[PAR] [TLE] Li'l Abner [SEP] Li'l Abner was a satirical American comic strip that appeared in many newspapers in the United States, Canada and Europe, featuring a fictional clan of hillbillies in the impoverished mountain village of Dogpatch, USA.  Written and drawn by Al Capp (1909–1979), the strip ran for 43 years, from August 13, 1934 through November 13, 1977.  It was distributed by United Feature Syndicate.  Comic strips typically dealt with northern urban experiences before Capp introduced Li'l Abner, the first strip based in the South.  The comic strip had 60 million readers in over 900 American newspapers and 100 foreign papers in 28 countries.  Author M. Thomas Inge says Capp "had a profound influence on the way the world viewed the American South." [PAR] [TLE] Joe Btfsplk [SEP] Joe Btfsplk was a character in the satirical comic strip "Li'l Abner" by cartoonist Al Capp (1909–1979).  He is well-meaning, but is the world's worst jinx, bringing disastrous misfortune to everyone around him.  A small, dark rain cloud perpetually hovers over his head to symbolize his bad luck.  Hapless Btfsplk and his ever-present cloud became one of the most iconic images in "Li'l Abner".
[PAR] [TLE] Li'l Abner [ SEP ] Li'l Abner was a satirical American comic strip that appeared in many newspapers in the United States , Canada and Europe , featuring a fictional clan of hillbillies in the impoverished mountain village of Dogpatch , USA . Written and drawn by Al Capp ( 1909–1979 ) , the strip ran for 43 years , from August 13 , 1934 through November 13 , 1977 . It was distributed by United Feature Syndicate . Comic strips typically dealt with northern urban experiences before Capp introduced Li'l Abner , the first strip based in the South . The comic strip had 60 million readers in over 900 American newspapers and 100 foreign papers in 28 countries . Author M. Thomas Inge says Capp " had a profound influence on the way the world viewed the American South . " [PAR] [TLE] Joe Btfsplk [ SEP ] Joe Btfsplk was a character in the satirical comic strip " Li'l Abner " by cartoonist Al Capp ( 1909–1979 ) . He is well - meaning , but is the world 's worst jinx , bringing disastrous misfortune to everyone around him . A small , dark rain cloud perpetually hovers over his head to symbolize his bad luck . Hapless Btfsplk and his ever - present cloud became one of the most iconic images in " Li'l Abner " .
How  many years did the comic strip that includes the character Joe Btfsplk run for?
How many years did the comic strip that includes the character Joe Btfsplk run for ?
43 years
43 years