“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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“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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“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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“Spellbound Hound,” a 1950 UPA theatrical cartoon directed by Pete Burness and John Hubley, written by Phil Eastman and Bob Russell, with music by Del Castillo. Jim Backus voices Mr. Mr. Magoo.
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“The Ragtime Bear,” a 1949 UPA theatrical cartoon directed by John Hubley, written by Millard Kaufman, with music by Del Castillo. Voice actors: Jim Backus and Jerry Hausner. The first appearance of Mr. Magoo.
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