Hit the Beach (Part 2)
As one of literature’s most famous beach dwellers was Daniel Defoe’s “Robinson Crusoe”, Hollywood animators had a field day adapting his exploits in cartoons.
Tag Archives: Mickey Mouse
Cutting Into the Mickey Mouse Pocket Knife
Back in the 1930s, Mickey Mouse pocket knives were sold by the dozen wholesale to retail establishments.
Hit the Beach (Part 1)
Let’s see how our favorite characters tackle the hazards of sunburn, out of control tides, attacking sea creatures, or merely trying to hold on to a picnic lunch.
Walt Disney Classified: The Advertising Ink Blotters
The artwork for these ink blotters was done by artist Hank Porter. Here’s the story behind them.
Animated Characters At the Academy Awards
Here’s a survey of some of animated highlights at the Oscar presentations.
In His Own Words: Floyd Gottfredson on Disney Animation
Excerpts from an interview I did with Gottfredson in 1979.
In His Own Words: Paul Murry
Comics fan Wayne DeWald shared with me a letter he received from Murry.
Party Animals – and Other Species (Part 5): Leftovers
We’ve been partying continuously for four weeks – so it’s time for a little cleanup!
The Original Animation Anecdotes
To celebrate my 300th installment of Suspended Animation, I am briefly returning to my original format.
Party Animals – and Other Species (Part 2)
Celebrate the New Year with these cartoon revelers!
