Mad Magazine began in 1952 as a comic book that made fun of other comic books – and soon became an institution for mocking authority in all spheres of life, from TV, movies and advertising, to politicians and parents. Correspondent David Pogue visits a new museum exhibition celebrating the humor of Mad, as created by the artists and writers who called themselves “the usual gang of idiots.”
Mary Hunt is a syndicated news writer with a focus on politics, health, business, parenting, and finance. She also writes about her hobbies as well as other topics that interest her.
