Evolution Of GARFIELD - 48 Years Explained | CARTOON EVOLUTION

[@DanGamingFan2406]

This sarcastic tabby is one of the funniest and most relatable characters ever. My dad has always been obsessed with this sarcastic tabby, and the day he got me into him is one I hold dear in my heart. We watched this video together and we both love it. Thank you so much.

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

This is so wonderful to hear! I’m glad you both had a good time with the video 😊 Thank you!

[@caseysmith544]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder All Episodes of original tv show can be found on KZbin as well as most of the old specials.

[@DanGamingFan2406]

Garfield was also planned to have his own theme park, but it was scaled down to a few rides in Kennywood Park, including an infamous re-theme of the old mill boat ride called, "Garfield's Nightmare."

[@benmalsky9834]

Defunctland did an amazing video about the ride, even touching on those previous attempts at Garfield in theme parks that got scrapped.

[@SoleaGalilei]

I grew up on Garfield and Friends, and it still holds up today. Mark Evanier is a very sharp writer who's done loads of TV and comics, and his style works so well with this character.

[@benmalsky9834]

He was not afraid to make Garfield quite savage quite often, and I love him for that.

[@marlonclark-pp9wg]

same

[@Redkodiak1994]

Remember seeing it on nickelodeon in the late 90s

[@SonicJrandSarah]

Garfield is quite an iconic cartoon character. I have enjoyed his comic strips and television appearances for nearly my whole life.

[@mayracordero382]

Me too and his comic strips and tv apperances are the best!

[@floriduhgeorgia]

he’s great!

[@benmalsky9834]

The Garfield specials I’ll always remember not only for Music’s vocal performances, but those great songs sung by Lou Rawls.

[@SprigatittoSuperFan]

Good thing this video wasn’t posted on Mondays cuz we all know Garfield feels about Mondays lol

[@Underwood7881]

Yass I love that!!

[@Woobuggy848]

Tell me about it, unlike fridays.

[@mayracordero382]

Garfield just hates mondays!

[@VeggieTalesUnofficial]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@zefanjabakker2675]

My birthday was on Monday 😂

[@qwerty77772]

Present day Garfield meeting his older designed self in the comics was my first introduction to the concept of art evolution.

[@lucasromualdo7003]

THANKS DAVEEEEE!!!!! If you know me, I was asking you to do Garfield for a LONGGGG time... and it was worth it the wait.

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Great to hear it was worth the long wait!!! 😊😊

[@benmalsky9834]

@@DaveLeeDownUnderAbsolutely!

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder Can you send in the link for the Coffee Commercial?

[@Underwood7881]

My … frog no is it out yet

[@BrennySpain]

I’m so glad you’re finally doing an evolution video on Garfield at long last! One of my all time favourite characters ever! It doesn’t get any better than this.

[@nathangilliam2451]

I miss the late Lorenzo Music voice as Garfield. Nobody does it better!

[@grimscraggletag6799]

Agreed, However, Frank Welker was a great stand-in.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Exactly. I don't think anyone has come close.

[@grimscraggletag6799]

@@ricardocantoral7672 -- Nope.

[@DaveysWonderfulWorld]

Garfield and friends was the best Saturday morning cartoon other than muppet babies

[@jeremysawyer7633]

Woo hoo!!!! There the thicc orange boi! Thank you Dave,Garfield is one of my family’s favorite cartoon mascots of all time so seeing this means alot 🧡🖤🧡

[@mayracordero382]

Garfield is my favorite cat for years as well

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Oh dave! You gave us so many great videos and to do one of our favorite fat cats who hate Mondays, it's such a joy to see! Thank you so much for this awesomeness!!! 💗

[@lizebotha8783]

I've always been fascinated by how Garfield evolved over time

[@SanAntonio_Ball]

YESSS YOU DID GARFIELD!!!! Will you do the voice evolution soon?

[@BoyNamedSue4]

I had no idea that Disney went as far as making actual footage. This is now my holy grail.

[@christianpeligrinocagadas9781]

And coincidentally, the first 2 Garfield Live-action-CG Animation movies starring Bill Murray voiced as Garfield are also currently owned by Disney under 20th Century Studios label as well

[@MPbmfm]

That footage must be found and the songs too!

