UPA the jolly frolics collection

Seuss, Dr. (Added Author). Bemelmans, Ludwig, 1898-1962 Madeline. (Added Author). Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 Kejserens nye klæder. (Added Author). Thurber, James, 1894-1961 Unicorn in the garden. (Added Author). Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 Tell-tale heart. (Added Author). Hubley, John. (Added Author). Cannon, Robert, 1909-1964 (Added Author). Babbitt, Art, 1907-1992 (Added Author). Burness, Pete, 1910- (Added Author). Parmelee, Ted, 1912-1964 (Added Author). Hurtz, Bill, 1919-2000 (Added Author). Liss, Abe. (Added Author). Julian, Paul. (Added Author). Evans, Osmond. (Added Author). Keller, Lew, 1912-1996 (Added Author). Crippen, Fred. (Added Author). Maltin, Leonard. (Added Author). Beck, Jerry. (Added Author). Holland, Gladys. (Added Author). Mason, James, 1909-1984 (Added Author). Backus, Jim. (Added Author). United Productions of America. (Added Author). Columbia Pictures. (Added Author). Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Turner Classic Movies (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: "[This three-disc set] includes 38 theatrical cartoons released from 1948 to 1959. Originally distributed by Columbia Pictures, the cartoon shorts produced by UPA (United Productions of America) were revolutionary, adopting the contemporary graphics of Modern design and offering non-traditional, provocative storytelling. Giving the animators at Disney, MGM and Warner Bros. a run for their money, UPA earned six nominations and three Academy Awards, and among their classic one-shot cartoons they adapted stories by James Thurber ("A Unicorn in the Garden") and Edgar Allan Poe ("The Tell-Tale Heart" narrated by James Mason). The studio tried to avoid repetition, but nevertheless presented two long-lasting characters in Gerald McBoing Boing (created by Dr. Seuss) and the near-sighted Mr. Magoo, whose first cartoon -- "Ragtime Bear" -- is also included in [collection]."--Container.

Record details

Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
3 videodiscs (286 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Culver City, CA : Turner Classics Movies, c2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Videodisc release of cartoons made from 1948 to 1959. Bonus features include: Concept art, model sheets, storyboards, color styling sketches, color continuity board, backgrounds, cel setups, publicity stills, movie posters, pressbooks, pencil tests.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Guide includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	DISC 1. Robin Hoodlum (1948 ) / directed by John Hubley -- The magic fluke (1949) / directed by John Hubley ; commentary by Leonard Maltin and Jerry Beck -- The ragtime bear (1949) / directed by John Hubley ; Mr. Magoo voiced by Jim Backus ; commentary by Leonard Maltin and Jerry Beck -- Punchy de Leon (1950) / directed by John Hubley -- The miner's daughter (1950) / directed by Robert Cannon -- Giddyap (1950) / directed by Art Babbitt -- The popcorn story (1950) / directed by Art Babbitt -- The family circus (1951) / directed by Art Babbitt -- Gerald McBoing Boing (1951) / directed by Robert Cannon ; adapted from a story by Dr. Seuss ; commentary by Leonard Maltin and Jerry Beck -- Georgie and the dragon (1951) / directed by Robert Cannon -- The wonder gloves (1951) / directed by Robert Cannon -- The oompahs (1952) / directed by Robert Cannon -- Rooty toot toot (1952) / directed by John Hubley ; commentary by Leonard Maltin and Jerry Beck.
System Details Note:	DVD, NTSC, region 1, full frame, Dolby Digital.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Licensed for: home, library, classroom, ILL.
Awards Note:	Gerald McBoing Boing was named to the National Film Registry in 1995 by the Library of Congress. Gerald McBoing Boing: Winner, Best Short Subject, Cartoons (Stephen Bosustow), 1951 Academy Awards (U.S.A.).