In the first episode of this eight-part documentary mini-series on Warner Brothers animation, we'll be explore the humble beginnings of the Looney Tunes series and it's first star, Bosko.
In the first episode of this eight-part documentary mini-series on Warner Brothers animation, we'll be explore the humble beginnings of the Looney Tunes series and it's first star, Bosko.
1x2 The Rise of Porky, Daffy, and Termite Terrace Episode overview
Date de diffusion
Sept 19, 2020
We explore the beginnings of Leon Schlesinger Productions and how a ragtag group of underpaid artists created the first truly memorable cartoon stars of Warner Bros.
We explore the beginnings of Leon Schlesinger Productions and how a ragtag group of underpaid artists created the first truly memorable cartoon stars of Warner Bros.
We discover how Termite Terrace took a simple screwball rabbit character and turned him into a pop cultural icon. All this and more on this episode of The Merrie History of Looney Tunes.
We discover how Termite Terrace took a simple screwball rabbit character and turned him into a pop cultural icon. All this and more on this episode of The Merrie History of Looney Tunes.
1x4 The New Stars and Management of Warner Bros. Cartoons Episode overview
Date de diffusion
Jun 27, 2021
Leon Schlesinger has finally sold his studio and the new management now expects results from the four directors and units they inherited. Luckily for them, Termite Terrace is ready to .. show full overview
Leon Schlesinger has finally sold his studio and the new management now expects results from the four directors and units they inherited. Luckily for them, Termite Terrace is ready to meet those expectations with some of their best shorts and their best new cartoon stars.
We now enter the 1950s and take a look at how that decade was completely dominated by Chuck Jones and his hot streak of acclaimed and influential shorts. We'll also be talking about how .. show full overview
We now enter the 1950s and take a look at how that decade was completely dominated by Chuck Jones and his hot streak of acclaimed and influential shorts. We'll also be talking about how the other directors fared in this period and how a short-lived fad ended up changing Termite Terrace forever.
1x6 The Decline and Fall of Warner Bros. Cartoons Episode overview
Date de diffusion
Jan 07, 2022
Television rules a nation as Termite Terrace tries to play nice with the emerging medium. But try as they might to keep their heads above water, the studio will soon be pulled under .. show full overview
Television rules a nation as Termite Terrace tries to play nice with the emerging medium. But try as they might to keep their heads above water, the studio will soon be pulled under thanks to a combination of ill-timed departures, broken contracts and Chuck Jones becoming too artsy for his own good.
