“The Reluctant Dragon” – Part 4
In this post I’ll be covering the recordings of the title song.
A 24 Carrot Birthday Celebration: 85 Years of “A Wild Hare,” and Bugs Bunny
Brimming with perfectly crafted cartoon comedy, it’s also considered to be the wabbit’s first official appearance.
“Cartoons for Victory” Getting A High Definition Visit: “Weapon Of War (1944)
This powerful wartime short really struck me this week, so I thought it would be fun to share this nearly completed digital restoration.
Cartoons At Bat (Part 8)
Today our sports spotlight shines on a group of cartoons from the early 1950’s.
Disneyland, the Park That Sings! Part Two
More examples of the vast number of recordings capturing the entertainment atmosphere permeating the Disneyland experience.
Disneyland, the Park That Sings! Part One
To celebrate the birthday of Disneyland, a selection of vintage recordings that are part of its charm and history.
The Sky was the Limit: “Superman” on Saturday Morning in the 60s, 70s and 80s
Prepare to have a Super-Weekend.
A Terrytoon Wins The Week: “The Foxy Fox” (1935)
Sometimes a Terrytoon is a nice thing to watch while sipping some morning coffee.
Cartoons at Bat (Part 7)
Little Lulu, Gandy Goose, Woody Woodpecker, Donald Duck, and Bugs Bunny make the team this week.
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]
