Animator Breakdown: “The Adventures of the Road-Runner” (1962)
Chuck Jones developed an animated pilot for the ABC network featuring the Road Runner, which ultimately became a theatrical featurette. Here’s the story.
Comic Books That Never Made It To Animation
While many popular comic books have been translated to animation, there were even more never made the transition.
Bill Nolan directs: “The Foul Ball Player” (1940)
Nolan should be considered an animation pioneer, and he never really has gotten the accolades he deserves.
Flights of Fancy (Part 30): Cleared for Landing
We’ve just about reached the end of the runway. Your tray tables should be up and in locked position.
Fred Wolf & Stewart Moskowitz “The Adventures of The American Rabbit” on Records
Two members of The Turtles created music for rabbits, sheep, and penguins in a feature from the director of “The Point”.
Pogo Birthday Special Part II: Todd Kausen and the Family Birthday
In this post, I am focusing on the perspective of Chuck Jones’s grandson Todd – who was credited for idea behind the Pogo Birthday Special.
The Many Adventures of Mighty Mouse
Mr. Trouble never hangs around when it hears that mighty sound. An overview of this popular Terrytoon star.
“Can You Handle It?” (1958)
While the graphics owe more than a little to UPA and Saul Steinberg’s design sensibilities, I love seeing our “Brotherhood of Man” hero learn the fine details of heavy lifting.
Flights of Fancy (Part 29): The Sum “Total” of All Parts
Total Television Productions was luckier – and flew higher – than many early small-budget producers for the small screen.
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]
