Mad Magazine – January 1974 – Issue No. 164 – Paper Moon – 4.0 Very Good (VG)
This vintage issue of Mad Magazine (No. 164, January 1974) captures the magazine’s trademark wit with TV and movie parodies, holiday humor, and biting satire of everyday life. Graded 4.0 Very Good (VG), it shows moderate wear but remains complete and clean inside — a solid collectible copy. The magazine pictured is the exact item you will receive. Please check all photos for condition details. Each item ships in a protective plastic sleeve, and we gladly offer combined shipping upon request.
Contents
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Letters Department – Random Samplings of Reader Mail – p.2
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Chop Stick Department – “Kung Fool” (A MAD TV Satire) – p.4
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House Dressing Department – A Modern Fairy Tale – p.11
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On-the-Job Straining – New Names for Old Occupations – p.12
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Land of the Freebie Department – If All Businesses Used Sales Promotion Gimmicks – p.14
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Roam, Sweet Home Department – Customized Mobile Homes – p.18
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Berg’s-Eye View Department – The Lighter Side of the Holiday Season – p.20
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The Best Splayed Plans Department – An Architectural Triumph – p.25
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Don Martin Department – “Yecch” or “What a Waste!” (A New-Wave Horror Film) – p.27
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Holiday Jeer Department – MAD’s 1973 Christmas Poem – p.34
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Wise Guide Department – MAD Rattlers – p.36
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Joke and Dagger Department – Spy vs. Spy – p.33
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Ryan’s Daughter Department – “Caper Goon” (A MAD Movie Satire) – p.40
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Letter Openers Department – What’s in a Name? (Part II — Institutions) – p.38
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Marginal Thinking Department – “Drawn-Out Dramas” by Sergio Aragonés (throughout)
Cover Story: Featuring Paper Moon and other timely spoofs from the early 1970s.
A lively issue from Mad Magazine’s classic era, this copy blends clever movie send-ups, seasonal fun, and pop-culture lampooning, making it a great addition to any humor or vintage magazine collection.