My Least Favorite Warner Bros. Cartoons
Here’s a quick list of the ones that annoy me. The mis-fires; the ones I would have a hard time defending.
Category Archives: Animation History
The Kid From East Harlem: Some Early Traces of Eddie Selzer
A deep dive into the background of Bugs Bunny’s boss, Ed Selzer.
Ten VHS Cartoon Tapes I Won’t Sell, Throw Out or Give Away
People tell me to throw out my old video tapes – but here are 10 that are just too important to toss.
AVERY…. Vol. 2??? WELL, IMAGINE THAT!
Once again, I feel it important to put a spotlight on the various uncredited voice artists heard in the latest Tex Avery blu-ray release.
More Animation Books For Your Social Isolation
Still stuck inside? Already binge-watched everything on Disney+, HBOmax and Netflix – twice? Never fear! Here’s another batch of books that just came out that I think you should read.
My All-Time Top Ten Favorite Cartoons – Part 1
Over the years, many people have asked me ‘What is your favorite cartoon?’ Here I attempt an answer.
Gene Deitch (1924-2020)
A tribute to animator Gene Deitch from his greatest fan – me.
“Hello All You Happy Tax Payers”: Tex Avery’s Voice Stock Company
When we think of Tex Avery’s cartoons, his soundtracks don’t instantly spring to mind. But a careful listen to his soundtracks reveals his painstaking approach to comedy, built frame-by-crazy-frame.
Winter Book Round-up
Several new books I think you should know about… for reading over the winter holidays.
NOT Casper, NOT Daffy, NOT Fox & Crow – Classic Cartoon Comic Book Knock-Offs
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. If so, Casper, Daffy, the Fox and Crow should be VERY flattered!
