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Daily Hanna Barbera
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assorted nerdish stuff.
Daily Hanna Barbera
#silveragecomicsmonth #hyphenwar #RoastedPeanuts
Daily Hanna Barbera
Over the years, Hanna Barbera had several Santa Claus appearances in Flintstones, meeting Casper and Yogi, and more.
Usually Santa was voiced by Hal Smith.
Smith was Otis in The Andy Griffith Show, and the voice of Goliath (I don't know, Daaavey) in Davey and Goliath.
Over the years, Hanna Barbera had several Santa Claus appearances in Flintstones, meeting Casper and Yogi, and more.
Usually Santa was voiced by Hal Smith.
Smith was Otis in The Andy Griffith Show, and the voice of Goliath (I don't know, Daaavey) in Davey and Goliath.
November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Daily Hanna Barbera
Over the years, Hanna Barbera had several Santa Claus appearances in Flintstones, meeting Casper and Yogi, and more.
Usually Santa was voiced by Hal Smith.
Smith was Otis in The Andy Griffith Show, and the voice of Goliath (I don't know, Daaavey) in Davey and Goliath.
Over the years, Hanna Barbera had several Santa Claus appearances in Flintstones, meeting Casper and Yogi, and more.
Usually Santa was voiced by Hal Smith.
Smith was Otis in The Andy Griffith Show, and the voice of Goliath (I don't know, Daaavey) in Davey and Goliath.
I like silos
Once you mix in superheroes, other genres begin to wither. Westerns, war, science fiction, high adventure and a lot of horror lose a lot of tension in a world rife with physics-bending superheroes.
Even among superheroes, have 'low-power' settings without the gods.
Once you mix in superheroes, other genres begin to wither. Westerns, war, science fiction, high adventure and a lot of horror lose a lot of tension in a world rife with physics-bending superheroes.
Even among superheroes, have 'low-power' settings without the gods.
Anyone have a particularly hot comic take?
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I like silos
Once you mix in superheroes, other genres begin to wither. Westerns, war, science fiction, high adventure and a lot of horror lose a lot of tension in a world rife with physics-bending superheroes.
Even among superheroes, have 'low-power' settings without the gods.
Once you mix in superheroes, other genres begin to wither. Westerns, war, science fiction, high adventure and a lot of horror lose a lot of tension in a world rife with physics-bending superheroes.
Even among superheroes, have 'low-power' settings without the gods.
Just a shout-out to Steve Ditko. That guy could craft some fantastic designs! One I encountered very young was the simplified Mysterio in the Spiderman cartoon. Also J Jonah Jameson is an outstanding design for a normie.
November 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Just a shout-out to Steve Ditko. That guy could craft some fantastic designs! One I encountered very young was the simplified Mysterio in the Spiderman cartoon. Also J Jonah Jameson is an outstanding design for a normie.
Coolest character design when I was a wee one?
Probably the Goodwin / Simonson Manhunter
Its the mid 70s, in the Kung-Fu craze. Here is this colorful 'American Ninja', but not just a martial arts fad character. He has disco flair, a European parabellum, and Indian push sword, and cape-like sleeves
Probably the Goodwin / Simonson Manhunter
Its the mid 70s, in the Kung-Fu craze. Here is this colorful 'American Ninja', but not just a martial arts fad character. He has disco flair, a European parabellum, and Indian push sword, and cape-like sleeves
November 20, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Coolest character design when I was a wee one?
Probably the Goodwin / Simonson Manhunter
Its the mid 70s, in the Kung-Fu craze. Here is this colorful 'American Ninja', but not just a martial arts fad character. He has disco flair, a European parabellum, and Indian push sword, and cape-like sleeves
Probably the Goodwin / Simonson Manhunter
Its the mid 70s, in the Kung-Fu craze. Here is this colorful 'American Ninja', but not just a martial arts fad character. He has disco flair, a European parabellum, and Indian push sword, and cape-like sleeves
Annual Notification
James T Kirk sure faced a 'Kobayashi Maru / No Win' situation with not saving Edith Keeler.
James T Kirk sure faced a 'Kobayashi Maru / No Win' situation with not saving Edith Keeler.
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Annual Notification
James T Kirk sure faced a 'Kobayashi Maru / No Win' situation with not saving Edith Keeler.
James T Kirk sure faced a 'Kobayashi Maru / No Win' situation with not saving Edith Keeler.
Why yes Madam, I have read The Food of the Gods by HG Wells. Why do ask?
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Why yes Madam, I have read The Food of the Gods by HG Wells. Why do ask?
