Clustered around a gravesite are the mourners TOONS of every stripe. Sally Sargant ( Terrytoons ) The Noveltoons jack-in-the-box mascot wouldve appeared popping out voiced by Frank Welker of Scooby-Doo fame saying Duh, I Didnt Know A Toon Had Murdered The Mayor of Toontown !. He has yellow and orange swirly eyes and carried a straight razor. This resulted in lower net profits compared to the prior year. No lawyer writers. Which means that I should probably close here & run out and get her some more medicine. Yes its real.). Mark. Thereby creating the oldI say old neighborhood we know as Toontown.. Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935 . So lets start with the obvious: When Disneyland Park first opened in July of 1955, there had never been one of these before. Anyway Like I said, Disneys movie version of Swiss Family Robinson comes out in December of 1960 and does quite well at the box office (Fourth highest grossing film of the year domestically). And again my apologies for JHM being off the air for a week or so there. At one point Maroon points to his pocket. This collection of animated shorts literally sent Lightning McQueen & Mater off on a road trip. If the Jungle Cruise was being drained for months so that the Imagineers could then install the Sacred Elephant Bathing Pool sequence in that Adventureland attraction, that meant the Rivers of America had to be drained as well. More more MORE!!!! And since it only took three Disneyland employees to safely staff & operate the Treehouse (i.e., one person to take tickets at the entrance, a second staffer patrolling upstairs in the tree to make sure the Guests were behaving themselves / not touching the props, and then a third Cast Member down by the exit making sure that Guests arent sneaking up the back stairs to experience the Swiss Family Treehouse without first surrendering a C Ticket), it also became one of the more profitable attractions in the Park. Stupid was the dumb one. Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg decided the funeral scene which would require complicated animation and physical gags to be included with the live action and negotiations unsure for the use of some characters in the scene, that it should be cut even though it was known that it was producer Steven Spielbergs favorite scene in the script. That said, I was well aware at the time that many of the creative decisions in Who Framed Roger Rabbit were the result of legal negotiations in the boardroom. No. (Again going L to R) Donald Duck, Daffy Duck, Baby Huey, Hippety Hopper, Dick Tracy & Tubby the Tuba all goggle the playful spirit for a second or two. Let me share something that I just found in the 1958 edition of Walt Disney Productions annual report. 15. I thought we were bearing Acme.. Marvin William Leiter. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This Pixar Animation Studios production did so well (Of all the high grossing films released that year, Cars was No. One of the only images from the storyboards for Marvin Acmes funeral that were available online Until now. Deputy Dawg One of the only images from the storyboards for Marvin Acme's funeral Titled: "Acme Funeral: Inglewood Cemetery" Private Detective Eddie Valiant arrive at the graveyard at Inglewood, California for Acme's funeral Move to the top Now what really would have been great about this proposed sequence for Who Framed Roger Rabbit wasnt just Marvins pallbearers. Whats more, what initially drove him to seek out and then purchase this amazing animation artifact was my August 2011 story about scenes that had been cut out of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.. Sorry I declined to participate in this post, just too much work for nothing, I guess. Shiva at Jackie's home Monday through Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. One was supposed to be built around boats. During this chaos, a convertible pulls up near Valiant. An additional $16,000 to maintain each year. Theres this great scene about 20 minutes into this motion pictures where Valiant as he sits alone in his office, drinking is looking through some photographs and is suddenly undone when Eddie comes across an image of himself, his brother Teddy and Valiants then-girlfriend / secretary Delores cavorting at Catalina. And as Valiant moves through the long column of cars that are parked near Acmes gravesite, the private detective notices R.K. Maroon exit a long black limo. and Various Characters from Don Bluth Animated Movies ! Home; Memorials; Cemeteries; Famous; Contribute; Register; Sign In; . In 1965, this Adventureland Attraction even after taking those costs into consideration still managed to turn a profit of $313,000. A