Garfield the cat, the star of Jim Davis’ internationally popular comic strip, turns 40 today. The cantankerous ginger feline made his first appearance on 19 June 1978 when he was syndicated in 41 ...

Pop-culture sensations come and go, but Garfield has resonated with comic-strip readers for 40 years. Every new generation identifies with the famous cat's signature traits. Who doesn't hate Mondays?

‘For a good half hour, I really like to make people feel like it was worth the time,’ says Garfield creator Jim Davis. ‘So I like to make them laugh, make them cry, make them think.’ Garfield the cat ...

In 1987, America’s favorite orange cat debuted in his won holiday special. A Garfield Christmas premiered on the CBS network on Dec. 21, 1987. The show became popular and was a main staple of the ...