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What inspired Sheldon Mayer to create a series of comics on the misadventures of two little adorable toddlers?

He had great source material -- Merrily and Lanney, were his children - both born in the mid 40's.

        Here's a shot of the two playing at a table - circa 1946

Click on their names to see more cute toddler shots of the inspiration for Sugar and Spike!

Merrily
Lanney

All photos ©2000 Merrily Mayer Harris and used with permission


 

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