Cartoon Yearbooks #1 – “The Copper Kettle” (1932)
At a time when characters weren’t as protected by their major corporations, Disney and Schlesinger studios would lend their stars for free to high schools as temp-yearbook mascots.
Category Archives: The Spies Report
Animators On “Dick Cavett” and “To Tell The Truth”
In this post, I’m going to share two great TV appearances with directors Bob Clampett and Chuck Jones.
Abe Levitow and “Off to See the Wizard”
An ABC primetime series consisting of MGM features with animated interstitials produced by Abe Levitow and Chuck Jones.
Working with Spike Jones, Jay Ward, and More: A Conversation with Skip Craig
For this edition of my interview series, I spoke with a living legend.
A Conversation with Ruth Clampett – Part 2
The second part of an interview with the daughter of Bob Clampett.
Growing Up in Wackyland and Beanyland: A Conversation with Ruth Clampett
I spoke to Ruth about what it was like growing up with one of the greatest directors in animation history.
Remembering the McKimson’s: A Chat with Robert McKimson Jr.
Robert McKimson remains one of the most underappreciated directors in animation history.
The Art of Abe Levitow – from the Family Archives
A gallery of goodies from the archives of Abe Levitow, an animator at Warner Bros in the Chuck Jones unit, and a director for UPA. His daughters Roberta and Judy open up about their dad.
Remembering Myron Waldman: A Talk with His Sons, Bob and Steven
Myron Waldman was one of Fleischer’s most beloved animators. I recently conducted an interview with Bob and Steven Waldman about their father and I asked Jerry to share it here on Cartoon Research.
