1951

 
 
Norman Percevel Rockwell (February 3, 1894 – November 8, 1978)

Rockwell was a painter and illustrator who is most famous for the cover
illustrations of everyday life scenarios that he created for The Saturday
Evening Post magazine for more than four decades. He also did work
for the Boy Scouts of America, producing covers for their publication
Boys’ Life, calendars, and other illustrations.

“Grandpa’s Little Ballerina” (Feb. 3, 1923)

Nizon

“Self”

 
Voice actor Dick Beals with a statue of “Speedy”

Dr. Medicine Company, makers of Aka-Seltzer, introduced the
"Speedy" character in 1951. He was originally conceived by
Creative Director George Pal of the Wade Ad Agency and
designed by illustrator Wally Wood. Originally named Sparky,
the name was changed to Speedy to align with that year’s
promotional theme, "Speedy Relief." He appeared in over
200 TV commercials between 1954 and 1964, voiced by
Dick Beals (shown above).

 
1959