The work of a well-known Staten Island cartoonist is now on display on Staten Island. NY1's Aaron Dickens filed the following report.
When it comes to Aaron Bacall's cartoons, Linda Bacall says they never get old.
"Other people laugh at it, so I get a kick out of it," she said.
Linda was married to the well-known cartoonist for 50 years. He died last June a month after their anniversary.
"It didn't seem real to me. I miss him very much," Linda said.
Bacall's work is now on display at the Jewish Community Center. Linda orchestrated the project.
"I have thousands of cartoons. What would I do with them? I want people to see them," she said.
Bacall grew up in Brooklyn. Linda says he came from humble beginnings.
"The parents used to fight because they had no money. He would draw these little pictures to make them laugh. Then, they did," Linda added.
The Bacalls moved to Staten Island 40 years ago.
When they first met, Linda says it was love at first sight.
"When we read that people got divorced after 10 years, it's hard because we absolutely loved each other," she said.
For decades, Bacall's work was in the Staten Island Advance, New Yorker and Wall Street Journal. He's also written several books still sold around the world.
"His theme was life. Whatever happened. Any topic. Pets. Men and women having little conflicts," Linda said.
With each cartoon, Linda tells a story. She was always by his side.
"I have a million cards that he gave me. He used to draw cards for me telling me how much he loved me and we will always be together," she said.
Linda has a message for people who see Bacall's work. She hopes they are inspired to pursue their own talents.
"Don't be shy. You only go through life once. You got to do it," she said.
The exhibit runs through the end of May.