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Father's Day Strips



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Strip For 062082
ID: 7119
Publication Date: 1982-06-20
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Our Sunday Best
(Signed copies of this book are not currently available.)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver (Signed Copies)  
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos (Signed Copies)
Description: Michael and Elizabeth jump on John to wake him up for Father's Day. Elly tries to get them to be quiet but John lets them in anyway. Without them, he wouldn't be a father.
Caption: Yeah! 'Cause it it wasn't for us... you wouldn't BE a father!!
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Strip For 050783
ID: 4327
Publication Date: 1983-05-07
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Just One More Hug (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos (Signed Copies)
Description: Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Michael and Elizabeth ask John why they have Mother's Day and Father's Day but no Kid's Day. John says every day is Kid's Day.
Caption: I knew he'd say that.
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Strip For 061486
ID: 4652
Publication Date: 1986-06-14
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Keep the Home Fries Burning (Signed Copies)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver (Signed Copies)  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Elizabeth shows off her Father's Day card to Michael. He criticizes the crude drawing on the front. Elizabeth says it's not the cover that counts, but the love inside. She opens the card which says "I love you Daddy, from Elizabeth."
Caption: It's not the cover that counts Michael! ... it's the love inside. "I love you Daddy, from Elizabeth."
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Strip For 062187
ID: 7242
Publication Date: 1987-06-21
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Father's day. Michael and Elizabeth clean up after John, to keep Elly from getting mad at him after he tracks sawdust from his workshop all over the house. They consider it their gift to him.
Caption: Happy Father's Day, Daddy!!
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Strip For 061988
ID: 6726
Publication Date: 1988-06-19
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: The Lives Behind the Lines (Signed Copies) A Look Inside...For Better or For Worse: The 10th Anniversary Collection (Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: John and Elizabeth go for a nature walk. I'd choose you. Father's day.
Caption: Boy! We're Sure Lucky That Somebody Put Us Together!!
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Strip For 061889
ID: 6746
Publication Date: 1989-06-18
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: A Look Inside...For Better or For Worse: The 10th Anniversary Collection (Signed Copies)  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Michael, Elizabeth and Elly buy sandpaper, router, cabinet making book for John for father's day. Gifts that keep giving.
Caption: .. Some Gifts Just Keep Giving And Giving!
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Strip For 061790
ID: 6188
Publication Date: 1990-06-17
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Elly gives Elizabeth trouble for using her lipstick. Elizabeth makes kisses for John on a card she's making for father's day.
Caption: .. They're For Daddy!!
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Strip For 061691
ID: 6843
Publication Date: 1991-06-16
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: It's the Thought That Counts: The 15th Anniversary Collection (Signed Copies)  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: John tries to sleep in. Michael, Elizabeth, Elly, April Farley, the kids are noisy while watching tv and preparing Johns breakfast for father's day.
Caption: - Aren't You Glad We Let You Sleep In?!!
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Strip For 062192
ID: 6858
Publication Date: 1992-06-21
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: It's the Thought That Counts: The 15th Anniversary Collection (Signed Copies)  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Michael, Elizabeth, Elly and April give John Father's day presents. Respecting fathers, what father means to a family, Michael and Elizabeth ask for money.
Caption: Hey, Dad .. Can We Have Some Money?
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Strip For 062093
ID: 6241
Publication Date: 1993-06-20
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: It's the Thought That Counts: The 15th Anniversary Collection (Signed Copies)  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: For Father's Day, Michael washes and waxes John's sportscar then asks to borrow it.
Caption: .. Mind If I Borrow It?
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Strip For 061994
ID: 6912
Publication Date: 1994-06-19
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Starting From Scratch (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: April wakes up John by hitting him in the groin. Happy Father's day. Elly.
Caption: Happy Fovver's Day!!!
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Strip For 061895
ID: 6269
Publication Date: 1995-06-18
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Love Just Screws Everything Up (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: April asks John what he wants for Father's day. April picks what to do for Father's day.
Caption: After All .. It Is, Father's Day!!
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Strip For 061597
ID: 6984
Publication Date: 1997-06-15
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Middle Age Spread (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Elly, Michael, Elizabeth and April give John father's day gifts. John tries on his new clothes then does what he really wants to do: goes back to relaxing in his bathrobe. Edgar.
Caption: Now! - What Would You Like To Do To Celebrate Father's Day?! Sluppp. No caption.
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Strip For 062198
ID: 6356
Publication Date: 1998-06-21