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

I remember the Garfield show on Boomerang back in 2015 and 2016, and that particular series introduced me to Garfield, and I've grown to like him. I also saw Garfield and Friends on Hulu in 2017 and 2018 and then again on Boomerang some time around mid - or late 2021 then I've seen a good amount of Garfield originals on KZbin. Whenever I get the chance to see the Garfield movie. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get some great enjoyment from this Lovable Sarcastic, Monday hating, lasagna loveing tabby cat.

[@Redkodiak1994]

also heard there's suppose to be a new Garfield cartoon coming to nickelodeon

[@andrewc4612]

Garfield is a real iconic cartoon character, what with his love of lasagna & pizza, his rather interesting/amusing relationship with Odie, and his dislike of Mondays! I've loved watching his videos, reading his books etc., and long may he continue to keep us all entertained!😄😁🐱

[@BoyNamedSue4]

I know it’s become formulaic these days. But the stuff from the 80s and 90s was incredible. Still rewatch the Christmas special every year. For me it’s right up there with the Charlie Brown Christmas Special.

[@RespectTheLogos3]

Evolutions of these cartoons would be great: Transformers (1984-2024) The Smurfs (1958-2024) My Little Pony (1982-2024) Top Cat (1961-2024) Snagglepuss (1962-2024) The Powerpuff Girls (1995-2024)

[@RyanZacharko]

Has he already done Thomas in friends? (1945-ongoing “kinda”)

[@Redkodiak1994]

The smurfs came out in the 80s

[@krmiistudios2479]

Wow, Finally, After all these years. And Good timing too Congratulations.

[@sfoldy]

Big Garfield fan. I have all the books, countless collectables, and it was all kicked off at the age of 4 with my first Garfield plush. I loved the Saturday morning cartoons but never got into the "non-animated" movies. I like Garfield his strictly cartoon style.

[@quinbatcheller5805]

I really liked the 90s cartoon with the segment on the farm.

[@The_Ultimate_Fusion_Vegito]

Damn, I love these cartoon evolutions. These are the best videos!

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thank you! 😊

[@JoshRazauskas]

I’m a huge Garfield fan and there was some stuff in here that even I didn’t know about! Tremendous job, Dave!

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thank you, Josh! 😊

[@JoshRazauskas]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder You’re welcome! ☺️

[@reginaldholt6633]

My favorite Garfield media is Garfield and Friends.

[@laurababyyy1]

Fun fact. Charles Schulz actually worked with Jim Davis in the marketing for Garfield,which hence explains why it got so famous. Despite this,Schulz privately hated the strip beating peanuts in popularity,and also thought the Garfield strips lacked nuance and depth.

[@teamreasonable]

"There were no cats" Heathcliff had been running for three years before Garfield even started

[@RyanZacharko]

What about Fritz the cat?

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Felix the cat and tom and jerry had comic strips also.

[@RyanZacharko]

@@saturdaymorningfan3123 good point

[@hmsweet5227]

​@@RyanZacharkoFritz the Cat was X-rated!

[@RyanZacharko]

@@hmsweet5227 yeah, so?

[@stephenburgess4981]

