MGM’s “The Yankee Doodle Mouse” (1943)
Get out the firecrackers and Roman candles, it’s an Oscar-winning Tom and Jerry this week! (Yes, I’m aware it is after the Fourth of July, but it still fits the occasion.)
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Two Partial Drafts: “Magoo Goes Overboard” (1957) and “The Flying Bear” (1941)
This week’s breakdowns are a Pete Burness double feature. Burness directed the UPA’s Magoo and was an animator on MGM’s Barney Bear.
Disney’s “Chicken Little” Cartoon from 1943
Not to be confused with the 2005 Disney feature, “Chicken Little” was first animated by the studio in 1943 – much more in line with the original folk tale, and as a dark piece of World War II propaganda.
Robert McKimson’s “Rabbit’s Kin” (1952)
“How many lumps do you want?” “Oh, three or four…” Here’s a Warners cult classic – a Mel Blanc/Stan Freberg/Robert McKimson masterpiece – for this week’s breakdown!
Happy Birthday Donald Duck! Walt Disney’s “The Wise Little Hen” (1934)
Tomorrow is Donald Duck’s birthday, so it’s only fitting to discuss his film debut! Albert Hurter designed the characters, including Donald’s sailor cap and middy blouse.
Terrytoons’ “Popcorn” (1931)
Released in 1931, Popcorn was the 24th Terrytoon from Paul Terry’s studio. This particular entry is a rarity; one of the few not included in CBS’ 1950s syndication package.
Woody Woodpecker in “Well Oiled” (1947)
Today’s breakdown features a comic chase between Woody Woodpecker and Wally Walrus!
Walt Disney’s “Three Little Pigs” (1933)
“Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, Big Bad Wolf, Big Bad Wolf?” This week’s breakdown features a true Disney triumph, perhaps the most phenomenal short cartoon of its time.
Max Fleischer’s “A Car-Tune Portrait” (1937)
It’s time for a Fleischer Color Classic in this week’s breakdown! Dave Tendlar is the head animator, and once again Liszt’s second Hungarian Rhapsody gets the cartoon treatment.
UPA’s Mr. Magoo in “Grizzley Golfer” (1951)
What’s that? A UPA draft, featuring Mister Magoo? This draft for Grizzly Golfer was sourced from the papers of Pete Burness; however, the document has only partial animator credits.
