Bluto by the Fleischers' request, As They needed a regular villain for Popeye. According to Bud's old assistant Sagendorf Fresh, Fresh Bluto Popeye the demand created by the enemy Fleischers', because they need a common criminal for Popeye. Bluto was a composite of many of the Popeye's past foes newspaper strip, and initially appeared only in the cartoons, except for one early comic strip appearance. Bluto is a composite of many enemies of the past Popeye newspaper strip, and initially only appeared in cartoons, except for one early comic strip appearance. His popularity in the shorts led to Fresh including him "in the strips more regularly as well, although Some disagreement or misunderstanding over the name (Between King Features and Paramount) in the 1950's caused Bluto to be renamed Brutus for the comic strips and comic books. His popularity in the shorts of Fresh causes include him in the strip more regularly as well, although some disagreement or misunderstanding on behalf of (between King Features and Paramount) in the 1950s led to Bluto renamed Brutus for comic strips and comic books. pop7512.jpg
To Fresh, this popularity was a double-edged sword. For Fresh, this popularity is a double-edged sword. That he was delighted fans of all ages to the Sailor Had taken so well, but it led to Hearst telling him "to tone down the Popeye's language and violence in a memo from 1934. He was pleased that fans of all ages have taken to the Sailor is very good, but it led to the Hearst told him to tone the language of Popeye and violence in a memo from 1934. Popeye still fought, of course, but he always Had to show just cause first. Popeye is still struggling, of course, but he always just had to show the first cause. To Fresh, That this meant the character was diluted a little, but I like to think that it was showing Olive's influence on him "too. For Fresh, this means that the character was diluted a bit, but I like to think that it shows the influence of Olives on him too. This seemed to lead directly to the creation of a nasty, Feisty character for the strip WHO Could make up for the softening of Popeye: Pappy Poopdeck. This seemed to lead directly to the creation of a character, nasty strip that can be aggressive to make up for softening Popeye: Pappy Poopdeck. When found his Pappy Popeye in 1936, it allowed an outlet for showing Fresh Crass behavior in a humorous way, without compromising Popeye Himself. When his Pappy Popeye was found in 1936, Fresh outlets are allowed to show rude behavior in a way that was funny, without sacrificing their own Popeye. As Fresh continued his work on the strip, he added more novel characters. As Fresh continue his work on the strip, he adds more novel character. The magical Eugene the Jeep Came along in 1936, Becoming an instant favorite. The magical Eugene the Jeep came in 1936, became an instant favorite. And of course, WHO Could forget The Notorious Alice the Goon character, introduced in 1934? And of course, who could forget Alice's famous Goon character, introduced in 1934? Hairy, evil, naked Alice was an abomination at first, but later on readers warmed up to her Pls She beat up the Sea Hag, got Dressed, and Became Somewhat domesticated. Hairy, evil, naked Alice is abomination in the beginning, but then warm up to the reader when he beat the Sea Hag, dress, and became quite tame. pop7513.jpg
A Well-Known less example of Popeye's popularity was the production of a Popeye radio program. A lesser known example is the popularity of Popeye Popeye radio program production. Three Attempts Were Made, Twice by Wheatena (Had Popeye on their shows, getting his strength form Wheatena eating hot cereal brands!), And once by Popsicle, Between 1935 and 1938. Three attempts were made, twice by Wheatena (indicating they have the form of Popeye brand strength Wheatena eat hot cereal),! And once with ice-cream, between 1935 and 1938. Were Around 200 episodes broadcast in total, although only A Few of the programs exist today. Approximately 200 episodes that aired in total, although only a few programs exist today. Having Found One Father, One After Another Loses Popeye Found One Father, Another One Popeye Losses
Sadly, Fresh Died of leukemia in 1938. Unfortunately, Segar died of leukemia in 1938. Today, many fans regard him "as a genius of the comic strip form. Currently, many fans regard as a genius of the comic strip form. Were his stunningly original characters, and his stories Were tremendously creative and fun. His characters are stunningly original, and the stories are very creative and fun. The Few That years he worked on Popeye have had an enormous impact on popular culture. A couple of years that he worked at Popeye's has a huge impact on popular culture. He was lucky to have enjoyed success Some of That while he was still alive, too. He's lucky to have enjoyed some success while he was still alive as well. Aside from the enormous popularity of the cartoons, the strip was hugely Successful and made him "Wealthy. In addition to great popularity of the cartoon, the comic is very successful and made him rich. A 1936 magazine article placed his annual income at $ 400,000. A magazine article in 1936 issued $ 400,000 in annual revenue. pop75com.jpg
