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Tangled Television

Tangled Television

Animation

7m

August 30, 1940 (85 years ago)

Overview

In this 1940 entry from Columbia Pictures' "Color Rhapsodies" series, three television pioneers demonstrate how TV works. Featured is singer Madame Dish, followed by trips to India, Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Venice. With the original main titles intact, this 1940 Screen Gems cartoon, with animation by Art Davis and Herb Rothwell plus music by Joe De Nat, was directed by Sid Marcus.

ActorAge thenAge now
Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc

Various (voice)

Birthday: May 30, 1908

32 July 10, 1989 (81)
Danny Webb

Danny Webb

Various (voice)

Birthday: May 24, 1906

34 September 16, 1983 (77)