In the Center Ring (Part 18)
We continue with the early circus history of Hanna-Barbera studios, and its classic roster of “funny animal” characters.
Category Archives: Animation Trails
In the Center Ring (Part 17)
H-B probably set the record of all producers of television cartoons for number of stories including a circus angle.
In the Center Ring (Part 16)
Just for fun, emphasis this week is on some of the more obscure early television animation featuring circus themes.
In the Center Ring (Part 15)
The circus still remained a prominent fall-back genre for screenwriters – sort of like a safety net for a trapeze artist.
In the Center Ring (Part 14)
The last gasps of the theatrical short, then we move on to big top action from the screwball television world of Jay Ward.
In the Center Ring (Part 13)
Today, the waning days of the theatrical short, as circus stories continue to make sporadic appearances here and there.
In the Center Ring (Part 12)
Circus cartoons were starting to become a little less common by this period, perhaps in attempt to lessen budgets.
In the Center Ring (Part 11)
This week’s animated offerings range from a classic Bugs Bunny, myopic Magoo madness, to a double-dose of Tom and Jerry.
In the Center Ring (Part 10)
There’s some good ones – and a few strange ones – in this week’s mix, including glitzy starring stints for Pluto, Droopy, and Warner’s Three Bears.
In the Center Ring (Part 9)
Featured performers today include Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Mighty Mouse and Oil Can Harry.
