Postwar Donald
After World War II, the Donald Duck cartoons rolled on uninterrupted, reflecting the new reality in which the artists—and humanity at large—found themselves.
Tag Archives: Donald Duck
The Unlucky Duck
The Disney writers saddled Donald with a particular affliction: he was prone to bad luck. In fact, Bill Cottrell suggested to Walt Disney that Donald’s “birthday” could be celebrated on Friday the 13th.
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.
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.
