Dudley-Do Right -- Anyone else think Nell's father was just one big flaming queer???

[Taylor]

Like a Rip Taylor type.

God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

______________
NLSN TLVSN
www.ntvnat.com
Nelson Television

[Derek Janssen]

Taylor wrote:
Him? No.

Derek Janssen (wait for it...) ;)
***@verizon.net

[Taylor]

Him?  No.

Okay. Would it make better, worse or the same if I said Dick Cheney?

Derek Janssen (wait for it...)  ;)

[Taylor]

Post by Taylor
Like a Rip Taylor type.
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/
______________
NLSN TLVSNwww.ntvnat.com
Nelson Television

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general. Leslie Nielsen was in the 'Mr. Magoo' movie and it bombed,
too. STOP MAKING LIVE-ACTION MOVIES BASED ON BELOVED CARTOON SHOWS!!!!

Just say 'NO!' to Zac Efron platinum blond-died hair in a 'Johnny
Quest' movie.

[Frank J. Lhota]

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
Like a Rip Taylor type.
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/
______________
NLSN TLVSNwww.ntvnat.com
Nelson Television

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general. Leslie Nielsen was in the 'Mr. Magoo' movie and it bombed,
too. STOP MAKING LIVE-ACTION MOVIES BASED ON BELOVED CARTOON SHOWS!!!!

Ah, but what not-so-beloved cartoon shows? How about Jim Carey starring
in a live action version of "Clutch Cargo"?

Post by Taylor
Just say 'NO!' to Zac Efron platinum blond-died hair in a 'Johnny
Quest' movie.

--
"All things extant in this world,
Gods of Heaven, gods of Earth,
Let everything be as it should be;
Thus shall it be!"
- Magical chant from "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi"

"Drizzle, Drazzle, Drozzle, Drome,
Time for this one to come home!"
- Mr. Wizard from "Tooter Turtle"

[Derek Janssen]

Post by Frank J. Lhota

Post by Taylor
Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general. Leslie Nielsen was in the 'Mr. Magoo' movie and it bombed,
too. STOP MAKING LIVE-ACTION MOVIES BASED ON BELOVED CARTOON SHOWS!!!!

(Well, that was........random.) 6_6

Post by Frank J. Lhota
Ah, but what not-so-beloved cartoon shows? How about Jim Carey starring
in a live action version of "Clutch Cargo"?

Sorry, the Anime fans are ahead of you in line, as we've been trying to
draft Jim into a "Lupin III" for...what, ten years now?

Derek Janssen (the two are so separated-at-birth, it's SCARY.)
***@verizon.net

[Taylor]

Post by Frank J. Lhota

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
Like a Rip Taylor type.
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/
______________
NLSN TLVSNwww.ntvnat.com
Nelson Television

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general. Leslie Nielsen was in the 'Mr. Magoo' movie and it bombed,
too. STOP MAKING LIVE-ACTION MOVIES BASED ON BELOVED CARTOON SHOWS!!!!

Ah, but what not-so-beloved cartoon shows? How about Jim Carey starring
in a live action version of "Clutch Cargo"?

Never heard of it. Is that anything like the tree-huggin' hippy crap
of 'The Banana Splits Show'?

I always thought Rocky was one big whiny bitch. Always harping on poor
Bullwinkle. Ever notice his miserable reaction when Bullwinkle "Hey,
Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat...". Plus, druing the end
credits, he would bitch "Bullwinkle, we're late again!".

Post by Frank J. Lhota

Post by Taylor
Just say 'NO!' to Zac Efron platinum blond-died hair in a 'Johnny
Quest' movie.

--
"All things extant in this world,
Gods of Heaven, gods of Earth,
Let everything be as it should be;
Thus shall it be!"
- Magical chant from "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi"
"Drizzle, Drazzle, Drozzle, Drome,
Time for this one to come home!"
- Mr. Wizard from "Tooter Turtle"- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

[Derek Janssen]

Post by Taylor

Post by Frank J. Lhota
Ah, but what not-so-beloved cartoon shows? How about Jim Carey starring
in a live action version of "Clutch Cargo"?

