Description: A fascinating look at author Thorne Smith, his comic novels, fantasy books and the movies & TV shows he inspired.
Welcome to the world of Thorne Smith, a writer who has long been forgotten by much of the general public and publishing world despite being one of the most humorous, influential and fascinating writers of comic and fantasy novels the world has ever seen.
You may be familiar with his most popular work: Topper , which was not only a best-selling novel but also was adapted into a successful movie that launched Cary Grant into stardom, begat two sequels, a popular TV series, a radio show, and a comic book.
His impact can also be felt in the writings of authors as diverse as Robert Bloch, Neil Gaiman, and James Thurber. Perhaps you’ve seen many of the works influenced by him, such as the cartoons of “Beetle Bailey”, “Sad Sack” and “Casper the Friendly Ghost” or the TV shows “Bewitched”, “Mr. Ed”, and “I Dream of Jeannie”.