Joe Barbera, was of course half of the Hanna-Barbera team that re defined animation in the 50's, when they brought limited animation into widespread use for tv. They didn't 'invent' it, but they were the first to utilize it in a practical manner.
It wasn't always so. They were the creators of Tom and Jerry in the 40's, in a series of cartoons that rivaled Disney for lush animation, and won several academy awards.
In my opinion, their first few years of 'limited' animation were creatively their best. The Huckleberry Hound Show, introducing characters like Yogi Bear, followed by Quik Draw McGraw, Snagglepuss and others, were wonderful examples of how clever writing, inventive design, and great voices could more than compensate for the more elabrate Disney style animation.
They also gave us the Flintstones, Jetsons, and Top Cat in 'prime time', beating the Simpsons by about 30 years.
By the mid 60's much of the creative juices were fading, and the cartoons became more of a factory like formula. I never got Scooby Doo, but I work with people 10 years younger than me who loved it, so what do I know.
The studio cranked out cartoons until the late 90's, when they merged with Warner Bros. I was working at Turner Feature Animation at the time, on a little publicized, but loved feature called 'Cats Don't Dance'. Turner was affiliated with Hanna Barbera and we worked in a building right next to the grand old studio. My one brush with HB was roaming the halls there, and talking with some of the 'old guard' that was still around.
When the merge with Warners came, it signaled the end of HB as we knew it. The great studio was shut down, and kinda but not really resurrected as Cartoon Network in another building. The old HB studio is fighting for it's life as a historical 'landmark', instead of facing the wrecking ball.
I only saw Joe Barbera a few times at events, and in the halls, and never knew outside of the great stories from those who did. Like I said above-newsfromme.com is a great place to learn about the man and his interesting life.
I'll chalk it up to poor audio quality but the tunes (HERE!) were of no other than Mel Torme and Judy Garland on the TV series: The Judy Garland Show. Like I said.. not good quality video :( .
But here's one that's not bad.. its actually pretty good.. a musical group you ALL are VERY familiar with singing a Spanish Christmas carol that you probably aren't that familiar with. This is the one George St.George sent me and wanted me to post. What he wants to know is... who is this famous group? I'd go a little bit farther and ask folks to recognize the Spanish Christmas Carol's name. But then.. that's just me. Click HERE!
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P.S. Sushi!!! Please don't pick on Hiway29 for playing nice here. I think you're still upset with me since I broke up with you because you were a lousy kisser.
If Sudo asked you to jump off a bridge, would you?
how high is the bridge?
P.S. Sushi!!! Please don't pick on Hiway29 for playing nice here. I think you're <B><I>still</I></B> upset with me since I broke up with you because you were a lousy kisser.
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I loved it Sudo (your last link) but even with these great clues I don't know who they are.
I don't think I am going to carry a 'carry-on' to Florida. Too many restrictions now (which I understand the need). And I wear braces at night on my wrists to heal them from the day and they have metal plates in them. I am certain I can't carry that as a carry on cause I could stab someone with them :blink:
P.S. Sushi!!! Please don't pick on Hiway29 for playing nice here. I think you're <B><I>still</I></B> upset with me since I broke up with you because you were a lousy kisser.
Ah, Sudo, projection is a wonderful thing, isn't it?
Where are you? Are any of these folks correct in guessing your song? Here's the good MP3 version.. Click HERE! This sounds like guys who know how to harmonize.
It's obvious that hiway and waysider know. For Kathy's sake, I'll say that it was the "fabricated four," the Monkees. There was some real concern about their instrumental capabilities, but they sure could sing! (Even without Neil Diamond singing backup.) The clip was from their Christmas Show in 1967.
The lyrics:
Riu riu chiu, la guarda ribera;
Dios guardo el lobo de nuestra cordera,
Dios guardo el lobo de neustra cordera.
El lobo rabioso la quiso morder,
Mas Dios poderoso la supo defender;
Quisola hazer que no pudiese pecar,
Ni aun original esta Virgen no tuviera.
Riu, riu chiu...
Este qu'es nacido es el gran monarca,
Christo patriarca de carne vestido;
Hemos redemido con se hazer chiquito,
Aunqu'era infinito, finito se hiziera.
Riu, riu chiu...
Translated:
River, roaring river, guard our homes in safety,
God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our Lady.
God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our Lady.
Raging mad to bite her, there the wolf did steal,
But our God Almighty defended her with zeal.
Pure He wished to keep Her so She could never sin,
That first sin of man never touched the Virgin sainted.
The Monkees themselves never claimed to be more than what they were. They were a group of kids put together for a TV show about a band-not a band themselves.
But- they could and did play their own instruments in live concerts, and their 3rd album 'Headquarters' was all them.
Michael Nesmith was (is) a talented songwriter and musician. Peter Tork was also a musician who was very frustrated in the Monkees early days when studio musicians were used for the first 2 albums. Davy Jones had a history on Broadway, esp in 'Oliver', and made no claims besides singing. Micky Dolenz had a unique voice that made the Monkees hits go, and learned to play drums servicably.
