Happy Birthday, Mister Magoo!
Quincy Magoo turns 70 this Sunday, so today we present his debut LP starring Jim Backus, Daws Butler and the composer of many UPA and Jay Ward themes.
Tag Archives: UPA
UPA’s “After the Cut” (1946) and “Landing Accidents” (1946)
After the Cut and Landing Accidents were produced for the Navy. These are especially hard to come by, leaving vintage prints from the era being the only copies available.
Animation Profiles: PETE BURNESS
This week, we present another animator/director with an extensive cartooning career, Pete Burness!
A Lost UPA Cartoon: “Bric’s Stew” (1959)
The story behind the discovery and restoration of a lost UPA cartoon – and speculations as to the mystery of its existence.
UPA’s “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol” on Records, Part One
The original soundtrack album for the first animated Christmas TV special–which boasts one of the finest musical scores ever—was released almost 50 years after it premiered.
Dr. Seuss & UPA’s “Gerald McBoing-Boing” on Records
He may have been an Oscar-winning animated UPA character on the big screen and the star of two TV series, but the Dr. Seuss character was a children’s record first.
Here They Are: “Mid Century Modern” on Blu-ray – Volumes 1 and 2
I’m happy to *finally* announce that the new Blu-rays, Mid Century Modern, Volume 1 and 2, have arrived— so it seemed like a good day to talk about them a little.
Thunderbean News – and UPA’s ‘Big Tim’ (1949)
As is the case with many sponsored shorts by UPA, Big Tim, produced for Timkins Ball Bearings, is more cartoon than advertisement in some ways.
UPA’s “Magoo’s Three-Point Landing” (1958)
Here’s a rare treat: an animator breakdown for a UPA Mister Magoo – and a good opportunity to discuss each of the individual artists credited.
UPA’s “Gay Purr-ee” on Records
With such a stellar cast and songwriting team, powerhouse studio marketing and a who’s-who of artists behind it, UPA’s second feature couldn’t miss, right?
