Dagwood Bumstead getting ready before the carpool leaves without him, getting to work on time, his boss J.C. Dithers, and Cookie's many dates. He is often suspicious of her dates and keeps a close watch on them when they come to the house. Other characters in his universe include Elmo Tuttle, a pesky little neighborhood kid who wanders in and out of the Bumstead house, next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, Lou, the sarcastic cook in a local diner, and Mr. Dithers' domineering wife, Cora. Dagwood's birthday is July 20. Over the years, Dagwood has appeared not only in daily newspapers, but
In the Flesh (Blondie song) In the Flesh (Blondie song) "In the Flesh" is a song by American band Blondie. Originally from the band's self-titled debut album, "Blondie", the song was Blondie's second and final single on the Private Stock label. The song has a feel reminiscent of Phil Spector-produced pop from the early 60s, with prominent piano, female backing vocals, and a time signature of 12/8. In Australia, after the song was played by mistake (instead of "X Offender") on the nationally broadcast music program "Countdown", it was well received by the viewing audience. Chrysalis Records re-released the song as a single in Australia,