Daily Hanna Barbera
Theme song for Droopy, Master Detective (1993).
Musical score by Gary Lionelli (Dexter's Laboratory), and lyrics by none other than Joseph Barbera himself.
youtu.be/i-1p4FxlbBY?...
Theme song for Droopy, Master Detective (1993).
Musical score by Gary Lionelli (Dexter's Laboratory), and lyrics by none other than Joseph Barbera himself.
youtu.be/i-1p4FxlbBY?...
Droopy Master Detective Intro & Outro HQ
YouTube video by Dainis N
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Daily Hanna Barbera
Theme song for Droopy, Master Detective (1993).
Musical score by Gary Lionelli (Dexter's Laboratory), and lyrics by none other than Joseph Barbera himself.
youtu.be/i-1p4FxlbBY?...
Theme song for Droopy, Master Detective (1993).
Musical score by Gary Lionelli (Dexter's Laboratory), and lyrics by none other than Joseph Barbera himself.
youtu.be/i-1p4FxlbBY?...
Commando Duck (1944)
The 6th and last of the military Donald shorts.
The 6th and last of the military Donald shorts.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Commando Duck (1944)
The 6th and last of the military Donald shorts.
The 6th and last of the military Donald shorts.
Mickey Mouse in Vietnam
After seeing the USA in 1944, Mickey expanded his horizons in 1969 with a brief visit to 'Nam (where he is 'unalived')
The 1 minute protest film is by Whitney Lee Savage and Milton Glaser. It was thought lost, but found in 1998 and is now on Youtube.
After seeing the USA in 1944, Mickey expanded his horizons in 1969 with a brief visit to 'Nam (where he is 'unalived')
The 1 minute protest film is by Whitney Lee Savage and Milton Glaser. It was thought lost, but found in 1998 and is now on Youtube.
November 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Mickey Mouse in Vietnam
After seeing the USA in 1944, Mickey expanded his horizons in 1969 with a brief visit to 'Nam (where he is 'unalived')
The 1 minute protest film is by Whitney Lee Savage and Milton Glaser. It was thought lost, but found in 1998 and is now on Youtube.
After seeing the USA in 1944, Mickey expanded his horizons in 1969 with a brief visit to 'Nam (where he is 'unalived')
The 1 minute protest film is by Whitney Lee Savage and Milton Glaser. It was thought lost, but found in 1998 and is now on Youtube.
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But there was a short time in the 1940s when they weren’t always round…
November 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
But there was a short time in the 1940s when they weren’t always round…
I ppreciate Mickey's ears always being round. It was no doubt very helpful in production, especially for in-betweeners, but it looks just fine.
Apparently, the concept was used earlier in Oswald the Lucky Rabbit too.
Apparently, the concept was used earlier in Oswald the Lucky Rabbit too.
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I ppreciate Mickey's ears always being round. It was no doubt very helpful in production, especially for in-betweeners, but it looks just fine.
Apparently, the concept was used earlier in Oswald the Lucky Rabbit too.
Apparently, the concept was used earlier in Oswald the Lucky Rabbit too.
1943 Famous (Paramount) Studios promo art for Popeye *in technicolor*. I read these were b&w and then hand-colored.
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
1943 Famous (Paramount) Studios promo art for Popeye *in technicolor*. I read these were b&w and then hand-colored.
Listening to the sad tale of Julia Pastrana - a young indigenous Mexican woman with hypertricosis. She became a sideshow performer, but when she died in childbirth - she and the infant were preserved to continue to exhibit her - for over a century. She was finally buried in 2013.
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Listening to the sad tale of Julia Pastrana - a young indigenous Mexican woman with hypertricosis. She became a sideshow performer, but when she died in childbirth - she and the infant were preserved to continue to exhibit her - for over a century. She was finally buried in 2013.
Popeye's The Sea Hag
With Wicked Pt 2 coming out, a look at the wicked witch in Popeye, the piratical Sea Hag.
With Wicked Pt 2 coming out, a look at the wicked witch in Popeye, the piratical Sea Hag.
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Popeye's The Sea Hag
With Wicked Pt 2 coming out, a look at the wicked witch in Popeye, the piratical Sea Hag.
With Wicked Pt 2 coming out, a look at the wicked witch in Popeye, the piratical Sea Hag.
Daily Hanna Barbera
In preparation for Wicked Pt 2, here is Snagglepuss telling (faithfully) the story of The Wizard of Oz (1965) in 41 minutes of vinyl fun.
