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Harvey Kurtzman

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Harvey Kurtzman

Born October 3, 1924 · Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Died February 21, 1993 · aged 68

One of the most influential, yet unsung, figures in American humor, cartoonist Harvey Kurtzman created "Mad Magazine" in 1952, and for the next few years served as its editor and primary writer. After his departure from "Mad, " he created two more humor magazines, "Trump" and "Help!" Although neither was as successful as "Mad", "Help!" did help launch the careers of a number of future luminaries, …

Known For

Mad Monster Party?Mad Monster Party? · 1967
Mad Monster Party?
★ 6.51967
MovieAnimationComedy
When Dr Frankenstein decides to retire from the monster-making business, he calls an international roster of monsters to a creepy convention to elect his successor. Everyone is there including Dracula, The Werewolf, The Creature, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde and many more. But Frankenstein's title is not all that is at stake. The famous doctor has also discovered the secret of total destruction that must not fall into the wrong hands!
Oddly Compelling: The Denis Kitchen StoryOddly Compelling: The Denis Kitchen Story
Oddly Compelling: The Denis Kitchen Story
MovieDocumentary
A documentary film about counterculture, freedom of speech, and a comic book maverick.
Oh Yeah! CartoonsOh Yeah! Cartoons · 1998
Oh Yeah! Cartoons
★ 8.71998
SeriesAnimationKids
Oh Yeah! Cartoons was an American animation showcase that appeared on the Nickelodeon cable channel. Oh Yeah! was an animation project guided by Fred Seibert, former Creative Director of MTV Networks and President of Hanna-Barbera. Produced by Frederator Studios, it ran as part of Nickelodeon's Nicktoons lineup, and in its second season, was hosted by Kenan Thompson of All That and Kenan & Kel fame; Then later by Josh Server, from All That, for its third season. Bill Burnett composed the show's theme music. Oh Yeah! Cartoons was distributed by Nelvana outside of the United States.

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