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Issue: The Worst from MAD #2
Publication Date: January 1959
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Issues: #2 of 12 Issues (16 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagEC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: E.C. Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/16/1959
Volume: none
Pages: 92
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 42 (35 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Indicia title is "The Worst From MAD, 2nd. Ed." On-sale date from 1959 Books and Pamphlets, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color Covers; Black & White Interiors
Dimensions: 10.75" x 8.25"
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: Annual
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 44 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Meet The Staff of MAD On A Real 33 1/3 Record

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Small images of the covers of MAD #35 - 40.
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Vilecream Grooms The Self-Loving

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Vilecream
Synopsis: Phony ad for Vilecream hair cream.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was Vilecream Grooms the Self-Loving [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody of Brylcreem ad.
Inside front cover.
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Departments

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman; Bill Gaines
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #27 published April 1956
was 1956 [Illustration on Cover, Front]frame only
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Report To Russia

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Ivan Slobotnavitch
Synopsis: Pictures taken by Ivan along with his captions to show Russians how horrible life in the United States is.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Report To Russia [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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MAD Summer Vacation Guide

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Let's Get Away From It All Dept.
Synopsis: A list of festivals around the county to avoid on vacation.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #40 published July 1958
was MAD Summer Vacation Guide [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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MAD's College Entrance Exam

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Phony questions for a college entrance exam.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was MAD's College Entrance Exam [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: The "Wrote this article" question, multiple choice list's only name that makes sense is Albert B. Feldstein. However, the "Totally MAD" CD collection credits Paul Laikin.
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Secret Sportalk

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Things that might be said in sporting events when you can't hear the players.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Secret Sportalk [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Seaside Incident

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Three fellows blow up their floating toys, but one has a toy not intended for the water.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was The Seaside Incident [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Backyard Barbecue

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: The problems and future of life at the outdoor grill.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Backyard Barbecue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Personalized TV Antennas

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Enlightning Rod Dept.
Synopsis: Customized tv antennas to show your profession or hobby.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Personalized TV Antennas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Scenes We'd Like To See: The Beast Falls In Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Gorilla falls in love with man and carries him away, instead of girl.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Scenes We'd Like To See: The Beast Falls In Love [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Sin-Doll Ella

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Albert Meglin [as Tennessee Williamsburg]
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Ella; Ella's stepmother; Maggie; Blanche; Prince Kowalski; Fairy Godmother; Big Fat Daddy Kowalski
Synopsis: A mixture of Cinderella and A Streetcar Named Desire, in which the Fairy Godmother gets the Prince.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Sin-Doll Ella [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Parody of Cinderella story. Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Cowboys 'n Indians

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Story of how the handbook of real Indian lore that came with a kid's Indian outfit saved the day.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Cowboys 'n Indians [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Meet The Staff of MAD

Illustration  on  Dustjacket
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Up Our Sleeve Dept.
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Pages: 0
Disclose Notes: Record insert.
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Future Specialized Magazines

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Ideas for niche market magazines that haven't been published yet.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Future Specialized Magazines [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Scenes We'd Like To See: The Duel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: At a gun duel, the seconds and other spectators shoot each other and the man in charge of the weapons finishes off the crowd.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Scenes We'd Like to See: The Duel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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How To Read Your Palm

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman; J. Fred Muggs; Uncle Sam
Synopsis: Phony meanings for various parts of people's palms.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was How To Read Your Palm [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Bomb Song Hits

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Lead Pan Alley Dept.
Synopsis: Parodies to songs are written for the post-nuclear war days.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Bomb Song Hits [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: One illustration.
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MAD Goes Hi Fi

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Glossary of hi-fi terms, tips on how to beat the high cost, where to place hi-fi equipment, and phony reviews of recordings.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was MAD Goes Hi Fi [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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If Comic Strip Characters Answered Those Little Ads

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Little Orphan Annie; Sandy; Nancy; Sluggo; Dick Tracy; Junior; Donald Duck; Mickey Mouse; Alley Oop; Henry; The Phantom; Blondie Bumstead; Dagwood Bumstead; Popey; Olive Oyl; Whimpy; Swee'pea
Synopsis: A look at what might happen if comic strip characters answered real world magazine ads for self improvement.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was If Comic Strip Characters Answered Those Little Ads [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Outstanding Americans: Arthur A. Freen

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Arthur A. Freen
Synopsis: After a series of disastrous automotive inventions beginning in 1934, Arthur invents the Ford Edsel in 1957.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was Outstanding Americans: Arthur A. Freen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Labeled as The First In A Series. Last panel includes a photo.
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Parking Meters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): One-Legged Bandit Dept.
Synopsis: Parking meters for all types of waiting activities, and a solution to the problem.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Parking Meters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Distinctive Rejection Slips

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Punch In The No's Dept.
Synopsis: Phony contributor rejection slips written in the styles of the magazines they come from.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Distinctive Rejection Slips [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Scratchpad Doodles