Never heard of it. Is that anything like the tree-huggin' hippy crap
of 'The Banana Splits Show'?

Um, no--
<ding!> And that's point to Frank, next contestant please. :)

Derek Janssen (and on to our next exciting round of "We Know This and
You Don't"!) :)
***@verizon.net

[Ubiquitous]

Post by Taylor
I always thought Rocky was one big whiny bitch.

Rocky was a SQUIRREL, not a dog!

[LookingGlass]

Post by Taylor
STOP MAKING LIVE-ACTION MOVIES BASED ON BELOVED CARTOON SHOWS!!!!

What else is Hollywood to do? There is a lack of imagination, wit, and
intelligence down at the ol' orange grove these days.

www.Shemakhan.com

[Bill Anderson]

Taylor wrote:
STOP MAKING LIVE-ACTION MOVIES BASED ON BELOVED CARTOON SHOWS!!!!
Robert Altman demonstrated how to do it right with "Popeye."

[writerpatrick.webs.com]

Post by Taylor
STOP MAKING LIVE-ACTION MOVIES BASED ON BELOVED CARTOON SHOWS!!!!
Robert Altman demonstrated how to do it right with "Popeye."

Although it was Robin Williams who carried the otherwise boring film.

[Ubiquitous]

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general.

There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

[Anim8rFSK]

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general.

There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

God, I wish there hadn't been. I finally saw it recently, and it was as
bad as I'd heard, Piper Perabo notwithstanding.

[Chris Sobieniak]

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general.

There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

God, I wish there hadn't been.  I finally saw it recently, and it was as
bad as I'd heard, Piper Perabo notwithstanding.

I'm glad I still haven't seen it!

[Anim8rFSK]

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Post by Chris Sobieniak

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general.

There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

God, I wish there hadn't been.  I finally saw it recently, and it was as
bad as I'd heard, Piper Perabo notwithstanding.

I'm glad I still haven't seen it!

Keep it that way.

[Chris Sobieniak]

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In article

Post by Chris Sobieniak

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general.

There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

God, I wish there hadn't been.  I finally saw it recently, and it was as
bad as I'd heard, Piper Perabo notwithstanding.

I'm glad I still haven't seen it!

Keep it that way.

We all should! Just put it past your mind and it never existed!

[Anim8rFSK]

In article

Post by Chris Sobieniak

Post by Anim8rFSK
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Post by Chris Sobieniak

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general.

There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

God, I wish there hadn't been.  I finally saw it recently, and it was as
bad as I'd heard, Piper Perabo notwithstanding.

I'm glad I still haven't seen it!

Keep it that way.

We all should! Just put it past your mind and it never existed!

Those that do not remember history are doomed to repeat it.

[Frank J. Lhota]

Post by Ubiquitous
There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

Yup, live action with an animated Rocky and Bullwinkle added.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0131704

Don't worry about missing it, it wasn't very good.
--
"All things extant in this world,
Gods of Heaven, gods of Earth,
Let everything be as it should be;
Thus shall it be!"
- Magical chant from "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi"

"Drizzle, Drazzle, Drozzle, Drome,
Time for this one to come home!"
- Mr. Wizard from "Tooter Turtle"

[Ubiquitous]

Post by Frank J. Lhota

Post by Ubiquitous
There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

Yup, live action with an animated Rocky and Bullwinkle added.

So how did Dudley Do-Right fit in this movie?

Post by Frank J. Lhota
Don't worry about missing it, it wasn't very good.

It doesn't sound it.

[Paul S. Person]

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Taylor

Post by Taylor
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

Just so there's no misunderstandings... I meant the cartoon character
(from 'The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show'). I was just mentioning the movie
in general.

There was a Rocky and Hoodwinkle live-action movie?

Yes. And watching it was an interesting experience.

When I first saw it, I didn't like it at all. This has nothing to do
with everyone except the heroes being live-action and the heroes being
3D animation (as opposed to being in a 3D animated film). It just
didn't seem right, somehow. And it had two obnoxious characters added
for, so far as I could see, contemporary reference. That, I presume
that, if I were up-to-date, I would have recognized them.

