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Articles by Fred Grandinetti
Anthony Gaudette, An Actor Who Performs with a Pretty Broad Brush!
Anthony
Gaudette is an all-around artist whether performing for the camera,
directing or painting houses. For several years he has worked on
projects which require him to paint walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets, deck and fences. I had the pleasure to interview Anthony about his artistic endeavors. Read more.
Drawing
With Fred Promotes Water Safety
The
water safety segments on Drawing With Fred mainly focus on the
importance of wearing a life jacket. The message is conveyed in a creative
fashion inspired by I Dream of Jeannie, Popeye or other favorites
of Grandinetti. They also feature actors who have appeared in prominent film
and television productions. Read more.
Brutus Act of Kindness
In 2020 Popeye’s
rival for the affection of Olive Oyl, Brutus, celebrates his 60th
birthday. Brutus paid a special visit to Watertown Massachusetts in
1994. I contacted Jackson Beck who provided the bully’s voice
asking if he could perform it for my cable access series Drawing With
Fred. Continue reading about Brutus.
Blow Me Down! Ninety Years of Popeye!
Popeye the
Sailor turned 90 on January 17, 2019. He was originally created by
E.C. Segar for his Thimble Theatre comic strip. Segar was born on
December 8, 1894 and raised in Chester, Illinois. At the age of 18 he
decided to become a cartoonist and took a correspondence course from
W.L. Evans from Cleveland, Ohio. Continue reading about Popeye's 90th Birthday.
Strong to the ‘Finich’…Highlights of Popeye’s Spinach!
Generations of
children have been told by their parents, “Eat your spinach and you’ll
be strong like Popeye the Sailor Man”. It may come as a surprise to
learn Popeye’s original source of strength was not the green vegetable.
Read the story of Popeye and his spinach.
Cuyle Carvin and By the C
Film and television actor, Cuyle Carvin,
has appeared in front of the camera in numerous productions. He has
appeared in the horror films, Alien Opponent, Assault of the Sasquatch,
Fog Warning and the award winning web series Revelations.
Remembering Popeye’s Bumblebee
On January 17,
2014 Popeye the Sailor turned 85 years old. The sailor man with a
passion for spinach and Olive Oyl made his debut in the Thimble Theatre
comic strip created by E.C. Segar. For decades Segar’s work,
including his successors Bud Sagendorf and Bobby London, have been
reprinted for new generations to discover. Although reprinted in
comic book format during the 1940’s and 1950’s the work of one Popeye’s
greatest cartoonists has been slighted: Bela “Bill” Zaboly.
Brandon Stumpf Juggles Several Artistic Fields
Brandon Stumpf
has been referred to by several names over the years. These monikers
include Spiderman, Iron Man, Chief Greg Buxon, Lawson, Detective Ryan
and Popeye. From his two daughters he is known as Daddy.
A Batman for all Generations!
On many occasions
I have witnessed a young child grabbing the latest Batman related comic
book. If the child is accompanied by a parental figure, I inform them
that The Dark Knight has not been a children’s character for quite a
while. For the past decade Batman’s stories have been filled with
gruesome scenes depicting torture, blood, decapitation and
death. This is in contrast to the latest Batman action figure,
sitting on a toy store’s shelf, eagerly waiting to be played with by a
young child. Many parent’s memories of Batman harkens back to the
live-action television series. Continue reading.
Jeannie's 50 Years of Magical Success in Syndication!
In the U.S.
industry syndication is where the real money is made when a television
series concludes its network run. While the initial run of any
particular program may theoretically lose money for its producing studio
it is the hope a successful run in syndication will generate enough
profit to balance out any losses. Read about Jeannie's Magical Success in Syndication!
The Many Faces of Cuyle Carvin
Several
months ago actor Cuyle Carvin gave me a DVD of the film Fog Warning
where he plays Karl. Due to my malfunctioning player the
movie began in the middle of the picture. Karl was discussing how
his delinquent father, now in a rest home, was begging him to
visit. Read about The Many Faces of Cuyle Carvin.
Popeye: Over 75 years old and still goin'
For 75 years,
generations have viewed the comedic actions of a unique figure in film
history, Popeye the Sailor man. The spinach-eating swab was created for
the "Thimble Theatre" comic strip in 1929 by E.C. Segar. Despite his
success in the funnies, more people know of the character from his
appearances in over 500 animated cartoons produced for both motion
pictures and television. Read about Popeye: Over 75 years old and still goin'.
Fred Grandinetti Books Available on Amazon.com
by Fred M. Grandinetti
This comprehensive
and lavishly illustrated history is a thoroughly updated and revised
edition of the highly acclaimed 1994 work. Animated series and films are
examined, noting the different directions each studio took and the
changing character designs of the Popeye family. Popeye in other
media—comics, books, radio, and a stage play—is thoroughly covered, as
are Robert Altman’s 1980 live-action film, and Popeye memorabilia.
Paperback: 337 pages. Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub; 2 Sub
edition (July 2004).
by Fred M. Grandinetti
The definitive
biography of voice actor Jack Mercer. Voice of Popeye, Felix the Cat,
and a thousand others. Completely illustrated with A - Z character list,
discography, and massive credit list. A must for any cartoon lover!
Paperback: 208 pages. Publisher: BearManor Media (October 20, 2007)
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