Category Archives: Animation history

Scrooge Magoo – The Making of Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol

From 1962 to 1967, a hallmark of the Yuletide season was the television broadcast of Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol. TV viewers of a certain age will remember the unlikely pairing of cartoon character Mister Magoo with the age-old Charles Dickens’ … Continue reading

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The Man Behind the Music: Carl Stalling and His Contributions to Disney Studio

In commemorating the 100th anniversary of Disney Brothers Studio, now known as the Walt Disney Company, it’s a good time to reflect on the remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on its history. Disney is a studio that … Continue reading

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Skeletons, Silly Symphonies, and Stalling: A Musical Journey

A stormy night in fall with a full moon… and the skeletons in the cemetery come to life! Do you remember the black and white Disney Cartoon Classic, “The Skeleton Dance”?  This 1929 short, part of Disney’s Silly Symphony series … Continue reading

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Delving into Animation History: The Legacy of Michael Maltese

Michael Maltese was born on February 6, 1908, in New York City to Italian immigrant parents, Paul and Concetta. He was married to Florence Sass in 1936 and had a daughter, Brenda, in 1938.  He started his career in the … Continue reading

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