The comic strip was taken over by writers Tom Sims and Ralph Stein, while artwork was done by Charles H. "Doc" Winner, and later by Fresh's own assistants, Bela Zaboly and Forrest "Bud" Sagendorf. Comic strip was taken over by the writer Tom Sims and Ralph Stein, temporary works of art done by Charles H. "Doc" Winner, and then by his own Segar's assistant, Bela Zaboly and Forrest "Bud" Sagendorf. Sagendorf's name will from be most familiar to many fans, he assumed total control of the strip in 1958, and continued with it for many years, as well as producing many of the comic books. Sagendorf name that will be most familiar to many fans, he took total control of the strip in 1958, and continued with it for years, and many produce comic books. Also Sagendorf wrote a book entitled Popeye: The First Fifty Years in 1979, and provided many new illustrations for it. Sagendorf also wrote a book called Popeye: The First Five Years in 1979, and provide many new illustrations for it. His own contributions to the strip Included Popeye's Granny and Dufus. own contribution to strip Popeye, including grandmothers and Dufus. He Died in 1994. He died in 1994.
Other Contributors to the comic strip Included Bobby London, a former "underground" cartoonist. other contributors to the comic strip, including Bobby London, "the former underground cartoonist. His six-year run Came to the end Pls King Features fired him "in the early 1990's over what they want peace be upon him as his overly contemporary and" relevant "take on the character. His six-year run ended when King Features fired in the early 1990s over what they see as too contemporary and "relevant" to take the character. The current daily strips are reprints from the Sagendorf era, while the Sunday page is by Hy Eisman. Current daily strip reprints from Sagendorf era, while the Sunday pages is by Hy Eisman. But Why So Hot? But Why So Popular?
The Reasons for Popeye's popularity must be apparent to anyone WHO has enjoyed his exploits, although Those are likely Different Reasons for everyone. The reason for the popularity of Popeye should be clear to anyone who has enjoyed the exploitation, although the reasons may be different for each person. I believe the answer goes back to Those early Appearances in Thimble Theater, Nowhere his personality was already on display, even if it was a bit rough. I believe the answer will be returned to their appearance in the early thimbles Theater, where her personality has on the screen, although a bit rough. Popeye has always been uncompromising, in a way That many of us envy. Popeye always uncompromising, in a way that many of us envy. He takes charge of a situation IMMEDIATELY, and does not show Weakness. He took over the situation immediately, and not show weakness. Like all of us, he does not always understand his environment or his circumstances, but it never prevents him "from coming out on top in the end. Like all of us, he does not always understand or environmental circumstances, but never prevent him from out on top in the end. Still, he has a vulnerable side too, that shows Pls help he gives way to Olive or has to handle little Swee'pea. However, he has a vulnerable side, too, that shows when he gives way to Olive or should handle Swee'pea little. pop7515.jpg
Artistically, Fresh had a unique style That has been carried on by successive artists, even if there have been modifications along the way. Artistic, Fresh has a unique style that has been executed by the artist in a row, even if there is a modification along the road. The Thimble Theater characters are truthfully a bit ugly and Bizarre, but they want Also have a roundness That still allows Them to be appealing. The Theater maxim that an honest character rather ugly and weird, but they also have a roundness that still allows them to be interesting. The comic strip's storylines always Had something for everyone, bounces from satire to slapstick and from drama to fantasy. Comic strip storylines always have something for everyone, bouncing from satire to slapstick and fantasy from the drama. The cartoons, at least the first decade's worth or so, nevertheless That Used a formula was as enjoyable as it was reliable. Cartoons, worth at least the first decade or more, using the same formula but fun as reliable. And all incarnations of Popeye and his supporting cast have displayed a dynamic group That is unmistakably unique and winning. And all the incarnations of Popeye and his supporting cast has displayed a dynamic group that is clearly unique and winning. More Cartoons And More Cartoons And Other Appearances Other Appearances pop7551.jpg
The Fleischer brothers Were removed from their own studio Paramount Pls took it over in 1942, but the studio was renamed "Famous Studios" and continued to make new Popeye cartoons (eventually in color starting in 1943) Until 1957. Fleischer brothers had been removed from their own studio when Paramount took over in 1942, but the studio changed its name to "Famous Studios" and continued to make a new cartoon Popeye (finally in color starting in 1943) until 1957. Changes Were Made in the cartoons, including white Navy uniforms for Popeye and Bluto, new clothes for Olive, and the Addition of Nephews for Popeye (copying Donald Duck's Nephews). Changes made in the cartoon, including a white Navy uniform for Popeye and Bluto, Olive's new clothes, and additions for the Popeye's nephew (Donald Duck's nephew's copy). By the end of the Famous runs, an amazing total of 228 cartoons Had been made, and they want some Were Among the first shown on television the year Same as the last one was Produced. Renowned at the end of term, an amazing total of 228 cartoons that have been done, and they were among the first shown on television the same year as the last one produced.
