“Forgotten” OAVs Part 7: “Prefectural Earth Defense Force” (1986)
A parody of several sci-fi manga and TV series, about an organization of heroes defending Earth from being taken over by an evil group or evil space aliens.
La Verne Harding and “Cynical Susie”, 1934
Her name appeared daily on this syndicated comic strip, yet she gave it all up for her budding career as an animator at Universal.
Animation Anecdotes #250
Paul Murry is perhaps most famous for his comic book work, especially for Mickey Mouse in Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories. But he got his start as the animation assistant for Disney Legend Fred Moore.
Harman/ Ising’s “Mischivous Mice” (1934)
The Harman / Ising Studio produced three ‘Cubby Bear’ cartoons for Van Beuren in 1933. Two of the three, ‘’Cubby World Flight’ and Gay Gaucho’ saw theatrical release, and this one – the third one – didn’t.
Foghorn Leghorn in “Crowing Pains” (1947)
This week’s installment of Foghorn February adds a th-ertain th-lobbering tomcat into the mix! Crowing Pains marks the second appearance of the loud-mouthed barnyard rooster, known as Foghorn Leghorn. Jack…
Joe Alaskey and Looney Tunes on Records
To salute veteran voice actor Joe Alaskey, who passed away February 3rd, here’s a look at a delightful recording in which he plays Daffy and Sam in a Looney Beatles parody.
A Chat with Lu Guarnier
Today I chat with Lu Guarnier, a name not commonly associated with the Golden Age of Hollywood Cartoons, though he did serve his apprenticeship at Schlesinger before World War II.
“Forgotten” OAVs – Part 6: “Call Me Tonight” (1986)
“Call Me Tonight” was, in its way, one of a kind. It was an erotically suggestive OVA. A romantic horror comedy and perhaps, some may say, mild pornography.
Saturday Book Reviews
Another round-up new books of interest for dedicated cartoon historians, die-hard cartoon watchers – and just about anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis.
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]
