GM’s Power Primer ‘ABC’ Series – Part 2: The Sound Masters Sequels
This is the second of two articles regarding a forgotten, but noteworthy educational cartoon series produced by General Motors.
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Mr. Bug Goes To… Shellac
Of “Mr. Bug’s” song score, two were singled out for “plugging”: the romantic “We’re The Couple In The Castle”, and the rhythm song “Boy Oh Boy”.
RADIO ROUND-UP: Miscellaneous Catchphrases
Want to know where more of these pet phrases from cartoons originated? This post reveals their origins, from various popular radio programs of the Golden Age.
Moonlighting Animation Artists in Comics: LARRY SILVERMAN
This week’s moonlighting animation artist in comics is Terrytoons/Famous Studios animator Larry Silverman!
Jack Mercer as Himself – and Popeye – on Records
With last Saturday being the 108th birthday of the Sailor Man’s most well-known voice, here’s a celebratory look at an LP featuring his voice on almost every groove.
A New Year’s “Celebrake”-tion
This was the first Popeye cartoon released during the calendar year of 1938, and it’s quite notable for what it has–and for what it doesn’t have.
Animation Anecdotes #341
“Dastardly and Muttley was originally called Stop the Pigeon. The network came up with the idea of substituting Dastardly and Muttley, for two other characters that Hanna-Barbera showed us.”
The Mighty Heroes: Ralph Bakshi’s Professional Springboard
As a baby boomer raised on the Terrytoons’ Mighty Heroes, I was delighted when its creator, Ralph Bakshi, granted me an interview for my latest mini-book.
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre’s Animated Appearances
The focus of this article is to explore the Chinese Theater’s various appearances in golden age cartoons – and a full, unofficial history of the venue.
Sing Me a Cartoon 18: “The World Owes Me A Living!”
The tunes from other Silly Symphonies weren’t nearly as successful as Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf? But that didn’t mean that the songwriters at Disney weren’t trying!
