Blondie (comic strip) over all he surveys, with one notable exception—his formidable and domineering wife, Cora. Blondie and Dagwood's best friends are their next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, although Dagwood and Herb's friendship is frequently volatile. Lou is the burly, tattooed owner of Lou's Diner, the less-than-five-star establishment where Dagwood often eats during his lunch hour. Other regular supporting characters include the long-suffering mailman, Mr. Beasley; Elmo Tuttle, a pesky neighborhood kid who often asks Dagwood to play; and a never-ending parade of overbearing door-to-door salesmen. There are several running gags in "Blondie", reflecting the trend after Chic Young's death for the
In the Flesh (Blondie song) 2nd release: Chrysalis (K-6932) 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