I remember the rage against the Monkees from those who discounted them for being manufactured. They WERE manufactured as a TV show, and knew it. They had no business producing ANYTHING that had any real value, yet in my opinion made some really nice music that is still fun to listen to today.
I heard an interview with Michael Nesmith a couple of years ago on NPR( Terry Gross' show) He is a fascinating guy. Back in the day, he developed a show for the Nickalodeon Network called "Pop Clips". The show evolved and was sold to another network and eventually became what is now MTV. He said he never watches it because it has drifted so far from his original vision. He also developed a full length video called "Elephant Pants" which I think may have been the very first full length video. At any rate, he won the very first Grammy for "Video of the Year" for that work. T.G. asked him if he his memories of his days as a Monkey were good or bad and he said they were neither good nor bad, they just "were", like his memories of being in fifth grade. Every couple years he hosts some kind of summit with world experts to explore answers to problems that have global significance. Pretty lofty perch for a former teen idol in a wool cap.
I think you mean "white out", no? That white stuff you place to correct spelling errors? That's how you can tell if there are blondes working in a modern office today... there's White Out on the computer monitors.
Sudo----------You are cor-ect. Bette Nesmith Graham invented "cor-ection fluid" and founded the Liquid Paper Co. in 1951. In 1966, Bic introduced a "new and improv-d" version called "Wite Out". "White Out" has become the generic term for "cor-ection fluid".
(This post has been typ-d and edit-d by a blonde) :)
"You'll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent."
I'm on Christmas break guys so maybe will have a little more time to post. Here's another Christmas episode that ran on network TV. I couldn't believe how overtly religious it was as there was nothing about the show itself that was religious. I don't think something like this could make it to prime time today.
Click HERE! I also have it on pretty good video but you'll need Real Player installed to see it.
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Why am I thinking tiny bubbles? biglaugh:
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Joe Barbera, was of course half of the Hanna-Barbera team that re defined animation in the 50's, when they brought limited animation into widespread use for tv. They didn't 'invent' it, but they were the first to utilize it in a practical manner.
It wasn't always so. They were the creators of Tom and Jerry in the 40's, in a series of cartoons that rivaled Disney for lush animation, and won several academy awards.
In my opinion, their first few years of 'limited' animation were creatively their best. The Huckleberry Hound Show, introducing characters like Yogi Bear, followed by Quik Draw McGraw, Snagglepuss and others, were wonderful examples of how clever writing, inventive design, and great voices could more than compensate for the more elabrate Disney style animation.
They also gave us the Flintstones, Jetsons, and Top Cat in 'prime time', beating the Simpsons by about 30 years.
By the mid 60's much of the creative juices were fading, and the cartoons became more of a factory like formula. I never got Scooby Doo, but I work with people 10 years younger than me who loved it, so what do I know.
The studio cranked out cartoons until the late 90's, when they merged with Warner Bros. I was working at Turner Feature Animation at the time, on a little publicized, but loved feature called 'Cats Don't Dance'. Turner was affiliated with Hanna Barbera and we worked in a building right next to the grand old studio. My one brush with HB was roaming the halls there, and talking with some of the 'old guard' that was still around.
When the merge with Warners came, it signaled the end of HB as we knew it. The great studio was shut down, and kinda but not really resurrected as Cartoon Network in another building. The old HB studio is fighting for it's life as a historical 'landmark', instead of facing the wrecking ball.
I only saw Joe Barbera a few times at events, and in the halls, and never knew outside of the great stories from those who did. Like I said above-newsfromme.com is a great place to learn about the man and his interesting life.
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You are such an asset here with your rich history. Thank you hiwayman. :)
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Thanks Kathy-I try not to get too long winded as I figure not everyone is as interested in this stuff as me.
This is a significant passing, and felt it warranted some reflection-plus Sudo ASKED me too !
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If Sudo asked you to jump off a bridge, would you?
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how high is the bridge?
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Hey guys...
I'll chalk it up to poor audio quality but the tunes (HERE!) were of no other than Mel Torme and Judy Garland on the TV series: The Judy Garland Show. Like I said.. not good quality video :( .
But here's one that's not bad.. its actually pretty good.. a musical group you ALL are VERY familiar with singing a Spanish Christmas carol that you probably aren't that familiar with. This is the one George St.George sent me and wanted me to post. What he wants to know is... who is this famous group? I'd go a little bit farther and ask folks to recognize the Spanish Christmas Carol's name. But then.. that's just me. Click HERE!
P.S. Sushi!!! Please don't pick on Hiway29 for playing nice here. I think you're still upset with me since I broke up with you because you were a lousy kisser.
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well, this one I KNOW-so how do I say it without giving it away?
well the song is Riu Chiu
the singers include a former circus boy, artful dodger, hippie, and woolhat
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Ain't that how life goes?
