A “Note” of Comedy: The 75th Anniversary of “The Cat Concerto”
The over-the-top cartoon violence of Tom and Jerry and classical music shouldn’t make for a perfect pair, but that’s precisely what they are in this Oscar winning classic.
Tag Archives: MGM Cartoons
Marketing of Animated Cartoons in the 1930s (Part 2)
Continuing my case study of the Loew’s theater chain in New York City, and how they booked their cartoon shorts – studio by studio.
Fitness vs. Fatness (Part 6): I Was a (??)-Pound Weakling
This week, something to satisfy your appetite, no matter what your diet.
Tex, Tom, Jerry & Droopy on Scott Bradley Soundtracks
Decades after the cartoons were produced, MGM Cartoon music was released on CD to draw attention to its unique artistry.
AVERY…. Vol. 2??? WELL, IMAGINE THAT!
Once again, I feel it important to put a spotlight on the various uncredited voice artists heard in the latest Tex Avery blu-ray release.
Bugz Livez – Chapter Two: Fleaz (pt. 1)
June is associated with “June Bugs”. No, not that wascally wabbit, but the six-legged kind. A fresh look at a common cartoon insect: the flea.
Irv Spence’s “Rugged Rangers”
After animator Irv Spence finished his gangster spoof “Rats in Spats”, he embarked of a more elaborate color production, again using the animators at MGM for his cast.
“Hello All You Happy Tax Payers”: Tex Avery’s Voice Stock Company
When we think of Tex Avery’s cartoons, his soundtracks don’t instantly spring to mind. But a careful listen to his soundtracks reveals his painstaking approach to comedy, built frame-by-crazy-frame.
MGM’s “The Rookie Bear” (1941)
You’re in the Army now with Barney Bear in this week’s animator breakdown!
Rudolf Ising’s “The Prospecting Bear” (1941)
Today, we strike gold with the third cartoon featuring Barney Bear – a precursor to the later pairing of Barney Bear and Benny Burro – in this week’s animator breakdown!