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The Sailor began his career in a rather unassuming way, as a bit player in an already well-established comic strip by EC Segar (1894-1938). The Sailor began his career with a rather simple way, as a bit player in an established comic strip by EC Segar (1894-1938). The Chester, Illinois native Had been a motion-picture projectionist at one time, Known for making Chalk drawings on the sidewalk by the Chester Opera House in order to advertise what was playing inside. The Chester, Illinois native has been a motion-picture projector at a time, which is known to create chalk drawings on the sidewalk by the Chester Opera House in order to advertise what is playing in it. When he was old Enough, he traveled to Chicago changed from a newspaper cartoonist. When he was old enough, he went to Chicago to become a newspaper cartoonist. Some good connections led to an assignment on Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers, Which in turn led to him "taking on an illustrated feature entertainment reviewed That happenings in town, The Loop Called loops. Some good connections cause the task to Charlie Chaplin's Comic Capers, which in turn caused him to take on the features described that incident to review entertainment in the city, called iteration of The Loop. A man in the Hearst newspaper organization noticed his work, and Segar was offered the opportunity to come to New York to work for Hearst's King Features Syndicate. A man in the Hearst newspaper organization has seen his works, and Fresh offered an opportunity to come to New York to work for Hearst's King Features Syndicate. That it was there he was directed to work on a comic strip That was to be named Thimble Theatre in 1919. That's where he is directed to work on a comic strip called thimbles Theatre in 1919.
Fresh chose as his oddly named characters the Oyl family: Siblings Castor (a fairly benevolent schemer) and Olive (skinny, but somehow something of a guy magnet), on their parents, and Olive's boyfriend, Ham Gravy. Fresh chose her as a character named strange Oyl family: siblings Castor (a good trick of the heart) and Olives (bony, but somehow something of a magnet for men), their parents, and girlfriend Olive, Ham Gravy. At first, the strip followed the gag format, with Each day's events unrelated to the others. Initially, the strip followed the format of vomiting, with events every day that do not relate to other people. Over the next ten years, though, Fresh Became fond of continuity, and weekly themes Evolved into telling actual stories. Over the next ten years, though, Fresh became like continuity, and weekly themes evolved into telling the real stories. This opened up the Narrative considerably, and allowed for the introduction of more complex elements, Standard and Poor 'ongoing plots and a wider array of characters. This opens the story further, and allow for the introduction of elements that are more complex, such as the ongoing plot and a wider variety of characters. Fresh Became Known for his many zany Creations, WHO usually only showed up for a single sequence and Were never seen again. Fresh became famous for his many creations are funny, that usually only appears for a single sequence and was never seen again. The Oyls and Ham Gravy Were often, relatively speaking, the "straight men" in the affair, although certainly Had they want on their share of foibles and odd traits. The Oyls and Ham Gravy frequently, in relative terms, "straight men" in these matters, although they certainly have their share of flaws and peculiar properties.
