Long-running CBS holiday specials “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman” are moving from CBS to NBC.
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Minorities in cartoons: The Jackson Five
This week’s “minorities in cartoons” entry is the classic R&B/pop singing group the Jackson Five. Background … Minorities in cartoons: The Jackson FiveRead more
Groundhog Day in cartoons
Today’s Groundhog Day. Given it’s not a major holiday, it’s usually overshadowed as far as holiday … Groundhog Day in cartoonsRead more
Minorities in cartoons: Wee Pals
A few panels from a Sunday “Wee Pals” strip. This week’s entry is “Wee Pals,” a … Minorities in cartoons: Wee PalsRead more
Easter specials that pass (or fail) the Bechdel Test
In the spirit of my post about Christmas specials that pass (or fail) the Bechdel Test, … Easter specials that pass (or fail) the Bechdel TestRead more
Christmas specials: “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
A look at “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” a 1974 Rankin-Bass 2D animated special based on the poem of the same name.