Part seven of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 20-16.

The 50 Greatest Cartoons (20-16):

20) Minnie the Moocher, Fleischer Studios, March 11, 1932
19) Snow White, Fleischer Studios, March 31, 1933
18) The Skeleton Dance, Walt Disney Studios, August 22, 1929
17) Popeye the Sailor Meets Sinbad the Sailor, Fleischer Studios, November 27, 1936
16) The Great Piggy Bank Robbery, Warner Brothers, July 20, 1946

Links mentioned in this episode:

Minnie the Moocher: http://www.spike.com/video/betty-boop-minnie/2722360
Snow White: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUsp2XxgZTY

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Part six of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 25-21.

The 50 Greatest Cartoons (25-21):

25) The Big Snit, National Film Board of Canada, 1986
24) The Tell-Tale Heart, UPA, December 27, 1953
23) Little Rural Riding Hood, MGM, September 17, 1949
22) Der Fuehrer’s Face, Walt Disney Studios, January 1, 1943
21) Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs, Warner Brothers, January 16, 1943

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Part five of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 30-26.

The 50 Greatest Cartoons (30-26):

30) Rabbit Seasoning, Warner Brothers, September 20, 1952
29) Toot, Whistle, Plunk, & Boom, Walt Disney Studios, November 10, 1953
28) Northwest Hounded Police, MGM, August 13, 1946
27) Clock Cleaners, Walt Disney Studios, October 15, 1937
26) Brave Little Tailor, Walt Disney Studios, September 23, 1938

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Part four of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 35-31.

The 50 Greatest Cartoons (35-31):

35) Ali Baba Bunny, Warner Brothers, February 9, 1957
34) You Ought To Be In Pictures, Warner Brothers, May 18, 1940
33) Superman, Fleischer Studios, September 26, 1941
32) The Cat Came Back, National Film Board of Canada, 1988
31) The Scarlet Pumpernickel, Warner Brothers, March 4, 1950

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Part three of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we take on cartoons 40-36.

The 50 Greatest Cartoons (40-36):

40) Peace on Earth, MGM, December 9, 1939
39) Little Red Riding Rabbit, Warner Brothers, January 4, 1944
38) Bambi Meets Godzilla, Marv Newland, 1969
37) Bimbo’s Initiation, Fleischer Studios, July 24, 1931
36) Feed the Kitty, Warner Brothers, February 2, 1952

Links mentioned in this episode:

Peace on Earth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8OYvHPpGDY
Peace on Earth: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xuiut_mgm-cartoon-1939-peace-on-earth_fun
Bambi Meets Godzilla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAVYYe87b9w
Bimbo’s Initiation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFrBG4xyaF8

Part two of our review of the 50 greatest cartoons as selected by a panel of more than 1,000 cartoon historians and animation professionals from the book by the same name by Jerry Beck (1994). In this episode we tackle cartoons 45-41.

The 50 Greatest Cartoons (45-41):

45) Book Revue, Warner Brothers, January 05, 1946
44) The Man Who Planted Trees, National Film Board of Canada, 1987
43) The Barber of Seville, Walter Lantz, April 10, 1944
42) The Cat Concerto, MGM, April 26, 1947
41) Rooty Toot Toot, UPA, March 27, 1952

In 1994 animation historian Jerry Beck authored The 50 Greatest Cartoons: As Selected by 1,000 Animation Professionals. While Patrick and I failed to be included in this list, we felt it our duty to give you, our listeners, our two cents. And so here begins a ten-part series, as we watch, review and dissect the 50 Greatest Cartoons.

The 50 Greatest Cartoons (50-46):

50) Felix in Hollywood, M. J. Winkler Productions, July 15, 1923
49) The Dover Boys, Warner Brothers, September 19, 1942
48) Unicorn in the Garden, UPA, September 24, 1953
47) A Corny Concerto, Warner Brothers, September 25, 1943
46) Quasi at the Quackadero, Cruikshank, 1975

Links mentioned in this episode:

Animation Station YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/AnimationStation
Felix in Hollywood: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ-i9bE7RV4
Unicorn in the Garden: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1teJjX-smdE
Sally Cruikshank Website: www.funonmars.com
Sally Cruikshank YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/laughingsal