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Special Bull-etin! (Part 5)
A few more this week from Hanna-Barbera, then more bullfighting action from UPA, Terrytoons, the Disney Afternoon, and even from Japan.
Lantz-a Lot! (Part 13)
1943 would mark the final year in the decade’s output of Lantz cartoons to feature a mix of product by various directors.
Fleischer’s Animated News #8
Nearly thirteen years have passed since we last posted an issue of Fleischer Studio’s employee newsletter. Let’s pick up where we left off…
Spring Into Classic Cartoons
Now that it's arrived, it’s only fitting that we celebrate this very welcome season with some spring-theme classic cartoons!
Screen Gems’ “Mutt ‘n Bones” (1944)
This Columbia cartoon is the closest any studio got to making a Pluto cartoon outside of Disney.
Special Bull-etin! (Part 4)
We pick up this week with Quick Draw McGraw, who provides two episodes of interest, then proceed ahead into other series with bullfight action overlooked by our readership.
Classic Cartoon Writing: Why These Cartoons Weren’t for Kids
There are voices you’ve known your entire life—without ever realizing how much intention, intelligence, and writing lived behind them.
Celebrating Ted Nichols and the Hanna-Barbera “House Sound”
Composer Ted Nichols played a pivotal role in sustaining and developing the ‘60s ad ‘70s music in Hanna-Barbera TV and theatrical animation.
Oscar-Winning Animated Short Subjects Celebrating Anniversaries #3
The Academy Awards are this Sunday, and here are three Oscar-winning shorts, each one celebrating an anniversary this year.
Harman-Ising Staff, Autumn 1933
Devon Baxter steps in today with a substitute post - updates in his Clampett and Harman-Ising research.
Special Bull-etin! (Part 3)
Taking care today of some overlooked contributions from the more minor producers of TV fare from the 1960's to the subject of bullfighting.
A “Short” Tribute to Mom – Part II
Four of the many cartoon shorts that celebrate Mothers.
Scrappy in “The Great Bird Mystery” (1932)
It’s an enjoyable effort, and one we haven’t ever talked about here.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 34)
With Roger Rabbit’s success, a drastic change took place in the production of animation for both the big and small screen.
Lost 1960s TV Cartoons
By "lost" we don't mean truly non-existent (though in some cases that might be a possibility).
Cracking the Case: Pearl Pureheart
Her soprano singing is completely uncredited. The female voice artist remains a mystery to this day.
The Powers That Be: Saturday Morning’s Offbeat Superheroes
The 60s and 70s television landscape on Saturdays was filled with superheroes who were decidedly different but definitely memorable.
Swiped Before It’s Even Out!
Thunderbean’s restoration in “Rubber Hose Rampage” - ripped right from the preview we first showed here!
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 33)
Steven Spielberg sets the animation world on its rabbit’s ear.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” – 1935-36
One can only wonder what exhibitors thought of the Columbia cartoons, which continued to improve artistically as the years went by.
“Last Dance of the Comedians – 75 Years of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote”
Looking at the recent publication from BearManor Media, and asking its author, Dan Sendker, some questions.
Drawn Together: Remembering “Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue”
This TV special brought together animated characters from different studios.
Joop Geesink’s Dollywood: a Surprise Reel!
A surprise reel for me is a surprise reel for you, too!
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 32)
A survey today of animation from the 1960's into the mid 1980‘s, predating the cartoon Renaissance, which will be discussed next week.
Happy Earth Day from Yogi Bear and His Hanna-Barbera Pals!
Huck, Fred, Barney, George, Jane, and friends sing on an album co-produced by Lost in Space star Bill Mumy.
Visions of Alice in Wonderland
While Alice is beloved Disney character, we also revere her illustrious literary origins.
Basket Case: Looking Back at “Daffy Duck’s Easter Show”
A flashback to a time when there was a lot to choose from when it came to Looney Tunes offerings on network TV.
A King Features Popeye “Super Duper Market” (1960)
On a scanning trip this past weekend, I brought with me a King Features Popeye to scan for this week’s post.
Catoons About Cartoons (Part 31)
A cross-section of television cartoons from the early 1960's is on tap today. You've been warned!
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” – More 1935
Continuing with a run of 1935 titles featuring original song compositions.
Top 10 “Casper The Friendly Ghost” Cartoons
Seriously? No - it's not April Fools Day. No - I didn't lose a bet.
Band Together: Looking Back at 1975’s “Tubby the Tuba”
Some films have behind-the-scenes stories that are more compelling than the film itself. Tubby the Tuba is one of them.
Book Review: “Bluto, Buster and the Blob!”
Chock full of wonderful stories and interviews, I have to say it’s the most enjoyable book of the year for me so far.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 30)
In the wake of the “Disneyland” anthology show, there was a flow of copycats who attempted to expand animation made for television .
Animator Breakdown: “Porky & Daffy” (1938)
The first official pairing of the duo, which secured the little black duck’s standing as a permanent fixture in Warners cartoons.
Skip Craig (1931-2025): A Tribute
Today we pay tribute to animation editor Extraordinaire Skip Craig - who passed away last Monday.
Taking it to The Max: The 30th Anniversary of “A Goofy Movie”
The film is now something it wasn’t back in 1995 – a hit - and audiences are now finally admiring its qualities.
Sequence direction study: “Mr. Bug Goes to Town” (1941)
This week I talk specifically about a sequence from a feature film from a direction standpoint.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 28)
Animation made for television brought about some mixed trends in our survey of cartoons self-conscious of their medium.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” 1934-35
More from the same season as last time, but an increasing tendency to compose new pieces exclusively for use within the cartoons.
Cartoon Research Card Catalog: “Batman: The Animated Interviews”
Our new monthly check-in on publications, periodicals, and peeks at important animation books - past and present.
Picture Perfect: The 85th Anniversary of “Elmer’s Candid Camera”
This Chuck Jones short, celebrating its 85th anniversary this month, features a redesigned Elmer and an early appearance of Bugs.
Terrytoons “Club Sandwich” (1931)
The cartoon seems to be set in France, but why? I have no idea.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 27)
The late ‘60’s were not entirely devoid of characters knowledgeable of their existence on screen or of interaction with offscreen narrators and animators.
“Hollywood Steps Out”: The Full Scoop
A comparison of the 1941 Tex Avery celebrity-packed classic with its altered Blue Ribbon version released in 1948.
Rise and Fall of the Slow Burn Gag
Today we ponder one of the greatest mysteries surrounding the cartoon world: What can be called a “Slow Burn Gag” in animation?
“Clay”-ing by the Book: Looking Back at “The Adventures of Mark Twain”
The Claymation film, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, was inspired by stories from one of the world’s greatest authors.
Van Beuren’s “Gypped In Egypt” (1930)
One of my favorites of the early sound era, and I bet if you’re a Van Beuren fan it’s one of your favorites too.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 26)
Today, we transition from the 50's into the early half of the 1960's in theatrical cartoons. You've been warned!
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” 1933-34
The Mintz studio began closely paralleling the efforts of Walt Disney, and embellishing the motion of both Scrappy and Krazy Kat.