Unpredictable as Weather (Part 16)
Today’s offerings include a well-known feature, and many lesser-known installments from major and minor studios.
“Barbie” Sings!
“Barbie-Mania” has gripped the United States – giving us a perfect excuse to play several vintage Barbie and Ken musical moments, captured on vinyl decades ago.
The Origin of Foghorn Leghorn
Worth a re-read – from 10 years ago, Keith Scott on the origins of this iconic cartoon character voice.
Magical Musical Tour: The 55th Anniversary of “Yellow Submarine”
This iconic film, cutting across all genres and fanbases, celebrates its 55th anniversary this year.
Thunderbean Doings and some 50s and 60s Spots I thought were cool…
There really needs to be a lot more information on the many studios that have produced commercials in the 50s and 60s.
Unpredictable as Weather (Part 15)
Disney, Fleischer, Warner and Lantz provide the weather action this week. Button up!
Famous Studios: Casper 1950-52
By 1950, it was clear that there was a demand for more Casper – so, a theme song was commissioned from writers Mack David and Jerry Livingston.
The Spy Who “Rock”-ed Me: Celebrating “The Man Called Flintstone”
Psssst! The greatest mashup up of Bedrock and Bond you’re likely to see opened this summer over 55 years ago.
Popeye’s 90th Anniversary
To celebrate Popeye’s 90th Anniversary as an animated superstar we thought we’d try something unique: newspaper clippings!
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]
