The Secret Origin of Deputy Dawg
The exact story of how Deputy Dawg was developed is incomplete, but early press coverage and related research bring new revelations to light.
Tag Archives: Terrytoons
Fitness vs. Fatness (Part 1)
Animation’s encounters with exercise is our new weekly workout routine.
Paul Terry presents “Lucky Dog” in Cinemascope!
Back from a Vinegar Syndrome grave is Lucky Dog, directed by Connie Rasinski, with some really fun animation by Carlo Vinci & Jim Tyer.
Courtroom Drama (Part 3): Very Cross Examination
Sometimes it takes a great deal of proving to convict a toon, and a great deal of effort after that to make the sentence stick.
Gene Deitch (1924-2020)
A tribute to animator Gene Deitch from his greatest fan – me.
Terrytoons “Paint Pot Symphony” (1949) – and The New Decade
Although it’s not Academy Award material, this is an enjoyable little outing, and I’m sure you’ll recognize Connie Rasinski’s and Jim Tyer’s fun animation.
My Top Seven Blu-ray Wish List (and yours too!)
Here’s my top seven wants, produced by Thunderbean or not – and now, it’s also your turn – again!
How Grim Was My Pilgrim (Part 1)
I thought it might be interesting to de-emphasize the turkey in cartoon importance, and concentrate on the guys and gals who got the whole holiday started in the first place – the Pilgrims.
The People At Terrytoons
My short but dramatic Terrytoons tenure has been well enough documented, but here I’d like to credit the names of those who helped (or hindered) that point in my cartoon career.
Terrytoons Juggled
In 1956 I was given the opportunity to become the creative leader of the reborn CBS-Terrytoons studio! Unfortunately only a few of the cartoons I produced there lived up to my expectations.
