Terrytoons’ “Tom Terrific” and Lionel Wilson on Records
A celebration of the actor who provided the voice (and over 50 others) for the beloved animated hero, as well as countless records for which he received little credit.
Tag Archives: Terrytoons
Paul Terry’s “How To Draw Funny Cartoons”
Animation pioneer Paul Terry jotted down his animation secrets in a rarely seen 24 page booklet – and I’ve posted the whole thing here for you to enjoy.
Terrytoons “Chris Columbo” (1938)
Animator drafts from East Coast studios are relatively scarce. And yet, here is a rare find: an animation draft from a 1938 Terrytoon (the first page, that is!).
Animation Anecdotes #356
In the 1940s, American animator George Moreno Jr. produced a series of theatrical cartoons for and in Great Britian – featuring Bubble, a cockney taxi driver, and his faithful cab, Squeek.
“Another Day, Another Doormat” (1959)
The CinemaScope “Another Day Another Doormat” is the last of the four Terrytoons “John Doormat” cartoons, and it’s arguably the best one of the bunch.
Moonlighting Animation Artists in Comics: LARRY SILVERMAN
This week’s moonlighting animation artist in comics is Terrytoons/Famous Studios animator Larry Silverman!
Mighty Mouse’s First Adventure (Sort of) – on Records
It’s not canon! But this is how RCA Bluebird Children’s Records explained the origin of Mighty Mouse, with more than a nod or two to the origin of Superman.
“Somebody Toucha My Speghet!” – and the Power of Cartoon Moments
While isn’t unusual for cartoon characters to show up in an internet Meme, what is unusual is for a Terrytoon (of any kind) to show up in one.
Moonlighting Animation Artists in Comics: CARLO VINCI
Today’s moonlighting animation artist in comics is the renowned Terrytoons and Hanna-Barbera animator Carlo Vinci!
The Mighty Heroes: Ralph Bakshi’s Professional Springboard
As a baby boomer raised on the Terrytoons’ Mighty Heroes, I was delighted when its creator, Ralph Bakshi, granted me an interview for my latest mini-book.
