Bob Clampett's: Beany and Cecil
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Movie Reviews of Bob Clampett's: Beany and Cecil
Movie Review: "Tall, Green 'n' Gruesome!"
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a wonderful compendium of the classic world of Bob Clampett's "BEANY & CECIL", first giving us 12 beautiful copies of nicely chosen "BEANY & CECIL" animated cartoons and at least four episodes from the characters' beginnings, a live puppet show called "TIME FOR BEANY" which featured the voice talents of Daws Butler and Stan Freberg.
I tend to like the animated cartoons because there is more of a sense of Bob Clampett's classic LOONEY TUNES inherent there, with fast little asides and topical humor filtered throughout which most kids probably didn't originally pick up on when first enjoying the series in the '60's, but that is why it worked well. The supporting characters were colorful enough to appeal to the kids and a lot of fun, characters like Davey Cricket, Beepin' Tom (from the Planet Saturnin'), Careless the Mexican Hairless, Buffalo Billy, Pop Gun (a takeoff on wild west characters brought to life by actor Walter Brennan) and my favorite, Li'l Ace from Outer Space, a mouse always on a space mission that fails...oh, and let's not forget Hare-cules Hare, the Brainy Bunny, who speaks in Spike Jonesian inflections when drawing punctuation signs in midair and proves, with his brawny dad that it takes equal parts brawn and brain to get by.
But that is what is wrong with this collection--you don't get to see many of the shorts that introduce these characters and more. This is an introductory set that gives you examples of why this core group of characters were so wonderful. When I bought this, I hoped so much to see, eventually, the remainder of the series coming out of its dusty old vault corner and being issued with the same frequency as it was once on VHS tape. I don't know why this project was not continued, but here's hoping that new customers come to acknowledge this product and learn more about this series and also learn to enjoy it on its own level. You can see why John Kricfalusi ("REN & STIMPY") was brought in originally to revive the series. Those who saw that revival did eventually get samples of the original series interspersed in the weekly airings, but the network and the company distributing the show did not understand the reasons why the characters were so interesting and funny. It was never given a chance.
I hope that some video company out there tries hard to work with the Clampett estate and bring the full run of this series, with more "TIME FOR BEANY" episodes, back to the DVD shelves.
Movie Review: 80, 90, 100 bucks for what?
Summary: 1 Stars
are they giving us 10 dvds in this beany and cecil deal or what?
or, is that high price for just one dvd? if so, i'd rather spend it on penn and teller. for the high sum of money sellers want for this dvd, they better be offering at least 15 or 20 episodes of beany and cecil.
Movie Review: A forgotten classic!
Summary: 4 Stars
This series is a forgotten classic. It was one of my favorites as a kid in the early 1960's. Every kid needs to be able to call on a Cecil when they are in trouble. Admittedly, this series may seem boring and lame to today's youngsters, but it was hip in its day.
It is a shame that these cartoons are out of print and not available on affordable, single DVDs. This is another series that will jog the memories of many a baby boomer!
Movie Review: When, Oh When?
Summary: 1 Stars
Although this item was ordered in late August, I still haven't received it (10.18.05).Movie Review: TOO MUCH CRAP!!!
Summary: 2 Stars
While the non-Beany-and-Cecil-cartoon stuff was mildly interesting, it's stupid to have any of it at the expense of more of the cartoons. They should have released ALL the cartoons on DVD and put the extra stuff in ONLY if there was room on one of the discs.