Network Status Reports 1956-1964
These internal memos – I believe from the files of CBS – I post for no other reason than they’re just a few more pieces in the jigsaw puzzle of animation history.
Tag Archives: Hanna Barbera
Huck and Jim (Crow)
To be sure, television was a democratizing force in animation. It allowed African Americans to see cartoons in their homes, in contrast to being restricted to balcony seats at theaters.
Animation Anecdotes #297
“Cartoonists are unusual people. They are adults who never grow old,” said Bill Hanna. “Our employees’ ages range from the teen-aged to the white-haired, but the atmosphere is that of the young at heart.”
Comics by Warren Foster
Here are a few of the known comic book stories, that I’m aware of, written by Fleischer-Warner Bros-Hanna Barbera storyman Warren Foster.
Hanna-Barbera’s “Heidi’s Song” (1982) on Records
H-B’s last attempt at a Disney-style animated musical resulted in three soundtrack albums reflecting the film’s vocal and musical artistry as well as its sticky sweetness.
Sam Singer and Hanna-Barbera’s “Sinbad Jr.” on Records
A voyage aboard the animated vinyl seas with Sinbad, Salty the parrot sidekick, a pirate or two and an H-B story and layout artist who also has an acting role.
Hanna-Barbera’s “Josie and the Pussycats” on Records
Generally noted because of the singing voice of “Charlie’s Angel” Cheryl Ladd, this well-produced ’70’s cartoon pop LP shines with top talent and appealing tunes.
Top 10 Greatest Cartoon Record Albums – Part One
A Greg’s-ear-view of the best of the best LP’s in the world of animation… how many of these albums have you heard? How many are on your list, too?
MGM’s “The Yankee Doodle Mouse” (1943)
Get out the firecrackers and Roman candles, it’s an Oscar-winning Tom and Jerry this week! (Yes, I’m aware it is after the Fourth of July, but it still fits the occasion.)
A Chat with George Nicholas
George H. “Nick” Nicholas was an animator with a considerable reputation both in the industry and among aficionados, winning praise from the likes of John Kricfalusi and Mark Kausler.
