For Laughing Out Loud #18

Dell's For Laughing Out Loud #18 from 1961 is a cheerful digest of comedy and celebrity humor, with Michael Berry's cover art setting the tone perfectly: a bundled-up, rosy-cheeked man in a heavy winter coat ogles a "Florida Fashions" travel poster featuring a glamorous blonde in a red swimsuit — the gag writing itself. Inside, the issue promises jokes and gags spotlighting Hollywood giants like Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Cary Grant, Groucho Marx, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope, plus a contribution from Henny Youngman and a "Forever Funny" feature on Robert Benchley. At just 25 cents, this is a warm snapshot of early-'60s American comedy culture delivered with a light, knowing wink.