#38: The True Inspiration Behind Dennis the Menace
Launched in 1959, ‘Dennis the Menace’ is an iconic American sitcom rooted in Hank Ketcham’s 1951 comic strip. It draws inspiration from its son, the real-life Dennis, making it more than just make-believe.
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The character’s parents, Ketcham and his wife, Alice, bear the characters’ names, lending personal touches to the story. Unfortunately, the real Dennis grew distant, but his legacy lived on through the comic strip and TV series.