Truth in advertising?
L.A.-based TV/Comics/Entertainment writer Mark Evanier traveled to New York City for a comics convention and to take in whatever Broadway shows he could find that haven’t shut down.
He published this bit Sunday in his blog:
Everyone who stays at the Hotel Pennsylvania receives a little pocket-size fold-out map of New York that also contains a big ad for the Broadway show, Hairspray.
Here’s what it looks like folded out, and you’ll notice there’s a pull quote from critic Clive Barnes that says, “A great big fat gorgeous hit!”
That’s a great quote until you fold up the map…
Evanier notes that somebody owes Mad Magazine’s Al Jaffee a royalty for this one.
If you’re even remotely interested in entertainment news, comics, animated cartoons or related fields, you should bookmark Evanier’s blog and check it daily. Evanier — yes, he’s on strike, but he’s still writing in his blog — has worked with a lot of people over the years. Who else can claim to have:
a) Written for the short-lived 1970s TV variety show Pink Lady and Jeff.
b) Helped create one of the most-hated characters in animated cartoon history, Scrappy Doo.
c) Wrote for one of the better-loved shows in animated cartoon history, Garfield.
And d) Worked as an assistant for comics guru Jack Kirby?
