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One of the most influential, yet unsung, figures in American humor, cartoonist Harvey Kurtzman created "Mad Magazine" in 1952, and for the next few years served as its editor and primary writer. After his departure from "Mad, " he created two more humor magazines, "Trump" and "Help!" Although neither was as successful as "Mad", "Help!" did help launch the careers of a number of future luminaries, including Woody Allen, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Robert Crumb and Gloria Steinem. Kurtzman's sole foray into screenwriting, the animated Mad Monster Party? (1967), demonstrates much of the famous "Mad" comedy (including a reference to one of the magazine's trademark nonsense words, "veeblefetzer") and has developed a strong cult following.

Irma Christenson was born on 14 January 1915 in Hunnebostrand, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Flickan är ett fynd (1943), Doktor Glas (1942) and Den osynliga muren (1944). She was married to Per Erik Rundquist. She died on 21 February 1993 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Don Caulfield was born on 7 August 1927 in White Plains, New York, USA. Don was a writer and director, known for Billy Bounce (1963) and The Flamboyant Arms (1959). Don was married to Linda P. DeMerchant. Don died on 21 February 1993 in Otis, Massachusetts, USA.

Bob Rafsky was born on 22 July 1945 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He died on 21 February 1993 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.