Television Cartoon Shows : An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 1993 - Hardcover

Hal Erickson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786400293 ISBN 13: 9780786400294

Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub, 1995

Synopsis

In 1949 the first made-for-television cartoon series debuted on a major network. Tele-Comics embraced the popular cliffhanger serial genre, using nonmoving comic strip panels and a handful of radio actors to produce a show at a fraction of the cost accrued by a live show. Despite the success of Tele-Comics and a few other such shows, television cartoons languished until 1954 when Walt Disney produced Disneyland. From such pioneers as Tele-Comics and Crusader Rabbit to modern fare such as X-Men and Beavis and Butthead, this is the first reference book to detail animated cartoons made exclusively for television from 1949 through 1993. Each entry includes the show's title, network, studios and full production information when available. An essay blending plot description, critical commentary, and background information is also provided for each cartoon. A discussion of the voice artist concludes the work.

About this title

From Library Journal

Students of animation as well as baby boomers who grew up with television will particularly appreciate this admirable reference. Erickson, the author of several previous books on various aspects of media history (e.g., Syndicated Television, LJ 8/1/89), has done exhaustive research and, introductory witticisms to the contrary, has obviously relished every moment. He begins this massive work with a brief history that, in an entertaining style, includes impressively researched details and a perceptive look at the influence of social and industry trends on the character and content of cartoon shows (merchandising, dictums on violence, societal models, and artistic restrictions, to name a few). This is followed by a treasure trove of alphabetical show listings (from the forgotten Winky Dink and You to the controversial The Simpsons)?each packed with production information. For reference libraries with large media collections.?Carol J. Binkowski, Bloomfield, N.J.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"among the best resources available for made-for-television animation" -- Animation Journal

"provides insightful, extended analysis" -- Rettig on Reference

Edition details

• Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0786400293
• ISBN 13: 9780786400294
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 640