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Memo Randoms Dept.
Synopsis: Supposed doodles from the desks of famous people, with pop psychoanalysis.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #39 published May 1958
was Scratchpad Doodles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Doodles from: Robert F. Wagner; Joe E. Lewis; Edward R. Murrow; Richard M. Nixon; Ed Sullivan; Pablo Picasso; Frank Costello; Alfred E. Neuman.
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Home Movies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Comparing the improved photographic opportunities presented by movies versus still cameras.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Home Movies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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MAD Eating Utensils

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: New ideas for eating utensils to solve age-old problems.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was MAD Eating Utensils [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Shakespeare Up-To-Date

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The Bard of Birdland Dept.
Synopsis: Marc Antony's funeral oration from Julius Ceasar, Act III Scene II, along with a modern beat poetry version.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Shakespeare Up-To-Date [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Face illustrations as a frame around the page. Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Raw Guts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Parody of men's magazines, with beginnings of several adventure stories.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Raw Guts [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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TV Movies With Built-In Commercials

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: What tv dramas might look like if they embedded commercials directly within movies.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was TV Movies With Built-In Commercials [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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How Neurotic Are You?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Quiz to see if you suffer from common pop culture neuroses.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was How Neurotic Are You? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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MAD's Up-To-Date Sky

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Mickey Mantle; RCA Victor's Nipper; Kukla; Ollie; Smokey Bear; Ed Sullivan; Wyatt Earp; King Saud; Ava Gabor; Elsie The Cow; Willie, the Kool penguin; Li'l Abner; Alfred E. Neuman; John F. Dulles; Tom (cat); Jerry (mouse); Pogo; Donald Duck; Billy The Kid; Edward R. Murrow; Steve Allen; Harry Piel; Bert Piel; Pegasus; King Farouk
Synopsis: New names for constellations, reflecting modern pop culture.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was MAD's Up-To-Date Sky [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Scenes We'd Like To See: Tied To The Powder Keg

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: After the villain ties a girl to a gunpowder keg and lights a fuse, the hero beats him...but not in time to defuse the keg.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Scenes We'd Like To See: Tied To The Powder Keg [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Children's Hour

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Humorous drawings to illustrate the famous poem, with a macabre ending.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was The Children's Hour [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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How To Wage Peace

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: What might happen if games and sports were used to settle what are now armed conflicts.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was How To Wage Peace [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Mike Malice Interviews Mother Goose

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mike Fright Dept.
Character(s): Mike Malice; Mother Goose
Synopsis: Mike interviews Mother Goose in his hard-hitting style, but gets no answers.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was Mike Malice Interviews Mother Goose [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Parody of Mike Wallace tv interviews.
Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Sneaky Advertisements

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Alfred E. Neuman; Alfred's girlfriend
Synopsis: New places to use subliminal advertising.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #39 published May 1958
was Sneaky Advertisements [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Scenes We'd Like To See: The Bank Examiner

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: A banker is being audited and trouble is found, but he successfully bribes the bank examiner.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Scenes We'd Like To See: The Bank Examiner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from "Totally MAD" CD collection.
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Bitter Homes And Gardens

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Durwood Burnstore; Boodie Burnstore; Emil Diefendorfer; Dr. Whitney Pfluger; Hiram Pitnik; Buford Sternwallow; Alfred E. Neuman
Synopsis: Satire of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, with articles on home remodeling and tips for the handyman.
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From Content Item: FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was Bitter Homes and Gardens [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Scenes We'd Like To See: The Human Shield

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: A bank robber takes a hostage to enable his getaway, but she turns out to be in on the scheme.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was Scenes We'd Like to See: The Human Shield [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Suggested Theme Songs for Some Famous Folks; Contrivances For Cliches; Christmas Gifts That Will No Doubt Be Returned; MAD Definitions; Movies' Secret Sponsors; New Authors For Old Books

Filler  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #35 published October 1957
was Suggested Theme Songs for Some Famous Folks [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]portions only
From Content Item: FlagMad #37 published January 1958
was Christmas Gifts That Will No Doubt Be Returned [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagMad #38 published March 1958
was MAD Definitions [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagMad #39 published May 1958
was Movies' Secret Sponsors [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagMad #40 published July 1958
was New Authors For Old Books [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0
Disclose Notes: Various items reprinted with other features, from the corresponding pages of the issues noted.
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New Morris Philip Gives You A Natural Smoke With An Un-natural Light!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Morris Phillip cigarettes
Synopsis: Parody of ad for Phillip Morris cigarettes.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #36 published December 1957
was New Morris Philip Gives You a Natural Smoke with an Un-natural Light! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: inside back cover
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A New Idea In Smoking!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Sailem Floating Cigarettes
Synopsis: Phony ad for Sailem Floating Cigarettes from Chris-Craft Boat Co.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMad #40 published July 1958
was A New Idea In Smoking! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Parody of Salem Cigarettes ad.
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