Back when I was 6 years old, it was my kindergarten years; I had a DVD of the CGI Garfield movie. Every day after kindergarten, I ran to my room; I inserted the disc in the player, I had a ball with the movie. After a while, I also had Garfield: The Tale Of Two Kitties, the second movie. It felt like it was yesterday when I started watching the movie, it’s filled with nostalgia and memories. Not only that Garfield is my favourite movie, but also I like the graphics, animation and the efforts to make the series/movie be a masterpiece. I imagined that they made Garfield 3. Here’s the plot: Garfield helped Jon to get ready for his wedding ceremony, but it ends up with a comedic result. Jon was so rushed that he forgot to put his pants on. “Garfield!” Jon cried. As Garfield tugged at the rope with a pail containing water. Jon lets out a cry of surprise and disbelief. “Garfield, you naughty boy!” Garfield remained unfazed, a smirk on his face. “Sorry, Jon; I got to save ya from being married.” he said cockily. Jon, not having it, shouts a command, “Go sit with Odie, right now!” Garfield rolled his eyes defiantly, he sat beside Odie, who is chasing his tail restlessly. “Oh great,” Garfield began sarcastically. “I have to deal with Odie?! While Jon is getting dressed for the wedding?!” he concluded, visibly irritated. Odie barks enthusiastically, his tail wagging. Garfield frustratedly shoved Odie away. Odie’s paws create a squeaking sound on the tiles. Odie persistently barks. “ARF! ARF!” Garfield yells, “SHUT UP!” Odie insists on barking, before Garfield tosses a nearby cushion towards Odie, who is sent rolling across the floor. Garfield snickers mockingly. Jon crossed his arms before sternly giving Garfield a ultimatum, “If you don’t behave yourself, you’re grounded from lasagna all day!” Garfield continued to be defiant, flicking his tail, feigning innocence. Jon exclaims, “That’s it! No lasagna!” Garfield shrugged, defiantly stormed off. “Are you okay, Odie?” Asked Jon, a visible sign of concern on his face. Odie pants and barks. “That’s my good boy!” and he lets out a affectionate laugh. Garfield scoffs scornfully as his paws firmly plant on the floor. “This is a insult to my pet-ship.” Garfield says, creating a pun on his role as Jon’s pet. After the comedic preparation for Jon’s wedding, the limousine arrives with Liz wearing her bride dress. Liz gracefully walked through the aisle with the waiting Jon standing in the arch of love. “Hey Jon,” Liz said softly. “It’s a beautiful moment for us both.” “Yeah.” Jon chuckled, hiding his anxiety through laughter. “Are you nervous?” Liz said curiously. “No, no, I’m okay.” Jon said, attempting to downplay the tension in his heart. The priest walked to Jon and Liz, preparing to say his wedding speech. “Are you ready to be a couple?” The priest asked the couple. “Yes.” Jon replied, a proud smile on his face. “Do you promise to remain loyal to each other?” Asked the priest. The both of them nodded in response to the priest’s question. “Then, I pronounce Elizabeth as Elizabeth Arbuckle. You may kiss the bride.” Said the priest. With that, Jon and Liz kiss each other, signalling that they were going to be married for eternity. **A few weeks later…** Liz was pregnant with Jon’s baby, Eric Arbuckle. Liz walked to Jon, a nervous expression on her face. “Jon…” she began timidly. “There are something I should tell you.” Jon, perplexed, asked, “What is it?” “…I’m pregnant,” she announced. Jon was surprised, he never had a son before but he was happy for his wife all the way. “That’s fantastic!” Jon said excitedly. “I cannot wait to be a father!” Garfield spat a piece of Lasagna and exclaimed, “BABY?!” **TO BE CONTINUED**

[@hectorgabrielsanchez6929]

Very interesting evolution Davey

[@OH.A.M.]

Who would of thought that the evolution of the art would evolved into Heathcliff

[@grimscraggletag6799]

Well, Garfield has big "googly" eyes, while Heathcliff has those tiny black beady eyes.

[@jorgepenastudios4518]

I have not seen the Garfield movie yet, but I did quite hear audiences saying is fine, but that won't stop my determination because I do want to see the movie! I love Garfield! I've always loved CLASSIC cartoons, btw my favorite Garfield designs are from the 80s and 90s.

[@RIZIKIBENOIT]

Do Next The Voice Evolution Of Garfield. 😊❤

[@lombax2505]

Growing up with so many Garfield projects was great, he's a great character!

[@mallio9020]

Holy crap I did not know Garfield had a early design before 1978 😂

[@sarahmcmann5253]

I love Garfield 🧡🖤

[@Noahmediacorner]

Who doesn’t because I do because I’m a fan of Garfield

[@Peepimus]

I just realized that Garfield’s going to (seemingly) soon be half a century old…!

[@reallegendsquest]

It’s worth noting The Garfield Movie will be/ is a commercial success. With a modest budget of 60 million, it will make it’s money back at the theatre, already outpacing Furiosa. Not to mention all the money it will make on the secondary market as it makes the rounds on streaming.

[@Blesseduponus]

Idk if it's Garfield it passes.

[@kimzchaos]

Why did Jim Davis think that every one can relate to cats instead of bugs?

[@enriqueramirez0615]

The one special from The Garfield Show "Lion Queen" is very interesting combining and using elements from Disney's "The Jungle Book", "The Lion King" & DreamWorks "Madagascar" and their sequels with Garfield & Odie in the leading role. In my opinion.

[@montanajackson3713]

Lorenzo music will always be the best cartoon voice of garfield.

[@kuba70834]

Great video as always, Dave! :) Will You do Krazy Kat evolution someday?

