A Tribute to a Real Bird Brain: The 85th Anniversary of “Knock Knock,” and the debut of Woody Woodpecker
This looney bird has become one of the most iconic animated characters of all time.
Category Archives: Animation Cel-ebration
Sounds Like a Classic: The 75th Anniversary of “Gerald McBoing-Boing”
A major game changer in animation, influencing Hollywood animators – even Walt Disney – and cartoon studios world wide is celebrarting an anniversary.
Rock Stars: The 65th Anniversary of “The Flintstones”
Sixty-five years later, The Flintstones continue to ‘rock’ on.
Cereal Killers of 1965: Sixty Years Ago, on Saturday Morning
The final part of a tribute to Saturday morning cartoons that made their debut sixty years ago.
Cereal Killers of 1975: Fifty Years Ago, on Saturday Morning
The decade of the 70s could be a contender for the title of the “Golden Age of Saturday Morning”. Here’s why.
Cereal Killers of 1985: Forty Years Ago, on Saturday Morning
Saturday mornings brought much-needed “me” time with the annual introduction of a new season of animated shows.
A Class Act: Classic Cartoons Perfect for The Back-to-School Season
It’s the perfect time of year to watch classic cartoons that have been themed around school.
No More Mr. Mice Guy: The 30th Anniversary of “Runaway Brain”
The short, an homage to classic horror films, celebrates its 30th anniversary this month.
Oh, Hoppy Day: The 95th Anniversary of Flip the Frog’s Debut
Today we celebrate an animated character, created by Ub Iwerks, who made his debut ninety-five years ago this month.
Fowl Play: Looking Back at “DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp”
The feature falls somewhere between the more limited television animation and the lush animation of the studio’s features.
