December 18, 2009

Walt Scott's "The Music Box Trio"

And now, a Christmas story by Walt Scott , creator of The Little People. According to Alberto Beccatini, this story was originally presented as a NEA (Newspaper Enterprise Association) Christmas newspaper strip in 1957.























































From Four Color #1062 (December 1959); GCBD credits Walt Scott with script, pencils, and inks.

4 comments:

Richard Ranke said...

My mother's family knew Walt Scott.I have a painting by him and copies of many of his stories from The Little People.I also have all the Little People comic books,although only two contain stories actualy by Scott-including the story above.

Unknown said...

Richard are you from the Cleveland area? I am Walt Scott's grandson and live in Avon Lake. My grandfather lived in Rocky River. His daughter (my aunt) still lives there as well as his youngest son in New York State. The whole family loves his work.
Mike Scott
concordhvac.com

Unknown said...

Richard are you from the Cleveland area? I am Walt's grandson and live in Avon Lake. Walt lived in Rocky River and his daughter still lives there. I wonder if she know your family.
Mike Scott
concordhvac@oh.rr.com

Unknown said...

Hi Richard, thanks for responding. I will share your family info with Walt's daughter Jean Whelan (my aunt) to see if she recognizes you folks. She still lives in Rocky River. I live in Avon Lake. If you come across anyone willing to part with any of his work please call me. Alway's looking to add to my collection. concordhvac@oh.rr.com or 216-407-5275