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97 years ago today, January 17, 1929, Popeye the Sailor Man made his first appearance in the King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre. The spinach-loving sailor soon became so popular that the strip was eventually renamed after him. In 1933, Fleischer Studios—run by Max and Dave Fleischer—adapted Popeye and the Thimble Theatre characters into a series of theatrical cartoon shorts for Paramount Pictures. These cartoons became some of the most beloved of the 1930s, with production continuing through 1957 under both Fleischer and later Paramount’s Famous Studios. Today, the shorts are owned by Turner Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Popeye’s cultural impact is undeniable—TV Guide ranked him #20 on its "50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time" list in 2002. #Popeye #ThimbleTheatre #ClassicCartoons #AnimationHistory #1930sCartoons #SpinachPower #WarnerBros #FleischerStudios

“Top 50 Most Iconic Cartoon Characters of All Time — From Mickey Mouse to Pikachu” “From timeless classics to modern favorites, these are some of the most iconic cartoon characters ever created — beloved across generations and cultures. The list features global legends like Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Tom & Jerry, SpongeBob SquarePants, Pikachu, Winnie the Pooh, Scooby-Doo, Betty Boop, and the Powerpuff Girls. These characters have shaped childhoods, inspired pop culture, and remain unforgettable symbols of storytelling and animation history.” #CartoonLegends #AnimationIcons #PopCulture #ClassicCartoons #ChildhoodMemories #EntertainmentNews