Four Color #1298

Based on the beloved early-1960s TV sitcom, this 1962 Dell issue brings the chimp cast of The Hathaways to vivid, photo-cover life — three dressed-up chimpanzees are caught mid-action on a sunny lawn, one bent over a hula hoop while the others look on in their charming striped and floral outfits. The cover tagline promises the chimps turn "champ salesmen to help Walter clinch a big deal," setting up a story full of the good-natured domestic chaos the show was known for. It's a genuinely fun snapshot of early-'60s family entertainment, with the kind of wholesome silliness that made The Hathaways a memorable part of that era's television landscape.