DePatie Freleng and Star Wars: The Case of the Lost Pink Panther Converse All-Star Commercial
Was there more of a connection between DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and Industrial Light and Magic – beyond Star Wars? If so, please let us know.
Tag Archives: DePatie Freleng
In Honor of the US 250th: A Forgotten Bicentennial Cartoon, “Pinky Doodle” (1976)
This year, marking the golden anniversary of the US Bicentennial and the patriotic pop culture of 1976, we must shine a spotlight on an overlooked DePatie-Freleng theatrical.
Seldom Seen Halloween Specials and Episodes #4
A number of animated TV specials and episodes created for Halloween have been lost to time – but we found them.
Lost 1960s TV Cartoons
By “lost” we don’t mean truly non-existent (though in some cases that might be a possibility).
The Color of Funny: The 55th Anniversary of “The Pink Panther Show”
Fifty-five years ago this month, The Pink Panther Show made its debut.
Spotlight on “The Cat in the Hat” Television Special
Celebrating the animation and the artists who created the 1971 TV adaptation of famed Dr. Seuss’s book.
Something For Every Body: Looking Back at DePatie Freleng’s “Timer”
This weirdo who looks like he has jaundice just told me to fill our ice cube trays with orange juice.
The End of the Silver Age of Animation
In 1973 the dearth of new offerings and the innovations in repackaging old ones for theaters set the tone for the remainder of the Bronze Age.
Dr. Seuss at DePatie-Freleng
Geisel was especially happy with the DePatie-Freleng television adaptations of his books. Here’s a look at some of those projects.
Remembering My Chat With David DePatie
I interviewed the late David DePatie 25 years ago and I asked him about his theatrical cartoons – and especially about the ethnic humor in much of it.
