R.O. Blechman Is Not An Animator
…but it would be nice if animators bestowed an honorary degree upon him. . . I’m just saying!
Live Action Reference
For all the Disney animated feature films, the artists depended upon live action reference. Here’s the story on that.
Oswald in “The Bandmaster” (1931)
It’s an Oswald cartoon this week with lots of Bill Nolan animation in it.
Where There’s Smoke (Part 8)
An additional silent classic will receive its proper place today, along with the usual array of 1940’s stars getting their chance to feel the burn.
Disney’s Thoroughly Modern “Snow White” Stereo Spectacular
An 85th anniversary look at the time Disney’s record division produced its first stereo Snow White album with the cream of Hollywood musical talent.
Keith Scott’s “Cartoon Voices” Book
At long last it’s coming out. And here are the details.
The Animated Hans Conried
Over the years, Conried also lent his distinctive voice to numerous animated projects, phonograph records, commercials, and more.
“Jolly Good Felons” (1934)
This lovely print is easily the best I’ve seen on this short – complete with its original titles.
Where There’s Smoke (Part 7)
We conclude the 1930’s, then move on to a new decade, in this week’s survey of hot times in the old toons – tonight.
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]
