In the Center Ring (Part 26)
I’ve discovered yet another string of circus episodes churned out by the animation grist-mill in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Jack Benny Plays the Disney Highlights
To have a song sung on The Jack Benny Program was very good publicity. And this includes the songs of Walt Disney.
The Line That Wasn’t There: “Superman” (1941)
Today we open a cold case with a solid piece of new evidence. But whose side does this evidence support?
Classic Cartoons on Summer Vacation Part 2
Let’s reflect on summers past and remember those classic cartoons that celebrate summer vacation.
Independence Day in the USA, 2024
It’s Independence Day here- but before the usual 4th of July post, here’s some short Thunderbean news.
In the Center Ring (Part 25)
This week, members from the rare “Linus the Lion-Hearted” series will be featured, along with Archie, Tom and Jerry, and Snoopy.
A Musical Up-Roar 1936-38
At MGM, the Harman-Ising cartoons had been becoming more elaborate and more expensive with each passing season.
Howard Beckerman (1930-2024)
He left us on Saturday. Here’s a little tribute to a man who inspired a generation of animators.
Patriotic Porky: The 85th Anniversary of Warner Bros.’ “Old Glory”
Uncle Sam provides an American history lesson for Porky Pig in this classic Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies short.
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]
