Terrytoons “The Prize Guest” (1939)
Terrytoons don’t often get noted for their backgrounds, but they really should – since there’s so much beautiful layout and painting work in these shorts.
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Puddy, Part 2! “The Saw Mill Mystery” (1937)
This was a “lost” cartoon to me…. I once had a print and it was either stolen or I lost it. It wasn’t until this week, 40 years later that I actually, finally saw it!
Special Bull-etin! (Part 1)
All right. You’ve all forced my hand. A number of additional, unmentioned titles on the subject seem to merit discussion.
“His Off Day” (1938) with Puddy the Pup!
In this nearly plotless short, Puddy chases birds, plays with a ball, plays with Kittens, and is confronted by cows from a 1932 Terrytoon.
Dinky in “Wise Quacks” (1953)
I’m taking a break from chatting about Thunderbean at all this week… Other than showing a Dinky cartoon!
The 80th Anniversary of “The Talking Magpies”
Heckle and Jeckle, one of the icons of the golden age of animation, are celebrating their 80th anniversary.
Oops! (Part 3): Throwing Your Voice/Trick Cycling
More studies of animation mishaps, focusing on different varieties – including characters who can’t figure out whose line it is!
Your LEAST Favorite Cartoon From Six Studios
I want to hear about your least favorite cartoons…. and here are a few of mine.
Little Roquefort in “Seasick Sailors”(1951)
And now — A break from the world — and some enjoyable Terrytoons animation!
Hail to the Crying Hero
Continuing my musings on Paul Terry and his characters.
