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| | History of Casper |
 | | Founded in 1939 by brothers Alfred, Leon and Robert Harvey, Harvey Comics had enjoyed pinnacle success in the comic book publishing business from the early 1950's through the mid-1970's, publishing comic books based on its own character --Richie Rich, Wendy, the Good Little Witch, Hot Stuff and Little Dot, among many others. |
 | | In the early 1950's, the Company had also acquired the entire catalogue of Paramount Pictures' cartoon characters, including Casper, Baby Huey, Herman and Katnip, Buzzy, the Funny Crow, and Little Audrey. |
 | | Between the 1950's and 1970's, this group of animated characters enjoyed a popularity that rivaled that of Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse. |
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