#31: Funny Business
This week, we talk to Cullen Murphy, the son of cartoonist John Cullen Murphy, about growing up during the funnies\u2019 midcentury heyday. Cartoon County is part memoir, part history of the giants of the comics world, who drew Superman, Beetle Bailey, H\xe4gar the Horrible, The Wizard of Id \u2026 and a bevy of strips and gags read by millions of Americans.
Visit the episode page for a slideshow of images from the book, including sketches, comic strips, and Polaroids from Cullen Murphy\u2019s collection.
Go beyond the episode:
- Cartoon County by Cullen Murphy
- Read the strips online: Prince Valiant, H\xe4gar the Horrible, Beetle Bailey \u2026
- Learn more about Fairfield County in Cullen\u2019s essay in Vanity Fair
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