And Dagwood , who previously had been cast in the role of straight man to Blondie 's comic antics , took over as the comic strip 's clown .
From that point forward , she gradually assumed her position as the sensible head of the Bumstead household .
Bumstead , who previously had been cast in the role of straight man to Blondie 's comic antics , took over as the comic strip 's clown .
From that point forward , she gradually assumed her position as the sensible head of the Bumstead household .