The daily strip Enough Had been doing well, telling stories of Uncommon enjoyable wit and playfulness, and a Sunday color page was added in 1924, but a storyline That began in late 1928 would see the strip altered forever. Daily strip was good enough, please tell extraordinary intelligence and playful, and color Sunday pages have been added in 1924, but a story that began in late 1928 will see the strip changed forever. In this story, Castor and Ham Had decided to travel to Dice Island, with luck on their Whiffle Hen-producing in order to make Some quick cash. In this story, Castor and Ham have decided to go to the Island Dice with their good fortune to produce a blast Hen quick cash. Themselves They got a boat, but needed a man who Knew how to Sail it. They have their own boat, but need someone who knows how to sail it. Searching around for a suitable-looking fellow, Castor spied a runty-looking older fellow with one eye, smoking a corncob pipe. Looking for searching for a suitable partner, Castor him a shrunken look older fellow with one eye, smoking corncob pipes. The date was January 17, 1929. The date is January 17, 1929. pop75cs2.jpg
Few in the next days and weeks, the strip enjoyed a new dynamic That was mystifying. In the next few days and weeks, the strip enjoying amazing new dynamics. Somehow, the new character's charm and salty sensibility brought a whole new aura to the strip, elevating it above its notches Trust already laudable status. Somehow, a new character and charm of salt sensitivity brings a new aura to strip, lift it several notches above their status has been commendable. Popeye, named only in his third appearance daily and never intended to stick around past his Introductory storyline, ended up taking over the whole strip. Popeye, named only in the appearance of the third day and never intended to stay past his introduction to the story, eventually taking over the entire strip. Suddenly, the strip was as interesting and Twice Twice as funny. Suddenly, the strip is two times two times more interesting and funny.
Popeye's look Evolved greatly over the years, but many aspects of his character Were evident from the first week of his life, ESPECIALLY his brusque nature. see Popeye's growing very over the years, but many aspects of his character is clear from the first week of life, especially his abusive nature. There has been Some Conjecture by the people of Chester That Popeye was inspired by a local man named Rocky Feigle. There is some suspicion by the people who were inspired by Popeye Chester a local man named Rocky Feigle. Rocky was a tough old coot WHO worked at the town saloon and was rumored to have never lost a fight. Rocky is a tough old fools who work in the city and the saloon was rumored to have never lost a fight. No doubt, Fresh's exposure to Feigle was an influence, just as other town residents Could be seen in other Thimble Theater characters to Some extent. No doubt, 's Fresh exposure to Feigle is influenced, like other citizens can be seen in other characters Theater maxim to some extent. pop75sun2.jpg
Aside from his toughness, the early Popeye was Known for his uneasy relationship with Olive, Which led to romance Pls She kissed him "in August 1929 (although She said it wan an accident at the time). In addition to his toughness, early Popeye is known for his uncomfortable relationship with Olives, which led to love when she kissed him in August 1929 (although she said it wan an accident at the time). Even in the beginning, Popeye said "Blow Me Down" a lot (starting in just his fourth appearance), and he took no guff from anyone. Even early on, Popeye says "Blow Me Down" a lot (starting in just four appearances), and he did not protest from anyone. He was not necessarily the Heroic in the traditional sense, but no one Could Argue the appeal of a man who was so supremely self-confident and believed in Himself more than anything else. He does not always heroic in the traditional sense, but no one could deny appeal of a man who was so very confident and believe in herself more than anything. The rougher edges Gave him "Were this attitude softened a bit in later years, as the original depiction of Popeye actually showed him" to be explosively Violent and physically reactionary, in Airways That May seem a bit shocking today. This attitude gave her rough edges are softened slightly in later years, as the original picture of Popeye actually shows him to be explosive physical violence and reactionary, in ways that may seem somewhat surprising today. He usually punched first and asked questions later, finding out he's innocent decked Had about as often as he smashed a villain. He usually hit first and ask questions later, found him decked naive about as often as it destroys the villain. Of course, this has much to do with the times, as Popeye Came about in-Between two world wars and at the beginning of the Great Depression-a time of great uncertainty Pls people must have enjoyed seeing a man who was unafraid to Lash out and take charge. Of course, this is much to do with time, as Popeye appeared in-between the two world wars and at the beginning of the Great Depression-a time of great uncertainty when the person must have enjoyed seeing a man who is not afraid to explode and be responsible. Also it was very early in the history of the widely syndicated entertainment, before people Became more sensitive to the portrayal of violence and its effect on young readers in particular. He is also very early in the history of the syndicated entertainment area, before people become more sensitive to the image of violence and its effect on young readers in particular. This roughness of character seen in the sailor was tempered, however, by Popeye's absolute sense of right and wrong. Roughness was visible on the sailor character is angry, however, by Popeye the absolute of right and wrong. A more moral character never existed. More moral characters that never existed. He was a champion for his time, fighting the good fight in an unwavering way. He is a champion for his time, fighting against both by an unshakable.
