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Episode 40: Ub Iwerks Patrick and I discuss one of animation’s founding fathers, Ub Iwerks. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 39: The Oscars (1948 & 1949) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part ten, we discuss the 1948 and 1949 nominees. The 1948 Nominees: Title Studio Release Date How to Get Mouse Wreckers Warner Brothers April 23, 1948 Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection Looney Tunes: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 38: Fleischer Studios Patrick and I discuss the rise and fall of one our favorite animation studios, Fleischer Studios. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 37: The Oscars (1946 & 1947) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part nine, we discuss the 1946 and 1947 nominees. The 1946 Nominees: Title Studio Release Date How to Get Musical Moments from Chopin Walter Lantz February 24, 1947 Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 36: Fire and Ice In this episode, Patrick and I discuss Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta’s Fire and Ice. Title Producers Release Date How to Get Fire and Ice Ralph Bakshi, Frank Frazetta August 26, 1983 DVD / Blu-ray Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 35: The Oscars (1944 & 1945) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part eight, we discuss the 1944 and 1945 nominees. The 1944 Nominees: Title Studio Release Date How to Get Swooner Crooner Warner Bros January 26, 1942 Looney Tunes: Golden Collection, Vol. 3 My Boy, Johnny 20th [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 35: The Oscars (1944 & 1945) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part eight, we discuss the 1944 and 1945 nominees. The 1944 Nominees: Title Studio Release Date How to Get Swooner Crooner Warner Bros January 26, 1942 Looney Tunes: Golden Collection, Vol. 3 My Boy, Johnny 20th [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 34: Cars 2 In this episode, Patrick, Paul and I discuss Pixar’s newest film, Cars 2. New Releases: Challenge of the Gobots (Warner Archive) Rango (Blu-ray) Rango (DVD) Our other podcast: Don’t Fear the Grape Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 34: Cars 2 In this episode, Patrick, Paul and I discuss Pixar’s newest film, Cars 2. New Releases: Challenge of the Gobots (Warner Archive) Rango (Blu-ray) Rango (DVD) Our other podcast: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 33: The Oscars (1942 & 1943) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part seven, we discuss the 1942 and 1943 nominees. New Releases: Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Frankenstein Jr. & Impossibles (Warner Archive) The Herculoids: The Complete Series (Warner Archive) Heavy Metal (Blu-ray) Gerald McBoing Boing Collection The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 33: The Oscars (1942 & 1943) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part seven, we discuss the 1942 and 1943 nominees. New Releases: Green Lantern: Emerald Knights Frankenstein Jr. & Impossibles (Warner Archive) The Herculoids: The Complete Series (Warner Archive) Heavy Metal (Blu-ray) Gerald McBoing Boing Collection The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 32: The Adventures of Prince Achmed Patrick and I discuss the 1926 German film, The Adventures of Prince Achmed. Links mentioned in this Podcast: The Adventures of Prince Achmed New releases for the last part of May 2011: Thor: Tales of Asgard (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Gnomeo & Juliet (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo) Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape Crash! Bang! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 32: The Adventures of Prince Achmed Patrick and I discuss the 1926 German film, The Adventures of Prince Achmed. Links mentioned in this Podcast: The Adventures of Prince Achmed New releases for the last part of May 2011: Thor: Tales of Asgard (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Gnomeo & Juliet (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo) Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape Crash! Bang! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 31: The Oscars (1941) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part four, we discuss the 1941 nominees. The 1941 Nominees: The Rookie Bear, MGM, May 17, 1941 Hiawatha’s Rabbit Hunt, Leon Schlesinger Studios, June 07, 1941 Truant Officer Donald, Walt Disney Studios, August 01, 1941 Boogie [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 31: The Oscars (1941) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part four, we discuss the 1941 nominees. The 1941 Nominees: The Rookie Bear, MGM, May 17, 1941 Hiawatha’s Rabbit Hunt, Leon Schlesinger Studios, June 07, 1941 Truant Officer Donald, Walt Disney Studios, August 01, 1941 Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 30: Rango Patrick and I discuss the new Paramount Pictures animated feature, Rango. Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 30: Rango Patrick and I discuss the new Paramount Pictures animated feature, Rango. Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 29: The Oscars (1939 & 1940) In this episode, Patrick, Paul and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part four, we discuss the 1939 & 1940 nominees. The 1939 Nominees: The Ugly Duckling, Walt Disney Studios, April 7, 1939 The Pointer, Walt Disney Studios, July 21, 1939 Detouring America, Warner Brothers, August 26, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 29: The Oscars (1939 & 1940) In this episode, Patrick, Paul and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part four, we discuss the 1939 & 1940 nominees. The 1939 Nominees: The Ugly Duckling, Walt Disney Studios, April 7, 1939 The Pointer, Walt Disney Studios, July 21, 1939 Detouring America, Warner Brothers, August 26, 1939 Peace on Earth, MGM, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 28: The 2010 Best Animated Short Film Nominees In this episode, Patrick and I discuss the 2010 nominees for Best Animated Short Film. The 2010 Nominees: Day & Night, Pixar, June 18, 2010 The Gruffalo, Magic Light Pictures, December 25, 2009 Let’s Pollute!, Geefwee Boedoe, June 2010 The Lost Thing, Passion Pictures Australia, June 03, 2010 Madagascar, a Journey Diary, Sacrebleu Productions Our [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 28: The 2010 Best Animated Short Film Nominees In this episode, Patrick and I discuss the 2010 nominees for Best Animated Short Film. The 2010 Nominees: Day & Night, Pixar, June 18, 2010 The Gruffalo, Magic Light Pictures, December 25, 2009 Let’s Pollute!, Geefwee Boedoe, June 2010 The Lost Thing, Passion Pictures Australia, June 03, 2010 Madagascar, a Journey Diary, Sacrebleu Productions Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 27: The Oscars (1938) In this episode, Patrick, Paul and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part four, we discuss the 1938 nominees. The 1938 Nominees: Hunky and Spunky, Fleischer Studios, June 24, 1938 Good Scouts, Walt Disney Studios, July 08, 1938 Brave Little Tailor, Walt Disney Studios, September 23, 1938 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 27: The Oscars (1938) In this episode, Patrick, Paul and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part four, we discuss the 1938 nominees. The 1938 Nominees: Hunky and Spunky, Fleischer Studios, June 24, 1938 Good Scouts, Walt Disney Studios, July 08, 1938 Brave Little Tailor, Walt Disney Studios, September 23, 1938 Ferdinand the Bull, Walt Disney [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 26: The 2010 Best Animated Feature Film Nominees In this episode, Patrick and I discuss the 2010 nominees for Best Animated Feature Film. The 2010 Nominees: How to Train Your Dragon, DreamWorks Animation, March 26, 2010 The Illusionist, Django Films, June 16, 2010 Toy Story 3, Pixar, June 18, 2010 Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 26: The 2010 Best Animated Feature Film Nominees In this episode, Patrick and I discuss the 2010 nominees for Best Animated Feature Film. The 2010 Nominees: How to Train Your Dragon, DreamWorks Animation, March 26, 2010 The Illusionist, Django Films, June 16, 2010 Toy Story 3, Pixar, June 18, 2010 Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 25: The Oscars (1936 & 1937) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part three, we discuss the 1936 and 1937 nominees. The 1936 Nominees: The Old Mill Pond, MGM, March 07, 1936 The Country Cousin, Walt Disney, October 31, 1936 Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor, Fleischer [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 25: The Oscars (1936 & 1937) In this episode, Patrick and I continue our quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part three, we discuss the 1936 and 1937 nominees. The 1936 Nominees: The Old Mill Pond, MGM, March 07, 1936 The Country Cousin, Walt Disney, October 31, 1936 Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor, Fleischer Studios, November 27, 1936 The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 31: Rock & Rule Patrick, Paul and I discuss the cult classic (really ?), Rock & Rule. Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 23: The Oscars (1934 & 1935) In this episode, Paul joins Patrick and me as we continue a quest to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts. In part two, we discuss the 1934 and 1935 nominees. The 1934 Nominees: Jolly Little Elves, Walter Lantz, October 01, 1934 Holiday Land, Columbia Pictures, November 09, 1934 The Tortoise and the Hare, Walt Disney Studios, January [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 22: Fantasia Patrick, Paul and I discuss one of the most influential animated films of all-time, Fantasia. Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 21: The Oscars (1932 & 1933) In this episode Patrick and I start an epic odyssey to view all the Academy Awards nominated animated shorts, from 1932 through today. The 1932 Nominees: Flowers and Trees, Walt Disney Studios, July 30, 1932 It’s Got Me Again!, Warner Brothers, May 14, 1932 Mickey’s Orphans, Walt Disney Studios, December 09, 1931 The 1933 Nominees: Building a Building, Walt Disney Studios, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 20: Underdog Patrick and I discuss (more like ramble about) one of all-time favorites, Underdog. Included after our discussion is an interview I participated in with Underdog co-creater, Joe Harris from a few couple years ago. Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 19: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (05-01) This is it, the final chapter in our quest to review the 50 greatest cartoons (as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994)). In this episode we take on cartoons 05-01. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (05-01): 5) One Froggy Evening, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 18: Saturday Morning Intermission Patrick, Paul and I discuss Schoolhouse Rock, Make Time for Timer, and other Saturday Morning educational shorts. Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 17: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (10-06) Part nine of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 10-06. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (10-06): 10) King-Size Canary, MGM, December 06, 1947 9) Gerald McBoing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 16: Thundarr the Barbarian Patrick and I discuss the ’80s cult favorite, Thundarr the Barbarian. Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 13: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (15-11) Part eight of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 15-11. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (15-11): 15) Bad Luck Blackie, MGM, January 22, 1949 14) The [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 14: Droopy Patrick and I discuss the Hanna-Barbera ’60s classic series, Jonny Quest. Note: About to minutes into recoding this episode, we were plagued with mechanical issues. I tried to remove the issue as best I could. The trade off is that most of this episode suffers from some distortion. My apologies, and we are working on the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 13: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (20-16) Part seven of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 20-16. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (20-16): 20) Minnie the Moocher, Fleischer Studios, March 11, 1932 19) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 12: Jonny Quest Patrick and I discuss the Hanna-Barbera ’60s classic series, Jonny Quest. Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 11: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (25-21) Part six of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 25-21. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (25-21): 25) The Big Snit, National Film Board of Canada, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 10: The Triplets of Belleville Patrick and I discuss 2003’s surreal animated adventure film, The Triplets of Belleville. A controversial pick; you’ll either love it or hate it. Can you guess our reactions? Our other podcasts: Don’t Fear the Grape: www.dontfearthegrape.com Crash! Bang! Pow!: www.crashbangpow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 9: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (30-26) Part five of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 30-26. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (30-26): 30) Rabbit Seasoning, Warner Brothers, September 20, 1952 29) Toot, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 8: The 2010 Best Animated Short Film Nominees Patrick and I discuss the nominees for the Academy Award’s 2010 Best Animated Short Film and give are prediction. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (50-46): French Roast, Fabrice O. Joubert Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty, Nicky Phelan and Darragh O’Connell The Lady and the Reaper (La Dama y la Muerte), Javier Recio Gracia Logorama, Nicolas Schmerkin A Matter of Loaf and Death, Nick [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 7: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (35-31) Part four of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 35-31. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (35-31): 35) Ali Baba Bunny, Warner Brothers, February 9, 1957 34) [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 6: James Cameron’s Avatar After a twelve year hiatus James Cameron returns with the much-hyped film, Avatar. Was Avatar worth the wait? Does it live up to the hype? Is Avatar really a ‘game changer’? Patrick and I have a lively discussion about James Cameron’s latest gambit. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 5: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (40-36) Part three of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 40-36. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (40-36): 40) Peace on Earth, MGM, December 9, 1939 39) Little [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 4: Holiday Specials Patrick and I discuss our favorite animated Christmas specials. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 3: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (45-41) Part two of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we tackle cartoons 45-41. The 50 Greatest Cartoons (45-41): 45) Book Revue, Warner Brothers, January 05, 1946 44) The Man [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 2: Heavy Metal Patrick and I discuss the 1981 Rock and Roll classic: Heavy Metal. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 1: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (50-46) In 1994 animation historian Jerry Beck authored The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals. While Patrick and I failed to be included in this list, we felt it our duty to give you, our listeners, our two cents. And so here begins a ten-part series, as we watch, review and dissect [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Review: The Ultimate Underdog Collection Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: The Valiant Tailor The Valiant Tailor, ComiColor, 1934, Celebrity Productions. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: The Cuckoo Murder Case The Cuckoo Murder Case, Flip the Frog, 1930, Celebrity Productions.. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: The Brave Tin Soldier The Brave Tin Soldier, ComiColor, 1934, Celebrity Productions.. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: The Air Race The Air Race, Willie Whopper, 1932, Celebrity Productions. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Gertie the Dinosaur Gertie the Dinosaur, 1914, Winsor McCay. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Molly Moo-Cow and Rip Van Winkle Molly Moo-Cow and Rip Van Winkle, Rainbow Parade, 1935, Van Beuren Studios.Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp, Popeye the Sailor, 1939, Fleischer Studios. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Popeye the Sailor meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves Popeye the Sailor meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves, Popeye the Sailor, 1937, Fleischer Studios. