Charles Addams: Rabbit Ears

The New Yorker's Easter 1983 cover was created by Charles Addams. The bunny family of four are gathered in front of the television set, a jeweled egg reminiscent of Fabergé. Cable television was not yet universal and the TV set therefore has an antenna often called—very appropriately in this case—rabbit ears. A rare cover signed by the artist was sold at Heritage Auctions in 2014.

Charles Addams, Signed cover, The New Yorker, April 4, 1983

Heritage Auctions, April 20, 2014

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Charles Saxon: Santa's Reception

Charles Saxon's Santa Claus is overwhelmed by rooftop television antennas in this TV Guide cover for December 24-30, 1977. Cable television was starting to make significant inroads at the time, and this sort of gag wouldn't remain current for all that much longer.

Charles Saxon, TV Guide, December 24-30, 1977

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