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...really remember where it came from, but a long time ago it was probably the name of some Saturday morning cartoon character, a little buy who was always into some sort of mischief," he says. "And if you ask people who know me, some smart alec in sure to say I haven't changed a bit."CrimsonHisham I. YoussefBoston College forward GARY SAMPSON (10, in dark jersey) and his Eagle mates look like the favorites heading into the Beanpot. But Snooks Kelley, who coached the Eagles during 20 Beanpots, says, "Whoever is the Beanpot favorite usually gets licked...

Author: By Gwen Knapp, | Title: A Visit With Snooks | 2/1/1982 | See Source »

...writing in response to your cover story on cats [Dec. 7]. Nowhere was reference made to the most famous, fabulous feline cartoon character, Heathcliff. A cat as distinguished as he is deserves at least a mention. For Heathcliff lovers, I hope some recognition will be given to this very popular hero...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Feb. 1, 1982 | 2/1/1982 | See Source »

...DEAL said the next day's headlines. Rollin Kirby of the New York World-Telegram summed up the reaction with a cartoon, which showed a troubled farmer with a hoe looking up into the sky at an airplane bearing the incantatory

Author: /time Magazine | Title: F.D.R.'s Disputed Legacy | 2/1/1982 | See Source »

...alone a scene that would allow them a memorable moment of fright or, for that matter, a shadow of the wit and style that had been bred into all their bones. The whole enterprise is as thin as an unoccupied shroud, less menacing than a Mickey Mouse cartoon and about as entertaining as an airline departure lounge...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The Old Quartet | 1/4/1982 | See Source »

Seven brothers have been changed into blackbirds, and only their sister can save them . . . The ancient folk tale was collected by the Grimm brothers in the 19th century; yet, in this version of The Seven Ravens (Morrow; $8.95), the principals seem as contemporary as animated cartoon characters. Lisbeth Zwerger's subdued palette and astronomical creatures owe much to Arthur Rackham, but her strange Black Forest birds and rabbits are her own and her heroine has the lineaments and verve of an '80s role model...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: A World Charged with Miracles | 12/21/1981 | See Source »

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