The Kid From East Harlem: Some Early Traces of Eddie Selzer
A deep dive into the background of Bugs Bunny’s boss, Ed Selzer.
Category Archives: Animation History
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.
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.
The Popeye Specials That Could Have Been
Considering the hits Fleischer had with the two-reel Popeye epic adventures, a continuation of that format would have a good idea. But it was not to be.
Gene Deitch (1924-2020)
A tribute to animator Gene Deitch from his greatest fan – me.
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!
Gus Wicke, An Appreciation
Wicke only voiced the villainous Bluto for a few years, from approximately 1935 to 1938, but to highly memorable effect, especially in Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad.
What Do You Think Was Cut From “Popeye and The Pirates”?
Something was a edited out of this 1947 Popeye cartoon. Do you have a theory on what might have been contained in the cut footage?
