Hank Ketcham created Dennis character which was inspired by his real life son Dennis. Capturing his 5 year old son miserable acts on his portrait in 1951.The title ‘Dennis the menace’ was coined by his wife.The small boy who never fails to raise a giggle. His freckly face has been a much loved for 50 years now. Dennis the menace, the 5 year old storehouse of mischief was created in 1951 and his creator Hank Ketcham has guaranteed worried fans that Dennis will never show the passage of time, he will always remain 5 years old. Changes, if any, will be made only to the items that he has access to. When Dennis first made his appearance, there was no television in his house. Now, in keeping with the changing times, he gets his hands on his father’s digital diary, palm pilot, PC and what not. And his well-known neighbors the Wilsons are very much there too, they shall not bow to the passage of time either.