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.
Tag Archives: Donald Duck
Morgan’s Ghost and Pirate’s Gold
Over the years, numerous ideas were submitted for a full length animated film featuring Mickey, Goofy and Donald Duck. Here’s a look at the first.
Flights of Fancy (Part 19): Supersonic Silliness
A superior batch of material presents itself this week, including several classic flying fools, and an array of animation superstars.
Flights of Fancy (Part 18): “Up” To Their Old Tricks
Finishing the ‘40’s and into the 1950’s, as the early years of the new decade provide a mix of small and large parts for airplanes.
Flights of Fancy (Part 16): Beyond the Blue Horizon is a Rising Sun
A mixed bag for this wrap-up of the war years, still providing some education to the troops, but beginning to serve up laughs again for the civilian audience.
The Original Voice of Donald Duck: Clarence Nash, Part 2
Walt Disney always felt that a voice was just one of many elements in a character, and actively tried not to publicize any particular vocal artist.
Flights of Fancy (Part 15): Hazardous Hops and Happy Hopes
The themes in animation during this period take the battle to the enemy rather than holding territorial lines of defense.
How Clarence Nash Became Donald Duck
On December 2nd, 1933, Nash became Disney’s 125th employee – as the voice of Donald Duck.
Flights of Fancy (Part 14): Air Cover and Cover-Ups
Wrapping up 1943 and moving into 1944, we find more “Situation Normal” for our airborne toons.
Flights of Fancy (Part 11): Above and Beyond the Call
During the war years – when leading cartoon stars were serving out substantial portions of their screen time in khaki.
