Van Beuren Music: More from 1932
Mid-to late 1932 continued to be a reasonably successful time for RKO… and the Van Beuren studio.
Duck and Cover: Donald’s World War II Short Subjects
With his short temper and lack of respect for authority, Donald Duck doesn’t seem he’d be the first choice to represent the patriotic American during World War II.
Love is on the Air: Valentine’s Day TV Specials, Part 2
How is it Valentine’s Day already? Weren’t we just watching the Grinch steal Christmas?
Why This Is a Golden Age of Film (and Cartoon) Restoration
A good time to think about some of these things since this year may prove to be a pretty good one for old cartoons.
In the Center Ring (Part 5)
The atmosphere of popcorn, peanuts, and balloons would retain its animated appeal, even as threats of a looming war began to grow.
The Five Best Columbia/Screen Gems Cartoons of the 1940s
Are there more than five? I don’t know, but here are my picks.
Jack Dazzo’s World – Part 1
Jack Dazzo fit right in with the Famous Studios crew.
Let’s Review: The 30th Anniversary of “The Critic”
Thirty years after its debut, The Critic still has a devout following from the many who admired it – and those who have now discovered it.
Historical Moments In the Depression – Told by Cartoons
I’ve love to hear about some of your favorite cartoons concerning events during the depression.
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]