A few nights later, while reviewing the film in my mind (something
which often happens to me), it occurred to me that the film truly
captures the essence of the TV show: its sweetness. (I don't know any
other word to describe what I am talking about). So, now I enjoy it
every time I see it, focusing on its capture of the essence of the
original. How else do you reach the point where you realize that the
film does, indeed, contain a character who is even more clueless than
Bullwinkle?

I also find the idea of Boris and Natasha giving up, marrying, and
raising the rottenest kids ever enticing. I liked it the first time
because it extended their characters. I still like it because it
extends their characters; who would ever have thought that they might
reflect on their endless failures and dream of an alternative life?
--
Here lies the Tuscan poet Aretino,
Who evil spoke of everyone but God,
Giving as his excuse, "I never knew him."

[Chuck Kopsho]

I have something from Jay Ward. It's called Fractured Flickers. It was
a show where they took old silent films, re-edited, added hilarious
dialogue and sound effects. It was hosted by Hans Conried. Anyone here
remember it?

Cheers,
Chuck Kopsho
Oceanside, California

[Frank J. Lhota]

Post by Chuck Kopsho
I have something from Jay Ward. It's called Fractured Flickers. It was
a show where they took old silent films, re-edited, added hilarious
dialogue and sound effects. It was hosted by Hans Conried. Anyone here
remember it?
Cheers,
Chuck Kopsho
Oceanside, California

I sure do. It was hosted by Hans Conried, Jay Ward voice artist and star
of the cult classic "The 5,000 fingers of Dr. T". The whole series came
out on DVD, and I highly recommend it.
--
"All things extant in this world,
Gods of Heaven, gods of Earth,
Let everything be as it should be;
Thus shall it be!"
- Magical chant from "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi"

"Drizzle, Drazzle, Drozzle, Drome,
Time for this one to come home!"
- Mr. Wizard from "Tooter Turtle"

[Lord Buckeye]

Post by Taylor
Like a Rip Taylor type.
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.

Serves you right.

[writerpatrick.webs.com]

Post by Lord Buckeye

Post by Taylor
Like a Rip Taylor type.
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.

Serves you right.

Fraser only got that movie because he worked so well in George of the
Jungle. That's one case where they actually got it right. GotJ was always
meant as a Tarzan parody and the live action film managed to keep that. Even
the sequel played with the idea that they didn't have Frazier playing
George, although it wasn't as strong as the first film.

[Frank J. Lhota]

Post by Taylor
Like a Rip Taylor type.
God, I *still* have nightmares from the Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica
Parker turkey 1999 movie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160236/

The only good part of that movie was the cartoon shown before it: "The
Fox, the Box and the Lox." This cartoon came about because of the
discovery of an unused "Fractured Fairy Tales" script in the Jay Ward
Studio archives. A modern team of animators made the cartoon, and
lovingly recreated the Jay Ward style. "The Fox, the Box and the Lox"
had all the humor and charm of the original Bullwinkle series.

It is unfortunate that the production team who made this cartoon did not
make the feature. I really regret not leaving the theater after the
cartoon was over!
--
"All things extant in this world,
Gods of Heaven, gods of Earth,
Let everything be as it should be;
Thus shall it be!"
- Magical chant from "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi"

"Drizzle, Drazzle, Drozzle, Drome,
Time for this one to come home!"
- Mr. Wizard from "Tooter Turtle"

[Ubiquitous]

Post by Frank J. Lhota
The only good part of that movie was the cartoon shown before it: "The
Fox, the Box and the Lox." This cartoon came about because of the
discovery of an unused "Fractured Fairy Tales" script in the Jay Ward
Studio archives. A modern team of animators made the cartoon, and
lovingly recreated the Jay Ward style. "The Fox, the Box and the Lox"
had all the humor and charm of the original Bullwinkle series.
It is unfortunate that the production team who made this cartoon did not
make the feature.

But they didn't, really; they used a leftover script from jay Ward.

