Go East, Young Toon (Pt. 9)
Finishing the 40’s and into the ‘50’s – with one side trip to a notable omission from the 1930’s.
Jerry on TCM, at the AFI, and “Animation Antiques”
I’m co-hosting a Chuck Jones tribute on TCM; I’m presenting three programs of classic cartoons at the AFI; and MeTV Toons is showing Animation Antiques.
Outdraws All Of The Rest
Today is “Quick Draw McGraw Day” – as this classic Hanna Barbera series makes its return this week.
The 65th Anniversary of Ludwig Von Drake
As both Von Drake and Disney’s Wonderful World of Color celebrate their anniversaries this month, the character continues to symbolize Walt’s expansion into television.
Herman and Katnip in “Frighty Cat” (1958)
Today’s cartoon kicks off Halloween early!
Go East, Young Toon (Part 8)
No less than three appearances by Popeye, assists from Tom and Jerry, Private Snafu, Bugs Bunny, and Donald and Goofy, and goodies from Walter Lantz and Terrytoons.
Public Domain Funnies
Today: an out-and-out plug for this new comic book, with a post written by its publisher.
The Disposable Hanna Barbera 2: “Fish Police”
Today’s subject did not survive a single season and is barely remembered today. One of the saddest chapters in animation history.
The 85th Anniversary of The Fleischer Studio’s “Superman”
Eighty-five years ago this month, Superman soared off the pages of comic books and into animation, for the first time.
Jerry Beck is a writer, animation producer, college professor and author of more than 15 books on animation history. He is a former studio exec with Nickelodeon Movies and Disney, and has written for The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. He has curated cartoons for DVD and Blu-ray compilations and has lent his expertise to dozens of bonus documentaries and audio commentaries on such. Beck is currently on the faculty of USC in Los Angeles, CalArts in Santa Clarita, and UCLA in Westwood – teaching animation history. More about Jerry Beck [Click Here]
