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
Curtis (comic strip) of February is also dedicated to Black History Month, in which Mrs. Nelson assigns her class to write about various African-American figures in history. "Curtis" featured Dagwood of the "Blondie" comic as part of the 75th anniversary celebration for "Blondie". Unlike "Dennis the Menace", "Hi and Lois", "B.C.", "Family Circus" or "Baby Blues", the other comic strips that participated in the anniversary crossover, "Curtis" took an extended storyline lasting from August 29 to September 3, like "Hägar the Horrible". Curtis was also featured in the 75th Anniversary strip on September 4. Curtis (comic strip) Curtis is a nationally syndicated comic