Cartoon Craze Vol. 24 presents: Sing A-Longs

1/15/2020

The episode list: 1: "Heap Hep Injuns" (1950). Animated by Tom Johnson and George Ruble. A short history of Native Americans, with a wonderful effect in the application of war paint. Song is "My Pony Boy." 2: "The Funshine State" (1949). Animated by Dave Tendlar and Morey Reden. Brilliant color in this episode about Florida. Song is "Tallahassee." 3: "Helter Swelter" (1950). Animated by Al Eugster and William Pattengill. All about those hazy, lazy, hot days of Summer. Song is "In the Good Old Summertime." 4: "Jingle Jangle Jungle" (1950). Animated by Myron Waldman and Larry Silverman. Tales from Africa, and chock full of politically incorrect imagery, down to the ivory piano keys. I defy anyone not to start singing along with the song, with its "bongo bongo bongo, I don't want

1/15/2020

1, 6, and 9 are directed by Isidore Sparber, the rest by Seymour Kneitel, and all have music by Winston Sharples. Most start off with facts about a place or thing, and all finish with a "follow the bouncing ball" song, which has a relaxing, hypnotic charm, along with marvelous graphics. With the exception of "Golden State," which has a green tint, they are in remarkable shape for their age, and look really good. The episode list: 1: "Heap Hep Injuns" (1950). Animated by Tom Johnson and George Ruble. A short history of Native Americans, with a wonderful effect in the application of war paint. Song is "My Pony Boy." 2: "The Funshine State" (1949). Animated by Dave Tendlar and Morey Reden. Brilliant color in this episode about Florida. Song is "Tallahassee." 3: "Helter Swelter" (1