Of Squinty-Eyed, Spinach Eating Sailors

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On Thursday, Popeye's Copyright expires in the European Union.

This is the first major character whose copyright expires.  Copyright law is a little different between the United States and the EU.  Copyright holders of characters such as Mickey Mouse and Superman are going to watch what happens here carefully, as they have a vested interest in

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[farmishtphoenix]

Oh, man... I still remember watching Popeye every day after school on Channel 6, then on weekends on Channel 13, with Tom Hatten hosting a LOOOONG block on Saturday mornings. Was that still the schedule when you reached that age?

You're right, it will be interesting to watch... Disney's copyright shenanigans have gone too far.

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It was Sunday morning on KTLA with Tom Hatten. I remember watching for two or three hours. That's where I fell in love with Popeye.

Disney's copyright shenanigans have gone too far.

I agree.