Lost 1960s TV Cartoons
By “lost” we don’t mean truly non-existent (though in some cases that might be a possibility).
Cracking the Case: Pearl Pureheart
Her soprano singing is completely uncredited. The female voice artist remains a mystery to this day.
The Powers That Be: Saturday Morning’s Offbeat Superheroes
The 60s and 70s television landscape on Saturdays was filled with superheroes who were decidedly different but definitely memorable.
Swiped Before It’s Even Out!
Thunderbean’s restoration in “Rubber Hose Rampage” – ripped right from the preview we first showed here!
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 33)
Steven Spielberg sets the animation world on its rabbit’s ear.
Columbia’s Musical “Gems” – 1935-36
One can only wonder what exhibitors thought of the Columbia cartoons, which continued to improve artistically as the years went by.
“Dance of the Comedians – 75 Years of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote”
Looking at the recent publication from BearManor Media, and asking its author, Dan Sendker, some questions.
Drawn Together: Remembering “Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue”
This TV special brought together animated characters from different studios.
Joop Geesink’s Dollywood: a Surprise Reel!
A surprise reel for me is a surprise reel for you, too!
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]
