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Peanuts, Franklin, and Representation in Cartoons

Peanuts, Franklin, and Representation in Cartoons

FromBeyond the Scenes from The Daily Show


Peanuts, Franklin, and Representation in Cartoons

FromBeyond the Scenes from The Daily Show

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Franklin was introduced as the first Black “Peanuts” character in 1968, opening up a conversation about race and representation in comics. In this episode, Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show writer Josh Johnson and Franklin’s namesake and creator of JumpStart Comics, Robb Armstrong to discuss how the character was created, and the influential impact of comics. #DailyShow #BeyondTheScenes Watch the original segment:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A-SuVIMLnQ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Nov 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a different topic or segment in a way that's hilarious, nuanced, and compelling. Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael Kosta, as well as contributors Jordan Klepper and Lewis Black. New episodes every Tuesday.