Uncle Tom’s Cabaña, An MGM Cartoon directed by Fred “Tex” Avery, released July 19, 1947. That was 80 years after the Civil War, and it’s been 70 years since then! Politically correct this cartoon is not. Little Eva, played by Red Hot Riding Hood, was animated by Preston Blair.
This post’s alternate title is, “Trump the Real Estate Mogul.” 😉
Betty or Veronica?
Mary Ann or Ginger?
Anni-Frid or Agnetha?
Kate or Cindy?
Kristel or Karen?
But like the Scarecrow said…
“Rhapsody in Rivets” – Released December 6, 1941 (yes, the day before Pearl Harbor). A Leon Schlesinger Merrie Melodies cartoon, directed by Isadore “Friz” Freleng, with musical direction by Carl Stalling. Nominated for an Academy Award.
Well, here it is, the proof that The Daily Planet, Superman’s newspaper, has been practicing yellow journalism and publishing fake news for more than 50 years. Editor-in-Chief Perry White admits it!
As intrepid cub reporter Jimmy Olsen says, “The trusting public will swallow ANY wild story, it seems!” It’s as true today as it was back then, and that’s why there will always be a need for responsible investigative journalism. Facebook’s involvement with Cambridge Analytica, a company associated with right-wing attack dog Steve Bannon, is now under scrutiny, thanks to Channel 4 News in the UK.
This comic book panel is from Dennis the Menace #10, May, 1955. Approved by the Comics Code Authority, it shows Dennis’ bare butt sticking out and his parents sleeping together in the same bed.
Okay, so the record isn’t vinyl, it’s mylar. But for what’s it’s worth the audio on the player below was captured when this 50-year-old flexi-disc was played for the very first time.
