Tag Archives: Herb Sorrell

The Truth about Dave Hilberman

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Art Babbitt

Let’s get one thing straight. In 1947, when Walt Disney spoke to the House of Un-American Activities Committee during the country’s hunt for Communists, he named only four names. Three of those names were business managers of the Screen Cartoonists … Continue reading →

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Disney and the Mob: Willie Bioff

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Art Babbitt

Let’s talk about the mob for a minute. There was a man named Willie Bioff.  He was a member of Al Capone’s gang, as was his partner, George Browne.  They were both top men of the Hollywood stagehands’ union, the … Continue reading →

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Dennis the Union Menace

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Art Babbitt

I recently got a hold of the autobiography of Hank Ketcham, creator of the comic strip Dennis the Menace, aptly called The Merchant of Dennis.  The book is filled with photos and illustrations on every page, and reminds me a … Continue reading →

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