[@АртёмЛесин-р7ф]

Nice one, Dave. We have our own Garfield inside all of us. I even have some of his adventures, and had some games (if you all want to know about it, I can tell). I was introduced to Lou Rawls vocals thanks to Garfield’s TV Specials (and even have DVD, which featured some TV Specials, most of Garfield and Friends, and even a live-action duology. My personal favorites (in voices): Lorenzo Music, Frank WELKER and even, Bill Murray

[@spews1973]

Thanks for another great video, Dave. What a pleasant surprise it was. My favourite Garfield design has to be the way he looked around 1984 when I first discovered and fell in love with the strip as an 11 year old. As a Halloween fanatic, my favourite piece of Garfield media has to be "Garfield's Halloween Adventure" aka "Garfield in Disguise". Mind you, I doubt there's really much more on the horizon for Garfield now and I think that's for the best. He's had his day.

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thanks as always! Sadly, may have to agree with that final sentiment.

[@NicoAnimation]

I really remember that 1995 video game "Garfield Caught in the Act" because, unexpectedly, the animation on Garfield himself is CRAZY good! I urge anyone reading this to go check out any footage of that game, for some reason it has some of the best Garfield animation I've seen

[@benmalsky9834]

Regardless about how Bill Murray felt about doing them, I love the two live-action Garfield movies. Watched them quite a lot as a kid.

[@mightyfilm]

I still think Murray only took the role because he was very unhappy that Lorenzo Music did the voice of his character, Peter Venkman, in The Real Ghostbusters. Which is a shame since, even though Dave Coulier did a decent enough Murray impression, Lorenzo just did a better job over all.

[@benmalsky9834]

@@mightyfilm Well, what I remember the story going was that Murray thought that Joel Coen of the Coen brothers was the writer of the movie, only to find out that it was Joel Cohen, who’s resume was family-oriented movies.

[@mightyfilm]

@@benmalsky9834 I know that's the excuse he likes to give, but I don't buy it. Supposedly he was the reason Dave replaced Lorenzo as Venkman.

[@KasumiKenshirou]

@@mightyfilm Short version, when Lorenzo Music was hired, he was told NOT to do an impression of Bill Murray. Then he was fired after Bill Murray complained that Music didn't sound anything like him. Bill Murray watched The Real Ghostbusters one time and complained that cartoon Venkman sounded nothing like him, so Lorenzo Music was fired and replaced with Coulier. But when they were auditioning, the voice actors were specifically instructed NOT to do impressions of the movie actors. It seems like there might've been some concern over likeness rights or something. For whatever reason, they did not want the characters to look or sound exactly like their movie counterparts. They even went as far as not hiring Ernie Hudson when he auditioned, using Arsenio Hall instead. FYI, the cast change coincides with a bunch of other detrimental changes to the show. So if you're watching the series in order, you can just stop when Venkman stops sounding like Garfield.

[@mightyfilm]

@@KasumiKenshirou ABC's idiotic recommendations are legendary when it comes to that series. I've heard all the stories between this and the show Reboot.

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

Thanks for Another Great One, Dave! As a Child, I had a "Cool Cat" Garfield Comforter(Duvet) & Pillowcase🥰..I also lOve Lasagna & Hate Mondays, but I never knew the History!😂🐒

[@bryanvelazquez2836]

Good video for Garfield's cartoon evolution, dave lee. I'd been watching some of his animated films/series throughout 2000s to 2010s maybe?

[@BladeAllen666]

Finally! Been waiting for this 1!

[@andreas.2494]

I remember watch The Garfield Show religiously as a kid the theme song still lives in my head rent free to this day! XD

[@hardlucknate6769]

Friends are some you can open up to when you feel like your ready to flip

[@christianpeligrinocagadas9781]

Coincidentally, both Paramount and Sony's Columbia Pictures (the producer and distributor behind The Garfield Movie 2024) was also the same company behind MGM/UA's remake of the original 1968 movie, Yours, Mine and Ours (2005 film version with Nickelodeon), which Garfield characters from PAWS, Inc., now officially acquired by Paramount Global via Nickelodeon division since 2019.

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Not sure how this is a "coincidence" when these are two completely different movies.

