The Forgotten “Duck Man”
What Fred Moore was to Mickey Mouse, what Norm Ferguson was to Pluto, what Art Babbitt was to Goofy – Fred Spencer was to Donald Duck.
Tag Archives: Donald Duck
Hearts and Flowers – Part 3
Here’s more orchids for remembrance, as we journey down the primrose path of the late 1940’s and early 50’s for more glimpses of Technicolor petals and exotic bouquets.
Hearts and Flowers – Part 2
Only a few days left until Valentine’s Day. So gather ye rosebuds while ye may, from the dazzling bouquets of animated blooms from Hollywood’s Golden Era.
Origins of the Duck
Donald’s story is well known, but as we delve into it, we find new, unsuspected, and rich territory to explore. One example is his origin story.
Countdown to 2020: Dance of the Cuckoos
We resume our timely survey of how animators “killed time” during the Golden era of the late 30’s and 40’s – in other words: More coo-coo clock cartoons.
Halloween 2019
It’s going to be a rainy Halloween out here in Michigan. Might as well stay in and enjoy the eye candy of our annual run down of Halloween cartoon treats here on Cartoon Research.
Walt Disney Classified: “What Is Propaganda?”
Disney’s studio also created countless wartime posters, pamphlets and insignia for the war effort. Here’s one that uses Donald Duck as its spokesman.
Aw, Whadda You Afraid Of?? (Part 1)
We are fast approaching Friday the 13th and the various forms of superstition that have provided jinxes and hoodoos to many an animated star over the years.
Bugz’ Livez: Antz (pt. 2)
We continue along last-week’s trail, following closely behind the protruding abdomen of a marching ant, as his column descends into the depths of a subterranean tunnel.
Publicity Art for Disney’s “Victory Through Air Power” (1943)
That didn’t mean they couldn’t enlist the standard characters (Mickey, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, etc) to help promote the picture. In fact, I don’t think they could help it.
