Cracked Ice

It’s been awhile since we’ve looked at a classic animated short here on the ole blog. Since it’s the middle of summer, what better time to look at a short about ice skating? It’s a 1938 entry in the Merrie Melodies series...”Cracked Ice.” The short begins with a series of ice skating gags as we...

Who’s Minding the Store

When I think of Jerry Lewis, my brain does not automatically think of him as being one of the biggest comedy film stars of all time.  Having grown up in the 70’s and 80’s, when his film career was on the decline, my first association with him is as the host of that telethon.  I...