Jay Ward Productions did a number of commercials for Quaker cereals. Here's one from 1969 for Quisp. Animation done by Phil Duncan, Gerard Baldwin and Ben Washam. Vocals by Jay Ward-lifers Bill Scott, Daws Butler and Paul Frees.

Art Babbitt animation from "Everybody Rides the Carousel" (1975), dir. John Hubley according to the late Michael Sporn, John Hubley invited Sporn to see the pencil tests for the scene claiming it was "one of the greatest pieces of animation you’ll ever see"

"The French Lesson: Conversation", an award-winning Halas & Batchelor ad made for Zizanie produced in the late 60s-early 70s. I'm afraid I can't tell you who animated on this, but the art direction is very striking

"Hurts and Flowers" (1969) DFE, dir. Hawley Pratt Second in the Roland & Rattfink series, the film centers around the conflicts between the personified hippies (Roland) and establishment (Rattfink). Submitted for consideration of the 1968 Best Short Oscar, but wasn't nominated

"A Shot in the Dark" (1964) United Artists, dir. Blake Edwards Opening titles storyboarded by John W. Dunn, Music by Henry Mancini, animation outsourced to George Dunning's studio (same studio behind Yellow Submarine)

"A Story, A Story" (1973), dir. Gene Deitch Narration by Dr John Akar. Based off the children's book of the same name by Gail E. Haley. The story is based off the African folktale of Anansi the Spider Man who brings down the stories of the world by tricking Nyame, the Sky God

The Hole (1962) Storyboard, dir. John Hubley Hubley's Oscar-winning anti-war film from the perspective of two construction workers. The dialogue was completely improved by jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie and George Matthews. Pretty sure most of this was done by Bill Littlejohn

Dean Elliott is a guy I consider one of the worst cartoon composers ever ... yet I "love" his work. I'm fascinated by how bad it is in a guilty pleasure sense so, I made this. I call it "The Dean Elliott Super Happy Fun Times". Enjoy!~ (🔈Volume Warning, btw)

Isolated Vince Guaraldi Music Cue (from 1967's "You're In Love, Charlie Brown")

Excerpts from the voice recording session of Chuck Jones' "Nelly's Folly" (1961). Singer Gloria Woods is being directed here by Jones himself pushing her to be more personal in her takes. Also featured on the track is staff composer Milt Franklyn backing Woods on the piano.

Isolated Music Cue from "Snoopy Come Home" (1972) The Sherman Bros (with arranger Don Ralke) wrote a more traditional film score that still understands the Midwestern sensibility of Peanuts just in a more "Disney" execution. The usage leitmotifs in this bit are very strong

Scott Bradley cues from "Cellbound" (1955), dir. Tex Avery & Mike Lah. Bradley was a highly skilled composer and added so much life to the MGM cartoons. His energetic compositions use the same "Mickey Mousing" techniques as Carl Stalling but with his more avant-garde tastes.

Let's do a musical breakdown of Scott Bradley's MGM scores! Starting with, imo, one of his best: the Droopy masterpiece, "Deputy Droopy" (1955) We open with a cheesy scene setter for a western short. The music establishes the local, seniority, and our sleazy villains (1/??)

Merry Christmas my friends, loved ones, and general internet strangers. My Christmas gift to y’all is I have one more YouTube video I hope to release before the year ends. Look forward to updates as they come! Happy Holidays gang!!! ✨✨✨

Bit of a warmup to a larger piece: it took me this late in my life to discover BLAME IT ON THE SAMBA, and I’m making up for lost time because this has been on my mind the entire day!!

Watched A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN and the Peanut (capital P!) gallery has been on my mind… I’ve always felt a strong kinship with Schroeder

As per tradition, I’m 7 years late to the party, but Mario Odyssey is a lot of fun!

Daffy Doodlin’ with the Chuck Duck (or a reasonable facsimile)

Watched BAMBI recently and, like every other person on the planet, was blown away by the art direction—I’ve really been itching to hone my painting skills lately, so I’m indulging in a series of BG studies to ride on that inspiration. More to come!

Something to commemorate the 78th anniversary of BABY BOTTLENECK, which is in a neck-and-neck race for my favorite cartoon ever made! (I’m sure you can guess the other.) I’ve been sitting on this idea for years and am so happy to FINALLY have it come to fruition!