[Frank J. Lhota]

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Frank J. Lhota
The only good part of that movie was the cartoon shown before it: "The
Fox, the Box and the Lox." This cartoon came about because of the
discovery of an unused "Fractured Fairy Tales" script in the Jay Ward
Studio archives. A modern team of animators made the cartoon, and
lovingly recreated the Jay Ward style. "The Fox, the Box and the Lox"
had all the humor and charm of the original Bullwinkle series.
It is unfortunate that the production team who made this cartoon did not
make the feature.

But they didn't, really; they used a leftover script from jay Ward.

True, what the feature really needed was a writing team as talented as
the one that worked at Jay Ward. But the crew who worked on "The Fox,
the Box and the Lox" still deserve a lot of credit for the way they were
able to recreate the look and feel -- and the fun -- of the vintage Jay
Ward cartoons.

Consider another great 60's TV cartoon series: "The Alvin Show",
starring Alvin and the Chipmunks. This series had the usual Saturday
morning stiff animation, but the stories and music were clever and funny
enough to overcome budget limitations. The Chipmunks have been back in
several forms over the years, including a 1980's Saturday morning TV
series, an animated feature, and a live action feature with the
Chipmunks rendered in CGI. All of these efforts have much better
production values than the original 60's series. Unfortunately, none of
these efforts display an ounce of wit, and hence none of them are worth
a nanosecond of your time.
--
"All things extant in this world,
Gods of Heaven, gods of Earth,
Let everything be as it should be;
Thus shall it be!"
- Magical chant from "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi"

"Drizzle, Drazzle, Drozzle, Drome,
Time for this one to come home!"
- Mr. Wizard from "Tooter Turtle"

[Anim8rFSK]

Post by Frank J. Lhota

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Frank J. Lhota
The only good part of that movie was the cartoon shown before it: "The
Fox, the Box and the Lox." This cartoon came about because of the
discovery of an unused "Fractured Fairy Tales" script in the Jay Ward
Studio archives. A modern team of animators made the cartoon, and
lovingly recreated the Jay Ward style. "The Fox, the Box and the Lox"
had all the humor and charm of the original Bullwinkle series.
It is unfortunate that the production team who made this cartoon did not
make the feature.

But they didn't, really; they used a leftover script from jay Ward.

True, what the feature really needed was a writing team as talented as
the one that worked at Jay Ward. But the crew who worked on "The Fox,
the Box and the Lox" still deserve a lot of credit for the way they were
able to recreate the look and feel -- and the fun -- of the vintage Jay
Ward cartoons.
Consider another great 60's TV cartoon series: "The Alvin Show",
starring Alvin and the Chipmunks. This series had the usual Saturday
morning stiff animation, but the stories and music were clever and funny
enough to overcome budget limitations. The Chipmunks have been back in
several forms over the years, including a 1980's Saturday morning TV
series, an animated feature, and a live action feature with the
Chipmunks rendered in CGI. All of these efforts have much better
production values than the original 60's series. Unfortunately, none of
these efforts display an ounce of wit, and hence none of them are worth
a nanosecond of your time.

From what I've heard from the people that suffered working on the
Chipmunks the last 30 years, I think we can directly and completely
blame Janice Karman for that.

[Chris Sobieniak]

Post by Anim8rFSK

Post by Frank J. Lhota

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Frank J. Lhota
The only good part of that movie was the cartoon shown before it: "The
Fox, the Box and the Lox." This cartoon came about because of the
discovery of an unused "Fractured Fairy Tales" script in the Jay Ward
Studio archives. A modern team of animators made the cartoon, and
lovingly recreated the Jay Ward style. "The Fox, the Box and the Lox"
had all the humor and charm of the original Bullwinkle series.
It is unfortunate that the production team who made this cartoon did not
make the feature.

But they didn't, really; they used a leftover script from jay Ward.

