tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348181637134121256.post3483485034063066957..comments2023-10-02T03:55:18.053-04:00Comments on Cartoons of 1943: 051 Greetings BaitTedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14783618617749580841noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348181637134121256.post-30752586451297677342011-05-16T16:08:15.673-04:002011-05-16T16:08:15.673-04:00joecab, the technique was the use of a "rippl...joecab, the technique was the use of a "ripple glass" placed in front of the lens. Disney had one made a great expense for "Pinnochio". WB seems to have gone a cheaper route for shorts like this one (and "Hare Ribbin'"), apparently just smearing a gel or clear epoxy on an ordinary pane of glass.Treadwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058295920878665756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348181637134121256.post-9114540584124740312011-05-14T20:50:56.026-04:002011-05-14T20:50:56.026-04:00The man is indeed a specific caricature: the comed...The man is indeed a specific caricature: the comedian Jerry Colonna, who was known primarily for his long association with Bob Hope including his USO shows until about 1965. Ah yes was one of his catch phrases as was "Greetings Gate..." followed by some line that rhymed with "gate." Facially Colonna was known for his big eyes and his huge mustache. The worm is also a Colonna caricature.Brent McKeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883838112004433045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348181637134121256.post-29324290583438879882011-05-13T14:15:43.308-04:002011-05-13T14:15:43.308-04:00That wrinkled drawing always stood out when watchi...That wrinkled drawing always stood out when watching this cartoon. Are there any other examples of WB cartoons with an object physically altered like this?joecabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862252671814767307noreply@blogger.com