By 1932, Popeye Had pretty much taken over as the star of Thimble Theater, much to the surprise of his creator. In 1932, Popeye has pretty much taken over as the star maxim Theatre, shocking his creator. Several newspapers started to rename the strip, Thimble Theatre starring Popeye, and the trend would continue to include many more papers, Until eventually only the name of Popeye was retained. Some newspapers began to change the name of thimbles strip Theatre, Starring Popeye, and this trend will continue to include more papers, until finally only the name of Popeye maintained. Anyone WHO has dabbled in the creative arts works of art knows That Can Take on Lives of their own, and this was certainly the case with Segar and Popeye. Anyone who has been in the creative arts to know that the artwork can take their own lives, and this is clearly the case with Segar and Popeye. Popeye's star status was proven with the arrival of scads of merchandise, mentions of Popeye by the radio comedians, and loads of fan mail for the sailor. Popeye star status as evidenced by the arrival of scads of merchandise, the mention of Popeye by radio comedian, and a lot of fan mail for the sailors. Popeye Had Ham Gravy pushed out of the strip, and the daily continuities continued to churn out whimsical characters, whether for short stays or as recurring characters. Popeye has been pushed out of the strip, Ham Gravy, and continuity every day continue to churn out strange characters, good for short stay or as a recurring character. More Successful ones Included Popeye's Enemy the Sea Hag at the end of 1929, mooching Wimpy in 1932 and shortly thereafter his Geezil Enemy, Roughhouse in 1932, and baby Swee'pea (WHO was sent through the mail to Popeye) in 1933. more successful, including Popeye's the enemy of the Sea Hag at the end of 1929, mooching Wimpy in 1932 and his rival Geezil Soon, Roughhouse in 1932, and the baby Swee'pea (which was sent to Popeye by post) in 1933. Popeye Gets Animated Popeye And Finds His Voice Gets Animated And Finds His Voice pop7514.jpg
Such was Popeye's Success That New York producer Max Fleischer cartoon, Known mainly for Koko the Clown and Betty Boop, sought out a deal to make into an animated Popeye cartoon star. The success that New York Popeye's cartoon producer Max Fleischer, who is known primarily for Koko the Clown and Betty Boop, Popeye seek an agreement to create an animated cartoon star. He met with a Mr. Gortatowsky of King Features, the WHO was reportedly surprised That anyone would want to animate and Standard and Poor's ugly character. He met with Mr. Gortatowsky King Features, which reportedly surprised that there are people who want to turn such a bad character. Nevertheless, Were Agreed to terms, and in today's lingo, a "pilot" was shot. However, it was agreed, and in the language of today, the pilots' "was shot. Popeye was featured in a 1933 Betty Boop cartoon entitled (Betty Boop Presents) Popeye The Sailor. Popeye was featured in a 1933 Betty Boop cartoon titled (Betty Boop Presents) Popeye The Sailor. The cartoon featured Popeye, Olive, and Newly created rival Bluto. This cartoon shows Popeye, Olive, and the newly created rival Bluto. Also Betty hosted tryouts with The Little King and Henry, but only Popeye was launched into his own film series, beginning with I Yam What I Yam later in 1933. Betty also hosted tryouts with the Little King and Henry, but only Popeye was launched into his own film series, beginning with I Yam What I Yam later in the year 1933. What Were followed dozens of Successful cartoons by Max Fleischer and his directing brother Dave. What followed dozens of successful cartoons by Max Fleischer and his brother Dave directs. It is the Fleischer Popeye Cartoons That are best loved by animation fans, due to the complexity of the animation, the often intense Creativity of the stories and staging, and a certain "spark" that has never been recreated elsewhere; and, like other Fleischer works, the use of actual three-dimensional backgrounds Sometimes was employed to great effect. This is the Fleischer Popeye cartoons are the most loved by fans of animation, because animation complexity, creativity is often stronger than the story and staging, and a certain "spark" that has never been re-created elsewhere, and, like other working Fleischer, the use of three background The actual dimensions are sometimes used to great effect. pop757.jpg
