A Musical Up-Roar 1947-49
MGM’s cartoon unit was humming during this period – including continuing to use tunes from various MGM musicals.
Tag Archives: Hanna Barbera
Hidden Haunts #3: More Seldom Seen Halloween Specials
Continuing our annual tradition of looking back at some overlooked or forgotten Halloween specials.
A Musical Up-Roar: 1945-47
During the period covered by these cartoons, the Second World War came to an end.
Bookmarked: The 30th Anniversary of “The Pagemaster”
This fall marks the 30th anniversary of the film that encourages reading.
The Guest Stars of “The New Scooby-Doo Movies”
This cartoon series served as “product-placement” for some of the network’s other offerings between 1972 and 1974.
Number One Super Guy: The 50th Anniversary of “Hong Kong Phooey”
Hanna Barbera combined the superhero fad with the kung-fu craze – and turned it on its ear.
Plenty of Horseplay: The 65th Anniversary of “Quick Draw McGraw”
It’s no surprise that the humor in Quick Draw McGraw is spot on, as writer Michael Maltese was behind it.
A Musical Up-Roar 1943-44
At MGM – Tex Avery settled into place, Tom and Jerry’s were rounding out nicely, and Barney Bar provided gentler laughs.
Hoyt Curtin and Hanna-Barbera in Hollywood
To celebrate the 102nd birthday of the legendary animation composer, we take a look at his only solo record album.
Canine Corps: Looking Back at “Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo”
“In all of our research and discussions, we have yet to discover a more universally loathed character than Scrappy-Doo.”
