1971, Kelly still had his drawing abilities, but the characters had evolved a slightly different look to them — perhaps akin to aging, like we human beans tend to do. Pogo looks 'off' in a couple of panels here, and in those days Pogo didn't have much to say or do, not really adding much to Kelly's burlesque, even as a straight-man. Albert emoted a lot of histrionics, and had some angular features. I detect some possible art assistance here...perhaps Selby? Yet for us Pogo fans, each strip was still worth it's weight in newsprint.
January 17, 1971
.. and newsprint did carry some weight still in those long-gone days...
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Hun
Ever so, Hun! You're speaking metaphorical truth, but as a paperboy, with a paperboy route, I experienced firsthand just how heavy newsprint was — physically. Rowrbazzle.
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Dear Yves, what would I do without my Friends-in-Kelly, like you?
DeleteLet's all stay in the Okefenokee as long as possible!
This was Spence commenting the way. I've been on this site constantly for about 3 years now even though I never been a member until last yearx)
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