Cold Comfort: The 85th Anniversary of Sniffles the Mouse and “Naughty But Mice”
Eighty-five years later, a time capsule from a unique, cuter period in Warner Bros. animation history.
“A Faithful Burro and an Old Sour Dough” – Uranium Blues (1956)
The 1956 Terrytoons mark the end of an era in many ways. Here’s why.
In the Center Ring (Part 18)
We continue with the early circus history of Hanna-Barbera studios, and its classic roster of “funny animal” characters.
The Creazzo Files
Hilarious in-house gag drawings by Tony Creazzo and friends that relive the golden age of New York advertising animation.
Yet Another Name In Argentine Advertising Animation: Rodolfo Saénz Valiente
A cartoonist, animator, film director and teacher who was largely dedicated to advertising animation.
The Cradle Will Rock: The Flintstones’ “Blessed Event”
With Mother’s Day this upcoming weekend, it’s the perfect time to look back at this well-remembered Flintstone episode.
Terrytoons “Sink or Swim” (1952)
From watching this and other Dinky cartoons, it’s pretty clear why the classic ‘It’s a Living’ was made.
In the Center Ring (Part 17)
H-B probably set the record of all producers of television cartoons for number of stories including a circus angle.
Van Beuren Music 1935
Van Beuren made deals to get rights to well-known characters, either from comic strips (Toonerville Folks) or the well-remembered Felix the Cat.
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]
