Magoo s christmas carol 1962 cartoon stay safe and healthy. Magoo returns to comic books diamond comic distributors, inc. The special depicts the visits of the ghosts in a different order than the book, with the ghost of christmas present appearing before past. Magoos christmas carol with thorough details wonderfully written i might add and lavishly illustrated. Backusmagoo portrays scrooge less as a man whos seen the truth and rejected it with a hardened heart and more as an ignorant miser incapable of gracerelated discourse. Magoos christmas carol deftly uses the device of depicting magoo as a famous broadway star, returning to the stage to essay the role of. Magoo comic strips titled the hilarious adventures of the nearsighted mister magoo. Magoos christmas carol book will be a book on the art of the jay ward studio. Magoo a complete history of magoo including an interview with bill melendez, an animation artist that contributed to the original cartoons. He details the quirky confluence of bizarre events that brought the first animated television christmas special to homes in 1962, mixing the popular mr. Magoo stumbles onto the big screen in this liveaction cartoon. Magoos christmas carol, the animated holiday special which will. Magoos christmas carol chops it up and reassembles it in a way that only works because the original story is so good and the songs patch over the character transitions. Magoos christmas carol, you must check out darrell van citters book mister magoos christmas carol.
The special first aired on december 18, 1962 on nbc and was the first animated christmas special to be. It is about magoos runin with an elf that accidentally falls down his chimney on christmas eve. Mister magoos christmas carol is a musical adaptation of charles dickenss famous short story a christmas carol starring the character mr. Mister magoo we called my brother mr magoo when he was a baby. It is an adaptation of charles dickens 1843 novella a christmas carol, and it features upas character mr. At least, most recently, a very elaborate and faithful graphic novel version graced comic and book stores. Magoos christmas carol comic book 2002 christmas tv history. In a musical, songs are required to fill viewers in on the inner. Mister magoos christmas carol tv movie 1962 mister.
And magoo was the star of upas first featurelength cartoon, 1001 arabian nights, which came out in 1958. As i mentioned in the previous book, both upa and ward shared a number of key artists throughout the early 60s. Magoo was the star character of upa, an animation studio that was founded by animators who left the walt disney studio in the aftermath of the 1941. Magoo s christmas carol in the highest quality i could find. Having made a bundle on their episode package of mr. Quincy magoo was the protagonist of a cartoon series by upa studio. Cawleys personal typewritten notes are attached to the back. Magoo was the star character of upa, an animation studio that was founded by animators who left the walt disney studio in the aftermath of the 1941 strike. Magoos christmas carol 1962 cartoon stay safe and healthy. Magoos christmas carol, the making of the first animated christmas special or the art of jay ward productions will instantly recognize the name gerard baldwin. An animated, magical, musical version of dickens timeless classic a christmas carol. Complete dvd collection with comic book reprint new sealed. With reginald owen, gene lockhart, kathleen lockhart, terry kilburn. Magoo s christmas carol deftly uses the device of depicting magoo as a famous broadway star.
Nov 22, 2002 magoo s christmas carol commemorative comic book is available as a 56page, prestigeformat, fullcolor book. Magoos christmas carol comes this close to screwing. One thing we do know is that marie callender sells razzleberry pies. In the 1980s sir alastair cooke surprised many with a commentary calling the cartoon one of the best of the many a christmas carol adaptations hed seen. Im continuing my celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first animated christmas tv special, mr. Magoos christmas carol makes the jump from beloved. Cover of a mister magoo comic book from the sixties. Magoo doesnt have a ghost of a chance as ebenezer scrooge, unless he learns the true meaning of christmas from the three spirits who haunt him one christmas eve. Magoo s christmas carol limitededition commemorative comic book dvd stocking stuffer includes the comic book packaged with the official 52minute dvd containing the original television classic with special features and the rare. To be more specific, its the very first christmas special made for tv. Nov 14, 2012 it is about magoo s runin with an elf that accidentally falls down his chimney on christmas eve. Watching old school saturday morning cartoons the raccoons. Magoos christmas carol comes this close to screwing it.
There is also a second christmas story entitled mr. Magoo s christmas carol, you must check out darrell van citters book mister magoo s christmas carol. Magoos christmas carol was released as a download, but not in its full glory. Magoos christmas carol by abe levitow abe levitow, jim. If all goes well, advance copies will be available at the 2009 san. This surprisingly faithful adaptationfortelevision of charles dickens 1843 novella debuted on nbc on december 18, 1962. Baldwin was responsible for directing and animating the highly memorable, showstopping sequence featuring the despicables in christmas carol. Magoos a christmas carol wonderland book and recording. Mister magoo s christmas carol is a 1962 animated musical holiday television special produced by upa. Out of universe, jim backus sings a truly heartwrenching song in the christmas carol. Shop for mr magoo christmas carol online at target. Quincy magoo is a fictional cartoon character created at the upa animation studio in 1949. With jim backus, morey amsterdam, jack cassidy, royal dano.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Magoos christmas carol motion picture isbn 0972480536 pbk. Magoo s christmas carol would herald a family holiday tv tradition that has all but slipped into obscurity in the wake of the numerous christmas specials that it inspired. See more ideas about christmas carol, mr magoo and christmas movies. Magoos christmas carol did make its way on to records, but not to its fullest extent. This was a canadian cartoon about a feisty group of animals battling. I am lending a helpful hand with a new book on the upa tv classic mr. Adventure by jim davis the great treasury of christmas comic book stories by. I highly recommend going out and purchasing the dvd so as to continue the tradition of mr.