True, what the feature really needed was a writing team as talented as
the one that worked at Jay Ward. But the crew who worked on "The Fox,
the Box and the Lox" still deserve a lot of credit for the way they were
able to recreate the look and feel -- and the fun -- of the vintage Jay
Ward cartoons.
Consider another great 60's TV cartoon series: "The Alvin Show",
starring Alvin and the Chipmunks. This series had the usual Saturday
morning stiff animation, but the stories and music were clever and funny
enough to overcome budget limitations. The Chipmunks have been back in
several forms over the years, including a 1980's Saturday morning TV
series, an animated feature, and a live action feature with the
Chipmunks rendered in CGI. All of these efforts have much better
production values than the original 60's series. Unfortunately, none of
these efforts display an ounce of wit, and hence none of them are worth
a nanosecond of your time.

From what I've heard from the people that suffered working on the
Chipmunks the last 30 years, I think we can directly and completely
blame Janice Karman for that.

Which is why I always felt this episode of Ralph Bakshi's "Mighty
Mouse: The New Adventures" best sums up the experience!
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/610166

I'm kinda glad they finally got off their corporate a$$es and release
this fine show again on DVD coming soon.

[Frank J. Lhota]

Post by Chris Sobieniak
Which is why I always felt this episode of Ralph Bakshi's "Mighty
Mouse: The New Adventures" best sums up the experience!
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/610166
I'm kinda glad they finally got off their corporate a$$es and release
this fine show again on DVD coming soon.

This is great news! BTW John Kricfalusi got his real start working on
this project. "Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures" is among the finest TV
that Bakshi and Kricfalusi ever did, so I'm glad to see that this
series is not forgotten.

While we're at it, somebody should release Kricfalusi's short-lived
"Beany and Cecil" revival. This was a very funny series that has a lot
of appeal to both John K. fans and the fans of Bob Clampett, the creator
of the original series. John K. idolizes Bob Clampett, so he made sure
the revival was done right. When John K. injected those wonderful
Clampett-like touches, he was unfortunately going against ABC's wishes,
so they pulled the plug on this one half way through season one.
Apparently ABC considered being obedient to be much more important than
being funny.
--
"All things extant in this world,
Gods of Heaven, gods of Earth,
Let everything be as it should be;
Thus shall it be!"
- Magical chant from "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi"

"Drizzle, Drazzle, Drozzle, Drome,
Time for this one to come home!"
- Mr. Wizard from "Tooter Turtle"

[Anim8rFSK]

Post by Frank J. Lhota

Post by Chris Sobieniak
Which is why I always felt this episode of Ralph Bakshi's "Mighty
Mouse: The New Adventures" best sums up the experience!
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/610166
I'm kinda glad they finally got off their corporate a$$es and release
this fine show again on DVD coming soon.

This is great news! BTW John Kricfalusi got his real start working on
this project. "Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures" is among the finest TV
that Bakshi and Kricfalusi ever did, so I'm glad to see that this
series is not forgotten.

I still want to see decent copies of the original operatic Mighty Mouse
episodes.

[Chris Sobieniak]

Post by Anim8rFSK

Post by Frank J. Lhota

Post by Chris Sobieniak
Which is why I always felt this episode of Ralph Bakshi's "Mighty
Mouse: The New Adventures" best sums up the experience!
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/610166
I'm kinda glad they finally got off their corporate a$$es and release
this fine show again on DVD coming soon.

This is great news! BTW John Kricfalusi got his real start working on
this project. "Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures" is among the finest TV
  that Bakshi and Kricfalusi ever did, so I'm glad to see that this
series is not forgotten.

I still want to see decent copies of the original operatic Mighty Mouse
episodes.

We all do. Apparently the best CBS can give us is four measly
Terrytoons for this set, though I heard one of them will be the first
Mighty Mouse cartoon when he was called "Super Mouse" (and featuring
the original theatrical titles as opposed to the lame TV release
prints we've seen as always).

Of course for most of us, we all think a Terrytoons box set should've
been optioned instead. Of course the best I ever liked from the
studio was the Gene Deitch-era of the mid 50's when he came to the
studio and shook it's foundations a little with some fresh new ideas
that didn't sit right with the old guard who had been there for
decades. Some of these can be watched on YouTube to give a better
understanding of this period..

