In a column in today's Joplin Globe, Editor Andy Ostmeyer announced the newspaper is eliminating some of its comics, including Peanuts, Garfield and Beetle Bailey.
The reason, as you might expect, is money.
“Peanuts,” which has been appearing in reruns, and “Garfield” are being dropped from our weekend lineup. Both are among our most expensive comics at a time when we are having to pay careful attention to our budget.
While Peanuts and Garfield are being completely removed from the print edition, Beetle Bailey, which was inspired by cartoonist Mort Walker's experiences while stationed at Camp Crowder in Neosho, will continue to be included in the weekend edition.
Ostmeyer notes that all of the comics remain available on a link on the Globe's website.
What he doesn't mention is that many of the older readers, the ones who are most loyal to newspapers, don't ever visit the Globe's website and may never see their favorite comics again.
7 comments:
I guess if I could switch roles and play the reporter, I’d love to ask Mr. Ostmeyer what it’s like to be in command of sinking ship knowing there is no way to save it?
So Beetle Bailey is remaining in the paper? Headline says otherwise...
Beetle Bailey will only be in the color comics on Saturday. It is being dropped from the regular comics page.
OK, thanks for the clarification
Having worked with him let’s just say the industry tanking as a whole hurt the publication but having him in charge is expediting the process. He was a joke 20+ years ago and the comedy continues with him in control.
OMG - Don't tell me that the most interesting and intellectual part of the Joplin Globe is disappearing, Peanuts, Garfield, and Beetle Bailey?
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