A Musical Up-Roar 1953/54
The MGM cartoon division’s response to television was mostly derisive. Scott Bradley was now more willing to mine the classics – via the public domain.
The MGM cartoon division’s response to television was mostly derisive. Scott Bradley was now more willing to mine the classics – via the public domain.
The MGM cartoons of the 1940s were no longer 30s cutesie-poo – being replaced by the fast-paced, gag oriented style of Avery, Hanna and Barbera.
During the 1940-41 season, MGM celebrated a match made in cartoon heaven – the teaming of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
Decades after the cartoons were produced, MGM Cartoon music was released on CD to draw attention to its unique artistry.
I thought it might be fun to list some of my favorite scores from classic animated shorts, and see what yours are as well.
Two Thumbs Up. In the Disney animated feature, “Aladdin” (1992), when Aladdin pushes through the crowd to see Prince Achmed, he stands between caricatures of producers-directors Ron Clements and John…