Terrytoons “Barker Bill”
Today we’ll gaze into the hypnotic image of Terrytoons’ long-forgotten animated cartoon host, Barker Bill.
Category Archives: Animation History
Restoring “Linus The Lionhearted”
This week’s Thunderbean Thursday column is pre-emtpted (with permission) to bring you this special report on the restoration of Ed Graham’s “Linus The Lionhearted”.
Happy Anniversary NICKTOONS!
Thirty four years ago, Nickelodeon ushered in a new era of “Creator Driven TV animation.
My Five Favorite Columbia/Screen Gems ‘Color Rhapsodies’ of the 1930s
Beyond my top two – bonified classics in my opinion – selecting the rest was a bit of a struggle.
Lost 60s Cartoon Coloring Books
More 1960s TV cartoons that have been virtually forgotten and rarely celebrated – via their coloring books.
Lost 1960s TV Cartoons
By “lost” we don’t mean truly non-existent (though in some cases that might be a possibility).
Visions of Alice in Wonderland
While Alice is beloved Disney character, we also revere her illustrious literary origins.
Top 10 “Casper The Friendly Ghost” Cartoons
Seriously? No – it’s not April Fools Day. No – I didn’t lose a bet.
WORST CARTOONS EVER: “Chris Welkin, Planeteer”
All you need to know about one of the WORST cartoons ever!
The Partial (and Mostly Lost) History of Animation Smear Terminology
An examination of the terms used to create abstract motion blur and their usage in early animation.
