Back to School (Part 8)
Two of today’s batch had the distinction of being nominated for an Academy Award, making today’s lesson of particular historic import to a study of the art.
Tag Archives: Bugs Bunny
ANIMATOR BREAKDOWN: “Hot Cross Bunny” Redux
Bugs is a lab rabbit, being readied for an experiment to switch his characteristics into a chicken. A Robert McKimson classic!
Hit the Beach (Part 5)
The war years bring a new light to beachfront activities, as the importance of the Pacific Campaign places a new emphasis upon the maritime activities in cartoons.
My Top Ten Favorite Bugs Bunny Cartoons
Here’s my list of Bugs Bunny’s I can watch over and over. The ones I believe contain the quintessential personalty of the character.
My Least Favorite Warner Bros. Cartoons
Here’s a quick list of the ones that annoy me. The mis-fires; the ones I would have a hard time defending.
In His Own Words: Mel Blanc’s Last Interview
Perhaps the last public interview with Mel Blanc took place at the Los Angeles International Animation Celebration. I was lucky enough to be in the audience.
WB 1957 and Beyond: The Final Hit Parade
Our final look at the songs used in the classic Warner Bros. cartoons.
Animated Characters At the Academy Awards
Here’s a survey of some of animated highlights at the Oscar presentations.
Looney Tunes 1955-56: Frogs, Felines, and Far-Away Places
The cartoons from this period, with Milt Franklyn appearing more often as composer, would still retrieve old musical numbers as part of their underscore.
1951-52: “Days of Nostalgia”
Continuing along into the prolific early 50’s of Termite Terrace musical output.
