Rankin/Bass-historian: 8/19/12

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Friday, August 24, 2012

Still making lots of LEMONADE with LEMONS as summer ends :)

RANKIN/BASS' FESTIVAL OF FAMILY CLASSICS

cels and original background paintings

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September 4th on BLU RAY!

This was the cover of THE BEATLES tour program in 1965.

My friend Jim Engel posted this the other day! The DVD set is sensational!

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Once upon a time there was an engineer!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Monday, August 20, 2012

Another great PHYLLIS DILLER appearance in RANKIN/BASS' THE MAD, MAD, MAD COMEDIANS in 1970! c. 1970 RANKIN/BASS PRODUCTIONS/RICK GOLDSCHMIDT ARCHIVES

Took out some of my favorite FAMOUS MONSTER MAGAZINES today!

PHYLLIS DILLER R.I.P.

Just heard that my dear friend PHYLLIS DILLER passed away :( We were hoping she would appear at the VAN EATON GALLERY in October. She will be missed!

BRUSHA...BRUSHA...BRUSHA..Get the New IPANA!

Here is the HANNA-BARBERA model sheet from my pal Ron Murphy...the little booklet that comes with the bendy figures, goes into some detail about the creation of the classic cartoon openings, bumpers and closings. When I watch the beautifully re-mastered DVD set, I always watch the episodes with the vintage cartoon pieces. I am not sure why ME TV and TV LAND show the old, blurry, high-contrast masters from the 1980's BUT the episodes in the box set are crisp and clear!