A behind the scenes look at the stop motion animation for the opening sequence of 'Here's Lucy'. The gentleman seen here is animator Jim Danforth at work at Cascade Studios. Other notable stop motion commercial mascots to come out of Cascade Studios were 'The Pillsbury Doughboy' (also animated by Danforth), 'Swiss Miss', 'Mrs. Butterworth', and 'Speedy' the Alka Seltzer character. Jim Danforth photo courtesy of Cortlandt Hull. Lucy tried various opening sequences during 'The Lucy Show' years, some she liked, others she hated. The bouncing ball and Jack-in-the-box heads from season 5 were her least favorite. In fact, she hated it so much, she dropped it mid-season and went back to the kaleidoscope opening from the previous season. She LOVED the animated doll opening for her 'Here's Lucy' series and kept it throughout the entire run of the show. A doll head purported to be the one used in the opening for HL came up at a Profiles In History auction at Barnaby's a few years ago. I've discussed this at length with other Lucy officianados and we all agree that this was not the head used in the show, but perhaps a prototype. The doll is believed to be lost in a fire caused by arson at the warehouse where it was kept. #lucilleball #stopmotionanimation #stopmotionpuppet #hereslucy #openingsequence #classicsitcoms #classictelevision #classiccommercials #vintagecommercials #jimdanforth #animators #cascadestudios #mrsbutterworth #alkaseltzer #pillsburydoughboy #swissmiss #kaleidescope #waynelvslcy https://www.instagram.com/p/CmpRK7wPJIK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Do I have a 10 episode plan mapped out..yes. But, I want it all to be written before I start posting so this is gonna be a long, looooong work in progress for a while. Although, I might be tempted to post a pilot to see what people like…
Happy 60th anniversary to the classic television program “Bewitched” ✨. This supernatural sitcom is forever one of my favorites. A magical day all the way around ✨✨✨!
Picked up the complete series of "TAXI" on DVD. All 5 seasons (1978 - 1983) on 17 discs. I watched episodes of this series on reruns in the late 80s, as it originally aired during the first 5 years of my life, and somw episodes on YouTube. I never saw the entire series but it is one the funniest sitcoms I've ever seen and has one of the best casts ever assembled for TV. Looking forward to casually watching my way through this series during the summer months. A must see show. ☺👍📺 . . #taxi #classictv #classicsitcoms #sitcoms #80stv #nostalgia #80snostalgia #classiccomedy #tvmemories #juddhirsch #andykaufman #dannydevito #christopherlloyd #tonydanza #marilouhenner #jeffconaway #reverendjim https://www.instagram.com/p/BxSN1RBluft/?igshid=6fe0mm3xdwp4
An an only-child and a latchkey kid, I had a special relationship with TV. Thanks to syndication, I spent many nights watching old shows on Nick-at-Nite. This was when I fell in love with Mary Tyler Moore. At the time, I didn’t know she incited controversy by insisting on wearing pants on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” or that she started her own production company, or that her self-titled show was the first to feature an independent, single career woman. I knew that she was funny, beautiful and a boss dancer. That a ten-year-old black girl born in the 80s could love “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” speaks to it’s greatness and relatability (along with 29 Emmy Awards). She was the best, a trailblazing inspiration who changed the face of TV. Mary, Mary, Mary, I love you. I really, really do.
Currently streaming on @hulu. If you're a fan of 'friends' or 'how I met your mother', #livingsingle was the blueprint. The intro, as seen here, is amazing in and of itself. As a young man growing up, I can honestly that the character of Kyle, played by @officialtccarson had a direct impact on the way that I speak to this day. Random fun fact, he was also the voice of kratos in the God of War video game series. #tbt #throwbacktuesday #90skindaworld #sitcom #sitcoms #90sfashion #90smusic #90ssitcom #livingsingle #queenlatifah #kimfields #tccarson #classicsitcom #hulu #situationalcomedy #giveflowers https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSImWRju56/?igshid=rwxrjhjy7mei
Happy Monday! Here is another Bar Chart Art Challenge from Goofy Faces. Please like if you can guess what classic sitcom it is. #goofyfaces #barchartart #minimallikeness #popculturedesigns #classicsitcom https://www.instagram.com/p/CAD1uXIjetF/?igshid=non5go1xi5vd
I have some lovely and talented friends! Thank you @davewoodmanart for this adorable and creative take on a classic and most recognizable scene from "Lucy and Her Electric Mattress" from the first season of 'The Lucy Show'. This doll series of prints just blows my mind! I will cherish this forever! You can find more beautiful, limited edition art works by Dave Woodman at his Etsy site. #lucyball #lucilleball #vivianvance #thelucyshow #myfavoriteredhead #stiltswalker #classicsitcoms #classictv #classictelevision #art #artforsalebyartist #etsyartists #etsyartwork #dolls #barbiestyle #hesmyfriend #limitededitionprint #mycollection #lucyart https://www.instagram.com/p/B_74gnInooc/?igshid=ljv5r9bbqdnz
#Repost @televisionheavenofficial • • • • • • Bless This House - heralding the last series of this classic sitcom, due to the untimely death of the great Sid James who passed away just a few weeks after this publication. #tvtimes #sidjames #carryonmovies #blessthishouse #classicsitcom #britcom #televisionheaven https://www.instagram.com/p/B3aJcuIFAtv/?igshid=brtykftuc4id
Couple of days ago I decided to run an old fashioned "Golden Girls" marathon and boy, I am having so much fun with the ladies, I'm glad I've come up with this idea in the first place! 😃
#80sfun #classicsitcoms #oldiesbutgoldies
Don’t tempt me! I have thirty minutes to kill while I dye my hair but I have zero restraint and would just binge until my eyes were heavy!
But yes I love those ladies and miss them! A binge may have to be penciled in ...
An absolute classic ... Gets me every time. Which was your favourite #Friends moment or episode? ・・・ S3E2 • When Joey wore all Chandler's clothes! 😂 - Tag your frends! [follow @friendsitaly for more] #Repost @friendsitaly (@get_repost) #comedy #classicsitcoms #sitcom #Bang2write #genre #screenwriting #screenwriters https://www.instagram.com/p/BsljPuKhw6v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6tpxivpbymjn