Part One: The Dennis the Menace Creator was a Shockingly Bad Man

This podcast episode delves into the life of Hank Ketchum, the creator of the comic strip Dennis the Menace, exploring his background, inspiration, and questionable behavior. It examines Ketchum's early life and fascination with animation, his journey to Hollywood, and his involvement in the Disney animators' strike of 1941. The podcast also delves into the complexities of Ketchum's personal life, his strained relationship with his family, and the controversial nature of the original Dennis the Menace cartoons.