Grover Groundhog in “One Meat Brawl” (1947)
In light of the incredible amount of snow the East Coast has received, and other upcoming events, here’s a special column for Groundhog Day in this week’s breakdown!
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Harman-Ising’s “Little Buck Cheeser” (1937)
Will Little Cheeser and his pals taste cheese from the moon? The animation in Little Buck Cheeser is certainly more polished than its predecessor – and here are the folks that made it.
Harman-Ising’s “Little Cheeser” (1936)
This week’s breakdown features Little Cheeser, a 1936 Happy Harmony directed by Rudy Ising – and the first appearance of a new recurring character for MGM.
Woody Woodpecker in “Ski For Two” (1944)
Shamus Culhane’s third Woody Woodpecker cartoon transforms him into a glutton, a trait that dominated almost all of his Woody cartoons. Let’s take a visit to Swiss Chard Lodge.
Disney’s “Hockey Homicide” (1945)
If this author had to pick his favorite moment in the history of sports, it would have to be a certain hockey match between the Loose Leafs and the Ant Eaters.
MGM’s “The Night Before Christmas” (1941) With Tom & Jerry
Here’s an early Tom and Jerry – The Night Before Christmas. It may be two days before Christmas now, but it’s close enough!
Disney’s “Broken Toys” (1935)
Our next Christmas-themed cartoon features a hidden Disney gem!
Disney’s “Santa Workshop” (1932)
Next on the holiday line-up is an early color Silly Symphony, with Santa Claus and his merry little gnomes!
MGM’S “Alias St. Nick” (1935)
Happy holidays, dear readers! The first Christmas cartoon this month is one of the earlier Happy Harmonies produced by MGM!
Walter Lantz “Barber Of Seville” (1944)
Today’s Thanksgiving feature is Shamus Culhane’s first Woody Woodpecker! “Seville” marked the first appearance of a polished incarnation of Woody, designed by animator Emery Hawkins and layout artist Art Heinemann.