Wink wink in choosing Snagglepuss, who is pulling from Bert Lahr (MGMs Cowardly Lion). Notice Daws Butler gets credit right on the artwork.
In preparation for Wicked Pt 2, here is Snagglepuss telling (faithfully) the story of The Wizard of Oz (1965) in 41 minutes of vinyl fun.
Wink wink in choosing Snagglepuss, who is pulling from Bert Lahr (MGMs Cowardly Lion). Notice Daws Butler gets credit right on the artwork.
November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Daily Hanna Barbera
In preparation for Wicked Pt 2, here is Snagglepuss telling (faithfully) the story of The Wizard of Oz (1965) in 41 minutes of vinyl fun.
Wink wink in choosing Snagglepuss, who is pulling from Bert Lahr (MGMs Cowardly Lion). Notice Daws Butler gets credit right on the artwork.
In preparation for Wicked Pt 2, here is Snagglepuss telling (faithfully) the story of The Wizard of Oz (1965) in 41 minutes of vinyl fun.
Wink wink in choosing Snagglepuss, who is pulling from Bert Lahr (MGMs Cowardly Lion). Notice Daws Butler gets credit right on the artwork.
A version of The Sailor's Hornpipe - you'll know it from Popeye if nothing else.
youtu.be/VFZdzuP5r-s?...
youtu.be/VFZdzuP5r-s?...
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A version of The Sailor's Hornpipe - you'll know it from Popeye if nothing else.
youtu.be/VFZdzuP5r-s?...
youtu.be/VFZdzuP5r-s?...
Music Theory is Incomprehensible!
Mayhap every profession has jargon, but musicians may be peak jargon.
Here is a wikipedia description of the Sailor's Hornpipe tune (you know it from Popeye the Sailor Man)
Mayhap every profession has jargon, but musicians may be peak jargon.
Here is a wikipedia description of the Sailor's Hornpipe tune (you know it from Popeye the Sailor Man)
November 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Music Theory is Incomprehensible!
Mayhap every profession has jargon, but musicians may be peak jargon.
Here is a wikipedia description of the Sailor's Hornpipe tune (you know it from Popeye the Sailor Man)
Mayhap every profession has jargon, but musicians may be peak jargon.
Here is a wikipedia description of the Sailor's Hornpipe tune (you know it from Popeye the Sailor Man)
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Huh. So these were apparently a thing in 1969. Sunday Funnies Cola. One side had a comic strip character & the other an actual comic strip featuring them. Several flavors & characters. I need to track down all the cans...
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Huh. So these were apparently a thing in 1969. Sunday Funnies Cola. One side had a comic strip character & the other an actual comic strip featuring them. Several flavors & characters. I need to track down all the cans...
I'm Popeye the sailor man,
I live in a garbage can.
I always go swimming
With bow-legged women,
I'm Popeye the sailor man
<toot toot>
What's your favorite schoolyard version of Popeye the Sailor Man?
I live in a garbage can.
I always go swimming
With bow-legged women,
I'm Popeye the sailor man
<toot toot>
What's your favorite schoolyard version of Popeye the Sailor Man?
Billy Costello voices Popeye in this early 1934 sing-a-long with Popeye short
The song is by Sammy Lerner, who did the English lyrics to Falling in Love Again for Marlene Dietrich.
youtu.be/qgNn5CLL9_I?...
The song is by Sammy Lerner, who did the English lyrics to Falling in Love Again for Marlene Dietrich.
youtu.be/qgNn5CLL9_I?...
Let's Sing with Popeye (1934)
YouTube video by Fleischer Studios
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I'm Popeye the sailor man,
I live in a garbage can.
I always go swimming
With bow-legged women,
I'm Popeye the sailor man
<toot toot>
What's your favorite schoolyard version of Popeye the Sailor Man?
I live in a garbage can.
I always go swimming
With bow-legged women,
I'm Popeye the sailor man
<toot toot>
What's your favorite schoolyard version of Popeye the Sailor Man?
Billy Costello voices Popeye in this early 1934 sing-a-long with Popeye short
The song is by Sammy Lerner, who did the English lyrics to Falling in Love Again for Marlene Dietrich.
youtu.be/qgNn5CLL9_I?...
The song is by Sammy Lerner, who did the English lyrics to Falling in Love Again for Marlene Dietrich.
youtu.be/qgNn5CLL9_I?...
Let's Sing with Popeye (1934)
YouTube video by Fleischer Studios
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Billy Costello voices Popeye in this early 1934 sing-a-long with Popeye short
The song is by Sammy Lerner, who did the English lyrics to Falling in Love Again for Marlene Dietrich.
youtu.be/qgNn5CLL9_I?...
