Remembering Bob Koester and Van Beuren’s ‘Merry Kittens’ (1935)
Another legend was lost yesterday, a wonderful man named Bob Koester. Bob was a colorful character who I’ve known since the early 80s.
Fitness vs. Fatness (Part 6): I Was a (??)-Pound Weakling
This week, something to satisfy your appetite, no matter what your diet.
A Groovy Happy Birthday to Dippy the Goof!
Since he stumbled along 89 years ago, Goofy “gawrshed” his way from 78’s to music streams and hasn’t stopped spinning since.
Walt Disney Classified: Meet The “Spandules”
The Spandules are said to be cousins to The Gremlins. Here is a rare pamphlet produced by the Walt Disney Studios during the WWII years.
Who were Dick Shaw and Brice Mack?
Dick Shaw and Brice Mack who were accomplished cartoonists, good friends and worked during the Golden Age of Disney Animation.
Van Beuren’s Tom and Jerry on the Brain: “Rabid Hunters” (1932)
I really wish there was a collection of pristine 35mm Tom and Jerry somewhere. Heck, I’d take half beat up ones as well!
Fitness v. Fatness (Part 5): The Fitter Fifties
Snap on those headbands, don your athletic shorts and best running shoes, and get set for some energetic roadwork down our latest animation trail.
Max and Dave: More Mix From ‘26
Most of the songs in this week’s post are either old standard favorites or popular songs of the ‘aughts or ‘teens, with something of a plurality of Irving Berlin songs.
My Top Ten Favorite Bugs Bunny Cartoons
Here’s my list of Bugs Bunny’s I can watch over and over. The ones I believe contain the quintessential personalty of the character.
Jerry Beck is a writer, animation producer, college professor and author of more than 15 books on animation history. He is a former studio exec with Nickelodeon Movies and Disney, and has written for The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. He has curated cartoons for DVD and Blu-ray compilations and has lent his expertise to dozens of bonus documentaries and audio commentaries on such. Beck is currently on the faculty of CalArts in Valencia, UCLA in Westwood and Woodbury University in Burbank – teaching animation history. More about Jerry Beck [Click Here]
