That’s No Bull! A History of Bullfighting Toons – Part One
Producer Eddie Selzer declared that “bullfights aren’t funny!” We attempt to prove otherwise.
Classic Cartoon Shorts That Are Perfect for Valentine’s Day
A number of cartoons have provided romantic stories that pair as perfectly with Valentine’s Day as roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates.
“His Off Day” (1938) with Puddy the Pup!
In this nearly plotless short, Puddy chases birds, plays with a ball, plays with Kittens, and is confronted by cows from a 1932 Terrytoon.
Get With the Times (Part 9)
This week we look at a string of Flintstones episodes, in which Fred manages to fit like the proverbial square peg in the round hole.
Animated Disney Main Titles 1959-1999
The inventive title sequences created for Disney live-action features were mini-productions in themselves.
Bassist Ray Brown and “Extinct Pink”
The last African American on-screen credit on a Golden Age theatrical cartoon short went to upright bassist Ray Brown.
The 60th Anniversary of “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree”
The film that began a long-standing relationship between A.A. Milne’s characters and Disney – a relationship that continues to this day.
“Animated Cartoons: The Toy that Grew Up” (1946)
This week’s film may be familiar to you, or maybe you’ve never seen it at all. It’s a favorite of mine.
Get With the Times (Part 8)
A cross-section of miscellaneous series first, then coverage of the Flintstones, resulting in more storylines than can be addressed in a single article.
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 CalArts in Valencia, UCLA in Westwood and Woodbury University in Burbank – teaching animation history. More about Jerry Beck [Click Here]
