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.
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Famous Studios: Noveltoons 1948-51
The Noveltoons of the late 1940’s and early 1950’s continued to please audiences, steady as she goes.
Hit the Beach (Part 9)
Today we follow animation’s sun-worshipers into the later 1950’s. Pass the bottle of Coppertone QT, if you please.
Fitness vs. Fatness (Part 6): I Was a (??)-Pound Weakling
This week, something to satisfy your appetite, no matter what your diet.
Toons Trip Out (Part 9)
In this week’s installment, the non-Mickey elite of rodentdom get into the travel craze, finding there’s more to the world than the inside of a mousehole.
Comics By Marty Taras – Part 2
Part two of my survey of comic book art by animator Marty Taras – the creator of Baby Huey – who’s specialty of hilariously violent slapstick action made him a perfect artist for Harvey comics of the 1950s.
Famous Studios Paramount Animation 1956-57
On October 1st 1956, Paramount Pictures took full control of Famous Studios and major changes were taking place behind the scenes. On screen, the 1956-57 cartoons began to sport a new look inspired by UPA.
Famous Studios 1952-53
A look at the Paramount animated cartoons in release during the 1952-53 season. Popeye still leads the pack and Casper is now a star. Herman and Katnip are awarded their own series – and the bouncing ball heads for retirement.
More Christmasy Cartoonz
Has it been a whole year since my last posts on Christmas animation? Around Christmas 2013, I devoted six columns to Christmas-themed cartoons. American theatrical shorts, American TV Specials, direct-to-DVD…
What’s in a “Top 10” list anyway… and why bother?
Another terrifically busy week here at Thunderbean- but heck, why do I need to tell you folks that? You’re all busy with your stuff too! I’m happy to report that…
