The Press: The Neighbors' Neighbor

Of all the cartoons syndicated to U.S. newspapers, few are more true to life than "The Neighbors." And few cartoonists work harder for realism than George Clark, 51, the short (5 ft. 6 in.), rumpled creator of "The Neighbors." Instead of a belly laugh, Humorist Clark tries for a smile, or at most a chuckle. This folksy, low-key humor has made the cartoon so popular that last week it was being syndicated to some 150 newspapers, from Manhattan's tabloid Daily News to the Sioux Falls (S. Dak.) Argus Leader. It is George Clark's fond hope that every reader will recognize his...

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