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!
Tag Archives: Famous Studios
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.
Famous Studios: Screen Songs 1949-50
The late 40s Screen Songs primarily tended to remain those old chestnuts that would linger in older audiences’ memories.
Shirley Creazzo – In Her Own Words
Shirley and Tony met at Famous Studios in 1945. Here is their story in her own words.
Famous Studios: Screen Songs 1948-49
These cartoons seem to be developing a formula: find a locale, and build gags around it – and bonuses for the abundance of punny gags.
Famous Studios: Popeye Washes Out His Theatrical Career
Their were endless possibilities in the combination of Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto – as well as in the music played in the background.
Famous Studios: Noveltoons 1948-50
The songs used as the studio launched its own stable of characters to compete with the Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry.