It's A Living (featuring Dinky Duck):

Another Day, Another Doormat (featuring John Doormat):

Flebus:

The Flamboyant Arms (featuring Clint Clobber):

Gaston's Easel Life (featuring Gaston le Crayon)

R. O. Blechman's The Juggler of Our Lady:

Too bad these TV editions don't do the original Cinemascope cartoons
any justice here. This is why it's so important that these cartoons
should not be forgotten entirely.

[Chris Sobieniak]

Post by Frank J. Lhota
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Post by Chris Sobieniak
Which is why I always felt this episode of Ralph Bakshi's "Mighty
Mouse: The New Adventures" best sums up the experience!
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/610166
I'm kinda glad they finally got off their corporate a$$es and release
this fine show again on DVD coming soon.

This is great news! BTW John Kricfalusi got his real start working on
this project. "Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures" is among the finest TV
  that Bakshi and Kricfalusi ever did, so I'm glad to see that this
series is not forgotten.

True, this was when they finally got to stretch their feet for once
instead of the usual restraints John & Co. were fed up with time and
time again.

Post by Frank J. Lhota
While we're at it, somebody should release Kricfalusi's short-lived
"Beany and Cecil" revival. This was a very funny series that has a lot
of appeal to both John K. fans and the fans of Bob Clampett, the creator
of the original series. John K. idolizes Bob Clampett, so he made sure
the revival was done right. When John K. injected those wonderful
Clampett-like touches, he was unfortunately going against ABC's wishes,
so they pulled the plug on this one half way through season one.
Apparently ABC considered being obedient to be much more important than
being funny.

It was their loss (I don't think they had anything good on that season
anyway, I only watched CBS and NBC then).

[Ubiquitous]

Post by Chris Sobieniak
Which is why I always felt this episode of Ralph Bakshi's "Mighty
Mouse: The New Adventures" best sums up the experience!
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/610166
I'm kinda glad they finally got off their corporate a$$es and release
this fine show again on DVD coming soon.

Hurray!

[Chris Sobieniak]

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by Chris Sobieniak
Which is why I always felt this episode of Ralph Bakshi's "Mighty
Mouse: The New Adventures" best sums up the experience!
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/610166
I'm kinda glad they finally got off their corporate a$$es and release
this fine show again on DVD coming soon.

Hurray!

You know how long I've waited, 20 years that's what! Well, not that
extreme, but after a while you start to think that way, and end up
finding pirated copies of episodes on the net or through tape trades
to remind you of the good days. I'd still rather see the original
Terrytoons get the treatment they deserve too.

I was still amused they bothered releasing the Garbage Pail Kids
cartoon a few years ago despite that show never even making it to air
at all (CBS must've had some free time them to bother digging that out
of the slop pile, thank God Mighty Mouse: TNA didn't fall into that
trap personally with all the flower-sniffing going on).

[haywood jablomy]

Post by Frank J. Lhota
Consider another great 60's TV cartoon series: "The Alvin Show",
starring Alvin and the Chipmunks. This series had the usual Saturday
morning stiff animation, but the stories and music were clever and funny
enough to overcome budget limitations. The Chipmunks have been back in
several forms over the years, including a 1980's Saturday morning TV
series, an animated feature, and a live action feature with the
Chipmunks rendered in CGI. All of these efforts have much better
production values than the original 60's series. Unfortunately, none of
these efforts display an ounce of wit, and hence none of them are worth
a nanosecond of your time.

Agreed... when Ross Sr. was still around, there was a great creative
team in support. Format Films had a great crew.
There was one episode wherein a woman got drunk or something and started
belting out this jazz number - "Baby, baby baby! A-daddy, daddy,
daddy!..." June Foray did some outstanding vocal work there.
And of course... Clyde Crashcup, who claimed to have invented nearly
everything, and his Teller-esque assistant Leonardo. I have no earthly
idea why, but Clyde was modeled, in voice and appearance, on character
actor Richard Haydn. Perhaps Haydn was a friend of Bagdasarian and
Clyde was an inside joke, for Haydn was never that famous despite many
film appearances.

