Disney’s “Chicken Little” Cartoon from 1943
Not to be confused with the 2005 Disney feature, “Chicken Little” was first animated by the studio in 1943 – much more in line with the original folk tale, and as a dark piece of World War II propaganda.
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Disney’s “The Reluctant Dragon” – on Records
Disney Legend Thurl Ravenscroft took to the microphone in the persona of the scaly scamp in an album loosely connected to the 1941 studio pseudo-docu-comedy.
Chatting with Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas
Given their history, it is also almost inconceivable that Frank and Ollie could be written about other than as a team. They are also among the few animators who have gained a measure of public recognition.
A Chat with Claude Coats
Claude Coats was not a director, an animator or concept artist, but rather a background artist and color stylist of some repute, who spent the last part of his career as a Disney Imagineer.
Animation Anecdotes #263
“It pleases and encourages me to learn that ‘Disney’ style is not so fixed and limited in the public mind as to preclude further exploration in the field of entertainment.”
Walt Disney’s “Don Donald” (1937)
This week’s breakdown profiles Donald Duck’s first official solo cartoon. As you will see, the story for Don Donald was originally conceived as a Silly Symphony cartoon.
A Chat with Brice Mack
Brice Harvey Mack was perhaps best known as a Disney background artist, though the bulk of his career was spent after he left the studio in 1954.
Animation Anecdotes #257
“There are only 201 men and women in the world who know how hard it is to make a Silly Symphony. These are Walt Disney and his 200 assistants at the Disney Studios, Hollywood.”
“Mickey’s Fire Brigade” (1935)
In today’s breakdown, Mickey, Donald and Goofy are fighting blazes in this classic Disney cartoon! Sixteen animators are credited for the animation, reflecting the studio’s growth during the mid-1930s.
The Clarence Nash Story
Clarence Nash was born December 7, 1904, in Watonga, Oklahoma, roughly three years before Oklahoma became a state. He never grew to be taller than five foot two. Nash was…
