A Musical Up-Roar 1953/54
The MGM cartoon division’s response to television was mostly derisive. Scott Bradley was now more willing to mine the classics – via the public domain.
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A Musical Up-Roar: 1952
Fewer cartoons, but lots of discography today, as trends continued at MGM favoring original scores over Tin Pan Alley.
A Musical Up-Roar 1949-51
The early 50s saw Scott Bradley increasingly writing his own scores, and not incorporating MGM’s own published songs.
A Musical Up-Roar 1947-49
MGM’s cartoon unit was humming during this period – including continuing to use tunes from various MGM musicals.
A Musical Up-Roar: 1945-47
During the period covered by these cartoons, the Second World War came to an end.
A Musical Up-Roar 1944-46
The MGM cartoons of the 1940s were no longer 30s cutesie-poo – being replaced by the fast-paced, gag oriented style of Avery, Hanna and Barbera.
A Musical Up-Roar 1943-44
At MGM – Tex Avery settled into place, Tom and Jerry’s were rounding out nicely, and Barney Bar provided gentler laughs.
A Musical Up-Roar 1941-43
The musical highlights in the 1942-43 season of MGM cartoons.
A Musical Up-Roar 1940-41
During the 1940-41 season, MGM celebrated a match made in cartoon heaven – the teaming of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
A Musical Up-Roar 1939-40
The cartoons were starting to retreat from the ooey-gooey style of the early Happy Harmonies. And at times, they could create an unexpected classic.
