La Linea: The 1970s Italian Animation Series Created with a Single Unbroken Line

La Linea, known as Mr. Line, is an animated series by Osvaldo Cavandoli that first aired in 1971 and continued for 15 years, resulting in 90 episodes. Initially created as promotional content for an Italian cookware brand, it quickly garnered its own fanbase. The protagonist, voiced by Carlo Bonomi, engaged in playful nonsense using the Lombard dialect, while Cavandoli animated him with a continuous white grease pencil line. Renowned for its simple visuals and risqué humor, each episode spans two to three minutes, featuring Mr. Line tackling various challenges and often seeking assistance from his animator. Many episodes can be found on YouTube, highlighting the cultural significance of minimalist animation and Cavandoli's creative character design.