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April 27, 2016 posted by

Walt Disney’s “Don Donald” (1937)

This week’s breakdown profiles Donald Duck’s first official solo cartoon. As you will see, the story for Don Donald was originally conceived as a Silly Symphony cartoon.

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April 20, 2016 posted by

Dick Lundy’s “Kiddie Concert” (1948)

Today’s breakdown features a Musical Miniature, with conductor Wally Walrus – one of the few cartoons where he appears without his nemesis Woody Woodpecker.

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April 13, 2016 posted by

Robert McKimson’s “Daffy Doodles” (1946)

“Science is some folks’ calling Others pilot a ship My mission in life stated simply is… A mustache on every lip!” Since this cartoon was his directorial debut, this column…

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April 6, 2016 posted by

“Mickey’s Fire Brigade” (1935)

In today’s breakdown, Mickey, Donald and Goofy are fighting blazes in this classic Disney cartoon! Sixteen animators are credited for the animation, reflecting the studio’s growth during the mid-1930s.

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March 30, 2016 posted by

Terrytoons “Go West Big Boy” (1931)

This week, we’re headin’ way out west with an early sound Terrytoon! As indicated on the draft, Go West Big Boy was the 27th Terrytoon, released on February 22nd, 1931.

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March 23, 2016 posted by

Robert McKimson’s “Easter Yeggs” (1947) Starring Bugs Bunny

“I wanna Easter egg! I wanna Easter egg! I wanna Easter egg!” Bob McKimson’s Easter Yeggs is undeniably the most memorable Easter cartoon from the Golden Age.

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March 9, 2016 posted by

Walter Lantz’ “Fish Fry” (1944)

Here’s an Oscar-nominated Walter Lantz cartoon with Andy Panda! Director Shamus Culhane particularly detested the good-natured panda, claiming his cartoons to be “too goddamn sweet and cuddly.”

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March 2, 2016 posted by

Disney’s “Donald’s Better Self” (1938)

Today’s breakdown features a clash between right and wrong – with Donald Duck! Originally intended as a Silly Symphony, the idea evolved into a Duck cartoon, initially titled “Good and Evil”.

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February 24, 2016 posted by

Robert McKimson’s “The Foghorn Leghorn” (1948)

The last installment of Foghorn February spotlights one of the rooster’s most bombastic cartoons!

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February 17, 2016 posted by

Foghorn Leghorn in “Crowing Pains” (1947)

This week’s installment of Foghorn February adds a th-ertain th-lobbering tomcat into the mix! Crowing Pains marks the second appearance of the loud-mouthed barnyard rooster, known as Foghorn Leghorn. Jack…