Naturally, These Were Also Nowhere the cartoons Popeye and Olive Oyl first Were Heard voices, and they want Were Perfect even if little thought was given to any actual lip-synching in the Fleischer shorts. Of course, this cartoon where Popeye and Olive Oyl first heard the voices, and they are perfect even if little thought is given to the actual lip-synching in the Fleischer shorts. Mae Questral, of Betty Boop fame, provided Olive's frantic wails (except for 1938-1941, Pls Olive was done by Margie Hines), and studios in-betweener Jack Mercer did most of the Popeye's charming stream of consciousness mutterings (taking over from William Costello Few cartoons after the first; Costello was fired for making too many demands). Questral Mae, Betty Boop fame, provided roared panic Olive (except for 1938 to 1941, when Olive performed by Margie Hines), and the studio in-betweener Jack Mercer doing most of the stream of consciousness mutterings Popeye's interesting about (taking over from William Costello after a few The first cartoon; Costello was fired for demanding too much). The ongoing popularity of the films continues today, despite the fact That all of the Fleischer shorts Were Made in black and white; Also they want longer did three two-reelers in color That are marvelous. The ongoing popularity of the film to this day, despite the fact that all the Fleischer shorts made in black and white, they also make three more two-reelers in amazing colors. pop7531.jpg
The cartoons had a huge impact on how the public viewed Popeye and his cast, not to Mention his favorite vegetable. Cartoons have a huge impact on how the public views Popeye and his cast, not to mention his favorite vegetable. While Spinach was mentioned in the strip as being the source of Popeye's fighting prowess, it was emphasized much more in the cartoons (probably Every one of Them, in fact). While spinach is mentioned in the strip as a source of Popeye's combat prowess, it is more emphasized in the cartoon (perhaps every one of them, actually). The self-proclaimed capital Spinach Crystal City, Texas made Popeye the first cartoon character to have a statue erected Pls Popeye's WENT up there in 1937. Self-proclaimed spinach capital Crystal City, Texas made the first Popeye cartoon character who has founded when Popeye statue went there in 1937. Spinach consumption in the United States up by a third WENT During the 1930's and most of the credit was given to the Powerhouse sailor. Spinach consumption in the United States rose by a third during the 1930s and most of the credit granted to a large group of sailors. Many of you have likely seen-Popeye Spinach brand on your grocery shelves, as it has changed from the number two brand in the U.S. Many of you probably saw the Popeye Spinach brand on the shelves of your store, as it has become the number two brand in America union
According to Segar's longtime assistant Bud Sagendorf, Segar created Popeye's nemesis Bluto by the Fleischers' request, As They needed a regular villain for Popeye. According to Bud's old assistant Sagendorf Fresh, Fresh Bluto Popeye the demand created by the enemy Fleischers', because they need a common criminal for Popeye. Bluto was a composite of many of the Popeye's past foes newspaper strip, and initially appeared only in the cartoons, except for one early comic strip appearance. Bluto is a composite of many enemies of the past Popeye newspaper strip, and initially only appeared in cartoons, except for one early comic strip appearance. His popularity in the shorts led to Fresh including him "in the strips more regularly as well, although Some disagreement or misunderstanding over the name (Between King Features and Paramount) in the 1950's caused Bluto to be renamed Brutus for the comic strips and comic books. His popularity in the shorts of Fresh causes include him in the strip more regularly as well, although some disagreement or misunderstanding on behalf of (between King Features and Paramount) in the 1950s led to Bluto renamed Brutus for comic strips and comic books. pop7512.jpg
To Fresh, this popularity was a double-edged sword. For Fresh, this popularity is a double-edged sword. That he was delighted fans of all ages to the Sailor Had taken so well, but it led to Hearst telling him "to tone down the Popeye's language and violence in a memo from 1934. He was pleased that fans of all ages have taken to the Sailor is very good, but it led to the Hearst told him to tone the language of Popeye and violence in a memo from 1934. Popeye still fought, of course, but he always Had to show just cause first. Popeye is still struggling, of course, but he always just had to show the first cause. To Fresh, That this meant the character was diluted a little, but I like to