A Better Print of UPA’s “Outlaws” (1956)
…and a trailer for a new documentary about UPA.
Tag Archives: Stan Freberg
The Animation in “Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America”
This animated segment was produced by Pantomime Pictures, directed by Bill Hurtz and animated by Fred Crippen.
UPA’s “Outlaws” (1956)
This film is full of invention in every shot, almost too much to absorb.
A Revolutionary Article (Part 4)
TV animators continued to find the proper “spirit” to celebrate Independence Day, and the revolution in general.
Mel Blanc: From Anonymity To Offscreen Superstar (The advent of on-screen voice credits)
Clarifying the facts behind the Mel Blanc’s exclusivity deal, and putting to rest some long-running falsehoods and wrong assumptions.
Robert McKimson’s “Rabbit’s Kin” (1952)
“How many lumps do you want?” “Oh, three or four…” Here’s a Warners cult classic – a Mel Blanc/Stan Freberg/Robert McKimson masterpiece – for this week’s breakdown!
Grover Groundhog in “One Meat Brawl” (1947)
In light of the incredible amount of snow the East Coast has received, and other upcoming events, here’s a special column for Groundhog Day in this week’s breakdown!
Animation Anecdotes #240
“He comes over to my house, pounds on my door on Saturday morning like at seven o’clock in the morning, yelling ‘Johnny, get out of bed! I sold Mighty Mouse! We gotta have a studio next week!”
“Birth Of A Notion” (1947)
Now here’s a bona-fide laugh riot from the McKimson unit! Birth of a Notion was one of the last cartoons Bob Clampett was slated to direct in early 1945 before…
Rankin/Bass’ “The First Easter Rabbit” (1976) on Records
A look at a springtime cartoon soundtrack album filled with rich, creamy storylines and a sweet bunny at its center, generously coated with superb voice work. Rankin/Bass Present THE FIRST…
