Calvin Lane Alley (October 10, 1915 – November 10, 1970) was the editorial cartoonist for The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1945 until 1970.

In 1939, Alley began his cartoon career in Missouri where he was an editorial cartoonist with the Kansas City Journal.

[1] Comics historian Don Markstein noted: Besides Mom and Dad Ryatt, there were five kids: Missy, Kitty, Pam, Tad and Winky.

Like many working in the domestic comedy genre, Alley drew inspiration from his own family.

[3] Alley received the Sigma Delta Chi Distinguished Service Award for a 1955 editorial cartoon.