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The Family Circus is a round, single panel comic strip that portrays the daily life of a suburban family created by Bil Keane
Fast Facts:
- Creator: Bil Keane
- Began: February 29, 1960
- Publisher: King Features
- Appears in more than 1,500 newspapersKing Features Syndicates: The Family Circus
- Inked and colored by Bil Keane's son, Jeff Keane
- Originally named The Family Circle
- Wife of Bil Keane, Thelma Keane, died of Alzheimer's disease on May 26, 2008
Background
Bil Keane began drawing The Family Circus in 1960. The comic strip was originally to be called The Family Circle, but the magazine Family Circle objected so the name was changed.Toonopedia: The Family CircusKeane draws his characters inside a circle, which is meant to emphasize the closeness of the cartoon family.King Features Syndicate: The Family Circus" Keane's approach with The Family Circus is to relate to parents who have been in similar situations with their kids and know what its like.Toonopedia: The Family Circus
The Family Circus appears in 1,500 newspapers worldwide and has been the subject of three prime-time television specials. There is also a large collection of books and other merchandise such as calendars, t-shirts and beach towels that feature The Family Circus cartoon.Toonopedia: The Family Circus
Bil Keane Quote
"Almost all of my cartoons are based on things our children have said and done. Now that they're grown, we had nine grandchildren who I follow around for ideas. They think Granddad is following them around lovingly and I'm out to exploit them."—Bil KeaneThe Washington Post: Comics: Meet the Artist"'If The Family Circus has any social value,' Keane says, 'it shows parents that their children are normal. And if there is a philosophy behind the feature, it's this: A home filled with love and laughter is the happiest place in the world.'"—Bil KeaneKing Features Syndicate: The Family Circus"
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Family Circus on Amazon
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Count Your Blessings: A Family Circus Collection - $8.99
There's something special about children, and there's something special about the way Bill Keane captures them in his popular "Family Circus" comic strips. This heartwarming collec...Amazon
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The Family Circus - $12.95
The hilarious cartoon family everyone is talking about. The Family Circus appears in 1300 newspapers and charms millions of avid fans daily.Amazon
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The Pilo Family Circus - $13.95
“You have two days to pass your audition. You better pass it, feller. You’re joining the circus. Ain’t that the best news you ever got?” Delivered by a trio of psychotic clown...Amazon
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Family Circus Questions
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Family fun: How do you prefer to make Lasagna? 1 AnswerThis is my absolute favorite recipe. Pam Anderson takes the gueswork out of great comfort food. I am a devotee. Check out her book about Perfect Recipes for hav... read more -
What family activities are there to do in Concord NH? 1 AnswerThere are lots of places to visit in Concord NH. 1.Minute man National historical park 2.Walden pond 3.The old manse 4.Gaining grounds organic farm 5.Conco... read more -
What family activities are there to do in Concord NH? 2 AnswersHey, I have not been there so I couldn't say what sites are "must see", but here are some links to tourist attractions there. Also, one site I can think of that... read more
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Will the Verizon Droid kill my family? 2 AnswersOnly if you don't kill it first. It's a battle. It may happen on Singularity Day. read more
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Family Circus on Amazon
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Count Your Blessings: A Family Circus Collection - $8.99
There's something special about children, and there's something special about the way Bill Keane captures them in his popular "Family Circus" comic strips. This heartwarming collec...Amazon
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The Pilo Family Circus - $13.95
“You have two days to pass your audition. You better pass it, feller. You’re joining the circus. Ain’t that the best news you ever got?” Delivered by a trio of psychotic clown...Amazon
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The Family Circus - $12.95
The hilarious cartoon family everyone is talking about. The Family Circus appears in 1300 newspapers and charms millions of avid fans daily.Amazon
view more products...
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Family Circus on Amazon
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Count Your Blessings: A Family Circus Collection - $8.99
There's something special about children, and there's something special about the way Bill Keane captures them in his popular "Family Circus" comic strips. This heartwarming collec...Amazon
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The Pilo Family Circus - $13.95
“You have two days to pass your audition. You better pass it, feller. You’re joining the circus. Ain’t that the best news you ever got?” Delivered by a trio of psychotic clown...Amazon
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The Family Circus - $12.95
The hilarious cartoon family everyone is talking about. The Family Circus appears in 1300 newspapers and charms millions of avid fans daily.Amazon
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Family Circus Merchandise
- Powell's Books: The Family Circus Books
- Half.com: Family Circus Books | Movies
- Tattered Cover Book Store: The Family Circus Books
- Ebay: The Family Circus Books | Movies | Collectibles
- Ebay Express: The Family Circus Merchandise
- Yahoo! Shopping: The Family Circus Merchandise | Books
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RT @libertyharlow: About to waste 1.5 hrs of my life watching Mall Cop. Much like the Family Circus, it's just sitting there waiting to ...
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About to waste 1.5 hrs of my life watching Mall Cop. Much like the Family Circus, it's just sitting there waiting to suck.
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Family Circus of Death: "My daddy says you have pretty eyes, but no tits." http://bit.ly/71jCsE
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@WendyShow AWESOME YOU FAMILY AINT NO CIRCUS SHOW THOUGH YOU HAVE A NORMAL FAMILY AND YOU A NORMAL PERSON... WITH SEXIER WIGS LOL CANT STOP!
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circus en la family game un golazo #nocheretro
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RT @libertyharlow: About to waste 1.5 hrs of my life watching Mall Cop. Much like the Family Circus, it's just sitting there waiting to ...
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About to waste 1.5 hrs of my life watching Mall Cop. Much like the Family Circus, it's just sitting there waiting to suck.
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Family Circus of Death: "My daddy says you have pretty eyes, but no tits." http://bit.ly/71jCsE
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@WendyShow AWESOME YOU FAMILY AINT NO CIRCUS SHOW THOUGH YOU HAVE A NORMAL FAMILY AND YOU A NORMAL PERSON... WITH SEXIER WIGS LOL CANT STOP!
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circus en la family game un golazo #nocheretro
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RT @libertyharlow: About to waste 1.5 hrs of my life watching Mall Cop. Much like the Family Circus, it's just sitting there waiting to ...
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About to waste 1.5 hrs of my life watching Mall Cop. Much like the Family Circus, it's just sitting there waiting to suck.
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Family Circus of Death: "My daddy says you have pretty eyes, but no tits." http://bit.ly/71jCsE
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@WendyShow AWESOME YOU FAMILY AINT NO CIRCUS SHOW THOUGH YOU HAVE A NORMAL FAMILY AND YOU A NORMAL PERSON... WITH SEXIER WIGS LOL CANT STOP!
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circus en la family game un golazo #nocheretro
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