Working with Spike Jones, Jay Ward, and More: A Conversation with Skip Craig
For this edition of my interview series, I spoke with a living legend.
Tag Archives: Jay Ward
Jay Ward’s Original “Rocky and His Friends” on Records
One of TV’s greatest cartoons became one of Golden Records’ best albums when June Foray, Paul Frees, Walter Tetley and Bill Scott brought their magical madness to vinyl.
In His Own Words: Bill Scott on UnSold Jay Ward Pilots
I got a chance to do a lengthy interview with Bill Scott in 1982 where I asked him about a variety of things – including about some of those unsold pilots the Jay Ward studio produced.
Animation Profiles: PETE BURNESS
This week, we present another animator/director with an extensive cartooning career, Pete Burness!
Animation Anecdotes #386
“I remember when he couldn’t sell his later pilots – the hilarious Fang, the Wonder Dog, Hawkear, and The Stupor Bowl – he said, ‘CBS dislikes us; NBC hates us and ABC detests us!’
The Hare Raising Tales of Crusader Rabbit
My latest “Cartoon Research” book details the Shull Bonsall fiasco, but it is mainly a tribute to Crusader Rabbit creator, Alex Anderson.
Bullwinkle and Rocky’s Strange “Circus Adventure” on Records
Be with us this time for: “If the people who did these voices watched the cartoon before making the record, I’m Lorna Doone” or… “Puss Gets the Bootleg!”
Animation Anecdotes #353
Leonard Maltin wrote Jay Ward a letter when he was twelve years old and Ward wrote back “on wonderful embossed Bullwinkle stationery!” Thus began a lively and very friendly correspondence.
Animation Anecdotes #347
“Unlike most people in television, Jay Ward didn’t underestimate the intelligence of the audience. It’s the most important creative thing I ever learned.”
Disney Cartoon Parodies
Disney characters and films are so iconic – and represent all that is good and clean – that they are a tempting target for parody. Here are a few classic examples.