Just when you decide to get serious, everybody else wants to monkey around.
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:blink:
I loved it Sudo (your last link) but even with these great clues I don't know who they are.
:)
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I don't think I am going to carry a 'carry-on' to Florida. Too many restrictions now (which I understand the need). And I wear braces at night on my wrists to heal them from the day and they have metal plates in them. I am certain I can't carry that as a carry on cause I could stab someone with them :blink:
I don't like to fly. :(
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Ah, Sudo, projection is a wonderful thing, isn't it?
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:unsure:
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George..
Where are you? Are any of these folks correct in guessing your song? Here's the good MP3 version.. Click HERE! This sounds like guys who know how to harmonize.
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I love you folks more than I ever could tell you.
I have to fly now. :unsure:
Kisses and Hugs
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It's obvious that hiway and waysider know. For Kathy's sake, I'll say that it was the "fabricated four," the Monkees. There was some real concern about their instrumental capabilities, but they sure could sing! (Even without Neil Diamond singing backup.) The clip was from their Christmas Show in 1967.
The lyrics:
Riu riu chiu, la guarda ribera;
Dios guardo el lobo de nuestra cordera,
Dios guardo el lobo de neustra cordera.
El lobo rabioso la quiso morder,
Mas Dios poderoso la supo defender;
Quisola hazer que no pudiese pecar,
Ni aun original esta Virgen no tuviera.
Riu, riu chiu...
Este qu'es nacido es el gran monarca,
Christo patriarca de carne vestido;
Hemos redemido con se hazer chiquito,
Aunqu'era infinito, finito se hiziera.
Riu, riu chiu...
Translated:
River, roaring river, guard our homes in safety,
God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our Lady.
God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our Lady.
Raging mad to bite her, there the wolf did steal,
But our God Almighty defended her with zeal.
Pure He wished to keep Her so She could never sin,
That first sin of man never touched the Virgin sainted.
River, roaring river...
He who's now begotten is our mighty Monarch,
Christ, our Holy Father, in human flesh embodied.
He has brough atonement by being born so humble,
Though He is immortal, as mortal was created.
River, roaring river...
George
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Ca_dreaming
nice harmonies
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Thanks for posting the lyrics, George.
As far as the playing the instruments thing.
The Monkees themselves never claimed to be more than what they were. They were a group of kids put together for a TV show about a band-not a band themselves.
But- they could and did play their own instruments in live concerts, and their 3rd album 'Headquarters' was all them.
Michael Nesmith was (is) a talented songwriter and musician. Peter Tork was also a musician who was very frustrated in the Monkees early days when studio musicians were used for the first 2 albums. Davy Jones had a history on Broadway, esp in 'Oliver', and made no claims besides singing. Micky Dolenz had a unique voice that made the Monkees hits go, and learned to play drums servicably.
I remember the rage against the Monkees from those who discounted them for being manufactured. They WERE manufactured as a TV show, and knew it. They had no business producing ANYTHING that had any real value, yet in my opinion made some really nice music that is still fun to listen to today.
That's my 2 cents anyway.
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I heard an interview with Michael Nesmith a couple of years ago on NPR( Terry Gross' show) He is a fascinating guy. Back in the day, he developed a show for the Nickalodeon Network called "Pop Clips". The show evolved and was sold to another network and eventually became what is now MTV. He said he never watches it because it has drifted so far from his original vision. He also developed a full length video called "Elephant Pants" which I think may have been the very first full length video. At any rate, he won the very first Grammy for "Video of the Year" for that work. T.G. asked him if he his memories of his days as a Monkey were good or bad and he said they were neither good nor bad, they just "were", like his memories of being in fifth grade. Every couple years he hosts some kind of summit with world experts to explore answers to problems that have global significance. Pretty lofty perch for a former teen idol in a wool cap.
Added trivia: His mother invented "Wite-Out".
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Waysider,
I think you mean "white out", no? That white stuff you place to correct spelling errors? That's how you can tell if there are blondes working in a modern office today... there's White Out on the computer monitors.
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Sudo----------You are cor-ect. Bette Nesmith Graham invented "cor-ection fluid" and founded the Liquid Paper Co. in 1951. In 1966, Bic introduced a "new and improv-d" version called "Wite Out". "White Out" has become the generic term for "cor-ection fluid".
(This post has been typ-d and edit-d by a blonde) :)
"You'll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent."
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Mike's biographies list him as being born "near Houston." I actually think it was Surfside, a little beach community close to where I live.
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I'm on Christmas break guys so maybe will have a little more time to post. Here's another Christmas episode that ran on network TV. I couldn't believe how overtly religious it was as there was nothing about the show itself that was religious. I don't think something like this could make it to prime time today.
Click HERE! I also have it on pretty good video but you'll need Real Player installed to see it.
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Ca_dreaming
How awesome was that one. Gave me shivers!!!! Can't wait to hear what it is!
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