As I look back, I’ve been a fan of animation since I was very small. When I was a child, The Flintstones and The Jetsons were on Prime Time TV. Folks gathered the family around the TV every week for the Wonderful World of Color.

As I grew up and learned more about my favorite shows I developed a curiosity about all the things behind the scenes. I am, after all, that person who loves the extras on the DVDs. 😀

West of Neverland on YouTube has been a great place to learn all the ins and outs and back stories of classic Disney animation. Dennis has pulled together lots of great information, putting it in context and providing something more than just dates, etc.

What I love about the channel is the look back at how and why things were done. This was when cartoons were hand drawn and painted. Filmed cell by cell. There is a lot of information about the process and the people behind the camera. You will learn about characters, voices, and some of the oddest issues with censors.

Click on the link above to check out the channel. If you like it don’t forget to subscribe – I think you’ll find it a welcome addition to your feed.

And Other Delights!

Still fun after all these years. And, even with the weather, a tasty reminder of something luscious!

One of my earliest memories is sitting beside the stove in the kitchen while my mom read the Sunday Comics to me. I also remember when The Flintstones, and later The Jetsons, played on Prime Time.

Yeah, I’ve been around a long time. 😀

I developed a love for Bugs Bunny that has never wavered. Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester and Tweety, and even Marvin the Martian (& K9) are in that group, too.

Let’s just say Saturday Morning Cartoons have kept me happy for longer than there have actually been Saturday Morning Cartoons. As I once said, ‘Saturday without Bugs Bunny is a waste.’ aka: Thank goodness for DVDs, VHS, and even streaming.

The comics pages have always been packed full of interesting characters, situations, and thought provoking ideas. I still read For Better or For Worse even though I know how the strip ended in 2008. Peanuts, too, has been a staple. There’s no getting around the subtle, and not so subtle, honesty of the Peanuts Gang.

I do read newer strips, but most of my favorites have been around for a while. I recently enjoyed Arlo & Janis’ look back on the evolution of the strip. I haven’t read that one for very long, so this was intriguing.

I’ve been enjoying MeTV Toons, too. Lots of oldies but goodies and some really fun reminders of different directors, writers, designers. It is the perfect place to indulge in my Bugs Bunny obsession. LOL!

I know there are some folks who don’t understand why an ‘adult’ would want to watch ‘kids’ cartoons. And I know several adults who just don’t get it.

For me, there is magic in those drawings, whether or not they are animated or static. And when I take a step back to appreciate the work (!!!) involved, my appreciation grow.

If you get a chance, please take a minute to observe the comic strips and the cartoons you have access to. Listen to the dialog. Watch the movement. Follow the story. Don’t be afraid to chuckle, or even laugh out loud, when something strikes your funny bone. That is what they were made to do, after all.

Enjoy!

We have more news on MeTV Toons. Check out the website HERE.

It is interesting to see the evolution of the channel and I am both excited for it to debut and a bit sad that it isn’t available in my area…yet. (Fingers crossed.)

That being said, there are alternatives for those of us who enjoy cartoons. I’ve found a lot of Hanna-Barbera over on Tubi – which just happens to be free. Actually, there is quite an interesting selection in addition to the HB mentioned on Tubi. I’ve found The Magic School Bus in addition to some other former PBSKids offerings.

If you browse your free streamers you might be surprised to discover what is on offer.

Happy Browsing!