'Family Circus' creator Bil Keane dies at 89 - The DIS Discussion Forums

RIDizney · 11-09-2011, 02:43 PM

Bil Keane of the comic strip "Family Circus" has passed away at 89. You all, I am sure, have read his comics for many years so he certainly made every one of us smile.

The Disney connection here, for those of you that do not know it is that Bil Keane was the father of Glen Keane. Glen Keane as most know, is an amazing Disney animator responsbile for many of our most beloved Disney characters...Ariel, Aladdin, Tarzan, Beast, Pocahontas, etc.

For those of you who read the Family Circus comic, the character 'Billy' is modelled after Glen Keane.

paperdoll1986 · 11-09-2011, 03:16 PM

I looked on both the MSN and MSNBC articles to see if that's mentioned, but it isn't.

So sorry to hear about Bil Keane's passing.

simonkodousek · 11-09-2011, 03:50 PM

How sad. I suppose Family Circus will be no more.

I remember back in kindergarten through (probably) third grade, my mom cutting them out each afternoon and taping them inside my lunch bag for the next day. It was always fun looking to see what they would say next... No one else got the humor, LOL.

lisamarch · 11-09-2011, 03:54 PM

I believe his son has been drawing the comics for a long time now.

WorldWacky · 11-09-2011, 04:12 PM

Is anyone familiar with the Family Circus Easter special? My mom found a VHS copy on EBay a few years ago and bought it for me. It was always my favorite holiday special! My kids watch it numerous times around Easter and love it. I wish they still aired it on t.v.

The Running Ann · 11-09-2011, 06:57 PM

I had never heard of this Disney connection. So interesting to know that it is "Billy" doing all of that great work over at Disney. When I read in the paper that his son Jeff has been assisting with the comic strip for some time, I was hopeful that the Family Circus will carry on. Always one of my favorites.

Mickeyflower · 11-09-2011, 09:50 PM

I was so sad to hear of this! It's always the first comic I look at! I met his daughter when I worked at Kinko's and she ended up bringing me an autographed copy of one of his books.

WLodgeLizard · 11-10-2011, 07:40 AM

Wow, "Billy's" artistic skills have REALLY improved over the year. I remember the few times that he filled in for his Dad on the Family Circus. Let's just say, not exactly Disney quality.

WLL

disneym2m · 11-10-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lisamarch

I believe his son has been drawing the comics for a long time now.

How sad. I am sorry to hear about his passing.

I know Glen helped his dad on the strip from time to time, but I thought there was another son that was also drawing for him. Maybe I am mistaken, but I could have sworn there was Glen and another brother who helped...

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RIDizney · 11-11-2011, 07:30 AM

Yes, Jeff Keane (youngest son of Bil) has been working on the comic for a long time now.

11-09-2011, 02:43 PM	#1
RIDizney Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 18	'Family Circus' creator Bil Keane dies at 89 Bil Keane of the comic strip "Family Circus" has passed away at 89. You all, I am sure, have read his comics for many years so he certainly made every one of us smile. The Disney connection here, for those of you that do not know it is that Bil Keane was the father of Glen Keane. Glen Keane as most know, is an amazing Disney animator responsbile for many of our most beloved Disney characters...Ariel, Aladdin, Tarzan, Beast, Pocahontas, etc. For those of you who read the Family Circus comic, the character 'Billy' is modelled after Glen Keane.

11-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#2
paperdoll1986 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wilmington/Westchester, CA Posts: 147	I looked on both the MSN and MSNBC articles to see if that's mentioned, but it isn't. So sorry to hear about Bil Keane's passing. __________________ "My mind won't rest and I don't sleep.....not even in my dreams." -Stevie Nicks, If You Ever Did Believe "They can't hit ya!" -dear Bob

11-09-2011, 03:50 PM	#3
simonkodousek 438 Miles From My Happy Place Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,251	How sad. I suppose Family Circus will be no more. I remember back in kindergarten through (probably) third grade, my mom cutting them out each afternoon and taping them inside my lunch bag for the next day. It was always fun looking to see what they would say next... No one else got the humor, LOL. __________________

11-09-2011, 03:54 PM	#4
lisamarch Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 268	I believe his son has been drawing the comics for a long time now. __________________ Lisa WDW Jan 1993 (day trip) WDW Nov 2006 - Wilderness Lodge WDW Nov 2010 Disney Magic Nov-Dec 2010 WDW January 2012 Disney Fantasy December 2013

11-09-2011, 04:12 PM	#5
WorldWacky DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 522	Is anyone familiar with the Family Circus Easter special? My mom found a VHS copy on EBay a few years ago and bought it for me. It was always my favorite holiday special! My kids watch it numerous times around Easter and love it. I wish they still aired it on t.v. __________________

11-09-2011, 06:57 PM	#6
The Running Ann Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 84	I had never heard of this Disney connection. So interesting to know that it is "Billy" doing all of that great work over at Disney. When I read in the paper that his son Jeff has been assisting with the comic strip for some time, I was hopeful that the Family Circus will carry on. Always one of my favorites.

11-09-2011, 09:50 PM	#7
Mickeyflower I find that The Dis is my happy place many times Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 377	I was so sad to hear of this! It's always the first comic I look at! I met his daughter when I worked at Kinko's and she ended up bringing me an autographed copy of one of his books. __________________ *I say it LOUD I say it PROUD.....I AM A DISNEY FREAK!* Marissa Nicole Guinn-Simmons 7/6/1990 to 2/8/2009 Always in my heart

11-10-2011, 07:40 AM	#8
WLodgeLizard Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 152	Wow, "Billy's" artistic skills have REALLY improved over the year. I remember the few times that he filled in for his Dad on the Family Circus. Let's just say, not exactly Disney quality. WLL

11-11-2011, 07:30 AM	#10
RIDizney Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 18	Yes, Jeff Keane (youngest son of Bil) has been working on the comic for a long time now.

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