Max and Dave: You Can See DeForest For the Trees
Commencing in 1926, a monthly schedule of Song Car-Tunes began to be released with sound, re-teaming with the DeForest Phonofilms system.
Al Kilgore’s “Bullwinkle” and Other Cartoons
A special little tribute to a great cartoonist who drew some of our favorite animated characters – far from the animation studios that produced them.
Filmation Superman
The New Adventures of Superman, produced by Filmation in 1966, literally changed the face of Saturday morning cartoons.
Happy April Fools Day! (with Tom & Jerry in “Tightrope Tricks”)
We’re not foolin’ anyone today – but here’s one cartoon I love that I’d be foolish not to share here.
Courtroom Drama: The Verdict Is Out – Way Out (Part 8)
To quote Honest John from UPA’s Rooty Toot Toot, “Ipso facto. Status quo. I rest my case.”
Rankin/Bass’ “Peter Cottontail” – 50 Years of Yestermorrows
A tribute to the stop-motion classic starring Danny Kaye, Paul Frees, Casey Kasem and Vincent Price, in his first animated role.
The Kid From East Harlem: Some Early Traces of Eddie Selzer
A deep dive into the background of Bugs Bunny’s boss, Ed Selzer.
Disney Academy Award Stories – Part Two
More facts about Walt Disney and his experiences with the Academy Awards.
The Cult of “Rare” Pieces of Animation History
Internal and external rattlings on the cult of “rare” pieces of animation history, and some more Flip Fanfares too!
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]
