Aug.
16, 1964: And then suddenly, Ernie Bushmiller, perhaps under the influence of the social upheaval across America, undergoes a radical shift in style, subject matter and tone. Notice the new, sparse austerity that blends perfectly with the strip's caustic, topical satire. The familiar backgrounds of the old strips are — hey, wait a minute, this is Jules Pfeiffer!

Ah, that's better.