Skip Craig (1931-2025): A Tribute
Today we pay tribute to animation editor extraordinaire Skip Craig – who passed away last Monday.
Tag Archives: Jay Ward
Flights of Fancy (Part 28): Learning Wright from Wrong
Our instruments are beginning to give indication that we are nearing our final destination.
Eating at Bullwinkles
Not much has been written about Bullwinkle’s Family Food ‘N’ Fun restaurants except for some anecdotal memories so I am going to try to share what little I know about them.
The Origin of Cap’n Crunch
Cap’n Crunch first appeared on a cereal box in September 1963 and went on to become one of the most beloved and long-running cereal spokesmen. Here’s his story.
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.
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.
