Robert McKimson’s “Of Rice and Hen” (1953)
“Oh doggy, you’re gonna get your lumps…” This week features our favorite loud-mouthed barnyard schnook rooster, Foghorn Leghorn!
Category Archives: BAXTER’S BREAKDOWNS
Terrytoons “Chris Columbo” (1938)
Animator drafts from East Coast studios are relatively scarce. And yet, here is a rare find: an animation draft from a 1938 Terrytoon (the first page, that is!).
Disney’s “Bugs In Love” (1932)
Today’s animator breakdown gathers insight into Bugs in Love and Bucky Bug, a little guy with a big history!
Bob Clampett’s “A Gruesome Twosome” (1945)
The good news—finally, an animator breakdown on a Bob Clampett cartoon! The bad news, however, is that only the first page of the animator draft is available.
Disney’s “The Pied Piper” (1933)
The tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin originates from a German folk tale that dates to the 13th century, with written sources originating towards the 16th century. English poet…
Robert McKimson’s “The Prize Pest” (1951)
We’re back to the animator drafts on Cartoon Research! This week we present a Porky and Daffy cartoon directed by Bob McKimson.
RADIO ROUND-UP: Bert Gordon: The Mad Russian
How do you do-o-o-o? The final installment of this month’s Radio Round-Up profiles Bert Gordon’s radio career, and the influence of his character “The Mad Russian”…
RADIO ROUND-UP: Miscellaneous Catchphrases
Want to know where more of these pet phrases from cartoons originated? This post reveals their origins, from various popular radio programs of the Golden Age.
RADIO ROUND-UP: Fred Allen
Today, we bring you a gallery of references to radio comedian Fred Allen (1894-1956) and his radio programs in classic short cartoons from the Golden Age.
RADIO ROUND-UP: The Red Skelton Repertoire
Radio Round-Up is back with The Raleigh Cigarette Program, starring Red Skelton and his repertoire of memorable characters!
