Frank Santopadre

[Joe G.]

So I exchanged a few messages with Pete (landoquakes) after reading his excellent article about Maurice Blumenfeld and we discussed compiling a comprehensive list of ANS artists and gag writers.  Well that led me to Fred Wheaton excellent website and a name came up I didn't know, Frank Santopadre.  Turns out he was an early ANS gag writer that went on to greater fame.  Well a quick youtube search turned up this little gem.  For any who needs further convincing, Gilbert Gottfried is in the clip as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfi_NLRpsVQ

[Choke_Wagon]

Thanks for the link. Id like to see which other ones he did back then.

[Joe G.]

Well if you check out Fred's site he has some great info on ANS 1-4 including a list of painters/gag writers.  Here's a link:

http://www.hipsteria.com

[Joe G.]

So I found this:

http://www.comedywise.com/stuff-ive-done/topps-wacky-packages

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