MOONLIGHTING ANIMATORS IN COMICS: Connie Rasinski
Like many of the other artists at the studio, Connie Rasinski drew comic book stories with the Terrytoons star characters for Archer St. John.
Category Archives: BAXTER’S BREAKDOWNS
Speedy Gonzales in “Tabasco Road” (1957)
This week’s breakdown features an Academy Award-nominated cartoon with Speedy Gonzales, the fastest mouse in all Mexico!
Robert McKimson’s “The Hole Idea” (1955)
Today, we present what Robert McKimson recalled as one of the most “cleverest” stories he directed at Warners — The Hole Idea.
Robert McKimson’s “Little Boy Boo” (1954)
This week’s installment of “Warners Wednesday” features Foghorn Leghorn, “a natural born father”, and his attempts to entertain Miss Prissy’s little egg-head.
Bugs Bunny in “Devil May Hare” (1954)
It’s the first of “All-Warners Wednesday” which means we breakdown a Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies short each Wednesday this month. Today: the debut of the Tasmanian Devil!
MOONLIGHTING ANIMATORS IN COMICS: Tom McKimson
This week’s moonlighting Golden Age animator touches upon the extensive career of Bob’s eldest brother, Tom McKimson!
MOONLIGHTING ANIMATORS IN COMICS: Manny Perez
In the mid-‘40s, Manuel Perez moonlighted at James Davis’ shop, like many other animators in the West Coast, drawing animal stories for Sangor’s line of comics.
Complimentary Mintz: Krazy Kat and Toby the Pup: 1929-31
Shedding some light on the Mintz studio, with focus on the early sound period from 1929 to 1931.
MOONLIGHTING ANIMATORS IN COMICS: Dave Tendlar
This week’s post is dedicated to Dave Tendlar—an overlooked talent in the annals of theatrical animation.
Harman-Ising’s “The Calico Dragon” (1935)
After this post, I will be taking a brief hiatus. For my last installment of “Fairy Tale February”, here’s an Oscar-nominated cartoon from the Harman-Ising studios!
