A Musical Up-Roar 1953/54
The MGM cartoon division’s response to television was mostly derisive. Scott Bradley was now more willing to mine the classics – via the public domain.
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Story To Screen: Walter Lantz “Fox And The Rabbit” (1935)
We have a special treat today: a closer look the final Lantz color cartoon in the 1934-35 release season.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 14)
This week’s installment includes brief references out of chronology to several Warner Brothers cartoons I missed. Then, we move on in 1945 and 1946
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 13)
A feast of prime Grade A titles from MGM, Paramount, and Warner Brothers is on the table today.
A Musical Up-Roar: 1952
Fewer cartoons, but lots of discography today, as trends continued at MGM favoring original scores over Tin Pan Alley.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 12)
All our action this week is centered upon four characters, all installments containing self-winks to the illustrated media.
The Thad Review: “Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice” Vol. 4
Collector’s really do have more choice than ever for where to get their classic animation fix.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 11)
Another batch of animated eccentricities, all featuring characters that are well aware they are in a cartoon.
A Musical Up-Roar 1949-51
The early 50s saw Scott Bradley increasingly writing his own scores, and not incorporating MGM’s own published songs.
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 10)
1943 continued to abound in self-conscious cartoons, ever aware of their theatrical venue.