[@KFP2GG]

Garfield is my Childhood Hero

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

🐱

[@Noahmediacorner]

What if you meet him in real life

[@appletrain1007]

I love the garfield show and garfield food

[@KellyBrown-ud3hi]

Beautiful cat 🐈

[@terryann7354]

Love how you branch out more into pop culture with the likes of the peanuts and Garfield

[@hodanmohamed2723]

The fourth one looks great

[@ProfCoolio]

Never had to pause so much in one of your videos. Lot of reading in this one

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

😂😂 lots of great strips here!

[@jamieglover9237]

Hi Dave I love watching your cartoon evolution I have a request can you do evolution of Thomas the tanks engine 1945-2024

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately, no plans to cover Thomas - sorry!

[@jamieglover9237]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder ok their new movies on the works

[@ManOfTheHour34564]

For someone who has seen The Garfield Movie earlier this week, I would give it a 6. It has its low, boring and dragged-out points, but it makes up for it with its funny, faithful and condensed story that's able to find a middle ground for general audiences and fans.

[@OG_BettyBoob]

Yeah it enjoyable but kinda boring sadly. And I really do wish Chris Pratt was in less voiceover "work"...

[@animalamy8557]

I personally loved the movie it was fun and cute!! I loved to see you do Odie as well!!

[@icecreamhero2375]

I love Garfield so much. I read the strip every day. One of my favorite strips is from Nov. 21, 2021. I also like to watch Garfield and Friends.

[@cierapena2855]

Happy Graduation Day Dave Lee!

[@matthewweatherford6566]

I read that Sterling Holloway auditioned for Garfield before Lorenzo Music got the part.

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

I believe that’s true!

[@matane2465]

The Garfield Pet Force movie was based on a serirs of young reader books. I remember reading the Pet Force books as a kid.

[@KellyBrown-ud3hi]

Lovely ginger kitty 🐈

[@ryanp4616]

You should do more evolution of comic strips like the Beano or Big Nate

[@Amy_Rice]

Is it appropriate that I was eating the Stouffer’s Garfield collab lasagna while I watch this? 😂

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Couldn’t think of anything *more* appropriate at all!

[@Webb_Studios]

To my knowledge, neither Gnorm Gnat or Jon were copyrighted, meaning Garfield is public domain.

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

That’s correct. But only the Pendleton Garfield strips are public domain.

[@AprilTeniente-eu1mj]

That’s true!

[@KasumiKenshirou]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder Whoa, I didn't know that! But he looks totally different in those, so the copyright holders have nothing to worry about for a few decades.

[@KellyBrown-ud3hi]

Love the facial expression

[@DL2site]

Always love the attention to detail in these videos🔥

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thank you 🙏

[@summerjonz]

I'm pretty sure even Garfield would watch the dinner scene from Elf and throw up, thinking, 'I love my carbs, but even I wouldn't think of combining them with sugar!'

[@brianlevine871]

Most of my experience with Garfield came from the TV specials and "Garfield and Friends" show, especially with the late, great Lorenzo Music giving the cat his iconic voice. I'd say "His 9 Lives" is my favorite of the specials just for all the different scenarios Garfield experienced, along with changing the art style for some of the segments.

[@JustinFrazier_360]

So amazing video dave!

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thank you, Justin!

[@sergiosandoval9531]

Wow that amazing with cartoon Evolution!!!❤❤

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thanks!!

[@CaptainCat101]

I can't believe you didn't upload it on a Monday

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Mondays are poor performing days on KZbin for me. I spend a month on these videos, and it’s how I make my living. I can’t sacrifice long-term performance on a gag that will literally only be funny for people who discover the video on the very first day.

[@CaptainCat101]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder good point

[@KasumiKenshirou]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder Monday was also Memorial Day in America, so it might've been even worse.

[@theryanreynoldsfan3674]

That was fast

[@benjaminthemandmsgeneral5376]

Garfield did came out same year my dad was born 😂

[@Nintendoandsegagod6400]

I can’t wait to see his voice acting

[@zsaviour3349]

I got to be the person to mention how catchy and jazzy The Garfield Show intro is the comments

[@SalifyaNgambi-i7b]

Thank you DAVE LEE THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

You’re welcome 🙏 hope you enjoyed!!

[@SalifyaNgambi-i7b]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder can you do Marmaduke next

[@whitemountainproductions]

2:58 I believe Heathcliff was around that time i do know it started 3 years before Garfield

[@AustinBurke]

Dave Lee is the 🐐🔥

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

😎 🐱

[@iamSpenceGarcia]

Garfield is the OG of cartoon evolution. Garfield was the first cartoon that made me aware of how an artist’s style can change over time.

