Hit the Beach (Part 2)
As one of literature’s most famous beach dwellers was Daniel Defoe’s “Robinson Crusoe”, Hollywood animators had a field day adapting his exploits in cartoons.
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Party Animals – and Other Species (Part 6): Sweeping Up the Crumbs – and Choice Morsels
More party-toons with Yogi Bear, Bosko, Popeye, Farmer Al Falfa, and Yakky Doodle!
Bugz Livez – Chapter Two: Fleaz (pt. 1)
June is associated with “June Bugs”. No, not that wascally wabbit, but the six-legged kind. A fresh look at a common cartoon insect: the flea.
Exit Bosko… “So Long, Folks!”
Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising were about to leave – and taking the studio’s most popular character with them. Here is Warner’s last batch of Boskos.
The Tunes Were Still Looney
The Bosko series of Looney Tunes was going on a pace. They have been popular with exhibitors, and they endeavored to plug songs by Warner Brothers’ publishing companies.
We, Robots! – Part 2: The 30’s – Of Title Bouts and Technocrats
The earliest cartoon robot man appears in the Van Buren Aesop’s Fable talkie The Iron Man. Here’s a survey of all robot men in the 1930s.
Merrie Tunes and Looney Melodies: Bosko Carries On!
The initial 1930-31 Looney Tunes were doing respectably well in the marketplace, as they continued to plug songs from Warner Bros. various publishing companies.
Bosko Gets Busy
This time, we’ll discuss the other four early shorts released with the Warner shield and the Vitaphone pennant, again concentrating on musical highlights.
Here Comes That Shield Again!
The beginning of a new series of columns, devoted to taking a closer look – and listen – to the songs used in Warner Bros. cartoons.
A Letter From Jack Zander
This month’s posting is about Jack Zander, who had plenty to say about the African American characters he animated. He responded to my questions about his opinions of Bosko and the Tom & Jerry maid.
