“Peter Cottontail,” a 1951 UPA theatrical cartoon directed by Robert Cannon, loosely based on the song by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins, which was loosely based on a book by Thornton Burgess. Wish we knew more about the singers and arranger. Unlike the song, it doesn’t mention Easter.
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“Fuddy Duddy Buddy,” a 1951 UPA theatrical cartoon featuring Mr. Magoo, directed by John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman and Bill Scott, with music by William Lava. Voice actors: Jim Backus and Billy Bletcher. In the mid- 20th century, mocking people with disabilities was considered hilarious.
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“Georgie and the Dragon,” a 1951 UPA theatrical cartoon, directed by Robert Cannon and John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman and Bill Scott, with music by Ernest Gold. Voice actors: Marvin Miller, Marian Richman, Walter Tetley, and Bill Scott.
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“Hell-Bent for Election,” a political animation for the 1944 presidential election, funded by the United Auto Workers, promoting President Franklin D. Roosevelt (the fast express train) over Republican oppontent Thomas Dewey (the tired old steamer). Voters are encouraged not to “fall asleep at the switch.” It’s also a “win the war” message.
Directed by Chuck Jones and written by Robert Lees, with music by Earl Robinson and lyrics by E.Y. “Yip” Harburg. Narrated by Marvin Miller. The is the first production of United Productions of America (UPA), made in founder Zack Schwartz’s apartment. UPA made training films during WWII, won Academy Awards for its post-war theatrical cartoons, and later transitioned to television. UPA was active up through the 1970s.
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“Gerald McBoing-Boing,” a 1950 UPA theatrical cartoon directed by Robert Cannon, narrated by Marvin Miller with music by Gail Kubik. From a story by Dr. Seuss, adapted by Phil Eastman and Bill Scott. An Academy Award winner. The story had been released as a sound recording for children in 1950, with music by Gail Kubik. Dr. Seuss published his story as a children’s book in 1951. with Mel Crawford‘s illustrations derived from the cartoon. A true multi-media trifecta.
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“Trouble Indemnity,” a 1950 UPA theatrical cartoon featuring Mr. Magoo, directed by Pete Burness and John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman, Al Smalley, and Bill Scott, with music by Del Castillo. The title is a pun on a 1944 noir film. Voice actors: Jim Backus (Magoo), Jerry Hausner (insurance salesman). Disability was considered a legitimate source of humor back then.
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“Giddyap,” a 1950 UPA theatrical cartoon directed by Art Babbitt and John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman, Bob Russell, and Bill Scott, with music by David Raksin. Stan Freberg provided the voice of Jack the horse.
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“The Miner’s Daughter,” a 1950 UPA theatrical cartoon directed by Robert Cannon and John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman, Bob Russell, and Bill Scott, with music by Gail Kubik.
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“Trouble Indemnity,” a 1950 UPA theatrical cartoon directed by Pete Buness and John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman, Bill Scott, and Al Smalley, with music by Hoyt Curtin. Jim Backus voiced Mr. Magoo. Nominated for an Academy Award. A spoof of the 1944 film Double Indemnity. Note: In the 20th century, mocking people with disabilities was considered hilarious.
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