The Beany and Cecil Show

The Special Edition DVD Volume 1 We’ve digitally remastered and jam-packed even more into this fitting tribute to one of the great cartoon teams. Follow Beany and Cecil’s first days as puppets in live television as they vaulted to stardom and won three of television’s Emmy Awards. Relive their transition to primetime animated cartoons and how they dared the censors with visits to Beanyland and No Bikini Atoll. This Special Edition will entertain cartoon fans of all ages…from casual viewers who just want to share it with their children or grandchildren to hard-core fans who want to revel in the pop culture of their generation. Now almost 4 hours of entertainment, including: · “Beany and Cecil”: A dozen of the best color cartoons digitally remastered! Now also available with Spanish language tracks. · “Time For Beany”: Four full episodes not seen since their original airing over sixty years ago. · Audio commentary tracks by Beany and Cecil creator Bob Clampett, key performers Stan Freberg and Walker Edmiston and BRAND NEW commentaries from Bob Clampett’s three kids. · Never previously seen backstage footage, JUST DISCOVERED storyboard titled “Cecil’s Scrapebook” that recounts Bob Clampett’s surreal life. Also sponsors and merchandise. · “The Lost Work” archival material from several never previously released projects.

The Special Edition DVD Volume 2 Beany and Cecil fans rejoice! Bob Clampett’s fabulously popular duo is back in the second volume of classic cartoons from the 60’s TV series. Join Beany and his pal Cecil the seasick sea serpent aboard the Leakin’ Lena along with Captain Huffenpuff and that most dastardly of villains Dishonest John. Extras – TIME FOR BEANY: 2 complete episodes of the puppet predecessor to The Beany and Cecil Show (circa 1950); Interviews with fans Stan Chambers of KTLA-TV, Cheryl Crane (daughter of Lana Turner) and Bill Marx (son of Harpo Marx); Stills Gallery with publicity materials, merchandise, ads and more. THE LOST WORK: Bob Clampett’s lost 1946 Republic studios Trucolor cartoon It’s a Grand Old Nag including the storyboard AND the original pencil test; Lost Scripts, storyboards and more. BOB CLAMPETT AND FRIENDS: A 70 minute audio history recorded by Bob Clampett that spans three decades from recently discovered tapes and is accompanied by rare photos; Video Interview with animator Bill Melendez; Bob Clampett reads “De Night in De Front From Chreesmas” by cartoonist Milt Gross; and an audio interview with Milt Gross’ son, Herb. PLUS Matty’s Funnies Openings and Bumpers, Commercials, Stills Galleries, Original Pencil Sketches and still more surprises! Color and B&W Approximate run time 200 minutes Family Not Rated Original full frame format English or Spanish audio options (except Park at the Top of the Stars and all Extras)