Rankin/Bass’ “Peter Cottontail” – 50 Years of Yestermorrows
A tribute to the stop-motion classic starring Danny Kaye, Paul Frees, Casey Kasem and Vincent Price, in his first animated role.
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Saluting Disney’s Record-Setting Story Reader, Robie Lester
The versatile singer/actor Ms. Lester appeared on more individual Walt Disney Records than any other artist in history.
Disney “Winnie the Pooh” Stories That Premiered on Records
Sterling Holloway and the Disneyland Records “stock company” recorded tales, poems and “hums” from the A.A. Milne books that preceded the films or never reached the screen.
Celebrating 50 Years of “The Point” and Its Nice Round Records
TV’s first feature-length animated film and its companion pop storybook album happened in a roundabout way.
George Pal’s “tom thumb” on Records
The story behind a feature-length Puppetoon dream which turned into a live-action reality.
Tex, Tom, Jerry & Droopy on Scott Bradley Soundtracks
Decades after the cartoons were produced, MGM Cartoon music was released on CD to draw attention to its unique artistry.
Celebrating the 111th Birthday of “Mercer, the Popeye Man”
Within a few years of his January 1910 birth, artist/writer and “primo Popeye” voice actor Jack Mercer started his entertainment legacy. Let’s look at a few vintage Mercer grooves.
Laurel & Hardy & Mickey Mouse in Toyland: On the Record
The animation connections – including those personally approved by Walt Disney—are part of what makes the 1934 Laurel and Hardy version of the musical fantasy so unique.
Santa’s Been Comin’ to Town for 50 Years on TV and Records
One of the finest holiday specials ever created hits the half-century mark, so here’s a fresh look at the flawless soundtrack that played such a major part in its success.
The First Mickey Mouse Club Record Albums
Say, Mouseketeers! Since Mickey’s birthday is tomorrow, let’s look at LP’s that brought avalanches of songs to eager fans of the Mickey Mouse Club.
