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Devon Baxter

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Film Restoration Artist - Animation Historian - Video Editor. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/devonbaxter

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Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 7h

365 Days of Tunes - 281/365:
In THE GREAT PIGGY BANK ROBBERY (’46), considered Bob Clampett’s magnum opus, comic-book maniac Daffy Duck knocks himself out in his excitement over the latest issue of Dick Tracy, and dreams he’s “Duck Twacy” on the trail of stolen piggy banks.

The Great Piggy Bank Robbery (1946)

Released on July 20, 1946.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 18h

The Dorsey Brothers recorded with several bands in 1930 alone. This may help: www.google.com/books/editio...

The Dorsey Brothers: That's It!

A biodiscography updating two award-winning books about the big band-leading Dorsey Brothers by Robert L. Stockdale. Included are additions, corrections and deletions to the author's biodiscograph...

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 18h

My good friend Charlie Judkins tells me this is Benny Goodman on clarinet. (If not Benny, possibly Jimmy Dorsey.)

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 18h

Tommy Dorsey on trombone. (SWING YOU SINNERS, 1930.)

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 1d

365 Days of Tunes - 280/365:
In MOUSE MENACE (’46), Art Davis’s first official cartoon for Warners, Porky builds a mechanical “ro-bit” cat to rid himself of a pesky mouse that easily dispatches each feline (housecat, mountain lion, and even a contract killer) that crosses its path.

0486 - Mouse Menace (Web)

This is "0486 - Mouse Menace (Web)" by Devon Baxter on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 1d

"Repulsive!"

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 2d

That’s basically what BLACK BOOKS is: “These paying customers bought all of my books and now I have to order more?? I wanted to kick back, read and smoke…”

warrior cop @wyattprivilege.bsky.social · 2d

Bluesky engineers when their website is successful

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 2d

365 Days of Tunes - 279/365:
In Chuck Jones’s horror masterpiece, HAIR-RAISING HARE (’46), Bugs Bunny is lured inside a mad scientist Peter Lorre’s evil castle by sexual motivation—a mechanical lady rabbit— as a meal for the giant, hairy monster (later named Gossamer) kept inside.

Hair-Raising Hare (1946)

Released on May 26, 1946.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 3d

365 Days of Tunes - 278/365:
In THE IMPATIENT PATIENT (’42), directed by Norm McCabe, postman Daffy Duck seeks to deliver a telegram to “Chloe,” when he develops a severe case of the hiccups. He goes into the home of “Dr. Jerkyl,” hoping for a cure.

The Impatient Patient (1942)

Released on September 5, 1942.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 4d

365 Days of Tunes - 277/365:
In Bob Clampett’s Stone Age picture, PREHISTORIC PORKY (’40), our caveman hero sets out to get a new suit with his trusty club.

Prehistoric Porky (1940)

Released on October 12, 1940.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 5d

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 5d

365 Days of Tunes - 276/365:
Officer Porky Pig tangles with a happy-go-lucky ghost in a haunted house in Bob Clampett’s JEEPERS CREEPERS (’39).

Jeepers Creepers (1939)

Released on September 23, 1939.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 6d

365 Days of Tunes - 275/365:
THE CASE OF THE STUTTERING PIG (’37), Frank Tashlin’s directorial crowning moment in the 1930s, has Porky and his relatives terrorized by Lawyer Goodwill, who plans to finish them off to claim their departed uncle’s inheritance.

The Case of the Stuttering Pig

Released on October 30, 1937.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 6d

I interviewed a fellow who ghosted for Schulz in the Dell comic books, who said “NO ONE could draw Charlie Brown’s head like Sparky.”

Comics in the Spooky Age 🧛🧟‍♀️👻 @comicsinthega.bsky.social · 6d

The first Peanuts strip by Charles M. Schulz was published on October 2, 1950.

Four black and white panels of a boy and girl sitting on steps. 1st panel: Charlie Brown is approaching and the boy says “Well! Here comes ol’ Charlie Brown!” 2nd panel: As Charlie Brown passes, he says “Good ol’ Charlie Brown…yes, sir!” 3rd panel: “Good ol’ Charlie Brown…” 4th panel: Once Charlie is gone, “How I hate him!”

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 7d

365 Days of Tunes - 274/365:
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October has finally arrived, which means a series of spooky Tunes throughout the month (with some exceptions). The first is A CARTOONIST’S NIGHTMARE (’35), directed by Jack King, an NYC animation veteran and former Disney artist.

A Cartoonist's Nightmare (1935)

Released on September 21, 1935.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 8d

365 Days of Tunes - 273/365:
REALLY SCENT (’59), a Pepe le Pew directed by Abe Levitow, deviates from the formula in several ways. Set in New Orleans, Fabrette is born with a skunk fur pattern that repels any male suitor - that is, until Pepe arrives.

Really Scent (1959)

Released on June 27, 1959.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 9d

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 9d

365 Days of Tunes - 272/365:
Jose and Manuel, a pair of Mexican crows in Friz Freleng’s TWO CROWS FROM TACOS (’56), are out to catch a grasshopper. Character actors Don Diamond and Tom Holland voiced the two loco birds.

Two Crows from Tacos (1956)

Released on November 24, 1956.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 9d

I’ve always said they should make a horror movie about cassowaries.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 10d

365 Days of Tunes - 271/365:
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In Friz Freleng’s HARE LIFT (’52), Bugs looks inside the world’s largest airplane when bank robber Sam makes a getaway and forces the rabbit at gunpoint to pilot the thing.

Hare Lift (1952)

Released on December 20, 1952.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 11d

365 Days of Tunes - 270/365:
In Friz Freleng’s A BIRD IN A GUILTY CAGE (’52), Sylvester’s pursuit of Tweety ensues inside Stacy’s Department Store. Features a wonderfully acted bit of pantomime of Sly trying on different women’s hats, animated by Virgil Ross.

A Bird in a Guilty Cage (1952)

Released on August 30, 1952.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 12d

365 Days of Tunes - 269/365:
RABBIT SEASONING (’52), the second of the “Hunting Trilogy,” showcases how many variations Chuck Jones and writer Mike Maltese can get from Bugs and Daffy’s verbal one-upsmanship.

Rabbit Seasoning (1952)

Released on September 20, 1952.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 13d

365 Days of Tunes - 268/365:
In Bob McKimson’s FOOL COVERAGE (’52), insurance salesman Daffy tries to persuade a reluctant Porky to buy a policy that offers $1 million for one black eye. The working title for this cartoon was PREMIUM HAM, another pun related to insurance policies.

Fool Coverage (1952)

Released on December 13, 1952.

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Hannah Lee Stockdale (LOOKING 4 WORK) @hanoodles.bsky.social · 13d

I really tried to avoid this, but I'm in need of help. I'm a year and a half out of full time work, and my retail gig alone can't keep me afloat. My October expenses are going to be much higher than normal.

I'm offering sketch comms over on my ko-fi for donations. thank you
ko-fi.com/hanoodles

sketchy drawing of myself at a cash register, gesturing tiredly.

Devon Baxter @devonbaxter.bsky.social · 14d

365 Days of Tunes - 267/365:
In Chuck Jones’ SCENT-IMENTAL ROMEO (’51), Penelope disguises herself as a skunk to get fed by a zookeeper, but as expected, she finds herself the target of Pepe le Pew’s amorous advances.

Scent-imental Romeo (1951)

Prod. #1157. Released on March 24, 1951.