bespectacled businessman. His full first name in one story is given as William rather than Woodrow, so it is not known whom Bingo is named after. He is very choleric, throwing a fit every time he gets upset, and is especially sensitive about Sampson Smythe constantly and deliberately mispronouncing his name as "Wilkins", even when out of immediate hearing range. The only thing the two can mutually agree on is their intense dislike for The Bingoes, especially when they are invited to their homes for practice. Wilma Wilkin Bingo’s mother, and the sister of Uncle Herman and Gladys Jones. She and Sheila Smythe are best friends. Their husbands are constantly fighting, leaving it up to them to break it up. Sheila Smythe Mr. Smythe’s down-to-earth homemaker wife. She is more understanding than her husband. She and Bingo’s mother are pleased that Bingo and Samantha date. Sheila Smythe is often seen trying to make her husband see things the other way. Occasional characters Jughead Jones A main character from the Archie comic series who is Bingo’s cousin. He appears when the stories cross over. Mr. Sanders An African-American teacher at Midville High School who is very warm-hearted and supportive toward Bingo. Zelda Maxson A girl who moved to Midville with her widowed mother. Samantha saw her as competition for Bingo (though Zelda once developed a crush on Buddy). Mr. Parker The phys-ed teacher and sports director at Midville High School. Comparison to Archie The series has much in common with other Archie titles- a somewhat clumsy "everyman" character (Bingo) dates, hangs out with his friends, and causes general mayhem among antagonists, which includes his girlfriend's father (reflecting Archie's own relationship with Mr. Lodge). However, the series differs from most other Archie series in one significant way: the title character has only a single love interest, and is not at the centre of a love triangle. The series lacks an equivalent of Veronica Lodge. Additionally, Bingo’s band the Bingoes is much like the Archies (minus Veronica) but with a style that reflects the 1960s/1970s counterculture. Bingo’s girlfriend Samantha shares some characteristics with Betty Cooper: a sweet, level headed, athletic girl-next-door who loves only Bingo. Tough Teddy is heavily inspired by Reggie Mantle, and Buddy bears at least a passing resemblance to Jughead Jones. As the series progressed, the stories became slightly more moral with a slightly dramatic tone. It often dealt with