Bowl-ed Over: Celebrating Over 50 years of the Monster Cereal Commercials
Here’s a look back at the “Big G” Monster Cereals and some of their memorable animated commercials.
My All-Time Top Ten Favorite Cartoons – Part 2
These are my second best Top Ten films… What are yours?
Toying With Us: The 40th Anniversary of “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.”
The original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, that “had the power” to leave a true legacy.
TCM’s “Century of Animation Showcase” 2023
All about a very special Turner Classic Movies broadcast this week. Set the DVR!
Unpredictable as Weather (Part 25)
This week, a Tex Avery laugh-fest, the debut of a near-sighted little character, a classic Disney one-shot, and a trio of Screen Songs.
Paramount Studios: A Wrap-up Finale
Musically, Paramount’s 1960s releases were all over the map – literally – as we shall see.
Hidden Haunts: Seldom Seen Halloween TV Specials
As we begin the spooky season, if your viewing choices begin to run dry, you may want to consider one of these seemingly forgotten animated specials.
And “Justice” For All: The 50th anniversary of “Super Friends”
Just hearing that line of booming narration from none other than Ted Knight means DC superheroes for many a generation.
“Pencil Mania” Restored
One more visit with Van Beuren’s Tom and Jerry before their visit to replication.
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 Cal Arts in Valencia, UCLA in Westwood and Woodbury University in Burbank – teaching animation history. More about Jerry Beck [Click Here]
