Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at unusual pet cartoons. As the walls have closed in during the pandemic, many households have added new members to the family: puppies! kitties! Some households, however, want to…
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Bob Mankoff’s Favorite Thanksgiving Cartoons
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Best Seller Spotlight: Bradford Veley
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