Chatting with Larry Silverman and Jack Ozark
Lawrence Walter Silverman and Jacob “Jake” Ozarkawitz were both journeymen animators with long careers, though little seems to have been written about them. Here’s my chat with both of them.
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A Few New Reviews: Mickey Mouse, Pink Panther, Private Snafu
Garry Apgar’s new book on Mickey Mouse, Mark Arnold’s collection of DePatie-Freleng history, and another plug for Thunderbean’s Private Snafu blu-ray.
Fleischer’s “I Feel Like A Feather In The Breeze” (1936)
Today, we bring a rare treat: a draft from a Fleischer Screen Song – with Whiffle Piffle! Now follow the bouncing ball…
Terrytoons’ “The Explorer” (1931)
Today, we look into a Terrytoon featuring Farmer Al Falfa – and its main animators Frank Moser, Jerry Shields, Bill Tytla and Art Babbitt.
Fleischer’s “Bring Himself Back Alive” (1940)
This week, we look at a Fleischer “Animated Antic” – Bring Himself Back Alive is an oddball “one-off” entry, featuring an unlikeable fur trapper named Hyde Skinner and a boastful lion, voiced by Pinto Colvig.
Famous Studios 1955-56
The 1955-56 season. This would be the final one for Famous Studios as we know it. The pre-1950 films were sold to UM&M; The Popeye cartoons were transferred to AAP. Change was in the wind.
Famous Studios 1954-55
Paramount readies to sell its cartoon shorts to television; the studio reconfigures its pictures to fill new wide screen standards; and Irv Spector boards a classic in this week’s survey of Famous Studio cartoons.
Hugh Harman’s “The Field Mouse” (1941)
Today, we look into one of Hugh Harman’s most lavish short cartoons, and one of his last for the MGM studio, “The Field Mouse”. Here’s the breakdown of animators who brought this film to life.
Famous Studios 1953-54
In 1953, Famous Studios was contracted to provide a 3D Popeye short and a 3D Casper cartoon during this season’s output. The final results found Famous superior to the other studios (including Disney) in creating dimensional cartoons.
Famous Studios 1952-53
A look at the Paramount animated cartoons in release during the 1952-53 season. Popeye still leads the pack and Casper is now a star. Herman and Katnip are awarded their own series – and the bouncing ball heads for retirement.