think that it was showing Olive's influence on him "too. For Fresh, this means that the character was diluted a bit, but I like to think that it shows the influence of Olives on him too. This seemed to lead directly to the creation of a nasty, Feisty character for the strip WHO Could make up for the softening of Popeye: Pappy Poopdeck. This seemed to lead directly to the creation of a character, nasty strip that can be aggressive to make up for softening Popeye: Pappy Poopdeck. When found his Pappy Popeye in 1936, it allowed an outlet for showing Fresh Crass behavior in a humorous way, without compromising Popeye Himself. When his Pappy Popeye was found in 1936, Fresh outlets are allowed to show rude behavior in a way that was funny, without sacrificing their own Popeye. As Fresh continued his work on the strip, he added more novel characters. As Fresh continue his work on the strip, he adds more novel character. The magical Eugene the Jeep Came along in 1936, Becoming an instant favorite. The magical Eugene the Jeep came in 1936, became an instant favorite. And of course, WHO Could forget The Notorious Alice the Goon character, introduced in 1934? And of course, who could forget Alice's famous Goon character, introduced in 1934? Hairy, evil, naked Alice was an abomination at first, but later on readers warmed up to her Pls She beat up the Sea Hag, got Dressed, and Became Somewhat domesticated. Hairy, evil, naked Alice is abomination in the beginning, but then warm up to the reader when he beat the Sea Hag, dress, and became quite tame. pop7513.jpg
A Well-Known less example of Popeye's popularity was the production of a Popeye radio program. A lesser known example is the popularity of Popeye Popeye radio program production. Three Attempts Were Made, Twice by Wheatena (Had Popeye on their shows, getting his strength form Wheatena eating hot cereal brands!), And once by Popsicle, Between 1935 and 1938. Three attempts were made, twice by Wheatena (indicating they have the form of Popeye brand strength Wheatena eat hot cereal),! And once with ice-cream, between 1935 and 1938. Were Around 200 episodes broadcast in total, although only A Few of the programs exist today. Approximately 200 episodes that aired in total, although only a few programs exist today. Having Found One Father, One After Another Loses Popeye Found One Father, Another One Popeye Losses
Sadly, Fresh Died of leukemia in 1938. Unfortunately, Segar died of leukemia in 1938. Today, many fans regard him "as a genius of the comic strip form. Currently, many fans regard as a genius of the comic strip form. Were his stunningly original characters, and his stories Were tremendously creative and fun. His characters are stunningly original, and the stories are very creative and fun. The Few That years he worked on Popeye have had an enormous impact on popular culture. A couple of years that he worked at Popeye's has a huge impact on popular culture. He was lucky to have enjoyed success Some of That while he was still alive, too. He's lucky to have enjoyed some success while he was still alive as well. Aside from the enormous popularity of the cartoons, the strip was hugely Successful and made him "Wealthy. In addition to great popularity of the cartoon, the comic is very successful and made him rich. A 1936 magazine article placed his annual income at $ 400,000. A magazine article in 1936 issued $ 400,000 in annual revenue. pop75com.jpg
The comic strip was taken over by writers Tom Sims and Ralph Stein, while artwork was done by Charles H. "Doc" Winner, and later by Fresh's own assistants, Bela Zaboly and Forrest "Bud" Sagendorf. Comic strip was taken over by the writer Tom Sims and Ralph Stein, temporary works of art done by Charles H. "Doc" Winner, and then by his own Segar's assistant, Bela Zaboly and Forrest "Bud" Sagendorf. Sagendorf's name will from be most familiar to many fans, he assumed total control of the strip in 1958, and continued with it for many years, as well as producing many of the comic books. Sagendorf name that will be most familiar to many fans, he took total control of the strip in 1958, and continued with it for years, and many produce comic books. Also Sagendorf wrote a book entitled Popeye: The First Fifty Years in 1979, and provided many new illustrations for it. Sagendorf also wrote a book called Popeye: The First Five Years in 1979, and provide many new illustrations for it. His own contributions to the strip Included Popeye's Granny and Dufus. own contribution to strip Popeye, including grandmothers and Dufus. He Died in 1994. He died in 1994.
