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Franklin Jacobs (May 30, 1929 – April 5, 2021) was an American author of satires, known primarily for his work in Mad, to which he contributed from 1957 to 2014. Jacobs wrote a wide variety of lampoons and spoof, but was best known as a versifier who contributed parodies of famous song lyrics and poems. [5]
Apr 14, 2021 · Frank Jacobs, an inventive satirist who in his 57 years at Mad magazine mocked popular culture and politics, often in pitch-perfect verse and lyrics, died on April 5 in Tarzana, Calif. He was...
Apr 7, 2021 · A Mad master of verse for six decades, Jacobs created beloved parodies such as “East Side Story” and “Flawrence of Arabia” — and helped spark a landmark copyright-law case.
- Michael Cavna
Frank Jacobs is a map enthusiast who writes about strange and fascinating maps from different angles and perspectives. Explore his collection of maps that show the world from a different side, such as energy, happiness, history, and more.
Apr 6, 2021 · Frank Jacobs was one of the most prolific and influential writers in the history of Mad Magazine, known for his song parodies, obituaries and "Do-It-Yourself" news stories. He also faced a lawsuit over his parodies and received the Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing.
- Brian Cronin
- Senior Staff Writer
Apr 15, 2021 · Frank Jacobs was a longtime writer for Mad magazine, best known for his song parodies and satirical poems. He joined Mad in 1957 after being inspired by a copy of the magazine and wrote over 300 issues until 2014.
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Writers such as Dick DeBartolo, Stan Hart, Frank Jacobs, Tom Koch, and Arnie Kogen appeared regularly in the magazine's pages. In several cases, only infirmity or death has ended a contributor's run at Mad.
