In 1955, Fox retired to Vero Beach, Florida, where he played golf and watched baseball's spring training camps. He died in 1964. His epitaph reads, "I had a hunch something like this would happen."
To keep up with the times, Fox eventually converted his trolley car into a bus, as seen in this 1953 cartoon. However, the Skipper had trouble steering the new-fangled contraption around curves.
Aunt Eppie Hogg is well known in Toonerville for her immense girth. In this 1923 cartoon, Aunt Eppie provides convenient shelter for changing sunbathers.
A physically powerful woman, Katrinka routinely performs feats of incredible strength. In this 1923 cartoon, Katrinka finds a unique solution to stop the trolley for late arrivals. Fox created Katrinka as a composite of two cooks employed by his family.
The Terrible-Tempered Mr. Bang was purportedly Fox's favorite character. In Mr. Bang, Fox created a character who disregards societal norms and does the things we secretly would like to do. In this 1923 cartoon, Mr. Bang attempts to silence a caterwauling neighbor.