Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for July 11, 2013

Now “Beau Dandy” is back in his collarless t-shirt. I’m starting to think Whigham is just toying with us.

I thought for sure somebody’s eye would explode today but alas no EES.

Like the chief’s eyebrow in the first panel. Looks just like the kind you make with the Wooly Willy toy that has a magnet to drag metal shavings around for a beard, etc.

The supporting cast role of Officer Bull is played by Sir Patrick Stewart. Poor Gramps. He remembers wrestling partner Beau Dandy 40 years ago, but cannot remember what Subwich he wanted to order. No MCC for Gilford this Summer. With John Jawor’s help, O-Line Coach Steve will win a golf tournament.

Beau Dandy – what a great name for Gil.

“Beau Dandy” Great, now we’re going to need another coffee mug with “Beau Dandy” on it.

Nice to see that Patrick Stewart is back on his feet and has a job at the police department.

I am found out. Herkelshimer is my last name.

No EES, but it looks like Gil’s bionic ear is picking up something. Could it be the sound of his son rotting in the Milford jail?

Isn’t this when TV shows jump the shark? They start having tons of guest stars constantly. With Patrick Stewart and Ernest Borgnine providing the backstory in P1, and Terry Bradshaw playing the Alzheimer’s wrestler it’s getting out of hand.

I think this strip jumped the peacock long ago …

Does anyone else question the fact that Gil wrestled as an athlete and now finds himself coaching basketball?