Paramount/Famous Studios “The Little Brown Jug” (1948)
A whole cartoon about cute, drunk characters – and then inviting the audience sing-along to celebrate.
Tag Archives: Famous Studios
Free Animation Downloads You Should Know
Prelinger Archives rocks! That’s not an opinion, it’s an indisputable truth. Tis’ a magical wonderland of art and education.
“The Lone Star State” (1948)
By popular demand (?!?)… A Screen Song!
Jack Dazzo’s World – Part 1
Jack Dazzo fit right in with the Famous Studios crew.
Famous Studios “Winter Draws On” (1948)
The Screen Songs from the 40s are a series we’ve scanned a lot of, but there’s never been an ‘official’ set.
Some thoughts on preservation and access to classic animation–and “No Mutton Fer Nuttin” (1943)
A few month’s back I won a rare Kodachrome print of the first Noveltoon from Famous Studios. Take a look!
Meet Jack Dazzo
An unsung master of the profession. Unsung, until you talk to the folks he worked with, when his name is constantly raised and praised.
Famous Studios: Screen Songs/Kartunes 1950-52
Why would Paramount would choose to rename the “Screen Songs” series as “Kartunes” in 1951 while still maintaining style and content as before?
Famous Studios: Noveltoons 1950-54
There were several who would wither achieve their own series later or become recognized “Stars” when Harvey featured the characters in comics and television.
Famous Studios: Casper 1950-52
By 1950, it was clear that there was a demand for more Casper – so, a theme song was commissioned from writers Mack David and Jerry Livingston.
