Top Ten Lists in the Waning Years of the Theatrical Cartoon
I’ve always wanted to write about the annual top ten lists that Motion Picture Herald used to have for short subjects – and now I have.
I’ve always wanted to write about the annual top ten lists that Motion Picture Herald used to have for short subjects – and now I have.
“In all of our research and discussions, we have yet to discover a more universally loathed character than Scrappy-Doo.”
This particular print is one of two I own: one is a nice sharp Official Films original. The other has the original Columbia titles.
Bring down the house lights. The show is over.
One thing, however, is clear: this dog knows some nasty tricks.
Why stop at ten? Here are ten more excellent Hanna-Barbera records, this time directly from the studio itself.
Brought to the screen with the talents Walt’s studio had crafted, developed, refined, and innovated through the years – and, of course, animation.
Steve is up to his ears in restoration projects, so today is a summer rerun – a blast from the Thunderbean past.
Four features on tap today – with one semi-clinker – all featuring circus fare.
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]