Full disclosure.
We’ve started 21 shorts in this season of Oh Yeah! Cartoons, and I met 9 of the 15 creators in their pitches over the last year or so (that’s 60% for the mathematically inclined). I only mention this statistic to counter the impression I sometimes leave on this blog that I’ve known everyone forever. I love meeting and working with new people; it’s the lifeblood of how I do what I’ve done for my working life.
Now, the other side of this startling fact is that once I become a fan of someone it’s great to work with them over a long period of time, through various phases and ebbtides of life. I try to be a loyal collaborator; I think it has served everyone well.
All of which leads to my full disclosure that I’ve worked with Alan Goodman for 35 years, and now he’s making his first Oh Yeah! cartoon with Nickelodeon New York animator and comic book artist Manny Galan. I won’t bore you with all the details, but suffice it to say that I met Alan in college radio, did my first moving picture work on his student films, was partners with him for several years, and he’s my brother-in-law. Along the way he’s been a journalist, ad writer, TV series creator, and my most constant creative confederate.
I’m thrilled beyond description that Alan and I have found another great way to work together.
Photography by Elena Seibert. Hand coloring by Candy Kugel. See, I was too skinny once.
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On January 22nd, 2006 at 12:00 am
Alright, I just had to post after seeing that picture. You guys look like a failed buddy COP show from the 80’s! Complete with SAVED BY THE BELL graphics.
STROKER and MR.PITTS! One is a by the books opera fan who loves filet migñon, the other is a slovenly cop who eats nuthin’ but chili dogs and does things HIS WAY! Actual quote from the show: ALAN: “I’m getting too old for this crap!” as Fred launches them over a opening draw bridge in the season opener.
I think i have my next OH YEAH! pitch……
On January 22nd, 2006 at 12:00 am
Inspiration can come from anywhere at anytime!