Updates, Grateful Stuff – and the Familiar Thanksgiving Toons!
So, as is the usual custom here, on this Thanksgiving, here are the things I’m grateful for related to classic animation this year…
Disney Cartoon Parodies
Disney characters and films are so iconic – and represent all that is good and clean – that they are a tempting target for parody. Here are a few classic examples.
Walt Disney’s Latin American Features on Records – Part 1
With Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” premiering this week, here’s the first of a two-part Spin through Disney’s dance with Latin American musical artistry in the 1940’s.
Debunking Disney Urban Myths
One of the things I have had to do very frequently in the past decade or more is defend Walt from unfounded accusations. Walt was not a saint, nor did he consider himself one.
Sing Me A Cartoon 19: Two Sequels, One Mystery
“The Three Little Pigs” spawned two sequel songs–one of which we may never hear. Here’s what I know about them.
The Mighty Heroes: Ralph Bakshi’s Professional Springboard
As a baby boomer raised on the Terrytoons’ Mighty Heroes, I was delighted when its creator, Ralph Bakshi, granted me an interview for my latest mini-book.
Animation Anecdotes #338
“Yes, it’s gross,” said John Kricfalusi. “But cartoons don’t have to be good for you. Give kids a break. There’s nothing in there that’s going to get you in jail or anything.”
The Flintstones and Welch’s Grape Juice
A tribute to one of the legendary sponsors of The Flintstones. Three cheers to Welch’s Grape Juices, Jams and Jellies. Yabba-Dabba-Do!
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre’s Animated Appearances
The focus of this article is to explore the Chinese Theater’s various appearances in golden age cartoons – and a full, unofficial history of the venue.
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]
