In Her Own Words: Ruth F. Kneitel
Feeling her father’s legacy was being overshadowed by Walt Disney, Ruth Fleischer wrote an article for a comics fanzine published in 1966. Here are a few excerpts.
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Animation Profiles: DAN GORDON
This week’s profile offers a detailed look into the career of an important figure in animation and comics, Dan Gordon.
Animation Profiles: AL EUGSTER
What do Pat Sullivan, Max Fleischer, Walt Disney, Ralph Bakshi, Screen Gems and Famous Studios have in common? All of them were a part of the fantastic career of animator/director Al Eugster!
The Lost Fleischer Superman Cartoon
As a long time fan of Paramount Superman cartoons, I was excited to find a “sequel” to the Fleischer series that is generally unknown by most fans.
The First Fleischer Superman
The September 4th, 1940 issue of Variety announced that a deal had been made with Paramount to produce the animated adventures of Superman. The subsequent Fleischer Studios cartoons have become classics.
Scrappy in “The Pet Shop” (1931)
The Pet Shop continues Scrappy’s tendency to own businesses that are clearly beyond his own capability. It’s a good thing there are no customers on this particular day.
Radio Round-Up: “Wanna Buy A Duck?” JOE PENNER
You wanna buy a duck… you nah-sty man? For our last Radio Round-Up of the month, we present the zany radio comedian Joe Penner!
Popeye’s Public Service
Is there any connection between a 1950 Disney Goofy cartoon and a 1960s King Features Popeye? Yes – director Jack Kinney used both characters two teach drivers safety.
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope (with Jerry Colonna, Brenda and Cobina)
Greetings, gate! Today on Radio Round-Up, we present references to Bob Hope’s radio show in classic animated cartoons – including “Professor” Jerry Colonna.
Eshbaugh’s “Pastrytown Wedding: The Cushman’s Flour version”
The first volume of the Rainbow Parade blu-ray is nearing completion. Let’s take a look at the first release in the series: Pastrytown Wedding – one of my favorites.
