Richard Oldden's Early Bird

This original six-panel gag cartoon by Richard Oldden comes from the Laguna Beach collection of "legend" Jackie Mack. It has creases from being sent (cheaply) through the mail. Their is some damage to the lower edge of the sheet near the signature. The artwork has been knocking around eBay for a few months and was just sold. For any who may need the joke explained, I think the seller has grasped its essence quite felicitously.

Richard Oldden, Drawing of the early bird, c. 1980

Richard Oldden, Drawing of the early bird, c. 1980

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Richard Oldden, Drawing of the early bird, c. 1980

Note:  Don't miss my earlier, fishier posts on cartoons by Richard Oldden from the same collection.

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