In the Center Ring (Part 3)
More three-ring fun from the black-and-white days of the early 1930’s.
Jack Mercer, the Recording Star
One of animation’s most prolific voice actor/story artists is celebrated with a selection of vinyl and shellac records from his stellar career.
Mort Walker’s Bambi
Every 1942 Bambi card released by Hallmark likely bore Walker’s stamp of approval.
Kitty Cornered: The 75th Anniversary of “Bad Luck Blackie”
While Tex Avery had a number of cartoon masterpieces, this film stands out as a wonderful example of the director’s exaggerated imagination and genius.
It’s The 95th “Anniverskary” of Popeye!
…and “The Complete Animated Adventures of Van Beuren’s Tom and Jerry” is now back – and shipping!
In the Center Ring (Part 2)
Presenting the second chapter of our survey of circus cartoons, continuing with the silent era, and moving into the dawn of sound.
Van Beuren Music 1931-32
Tom and Jerry in the Alps. Lots of yodeling, and no avalanches. A perilous Alpine railway ride, then a great deal of music making.
What Did Disney Ever Do?
He created THIS guy, for one.
Prime Primate: The 60th Anniversary of “The Magilla Gorilla Show”
As Mr. Peebles is still unable to sell Magilla, even after several markdowns, the primate winds up celebrating a major anniversary.
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]
