ANIMATOR BREAKDOWN: “Hot Cross Bunny” Redux
Bugs is a lab rabbit, being readied for an experiment to switch his characteristics into a chicken. A Robert McKimson classic!
Tag Archives: Warner Bros. Cartoons
Marketing of Animated Cartoons in the 1930s (Part 2)
Continuing my case study of the Loew’s theater chain in New York City, and how they booked their cartoon shorts – studio by studio.
My Top Ten Favorite Bugs Bunny Cartoons
Here’s my list of Bugs Bunny’s I can watch over and over. The ones I believe contain the quintessential personalty of the character.
What’s The Story Behind This Picture?
In the office of Leon Schlesinger, hung a huge oil painting of Bugs Bunny — a Christmas present from the employees of the Schlesinger Studio.
My Least Favorite Warner Bros. Cartoons
Here’s a quick list of the ones that annoy me. The mis-fires; the ones I would have a hard time defending.
The Kid From East Harlem: Some Early Traces of Eddie Selzer
A deep dive into the background of Bugs Bunny’s boss, Ed Selzer.
WB 1957 and Beyond: The Final Hit Parade
Our final look at the songs used in the classic Warner Bros. cartoons.
Looney Tunes 1955-56: Frogs, Felines, and Far-Away Places
The cartoons from this period, with Milt Franklyn appearing more often as composer, would still retrieve old musical numbers as part of their underscore.
Warner Bros. 1953-55: Amuck Ducks and 3-D Rabbits
This was also the period when Carl Stalling began to give way to his orchestrator, Milt Franklyn.
1951-52: “Days of Nostalgia”
Continuing along into the prolific early 50’s of Termite Terrace musical output.
