We, Robots! (Part 9): Magic Bag and Maid Service
Today, we’ll take a special sidetrip concentrating on two series of the late 50’s and early 60’s which obtained a reputation for regularly featuring mechanical men.
Tag Archives: Joe Oriolo
What Would ‘Raggedy Ann and Andy’ Look Like If Joe Oriolo Productions Made It?
Max Fleischer and Richard Williams weren’t the only animators to take on Raggedy Ann and Andy.
MOONLIGHTING ANIMATION ARTISTS IN COMICS: Joe Oriolo
Today’s artist is more notable than many of the others profiled on this column – from animator to entrepreneur, here’s Joe Oriolo!
Max Fleischer’s “A Car-Tune Portrait” (1937)
It’s time for a Fleischer Color Classic in this week’s breakdown! Dave Tendlar is the head animator, and once again Liszt’s second Hungarian Rhapsody gets the cartoon treatment.
A Chat with Sadie Bodin
Sadie Bodin’s picketing of the Van Beuren Studio in 1935 to protest her dismissal for union activity was a minor landmark in animation history. Here is her story.
Hercules and Thor: Super Heroes on Not-Exactly-Super Records
A look at the vinyl disc debuts of two mighty defenders of justice – Thor and Hercules – who weren’t as powerful as the budget restraints of children’s records in…
“Felix the Cat” on Records
Warning: Watching Felix the Cat may not be for everyone. Side effects include laughing so much that your sides might ache and your heart may go pitter-pat. Ask your doctor…
What’s New Mr. Magoo – and Felix The Cat
Without question, Felix the Cat is one of the all-time classic cartoon characters – and I’ll always be grateful to the 1959 TV series that brought him to my attention…
