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(1927-2016) Cartoonist, author. Mell Lazarus was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. He is best remembered for creating the comic strips, “Miss Peach” and “Momma.”

Full Name

Mell Lazarus

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Author's Timeline

1927

BIRTH

Melvin Lazarus was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 3, 1927.

1943

OTHER

Mr. Lazarus attended James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New York, but dropped out during his second year.

1957

LITWORK

Miss Peach


Comic strip which ran in syndication for forty-five years.

1964

LITWORK

The Boss Is Crazy, Too
Dial

Novel.

1970

LITWORK

Momma


Comic strip which ran from 1970 until Mr. Lazarus' death.

1986

LITWORK

The Neighborhood Watch
Doubleday
0385231709 / 978-0385231701
Novel.

2016

DEATH

Mell Lazarus died at his home in Los Angeles, California, on May 24, 2016.

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