THE MYSTERY OF "GRISHAM'S MICKEY MOUSE"Since today can be Help Wanted Day here at the Institute, I thought I'd throw this tidbit out there. I was recently going through the Institute's collection of Mickey Mouse comic strips, with the idea of posting a few here at DHI (more on this in the next few days). In doing so, I ran across a few of the above "extended" Mickey Mouse comic strips. I do have quite a bit of research material on this facet of Disney history for tomorrow's essay (as well as some nice early Mickey graphics); but I am always interested in more (being the OCD Historian that I am). I'd be honored to hear from any of you Grisham Gumshoes that might have a piece of the puzzle! If not, watch tomorrow (which can be Hidden Treasure Day!) to see just who Grisham is; Why people are stealing ice cream from orphans (dastardly); and just what exactly Mickey Mouse has to do with this "mystery."
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An early merchandising tie-in with Grisham's dairy. Dates from late 1932. Possibly one of Kay Kamen's first ventures with Mickey promoting dairy products.
I meant to add in my last comments...I believe the last panel in the daily newspaper strip had the promo ad for the dairy...so there were several panels featuring a regular Mickey Mouse newspaper comic strip story, with one additional panel on the right side, the last panel if you will, which featured the merchandise tie-in.
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