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A Musical Up-Roar 1953/54
NEEDLE DROP NOTES
December 10, 2024 posted by James Parten

A Musical Up-Roar 1953/54

The MGM cartoon division’s response to television was mostly derisive. Scott Bradley was now more willing to mine the classics – via the public domain.

A Musical Up-Roar: 1952
NEEDLE DROP NOTES
November 26, 2024 posted by James Parten

A Musical Up-Roar: 1952

Fewer cartoons, but lots of discography today, as trends continued at MGM favoring original scores over Tin Pan Alley.