Other Contributors to the comic strip Included Bobby London, a former "underground" cartoonist. other contributors to the comic strip, including Bobby London, "the former underground cartoonist. His six-year run Came to the end Pls King Features fired him "in the early 1990's over what they want peace be upon him as his overly contemporary and" relevant "take on the character. His six-year run ended when King Features fired in the early 1990s over what they see as too contemporary and "relevant" to take the character. The current daily strips are reprints from the Sagendorf era, while the Sunday page is by Hy Eisman. Current daily strip reprints from Sagendorf era, while the Sunday pages is by Hy Eisman. But Why So Hot? But Why So Popular?
The Reasons for Popeye's popularity must be apparent to anyone WHO has enjoyed his exploits, although Those are likely Different Reasons for everyone. The reason for the popularity of Popeye should be clear to anyone who has enjoyed the exploitation, although the reasons may be different for each person. I believe the answer goes back to Those early Appearances in Thimble Theater, Nowhere his personality was already on display, even if it was a bit rough. I believe the answer will be returned to their appearance in the early thimbles Theater, where her personality has on the screen, although a bit rough. Popeye has always been uncompromising, in a way That many of us envy. Popeye always uncompromising, in a way that many of us envy. He takes charge of a situation IMMEDIATELY, and does not show Weakness. He took over the situation immediately, and not show weakness. Like all of us, he does not always understand his environment or his circumstances, but it never prevents him "from coming out on top in the end. Like all of us, he does not always understand or environmental circumstances, but never prevent him from out on top in the end. Still, he has a vulnerable side too, that shows Pls help he gives way to Olive or has to handle little Swee'pea. However, he has a vulnerable side, too, that shows when he gives way to Olive or should handle Swee'pea little. pop7515.jpg
Artistically, Fresh had a unique style That has been carried on by successive artists, even if there have been modifications along the way. Artistic, Fresh has a unique style that has been executed by the artist in a row, even if there is a modification along the road. The Thimble Theater characters are truthfully a bit ugly and Bizarre, but they want Also have a roundness That still allows Them to be appealing. The Theater maxim that an honest character rather ugly and weird, but they also have a roundness that still allows them to be interesting. The comic strip's storylines always Had something for everyone, bounces from satire to slapstick and from drama to fantasy. Comic strip storylines always have something for everyone, bouncing from satire to slapstick and fantasy from the drama. The cartoons, at least the first decade's worth or so, nevertheless That Used a formula was as enjoyable as it was reliable. Cartoons, worth at least the first decade or more, using the same formula but fun as reliable. And all incarnations of Popeye and his supporting cast have displayed a dynamic group That is unmistakably unique and winning. And all the incarnations of Popeye and his supporting cast has displayed a dynamic group that is clearly unique and winning. More Cartoons And More Cartoons And Other Appearances Other Appearances pop7551.jpg
The Fleischer brothers Were removed from their own studio Paramount Pls took it over in 1942, but the studio was renamed "Famous Studios" and continued to make new Popeye cartoons (eventually in color starting in 1943) Until 1957. Fleischer brothers had been removed from their own studio when Paramount took over in 1942, but the studio changed its name to "Famous Studios" and continued to make a new cartoon Popeye (finally in color starting in 1943) until 1957. Changes Were Made in the cartoons, including white Navy uniforms for Popeye and Bluto, new clothes for Olive, and the Addition of Nephews for Popeye (copying Donald Duck's Nephews). Changes made in the cartoon, including a white Navy uniform for Popeye and Bluto, Olive's new clothes, and additions for the Popeye's nephew (Donald Duck's nephew's copy). By the end of the Famous runs, an amazing total of 228 cartoons Had been made, and they want some Were Among the first shown on television the year Same as the last one was Produced. Renowned at the end of term, an amazing total of 228 cartoons that have been done, and they were among the first shown on television the same year as the last one produced.
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