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 9: The 50 Greatest Cartoons (50-46) In 1994 animation historian Jerry Beck authored The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals. While Andrew and I failed to be included in this list, we felt it our duty to give you, our listeners, our two cents. And so here begins a ten-part series, as we watch, review and disect the 50 Greatest Cartoons. Animated Short Studio Release Date 50) Felix In Hollywood M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Felix in Hollywood Felix in Hollywood, Pat Sullivan Cartoons, 1923, M. J. Winkler Productions.Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 8: Gerald McBoing Boing "This is the story of Gerald McCloy, and the strange thing that happened to that little boy," begins the classic cartoon's narration. Gerald cannot talk, but, oh, the sounds he does make! Based on the unlikely premise that a young boy named Gerald speaks not in words, but in sound effects like "boing," this simply drawn and animated series launched a revolution in animation. Gerald is reprimanded for his inability to speak in words in "Gerald McBoing Boing," ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Scrub me Mamma with a Boogie Beat Scrub me Mamma with a Boogie Beat, Cartune Classics, 1941, Walter Lantz Productions. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. WARNING: This cartoon is a product of its time and contains extreme racial stereotyping. Shown here for historical and educational purposes and to promote discussion. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Little Black Sambo Little Black Sambo, ComiColor, 1935, Celebrity Productions. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. WARNING: This cartoon is a product of its time and contains racial stereotyping. Shown here for historical and educational purposes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 7: John Sutherland John Sutherland worked as a assistant director for Disney before opening John Sutherland Productions in 1944 with the encouragement of Walt Disney. They specialized in writing and producing animation/live-action films and supportive print material during the remainder of the war years. Soon thereafter, Sutherland began turning out animated industrial and propaganda films and was a place many animators went during periods of inactivity at the other animation studios during the 40s an ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Your Safety First Your Safety First, The Automobile Manufactures Association, 1956, John Sutherland Productions. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Make Mine Freedom Make Mine Freedom, Fun and Facts about America, 1948, John Sutherland Productions. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 6: A Conversation with Jerry Beck Our Recommendation: Jerry Beck's Sites: Cartoon Research Cartoon Brew Jerry Beck began his career in animation as a student at The School Of Visual Arts in New York City intent on becoming an animator. But his interest in animation's history led him down another path. Jerry has written 10 books on animation including Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons with Leonard M ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Bonus 'Toon: Felix the Cat in Bold King Cole Felix the Cat in Bold King Cole, Rainbow Parade, 1936, Van Beuren Studios. Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 5: Popeye - The 2-Reelers Popeye the Sailor was created be Elzie Segar for the comic strip Thimble Theatre and intro introduced in 1929, eventually he proved so popular that the main character, Ham Gravy, was written out. Popeye's first theatrical appearance was in a Fleischer Studio's 1993 Betty Boop cartoon. Fleischer Studios went on to produce 108 Popeye shorts between 1933 and 1942. Famous Studios took over production in 1942 and produced 125 Popeye shorts until 1957. Fleischer Studio's produced ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 4: Schoolhouse Rock! Our Recommendation: Schoolhouse Rock was the brain child of ad exec David McCall. McCall noticed that while his son knew the lyrics to every Beatles and Rolling Stones song, he could remember his multiplication tables. McCall had an idea that if he could link music with math, students might just have an easier time with learning. With the help of his agency's creative staff and Texas jazz musician, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 3: Ub Iwerks' ComiColor Ub Iwerks was instrumental to Walt Disney's early success. In fact, the early Mickey Mouse cartoons were almost entirely animated by Ub and was created Disney early distinctive style. Ub left Disney Studios in 1930 after having a falling-out with Walt Disney. Ub formed Celebrity Productions with P.A. Powers, a competitor of Disney. In 1933 Ub created the first multiplane camera, using parts from an old Chevrolet automobile. His multiplane camera was used in a number of the Willie W ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 2: Disney Goes To War During World War II, nearly 30% of Disney's animators were drafted, and yet production increased 4-fold. Both the United States and Canadian commissioned Disney to create animated shorts for military and government use, including propaganda. This week we will discuss the propaganda shorts found on the DVD collection: Walt Disney Treasures - On the Front Lines. Animated Short Release Date Our Recommendation: ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 1: Fleischer Studio's Superman Fleischer Studios was founded in 1921 by brothers Max and Dave Fleischer. They are most known for producing the Betty Boop and Popeye shorts. Fleischer Studios was an innovator in animation and produced sound films years before The Jazz Singer and Steamboat Willie. In a attempt to better compete with Disney, the brothers moved their studios from New York to Florida in 1937. But the new studios, larger staff and the lack-luster success of their two animated feature files, Gulliver's ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |