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TG's Alter Ego Sidekick Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 52 Location: "The destination is 'to be' and not to arrive somewhere else."	Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:51 am    Post subject: Kids, today, don't know what they will be missing.   Joseph Barbera: 24 March 1911 - 18 December 2006 Quote: This past Monday marked the passing of one of the last true giants in the animation world. To say Joseph Barbera was a legend in his field is simply an understatement. Joseph Barbera was born on March 24 of 1911 and began his career quite earnestly as a delivery boy for a local tailor in Manhattan and later on, during the time of the Great Depression he attempted to become a cartoonist for a now defunct local New York Magazine. Fortunately for the world of animation, he didn't end up getting this job and instead found employment with the Van Buren Studio in 1932 as a writer and animator till the studio closed down in 1936, after which he found work at MGM Studios. A short year later he moved from his local New York environment out to California to work on MGM's newly launched cartoon division where he met and worked with William Hanna where they began making history with "Puss Gets The Boot", otherwise known as the introduction of two of his most famous characters, Tom and Jerry, who they would continue to develop over the next 17 years. His Accomplishments In addition to his 17 year run on Tom and Jerry, Barbera, along with Hanna has put out some of the most long lasting influences in the world of animation, entertainment and pop culture, many of which are still being reborn anew to this day. In addition to those seminal characters the list also includes "The Flintstones", "The Jetsons", "Jonny Quest", "Scooby Doo", "Yogi Bear", "Quick Draw McGraw", "The Banana Splits", "The Atom Ant Show", "Birdman and the Galaxy Trio", episodes of the "Fantastic 4", "Loopy de Loop", "Motormouse and Autocat", "The Harlem Globetrotters" animated series, "Sealab 2020", "Josie and the Pussycats", "The Smurfs", "Cartoon Alley", and the "Karate Guard" amongst many many others. His work spanned over 70 years and just a casual glance at that list will show you exactly the type of iconic power he and his partner were able to muster up, with many of these series being revived as live action movies over the past few years, and it is worth noting that none of them managed to capture the same vibrancy and endearingly human qualities of their animated sources of inspiration. Of all his accomplishments one that stands out most after Tom and Jerry would be The Flintstones. The first successful animated show to be aired in prime time, it was directly influenced by The Honeymooners and made no attempt to hide that love of the Jackie Gleason hit. It ran from 1960 through 1966 with brief returns to the small screen in the early and late 70's. No other animated series was able to pull this off till "The Simpsons" in 1989, almost 30 years later. It should also be noted that "The Simpsons" also paid homage to the Tom and Jerry duo via its cartoon within a cartoon, "Itchy and Skratchy". Influences Barbera's work with Hanna has had a resounding impact on the world of animation. The Simpsons and its Honeymooners-esque setting is an obvious one. But there is much more than that. The crazy comic timing and antics of Tom and Jerry set the bar for almost everything to come after and stood out from such peers as Disney. In its early years it stood apart for the almost surreal violence portrayed in the cat and mouse chases, but this was countered by a sublime sense of comic timing and amazing visual gags. But it always seemed like it may go that one step too far and that's what kept you equally laughing and on the edge of your seat. That style and sense of humor has carried into the modern day, influencing shows on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network who run reinterpretations of many of the old Hanna-Barbera classics, the early days of Ren and Stimpy and pop culture on a whole. Think about how many catch phrases from Scooby Doo do you hear pop up in causal conversation or most probably have used yourself. The visual joke of people running past the same tree in the background over and over, or the parodies of old Hanna-Barbera shows that are seen on Cartoon Network nowadays, many of which were overseen by Barbera himself? Not many people leave as big of a mark on the world of popular culture as this man has, so rather than mourn his passing, it seems to be more fitting idea to celebrate his influence. First Muppets, now Scooby Doo... I miss the "good ol' days". _________________ “When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before.”
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Voltech Class 100 Hero Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 152 Location: in front of the computer	Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:56 am    Post subject:   As a youth of the the forums i have one thing to say that will upset all u onld people but i must say it because the sarcastic side of me wont let not say it. Those shows sucked! *runs away into the distance* _________________ I didn't 'cause I could if i wanted too ~T.H.
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Myths n' Wraiths Freedom Phalanx Founding Member Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 848 Location: I give a crap too ;) .	Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:45 am    Post subject:   With a name and reputation like that, he will never really die. *pours the firs shot out on the floor* _________________ Murphey's Laws of Combat "A sucking chest wound is natures way of telling you to slow down."
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pastarican Class 100 Hero Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 221 Location: Ohio	Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:24 am    Post subject:   True that...I have many a childhood memory of getting up on Saturday mornings (around 7ish) and watching cartoons til noon....them were the days. Come to think of it I think all the cartoons we watched were Hanna-Barbera. Most notable? Superfriends. (Takes a shot, then goes chasing after Voltech to teach his disrespectful punk self a lesson.) -M-
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Ockham Freedom Phalanx Founding Member Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 892 Location: I give a crap!	Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:14 am    Post subject:   Sorry I agree with Voltech. I didn't like most of those cartoons either. Warner Borthers were far superior. _________________ Need a break from COH Fan Fiction? Try www.AnthonyHarte.com A Sci-Fi Fantasy Source.
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PhoenixHawk Man of Steel Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 442 Location: as if anyone really gives a crap	Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:35 pm    Post subject:   Hey, I'll admit I hated everything about the smurfs...however, just as Jim Henson did, Hanna-Barbera did a lot that shaped my childhood. So, yet another building block of my foundation is put to rest, and that is sad. It makes me think of the first time I saw this: http://www.animationartwork.com/artwork/sku10019 right after Mel Blanc died. The voices of my youth silenced. Very sad. D /e running off to slap Volt upside is disrespectul head too.
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Myths n' Wraiths Freedom Phalanx Founding Member Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 848 Location: I give a crap too ;) .	Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:29 am    Post subject:   Why'd you have to remind me of Mel? He was the F@#$ing man. I thought that guy was cooler thanmy Dad... even back when I liked my Dad _________________ Murphey's Laws of Combat "A sucking chest wound is natures way of telling you to slow down."
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