Garfield Hogs the Spotlight: His 36th Anniversary Celebration!

Garfield Hogs the Spotlight: His 36th Book

by Jim Davis

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	48187 KB
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Print length	:	96 pages

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36 Years of Garfield: A Timeline

Garfield was created by Jim Davis in 1978 and first appeared in syndication on June 19, 1978. The comic strip quickly became a hit, and Garfield has since become one of the most iconic and beloved cartoon characters in the world.

• 1978: Garfield is created by Jim Davis and first appears in syndication.
• 1981: Garfield's first animated television special, "Garfield on the Town", airs.
• 1982: The first Garfield book, "Garfield: His 9 Lives", is published.
• 1983: Garfield's first feature film, "Garfield: The Movie", is released.
• 1988: Garfield is inducted into the Licensing Hall of Fame.
• 1993: Garfield's first live-action film, "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties", is released.
• 2004: Garfield's first CGI-animated television series, "The Garfield Show", premieres.
• 2018: Garfield celebrates his 40th anniversary.

Garfield's Greatest Moments

Over the past 36 years, Garfield has had many great moments. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Eating lasagna: Garfield loves lasagna more than anything else in the world. He will do anything to get his paws on a slice of this delicious dish.
• Sleeping: Garfield is a very lazy cat. He loves to sleep for hours on end, curled up in a warm spot.
• Teasing Odie: Garfield loves to tease Odie, the dim-witted dog who lives next door. He will often trip Odie, pull his tail, or just plain make fun of him.
• Getting into trouble: Garfield is always getting into trouble. He is a curious cat who loves to explore, and he often gets himself into sticky situations.
• Making us laugh: Garfield is a funny cat. His antics and his witty remarks always make us laugh.

Garfield's Funniest Comics

Garfield has produced some of the funniest comics ever. Here are a few of our favorites:

• "The Lasagna Incident" (1979): Garfield steals a lasagna from a restaurant and eats it all in one sitting. When the chef comes out to confront him, Garfield pretends to be a statue.
• "The Garfield Diet" (1982): Garfield goes on a diet in Free Download to impress a female cat. He tries all sorts of different diets, but nothing seems to work.
• "The Odie Saga" (1984): Odie gets lost while on a walk with Garfield. Garfield tries to find Odie, but he is unsuccessful. Eventually, Odie finds his own way home.
• "The Vet Visit" (1987): Garfield hates going to the vet. He tries to escape the vet's office, but he is unsuccessful. The vet gives Garfield a shot, and Garfield screams in pain.
• "The Holiday Spirit" (1990): Garfield gets into the holiday spirit by decorating his house for Christmas. He also buys presents for all of his friends.

Garfield's Enduring Legacy

Garfield has been around for 36 years, and he shows no signs of slowing down. He is still one of the most popular cartoon characters in the world, and his comics continue to make us laugh. Garfield's legacy is sure to live on for many years to come.

So raise a glass to Garfield, the lasagna-loving, trouble-making, funny cat who has brought us so much joy over the years. Here's to many more years of Garfield!

Garfield Hogs the Spotlight: His 36th Book

by Jim Davis

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	48187 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	96 pages

FREE