Interlandi, Frank (1924 – 2010)

Frank Interlandi original cartoon artwork

Frank Interlandi was an editorial cartoonist for the Des Moines Register and the Los Angeles Times. While at the Register, he won the prize for best editorial cartoon given in 1961 by Sigma Delta Chi, the professional journalism society. A year later, he joined the Times, where he remained until 1981. His stock character in many cartoons was a "angry little old lady in tennis shoes." Born in Chicago, Interlandi was a self-described "Sicilian." His twin brother, Phil Interlandi (1924 - June 28, 2002), was also a cartoonist for Playboy and other publications. The brothers joined the U.S. Army in 1941, and Frank was a medic at the Battle of the Bulge. Frank and Phil Interlandi both appeared on the 24 October 1957 episode of "You Bet Your Life", hosted by Groucho Marx. The brothers won $2,000.