Canine Corps: Looking Back at “Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo”
“In all of our research and discussions, we have yet to discover a more universally loathed character than Scrappy-Doo.”
“Scrappy’s Boy Scouts” (1936)
This particular print is one of two I own: one is a nice sharp Official Films original. The other has the original Columbia titles.
In the Center Ring (Part 33)
Bring down the house lights. The show is over.
“No! Not That! Not McKimson’s Malevolent Mutt!”
One thing, however, is clear: this dog knows some nasty tricks.
Top Ten Hanna-Barbera Records, Part 2: The HBR Label
Why stop at ten? Here are ten more excellent Hanna-Barbera records, this time directly from the studio itself.
“Happiness is Bloomin’ All Around Her”: The 60th Anniversary of “Mary Poppins”
Brought to the screen with the talents Walt’s studio had crafted, developed, refined, and innovated through the years – and, of course, animation.
A THUNDERBEAN CLASSIC: What Is a “Fabletoon”?
Steve is up to his ears in restoration projects, so today is a summer rerun – a blast from the Thunderbean past.
In the Center Ring (Part 32)
Four features on tap today – with one semi-clinker – all featuring circus fare.
“The Popeye Song Folio”
In 1936, this sheet music special collection was published, containing ten of Popeye’s hit movie tunes.
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]
