Sid the Sexist they are much like him in their yobbish, misogynistic, homophobic and racist outlook, never marry or expand their stagnant social circle. Five animated episodes were produced and released by Polygram Video in November 1992, with storylines taken earlier comic strips. These were later reissued on DVD in 2004. In the autobiography of Simon Donald's brother, the former Viz Editor Chris Donald, reference is made to attempts by actor Jimmy Nail to bring the character to life in a live action sitcom. However the idea went no further than a lunch meeting at Nail's home where it become clear that the
OWL (magazine) past features include "Dr. Zed" (written by Canadian scientist Gordon Penrose and is being continued in "chickaDEE") and comic strip "The Mighty Mites", which left in 2002. Related "OWL" media has included books and videos, produced by former owner OWL Communications. In 1997, "OWL" (as well as sister publications "chickaDEE" and "Chirp") was purchased by Bayard Canada, which also owns a number of French-language children’s magazines, including "Les Débrouillards" and "Les Explorateurs". "OWL/TV" was a half-hour television show that aired from 1985 to 1994 and was based on the magazine. Like the magazine, it focused on science and nature. It