”But, Andy, we can get 15 in that booth!”

What better way to start this cartoon circus of characters than a sharp, tongue-in-cheek reference to the old clown car gag? Bake n' Broil restaurant owner Andy finds himself the butt of the joke in this featured cartoon from Skewered — Baked, Broiled and Rinsed In California Heights.

The Bake n' Broil restaurant is a real, live landmark in the heart of California Heights-Bixby Knolls area, a charming, family-oriented, fun-loving section of greater Long Beach, California. It features fine comfort food, from fried chicken, pot roast, burgers and fish, to cakes and pies that are too good not to order extras for take-home.

And there’s plenty of quirky entertainment from the fast and friendly staff, most of which emanates from the fertile mind of The Pen-And-Ink Poet of California Heights, Bob Meyer. The word “Rinsed” in the subtitle not so subtly refers to Bob’s beloved character, Diego, the Bake n' Broil’s real-life smash dishwasher. Let Bob loose anywhere and hijinks ensue.

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ROBERT DAVID MEYER

Bob is a life-long artist, whose passion for working with his hands includes not only humorous graphics, but serious (and not-so serious) oils, watercolors and mosaic tile masterpieces. Bob’s lampooning pen-and-ink drawings have been compared to satirists Gahan Wilson, George Booth, Paul Conrad, Charles Addams and other acclaimed masters found in many famous national publications.

Born and raised in North Long Beach, Robert David Meyer is the son and grandson of master tile setters. Bob was destined to become an artist and social commentator from the beginning. "Quirky" and "irreverent" don't come close to describing his humorous outlook on life, all of which comes through in his cartoon work.

Bob is also an accomplished serious artist (no kidding!), winning local awards for his masterful oils and watercolors. In addition to being a proud father and doting grandfather, Bob has been involved with the Boy Scouts for longer than anyone can remember.

Through the Meyer Tile Company, son Michael and Bob continue to create their tile artistry in homes across Southern California. Mike, who happens to be Willy’s real-life dad, is the fourth-generation tile master in the family business. Bob and his wife, Joan, have lived in the historic California Heights District of Long Beach for at least fifty years.

Copyright© 2018 Robert David Meyer.
All rights reserved.

Published by Top Duck Productions, a subsidiary of Imbrie Press.