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Doonesbury

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Doonesbury is an American comic strip created by Garry Trudeau that began newspaper syndication on October 26, 1970. The strip is renowned for its political satire and social commentary, featuring a cast of characters who age in real time and address contemporary American politics and culture. Trudeau was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1975, making Doonesbury the first comic strip to receive the honor.

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When did Doonesbury first enter newspaper syndication?

Doonesbury debuted on October 26, 1970, in 28 newspapers. The strip was created by Garry Trudeau and became known for treating current politics as part of its ongoing story. [source](https://production.doonesbury.com/doonesbury/strip/archive/timeline)

What was Doonesbury called before the 1970 launch?

Trudeau's earlier strip was called Bull Tales and first appeared in the Yale Daily News on September 30, 1968. It was renamed Doonesbury when the syndicated version launched in 1970. [source](https://production.doonesbury.com/doonesbury/strip/archive/timeline)

Why do characters in Doonesbury age in real time?

Garry Trudeau lets Mike Doonesbury and the recurring cast move through careers, relationships and politics instead of resetting them every morning. Mike began as the principal character when the strip launched on October 26, 1970. [source](https://production.doonesbury.com/doonesbury/strip/archive/timeline)

Did Doonesbury win a Pulitzer Prize?

Yes. Garry Trudeau won the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning, becoming the first comic strip artist to receive that award. [source](https://production.doonesbury.com/doonesbury/strip/archive/timeline)

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