A.C. Gamer: Captain (or Lieutenant) of the Clouds
A.C. Gamer was typically an effects animator on Warner Bros. Cartoons and in general, that is how he is remembered. Here’s his story.
The Scrooge McDuck Cartoon Never Made
Historian Mike Barrier, researching at the Disney Archives, discovered there was the possibility of an Uncle Scrooge theatrical short in 1955 – written by Carl Barks!
Van Beuren’s “Tom and Jerry” Blu-ray, part 1: Gathering Materials.
Here’s a pretty good breakdown, in chronological order, of where we’re at on the Van Beuren Tom and Jerry cartoons at this time.
Hearts and Flowers 4
The animation industry, previously content with cavorting flowers of innocent intent, introduces a new denizen to terrorize its bevy of animated stars – the man-eating plant!
Hi, Mouseketeers! It’s Disney Song Day on Animation Spin!
The touching voice of Darlene Gillespie, the sincerity of Jimmie Dodd and the charm of the Mouseketeers with musical direction by Camarata combine for genuine Disney magic.
The Forgotten “Duck Man”
What Fred Moore was to Mickey Mouse, what Norm Ferguson was to Pluto, what Art Babbitt was to Goofy – Fred Spencer was to Donald Duck.
Rocket Robin Hood
Rocket Robin Hood was TV series animated in Toronto, Canada, in an animation studio owned by Al Guest. Ralph Bakshi and Shamus Culhane worked on it. It is considered one of the worst cartoons ever.
Cinderella and Jiminy Cricket “Nash Spots”
Produced at Disney by Hurrell and Bounds (as independent producers utilizing Disney’s production staff), the Cinderella and Jimmy Cricket commercials are two of my favorites.
Hearts and Flowers – Part 3
Here’s more orchids for remembrance, as we journey down the primrose path of the late 1940’s and early 50’s for more glimpses of Technicolor petals and exotic bouquets.
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]