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Sunshine and Shadow (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Grandpa Jim and John get funny boxer shorts for father's day. Elly, Michael, April, Elizabeth, Connie, Dawn, Shawna-Marie.
Caption: Think Of It This Way, Son .. The Best Thing About Father's Day - Is The Joy That It Brings To The Family
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Strip For 062099
ID: 7014
Publication Date: 1999-06-20
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Graduation: A Time For Change (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: John gets flowers from Elly, Elizabeth, and April for father's day. An unusual Father's Day present but John likes them.
Caption: Have A Great Day, Honey! Snifffffff Ahhhhh
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Strip For 061800
ID: 6438
Publication Date: 2000-06-18
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Family Business (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Grandpa Jim answers the phone. Michael wishes Grandpa happy father's day, asks for John. Grandpa forgets. Elly finds the phone off the hook.
Caption: .. Would Anyone Know Why The Phone Is Off The Hook?
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Strip For 061701
ID: 6791
Publication Date: 2001-06-17
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: With this Ring (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: April, Michael and Elizabeth read a thank-you note to John and Grandpa Jim for Father's Day. Elly.
Caption: Just When You Think You Have Everything - They Give You Something You Really Need!
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Strip For 061503
ID: 6583
Publication Date: 2003-06-15
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Striking a Chord (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Elly, April, Grandpa Jim, Iris, Deanna, Michael, John and Elizabeth, Meredith celebrate Father's day. Edgar neutered. Dixie
Caption: What Are You So Happy About, Eddy? .. You Were Neutered
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Strip For 062004
ID: 7344
Publication Date: 2004-06-20
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: She's Turning Into One of Them! (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: While Deanna suffers from morning sickness, Meredith wakes with a poopy diaper. Michael then gives her a bath. Trying to look after a sick wife and a fussy daughter the phone rings. John wishes Michael a happy Father's day.
Caption: I Just Wanted To Wish You ... A Happy Father's Day.
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Strip For 061905
ID: 7401
Publication Date: 2005-06-19
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Teaching...is a Learning Experience (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Deanna takes Meredith and Robin Michael for a walk to give Mike peace and quiet for Father's day. Meredith doesn't understand why silence is a good gift.
Caption: What kind of a present is that?!!
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Strip For 061806
ID: 7453
Publication Date: 2006-06-18
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Seniors' Discount (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: April gives John a gym membership for Father's Day. Elly gives John a massage after he works out - her present was reserved for later in the day.
Caption: Happy Father's Day!
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Strip For 061707
ID: 7505
Publication Date: 2007-06-17
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Home Sweat Home (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Meredith and Robin wake up Michael to give him a father's day card. Deanna and Mike and the kids loudly celebrate father's day. Elly wishes John a happy father's day after his grandkids wake him up.
Caption: Happy Father's Day.
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Strip For 062109
ID: 11002
Publication Date: 2009-06-21
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: Something Old, Something New (Signed Copies)
Description: Father's Day. Elly asks John what he'd like to do. Kids ask him to make pancakes. He'd like to putter in his workshop, go the hardware store, take a bath and have a steak dinner. Elly asks him to do chores around the house.
Caption: After all...It is your day!
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Strip For 061911
ID: 11753
Publication Date: 2011-06-19
First Published On (if retro): 1982-06-20
Collection Book: Our Sunday Best
(Signed copies of this book are not currently available.)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos (Signed Copies)
Description: Michael and Elizabeth jump on John to wake him up for Father's Day. Elly tries to get them to be quiet but John lets them in anyway. Without them, he wouldn't be a father.
Caption: Yeah! 'Cause it it wasn't for us... you wouldn't BE a father!!
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Lynn's Notes: Father's Day has always been one of the more challenging Sunday comics to produce. We never really made too much of it when I was a kid and later, when my two were small, it was a day when the best "present" was to let Dad spend the day in his workshop!

Still, it's a day that puts the spotlight on dads and children, no matter what the marital dynamics are - which is a good thing. We need more Father's Days and Mother's Days, if you ask me. Heaven knows- there's nothing more rewarding than being recognized and appreciated for doing a difficult job well!

Strip For 051212
ID: 12087
Publication Date: 2012-05-12
First Published On (if retro): 1983-05-07
Collection Book: Just One More Hug (Signed Copies)
Other Books: N/A  
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos (Signed Copies)
Description: Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Michael and Elizabeth ask John why they have Mother's Day and Father's Day but no Kid's Day. John says every day is Kid's Day.
Caption: I knew he'd say that.
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Lynn's Notes: My parents said this to us and I said it to my kids. When I did this strip, I had a mental image of thousands of parents nodding their heads and thinking, "I've said that, too!"


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