Tag Archives: June Foray

The 3rd Annual Annie Awards

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Art Babbitt

The Annie Awards is the Oscars for the animation industry:  the highest honor awarded by one’s peers in the animation field.  The tradition was started by the incredible June Foray, a ubiquitous voice talent from the Golden age of Looney … Continue reading →

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Art Babbitt’s Roast: Mel Blanc

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Art Babbitt

Ah, Mel Blanc.  “The Man of A Thousand Voices,” and among them Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck,  and literally hundreds of other cartoon characters. As posted previously, Art Babbitt celebrated his 50th year in animation on May 25th, 1974. He was … Continue reading →

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Art Babbitt’s Roast: Chuck Jones

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Art Babbitt

Chuck Jones is many things:  a father of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, creator of the Roadrunner and Pepe Le Pew, director of the Grinch, … and Art’s Babbitt’s friend. On May 25th, 1974, when Art Babbitt was 66 years … Continue reading →

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