The song is by Sammy Lerner, who did the English lyrics to Falling in Love Again for Marlene Dietrich.
youtu.be/qgNn5CLL9_I?...
Asimov once categorized science fiction into gadget, adventure or societal impact tales.
Classic superhero books are generally escapist adventure (see: "Reed Richards is Useless", "Why doesn't Batman fix Gotham financially?")
The thing is - there is nothing wrong with enjoying escapist adventure.
Classic superhero books are generally escapist adventure (see: "Reed Richards is Useless", "Why doesn't Batman fix Gotham financially?")
The thing is - there is nothing wrong with enjoying escapist adventure.
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Asimov once categorized science fiction into gadget, adventure or societal impact tales.
Classic superhero books are generally escapist adventure (see: "Reed Richards is Useless", "Why doesn't Batman fix Gotham financially?")
The thing is - there is nothing wrong with enjoying escapist adventure.
Classic superhero books are generally escapist adventure (see: "Reed Richards is Useless", "Why doesn't Batman fix Gotham financially?")
The thing is - there is nothing wrong with enjoying escapist adventure.
Just pondering the power of live action vs animation.
Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord if the Rings, the MCU - all probably have greater cultural power from live action.
Yet hasn't Japan taught us how powerful anime can be in storytelling?
This would be ideal IP to a grand anime.
Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord if the Rings, the MCU - all probably have greater cultural power from live action.
Yet hasn't Japan taught us how powerful anime can be in storytelling?
This would be ideal IP to a grand anime.
This is Miyamoto. Filming is underway for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda in a lush, natural setting, with Bo Bragason-san who will play Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san who will play Link (1/2).
November 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Just pondering the power of live action vs animation.
Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord if the Rings, the MCU - all probably have greater cultural power from live action.
Yet hasn't Japan taught us how powerful anime can be in storytelling?
This would be ideal IP to a grand anime.
Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord if the Rings, the MCU - all probably have greater cultural power from live action.
Yet hasn't Japan taught us how powerful anime can be in storytelling?
This would be ideal IP to a grand anime.
Daily Hanna Barbera Bonus
Jack Mercer was a long-time (but not the first or only during his stint) voice of Popeye. Beginning in 1935 for the Fleischers, he continued for several studios, theatrically and for tv, up to Hanna Barbera's All New Popeye Hour in 1978.
Jack Mercer was a long-time (but not the first or only during his stint) voice of Popeye. Beginning in 1935 for the Fleischers, he continued for several studios, theatrically and for tv, up to Hanna Barbera's All New Popeye Hour in 1978.
November 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Daily Hanna Barbera Bonus
Jack Mercer was a long-time (but not the first or only during his stint) voice of Popeye. Beginning in 1935 for the Fleischers, he continued for several studios, theatrically and for tv, up to Hanna Barbera's All New Popeye Hour in 1978.
Jack Mercer was a long-time (but not the first or only during his stint) voice of Popeye. Beginning in 1935 for the Fleischers, he continued for several studios, theatrically and for tv, up to Hanna Barbera's All New Popeye Hour in 1978.
Daily Hanna Barbera
The opening for 1981's short-lived (and partially lost) Trollkins, music by Hoyt Curtin.
If you're lucky we'll talk more about the funsensical Trollkins next week. If you're unlucky, it'll be this week.
Tootin' and fussin' in a Trolltown jamboree
youtu.be/UGHFDcwtvMw?...
The opening for 1981's short-lived (and partially lost) Trollkins, music by Hoyt Curtin.
If you're lucky we'll talk more about the funsensical Trollkins next week. If you're unlucky, it'll be this week.
Tootin' and fussin' in a Trolltown jamboree
youtu.be/UGHFDcwtvMw?...
Trollkins (Hanna-Barbera) Open & Closing
YouTube video by Toon Head
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Daily Hanna Barbera
The opening for 1981's short-lived (and partially lost) Trollkins, music by Hoyt Curtin.
If you're lucky we'll talk more about the funsensical Trollkins next week. If you're unlucky, it'll be this week.
Tootin' and fussin' in a Trolltown jamboree
youtu.be/UGHFDcwtvMw?...
The opening for 1981's short-lived (and partially lost) Trollkins, music by Hoyt Curtin.
If you're lucky we'll talk more about the funsensical Trollkins next week. If you're unlucky, it'll be this week.
Tootin' and fussin' in a Trolltown jamboree
youtu.be/UGHFDcwtvMw?...