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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
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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
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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
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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 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 -
Where can families get free food? 2 AnswersIn many places the number one source is church-run food banks, or other food banks run by coalitions. They vary as to what and how much they give, and what kin... read more -
Where can families get free food? 2 AnswersYou can always go by a thrift store. In the back sometimes they give out free bread and other items. read more
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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
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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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@chris_lagarde It is a "normal" interior paint job if you're a circus family ;-)
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Our Family Circus: Let Your Fingers and Life Do the Talking http://bit.ly/9zcqCV
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Imagining what it would be like to be in the circus, I guess in reality the closest I'll get is a member of my family
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RT @HUGItForward: "A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away." - Bil Keane, 'Family Circus'
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Kids...http://gatesofgrace.wordpress.com/the-gates-family-circus/candy-snatcher/
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On Twitter powered by Twitter
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@chris_lagarde It is a "normal" interior paint job if you're a circus family ;-)
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Our Family Circus: Let Your Fingers and Life Do the Talking http://bit.ly/9zcqCV
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Imagining what it would be like to be in the circus, I guess in reality the closest I'll get is a member of my family
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RT @HUGItForward: "A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away." - Bil Keane, 'Family Circus'
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Kids...http://gatesofgrace.wordpress.com/the-gates-family-circus/candy-snatcher/
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On Twitter powered by Twitter
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@chris_lagarde It is a "normal" interior paint job if you're a circus family ;-)
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Our Family Circus: Let Your Fingers and Life Do the Talking http://bit.ly/9zcqCV
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Imagining what it would be like to be in the circus, I guess in reality the closest I'll get is a member of my family
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RT @HUGItForward: "A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away." - Bil Keane, 'Family Circus'
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Kids...http://gatesofgrace.wordpress.com/the-gates-family-circus/candy-snatcher/
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