tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post1445330285430893614..comments2024-03-17T19:22:37.877-04:00Comments on Mike Lynch Cartoons: Mel Casson 1920-2008Mike Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589354018554341768noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post-38321885206759695682008-08-19T11:35:00.000-04:002008-08-19T11:35:00.000-04:00Thanks for writing, Adam. Does anyone know if ther...Thanks for writing, Adam. Does anyone know if there are plans to reprint any of the REDEYE strips?Mike Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589354018554341768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post-85408232930960729142008-08-18T07:28:00.000-04:002008-08-18T07:28:00.000-04:00I had recently rediscovered Redeye in the comic pa...I had recently rediscovered Redeye in the comic pages online. I remember it from my childhood in the 70s, and was impressed with how well it held up. It's a shame that it couldn't follow in the footsteps of Snuffy Smith and others, comics that had survived multiple writers and artists. I have now seen the end of both Tumbleweeds and Redeye. The plus side, I suppose, is that it makes room for up and coming strips.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00408145568476548494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post-9203604898816097402008-07-18T13:57:00.000-04:002008-07-18T13:57:00.000-04:00Hi Mike,My piece will be in the next issue (#16) o...Hi Mike,<BR/><BR/>My piece will be in the next issue (#16) of HA. I think I'm holding up the works a bit, because I'm running behind (sorry Tom!). <BR/><BR/>Tom and I have just started chatting about the possibility of running Mel's interview in issue #17. I'm sure you heard Mel's wonderful story of the Willard Mullin/Milton Caniff exchange at an early NCS meeting. That one is great as well. Take care.Rob Stolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468042054866483300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post-77614845974051710442008-07-17T13:03:00.000-04:002008-07-17T13:03:00.000-04:00Rob, I've heard Mel tell that Arno story and it's ...Rob, I've heard Mel tell that Arno story and it's great. Thanks for leaving a note here. And let me know when your piece will be in HA!Mike Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589354018554341768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post-78423656434989522042008-07-17T12:42:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:42:00.000-04:00I had the great pleasure of interviewing Mel last ...I had the great pleasure of interviewing Mel last summer, as I'm working on a piece about Jay Irving for Hogan's Alley. Mel was good friends with Irving, and spent many a day working in his studio. They also jointly produced two early TV shows. Mel was a very gracious host, and regaled me with some wonderful stories, including meeting Peter Arno. He also told me a great story about Irwin Hasen and his hero Willard Mullin. <BR/><BR/>May Mel rest in peace.Rob Stolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468042054866483300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post-19899410649992920382008-05-30T21:12:00.000-04:002008-05-30T21:12:00.000-04:00Two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts ... whew. H...Two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts ... whew. His origianl toon art ranged from Disney, Schulz, Dik Browne and Caniff among many others. The next day I took the ferry over to Port Jefferson on LI and drove in to see the great Don O! What a treat those visits were.Shephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215041223724654269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post-49347049117249474042008-05-30T18:48:00.000-04:002008-05-30T18:48:00.000-04:00Shep, I envy your visit! And Mel was in the Infant...Shep, I envy your visit! And Mel was in the Infantry and he stormed the beach on D-Day. Quite a guy!Mike Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589354018554341768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25473451.post-1224463048974757322008-05-30T17:48:00.000-04:002008-05-30T17:48:00.000-04:00I visited Mel 2 summers ago. My sister lives a few...I visited Mel 2 summers ago. My sister lives a few blocks away. He was kind and gracious and showed me his studio, original art collection and his coveted Milt Caniff drawing table. I think he was also awarded a Bronze Star for action at Normandy. Quite a guy.Shephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215041223724654269noreply@blogger.com