Yogi Bear vs. Magilla Gorilla – For President!
The 1964 cartoon campaign between one of Hanna-Barbera’s biggest TV stars and one of their newest characters inspired merchandise—and a 45 RPM Golden Record.
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Disney’s “Chip ’n’ Dale” on Records
A look at the LP that marked Chip ’n’ Dale’s vinyl debut, Robie Lester’s earliest narrations, plus appearances by Ranger Woodlore and the Beagle Boys.
Terrytoons’ “Deputy Dawg” on Records
This TV cartoon – once as popular as it is now relatively obscure – is celebrated today in its vinyl record form with the full cast, consisting of one talented actor.
Snoopy and The Sherman Brothers on Records
44 years ago this Thursday, the only Peanuts big-screen “book” musical premiered, capturing the talents of three creative giants on film and records. Here’s a closer look.
Top Ten Cartoon Single Records (Part 2)
We’re down to the final five! Feel free to disagree, but these are your humble Animation Spinner’s personal choices for the best cartoon-related singles.
Top Ten Cartoon Single Records (Part 1)
This week, we look at the first five out of my personal ten best cartoon-related 78 and 45 RPM singles of all time. Feel free to differ with the subjective musings of your humble Animation Spinner.
Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh & The Honey Tree” on Records
The first installment of Walt Disney’s Pooh short trilogy was released 50 years ago, so let’s take a Spin with Pooh and his friends on his first Disneyland vinyl releases.
Disney’s Huey, Louie, Dewey & Ranger Woodlore on Records
An Earth Day visit with Donald’s nephews and a rare appearance of the patient but persnickety ranger and a Wonderful World of Color TV soundtrack on vinyl.
A Kellogg’s Cereal Cartoon Concert
The company that brought their best to you each morning also filled the airwaves with catchy jingles to accompany the cartoons they sponsored in the Baby Boom era.
Snoopy Battles the Red Baron (and Runs for President) on Records
When “Peanuts” transcended its comic strip roots and became a part of the American scene in the late ’60s, The Royal Guardsmen made him a recording star.