[@ShadowKirbo0]

Do you plan on doing a Heathcliff evolution video someday?

[@ChrisWesterberg-yh3pm]

My Favorite Piece of Garfield Media was A Garfield Christmas from 1987. It was also My Mother's Favorite Piece of Garfield Media. Me and My Mom Watched it Every Holiday Season on CBS until 2000

[@ChrisWesterberg-yh3pm]

And I also Love Lasagna like He does

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

Awesome video!

[@mayracordero382]

I love garfield from garfield and friends, the garfield show and the garfield movie!

[@miscellaneoussarnian5282]

7:11 fun fact: the British Honduras that Linus refers to in the 3rd Panel, is now the modern day country of Belize. Which only gained independence in 1981!!!

[@KellyBrown-ud3hi]

Sweet orange kitty 🐈

[@kimzchaos]

I would like to see the evolution of Denver the last dinosaur

[@jerichotaetz]

I’ve always thought Garfield was his funniest and cutest in 1981-82 and then throughout the 90s the strips were at their best.

[@blakewordlow7632]

Back Then, It Was My First Time Seeing Garfield when I Read His 40th Book "Survival of the Fattest at My Elementary School that My Mom Buy It from Thrift Mart and I Remember I Used to Have One Garfield Book called "Endangered Odie" at My 2nd Home.

[@retsof3125]

He also appeared in cartoon all stars to the rescue

[@saucers79]

Remember buying Garfield books from that paper catalog at school?

[@amymartin9424]

My favorite design of Garfield was the one where he is on his hind legs instead of always on all fours, my favorite piece of Garfield media is a mix between Garfield On The Town, and Garfield The Movie.

[@anitaheartkey6315]

Lorenzo's voice just IS Garfield, like it's so hard to hear anything else.

[@KellyBrown-ud3hi]

Sweet orange kitty 🐈🐈‍⬛

[@Ubritoons96]

I feel so befuddled. I had absolutely NO idea Davis did a prototype series with Jon as the main character with Garfield already established. I just thought EVERY character began with the first Garfield strip from 1977-78. I’m no “Quinton Reviews” type super Garfield fan by ANY means, but I’ve LOVED these comics and characters ever since I was a child, but I had NO idea those earlier B&W Jon Arbuckle comics even existed. I mean it makes sense given that he is a cartoonist just like Jim Davis, but wow. lol Regardless, I’m happy to see your tackling one of my favorite cartoon characters ever Dave. I know this video will do this fat lasagna lovin cat justice, even if he does hate Mondays. XD

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thanks for your kind words! Oddly, it seems like these strips were only discovered relatively recently, and not a lot of information existed about them prior to that. Most history books ignore their existence, they don’t count towards Garfield’s “anniversary” date, and I couldn’t find a single interview where Davis even mentions them!!! A very interesting curio, indeed.

[@KasumiKenshirou]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder I learned about the early Jon / Garfield comic strips from a "Quinton Reviews" video. He contacted the local library where that local paper was published and got copies. After seeing that video I briefly subscribed to his channel, but that didn't last long, after he went on a crazy rant on social media implying that Jim Davis was racist because he didn't include enough non-white characters for his liking. (The complaint is especially stupid since in the vast majority of strips, Jon is the only human depicted. Occasionally, Liz or Jon's parents or brother will show up.) That librarian in Davis's hometown goes to all the trouble of copying those strips for him, and then he goes and defames Jim Davis shortly after! There's something wrong with Quenton. Your video is much better and conveys the same information in a shorter amount of time, along with some additional history (such as the origin of the name Jon Arbuckle). The only thing Quentin covers that yours didn't is how he contacted the library to get the strips.

[@vincentfranklin17]

I love Garfield, but George Gatley's Heathcliff, whom I admittedly love a bit more, was around first. He even had two animated shows before Garfield. Heathcliff And Dingbat, 1980, and Heathcliff and Marmaduke, 1981. Both were on ABC.

[@mightyfilm]

Personally, I don't think anyone has to choose. They're completely different comedic approaches to cats, regardless of them both hating dogs. I love that DIC Heathcliff series. I also really appreciate how the Heathcliff comic has become sheer madness and reckless copyright infringing fun.