Dennis the Menace facts for kids
Dennis the Menace is the name of two different comic strips that both started in 1951. One is a British comic strip found in the UK comic magazine, The Beano. The other is an American newspaper comic strip.
The American version usually appeared as a single picture each day. However, the Sunday comic was much longer. Sometimes, the daily single pictures were collected into small paperback books. Dennis also had his own comic book.
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The British Dennis the Menace
In Britain, Dennis is usually drawn wearing a red and black striped jumper. He has spiky black hair. He is almost always with his black dog named Gnasher.
The American Dennis the Menace
The American Dennis the Menace is known as Dennis Mitchell. He wears a red and white striped T-shirt and bib overalls. He has blond hair with a large cowlick, which is a tuft of hair that stands up. His dog is a sheepdog named Ruff.
Dennis's Family and Friends
Dennis's parents are Henry and Alice Mitchell. Their neighbors are George and Martha Wilson. Dennis often tries to be helpful, but his efforts usually cause funny problems or small disasters. Dennis has several friends, including Tommy Anderson, Joey McDonald, and Margaret Wade.
Dennis the Menace on TV
In 1959, the American comic strip was turned into a television show. It was a sitcom called Dennis the Menace and aired on CBS. The show starred Jay North as Dennis. Joseph Kearns played the role of George Wilson. The TV series was on air for four years. You can now find it released on DVD.