Nov, 2012 if youre a fan of the 1962 animated tv special mr. Shop for carol christmas magoos mr online at target. Magoos christmas carol bowed as a 1960s primetime nbctv cartoon special. On christmas eve, ebenezer scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, jacob marley. Sep 09, 2012 the art of the jay ward studio if everything falls into place, it appears that the follow up to the making of mr. Magoo s christmas carol, the making of the first animated christmas special or the art of jay ward productions will instantly recognize the name gerard baldwin. Magoos christmas carol with thorough details wonderfully written i might add and lavishly illustrated with rare production art the book layout is superb. The 2009 hardbound book is not only filled with color stills from the original tv special but it includes photos of the original sketches. Magoos christmas carol various artists on allmusic. This is a musthave for anyone interested in animation history and specifically, if you have any. Four magoo shorts were nominated for oscars, and two of them when magoo flew 1954 and mr.
Van citters has documented the creation and production of the classic upa tv special mr. However, through uncanny streaks of luck, the situation always. Magoo tv cartoons, the folks at upa studios decided to star magoo in a 60minute musical version of charles dickens a christmas carol. Magoo has somehow become a broadway star in a new musical christmas. Magoos christmas carol commemorative comic book and the stocking stuffer comic bookdvd package. However, citters has written a fascinating new book, mr. Magoo at christmas time and to put coin into the hands on. Magoo s christmas carol did breathe some new life into the franchise, which with the primetime tv show and the various commercial spots he was in, was likely why the magoo comic strip showed up at this time. Do you remember when christmas tv specials actually were special. It is so iconic that it has single handedly kept the magoo character in the mainstream through various video. In universe magoo is actually an accomplished actor despite his visual problems. Mister magoos christmas carol tv movie 1962 mister magoo. This is a great limited edition hand painted cel of this animation favorite this item will fit in great in any collection or will look great on any wallthis auction is for a sericel animation cartoon cel of this animation favorite this item comes with a full color background. Oct, 2009 however, citters has written a fascinating new book, mr.
The deceased partner was as mean and miserly as scrooge is now and he warns him to change his ways or face the consequences in the afterlife. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other. The art of the jay ward studio if everything falls into place, it appears that the follow up to the making of mr. Magoo has been published in comic books since 1965 and coincides with the return of mr. Magoo has somehow become a broadway star in a new musical christmas carol, which we see in its entirety. The making of the first animated christmas special, published this month by oxberry press. Mister magoos christmas carol is a 1962 animated musical holiday television special produced by upa. It was notably produced by upa in its last days as an animation studio, following its acquisition by henry g. It is about magoos runin with an elf that accidentally falls down his chimney on christmas. Magoos christmas carol was a holiday tradition at our house for years, so bringing that story to a new audience in comicbook form was irresistible. I have a copy id like to give away to one of my readers.
This december, airwave comics will publish the official comicbook adaptation of mr. Magoos christmas carol debuted on the nbc television network on december 18, 1962, capturing the hearts of milllions with broadwaycaliber songs written by bob merrill and jule styne funny girl at the peak of their careers. And it does have some great, broadly drawn comic images. The character arc dickens set out was so airtight its hard to imagine messing with it too much, yet mr. Magoo is a elderly, wealthy, shortstatured retiree who gets into a series of comical situations as a result of his extreme nearsightedness, compounded by his stubborn refusal to admit the problem. As i mentioned in the previous book, both upa and ward. Mister magoos christmas carol is a 1962 animated musical holiday television special. Download our free nook app coloring books for everyone. And, in the middle of the book is a lengthy section on the history in text of the mr. The making of the first animated christmas special. Magoos christmas carol is a delightful retelling of the dickens classic, featuring the comically myopic cartoon character quincy magoo. Magoos christmas carol 1962 original production layout drawing upa.
Magoos christmas carol efficaciously downplays much of the foolhardy love is wealthisms by focusing on scrooges blindnesswhich is easily accomplished, given magoos infamous ocular dysfunction. From the animated musical version of dickens story of the metamorphosis of a miser into a caring person on christmas eve. Mr magoos christmas carol western animation tv tropes. Mister magoo christmas carol commemorative comic reissued. Dec 23, 2007 this is just a snipit from the actual video. Im pleased to report that darrell van citterss book on the making of mr. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. First telecast over the nbc network on december 18, 1962, mr. The 2009 hardbound book is not only filled with color stills from the original tv special but it includes photos of the original sketches and artwork from the production as well as photos of. Out of universe, jim backus sings a truly heartwrenching song in the christmas carol hilarious in hindsight. Quincy is a wealthy, old man whose most notable trait is his myopia nearsightedness to the point of blindness. Richard is a 20year veteran in the comicbook business.
Mister magoo, loved the mr magoo christmas carol every year. But, the animated mister magoo s christmas carol is the best version ever of the tale, and that includes dickens own often too heavyhanded morality play itself. Magoos christmas carol did breathe some new life into the franchise, which with the primetime tv show and the various commercial spots he was in, was likely why the magoo comic strip showed up at this time. Mr magoo mr cartoon mr vintage mr rare mr animation mr original mr backus mr movie mr hubley mr general mr nights mr arabian mr display mr electric mr magoos mr comic mr mister mr battery mr jokes. Magoos christmas carol is a 1962 cartoon made by upa productions and directed by abe levitow. Magoos christmas carol was the firstever animated christmas special, and is now the subject of a splendid new book by darrell van citters. Magoos christmas carol in the highest quality i could find. It is so iconic that it has single handedly kept the magoo character in the mainstream through various video releases and airings. The reason is that the cartoon takes on all the best elements of the source work, mitigates that works flaws, deepens its positives, and adds a goodly amount of its own improvements.