HERMAN®, the hilarious groundbreaking cartoon feature that appears in hundreds of newspapers worldwide, continues despite the sad passing of creator Jim Unger.
Unger, who died in June 2012, left a legacy of more than 8,000 HERMAN comics and a large following that’s still going strong today. In order to keep the laughs coming, Unger passed the comedic torch to cartoonist David Waisglass and illustrator Roly Wood. Waisglass had been working closely with Unger on HERMAN since 1997, when Waisglass stopped work on his own syndicated comic, FARCUS®, to assist his mentor and manage HERMAN.
Unger’s outrageous humor and distinct illustrative style was an industry, with millions of HERMAN book collections sold in more than 25 countries. Born in London, Unger floated from job to job — including soldier, policeman, office clerk and repo man — before realizing his phenomenal comedic and drawing talent.
In 2010, Wood joined the team to help create new Sunday strips with Waisglass and Unger. Unger told friends and family that he'd never before met anyone who could draw HERMAN as well as, if not better, than himself! Unger loved the new material and began contributing more and more new gags until his death.
Although Unger wanted to publicly credit his creative partners, Waisglass and Wood strongly believed that the focus should remain on the work and its originator.
The positive response from fans, friends and the entire Unger family has been terrific, encouraging the creative duo to continue the work that Unger started.
"Roly and I are deeply committed to honoring Jim's comic legacy and his original brand of cartoon humor," says Waisglass. "It was his greatest wish that HERMAN live on and continue to make us laugh."
Universal Uclick distributes the best of Jim Unger's classic cartoons along with new HERMAN material.
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Herb and Jamaal by Stephen Bentley
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Linguist said, 8 months ago
Does it come with a personal mute button ?
naturally_easy said, 8 months ago
Is this comic from 1965?
frank smin said, 8 months ago
@naturally_easy……..Jim Unger, R.I.P., who passed away recently had been writing this cartoon for many years so in answer to your question: a) This would then obviously be a repeat from his earlier work and b) even if it were a recent work then it’s all indicative rather than technically/time correct. Jim had the ability see just that little deeper than you or I and then left it up to us to ‘get it’.
naturally_easy said, 8 months ago
@frank smin
Simply commenting on the dated televisions. Wasn’t aware of Jim’s passing (though a quick glance to the right would have informed me) and am saddened to hear that. Still, it could have been the work on the Waisglass’ team. Thank you for the info.
goalgo said, 8 months ago
Ooo, do they still make those?
Jo Clear said, 8 months ago
This TV is a great idea as long as it has ear buds for each person…
finkd said, 8 months ago
@Linguist
And two remote controls ?
Paul Smith said, 8 months ago
@naturally_easy
No, those are obviously color sets.
Dani Rice
said, 8 months ago
If they have earphones – earbuds, whatever – I’ll take it! I haven’t watched TV in years; I love my husband dearly, but he’s a sci-fi channel surfer, and he drives me NUTS.
Ned Snipes said, 8 months ago
@Dani Rice
Yes, but is it a short ride?
whmIII said, 8 months ago
@Dani Rice
Maybe you need a new husband…
LingeeWhiz said, 8 months ago
@Ned Snipes
Ned, don’t snipe!
Doug Taylor said, 8 months ago
From the inventors of “Picture in Picture” comes “Picture And Picture” Ungersonic – Slightly ahead of our time!
Allan said, 8 months ago
Now … on the technicality side, that TV wouldn’t have worked, as the tubes would have been touching, and thus the ‘high voltage’ line probably as well.
IT WOULD work today, as you can just go down to the Man Cave, and leave the woman alone upstairs, in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant.
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ok, I’m going to hide now. L (BTW I don’t really believe women should be barefoot … or pregnant. Not all the time. They deserve time out of the house, and should be allowed to work if they want.)
burleigh2 said, 8 months ago
Scary… it might actually work. LOL!