I was an avid Li'l Abner fan. One strip in particular has always stayed with me: They were making a batch of Kickapoo Joy Juice and decided to add a dead horse "for body".

I am a little surprised to see no mention of B.C.. One of my favorites from that strip was when one of the bearded characters accidentally got too close to a flaming torch. In the next frame, he peers at his reflection in a pool of water and exclaims, "I've invented shaving!"

On the other side of the coin, I will never understand the popularity of Andy Capp.

I am musing upon the possible connection to music here. Does anyone know any songs (other than "Alley Oop") that were made about some of the characters from these strips?