And speaking of voices (going back on topic) - I wonder if Bill Scott
modeled Dudley's voice on that of Harry Secombe of the "Goon Show"?
Though it was a BBC series, the Goons did get some American airplay. I
know some cite Nelson Eddy's character in "Rose Marie" as the
inspiration for Dudley, but the voice is very much like "Neddie Seagoon"
(Secombe's character).

I'll close it here lest I develop Carras-itis.

[Chris Sobieniak]

Post by haywood jablomy

Post by Frank J. Lhota
Consider another great 60's TV cartoon series: "The Alvin Show",
starring Alvin and the Chipmunks. This series had the usual Saturday
morning stiff animation, but the stories and music were clever and funny
enough to overcome budget limitations. The Chipmunks have been back in
several forms over the years, including a 1980's Saturday morning TV
series, an animated feature, and a live action feature with the
Chipmunks rendered in CGI. All of these efforts have much better
production values than the original 60's series. Unfortunately, none of
these efforts display an ounce of wit, and hence none of them are worth
a nanosecond of your time.

Agreed... when Ross Sr. was still around, there was a great creative
team in support.  Format Films had a great crew.

All classy people who had their starts at UPA.

Post by haywood jablomy
There was one episode wherein a woman got drunk or something and started
belting out this jazz number - "Baby, baby baby!  A-daddy, daddy,
daddy!..."  June Foray did some outstanding vocal work there.

Classic episode!

Post by haywood jablomy
And of course... Clyde Crashcup, who claimed to have invented nearly
everything, and his Teller-esque assistant Leonardo.  I have no earthly
idea why, but Clyde was modeled, in voice and appearance, on character
actor Richard Haydn.  Perhaps Haydn was a friend of Bagdasarian and
Clyde was an inside joke, for Haydn was never that famous despite many
film appearances.
And speaking of voices (going back on topic) - I wonder if Bill Scott
modeled Dudley's voice on that of Harry Secombe of the "Goon Show"?
Though it was a BBC series, the Goons did get some American airplay.  I
know some cite Nelson Eddy's character in "Rose Marie" as the
inspiration for Dudley, but the voice is very much like "Neddie Seagoon"
(Secombe's character).
I'll close it here lest I develop Carras-itis.

Me too!

[Jack Bohn]

Post by Frank J. Lhota
The only good part of that movie was the cartoon shown before it: "The
Fox, the Box and the Lox." This cartoon came about because of the
discovery of an unused "Fractured Fairy Tales" script in the Jay Ward
Studio archives. A modern team of animators made the cartoon, and
lovingly recreated the Jay Ward style. "The Fox, the Box and the Lox"
had all the humor and charm of the original Bullwinkle series.
It is unfortunate that the production team who made this cartoon did not
make the feature. I really regret not leaving the theater after the
cartoon was over!

That reminds me of when Disney was putting out Roger Rabbit
shorts. I talked a friend into going to see "Honey, I Shrunk the
Kids". After the short, he said "Okay, let's go." but I said to
wait a bit. The opening credits for the movie were done in an
entertaining cartoon, too. Then we decided to press our luck...

The less said about "Dick Tracy", the better...

[Chris Sobieniak]

Post by Jack Bohn

Post by Frank J. Lhota
The only good part of that movie was the cartoon shown before it: "The
Fox, the Box and the Lox." This cartoon came about because of the
discovery of an unused "Fractured Fairy Tales" script in the Jay Ward
Studio archives. A modern team of animators made the cartoon, and
lovingly recreated the Jay Ward style. "The Fox, the Box and the Lox"
had all the humor and charm of the original Bullwinkle series.
It is unfortunate that the production team who made this cartoon did not
make the feature. I really regret not leaving the theater after the
cartoon was over!

That reminds me of when Disney was putting out Roger Rabbit
shorts.  I talked a friend into going to see "Honey, I Shrunk the
Kids".  After the short, he said "Okay, let's go."  but I said to
wait a bit.  The opening credits for the movie were done in an
entertaining cartoon, too.  Then we decided to press our luck...
The less said about "Dick Tracy", the better...
--
-Jack

I thought the movie was OK.