Countdown to 2020: More Tick-Tock Talk
We continue our survey of clocks as central figures in animation history, and of Father Time’s periodic visits to keep things in sync.
Results for "Paramount Cartoons"
Let’s Do It Again – Only Backwards!
Many cartoons made for wonderful children’s records, soundtrack albums and hit singles. So, why shouldn’t it work the other way around?
Animation Anecdotes #333
On BraveStarr: “The idea was that Indians are the people closest to the earth which allowed us an element of mysticism,” said Filmation vice president Arthur Nadel.
Comics By Marty Taras – Part 2
Part two of my survey of comic book art by animator Marty Taras – the creator of Baby Huey – who’s specialty of hilariously violent slapstick action made him a perfect artist for Harvey comics of the 1950s.
The Cult of “Noveltoons”
There seems to be a special place in animation fan circles for Paramount’s Noveltoons cartoons, produced by Famous Studios. One of the things that always amazed me was how much…
Sagendorf’s Popeye
Artist and editor Craig Yoe – current president of the secret “Society of Sagendorks” and perennial keeper-of-the-flame that continues to light Popeye’s pipe – has a new book and a…
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question about classic cartoons? Maybe I can answer it. Or maybe not. I don’t know everything, but if I don’t know it, I probably know someone who does….
Top Ten Lists in the Waning Years of the Theatrical Cartoon
I’ve always wanted to write about the annual top ten lists that Motion Picture Herald used to have for short subjects – and now I have.
“The Popeye Song Folio”
In 1936, this sheet music special collection was published, containing ten of Popeye’s hit movie tunes.
Max Fleischer’s Hunky and Spunky
Many animals became animated stars, but donkeys rarely attained that status. This pair were the first.