live action look-alike for actor Humphrey Bogart is driving. Well, heres hoping that whoever wins this auction is a kind & generous soul. Marvin began his career at his father's clothing manufacturing company, P. Segal and then moved to a position at the Canadian Federal Government where he worked . In spite of his cheating with Roger's wife, Jessica, he was a humorous fellow who genuinely loved toons enough to have them own their own town in accordance to his will. The stories that slip through your fingers. Out of every four Guests who came through the turnstile / surrounded that 35 cent C ticket, only one was a kid under 10. That from 1958 through 1985 [a total of 27 years] the Happiest Place on Earth used to close two days a week during the slower times of year. Worth noting here that in the late 1960s / early 1970s when Walt Disney Animation Studios was fumbling around for an idea for a project to tackle after The Aristocats (That was the last animated feature that Walt Disney personally put into production / greenlit) someone asks that classic question What would Walt do?. Tex Avery and Sagebrush Sid from *The Wacky World of Tex Avery* Three was Sleeping Beauty Castle. And then the two of them made multiple trips up & down the stairs that had already been installed in & around Disneylands Swiss Family Treehouse. After Roger Rabbit discovers that Marvin is playing Patty Cake with his wife Jessica, Acme is found murdered the following morning in his factory warehouse. Bluto thinks that Popeyes comment is disrespectful. Which then cues Foghorn Leghorn to begin his sermon. If Disney and Amblin Had A Contract with Trickfilmstudio and Editoy, Then Ill Be Very Proud ! There was also a lot of talk during this Comic-Con panel about how because Who Framed Roger Rabbit s June 21, 1988 release date had already been locked in there just wasnt enough time for the studio that Richard Williams had set up to do all of the animation for this motion picture. Bravo for a wonderful reconstruction of a lost scene from disparate sources. Beyond Dicks address at WDI, Walt reportedly only wrote two words on this postcard. TOM AND JERRY. So below youll see (going L to R) Catnip the Cat, Tom, Jerry & Andy Panda. Given that Im a short, round bald guy whos a bit rough around the edges, it probably wont surprise you to hear that I was (and still am) a huge Bob Hoskins fan. When I contact anyone for information, I am always prepared for them to decline or not have the answer. Original film storyboard in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" that included a funeral scene of Marvin Acme, with Eddie Valiant, RK Maroon, and the Toons involved such as Popeye, Bluto, Felix the Cat, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Goofy, Herman the Mouse, Jessica Rabbits, and others. And we were genuinely terrified for Eddie when he did battle with Judge Doom in the Acme Warehouse and then discovered that SPOILER ALERT Doom was the toon with those burning red eyes, and that high, squeaky voice who did in Teddy. Required fields are marked *. The famous never-filmed Marvin Acme funeral sequence workbook pages from Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Disney/Amblin, 1988). 4 at the box office that year, behind Spartacus, Psycho, and Exodus.. At this point, there was no confirmation as to what toons would be available to mourn so there are multiple blue sky drawings. 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Back then, Walt Disney Studios just had a hit film that was based on Johann David Wyss famous adventure novel of 1812. Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right, Mr. Peabody and Sherman photographed on the island of Tobago in the West Indies and that it is shaping up into such an exciting and thrilling picture that the Swiss Family Robinson shows every promise of equaling or surpassing every production our Company has ever put out. Perhaps one of the saddest casualties was the funeral of Marvin Acme. Parks closed. The funeral scene starred Foghorn Leghorn as a preacher, cast Goofy, Bluto, Felix the Cat and others as pallbearers, and contained a shot where Yosemite Sam angrily tosses Acme's coffin into his grave, making it the most hilarious fake funeral ever proposed! The storyboard drawings are by the Amblin contract artist, Marty Kline. Back when Disney prided itself in being a good neighbor. Perhaps one of the saddest casualties was the funeral of Marvin Acme. And since people in Feature Animation thought that that was a pretty solid story Well, thats how we wound up with Disneys animated version of Robin Hood in November of 1973. You can see Disney proudly showing off the elaborate water wheel system at the heart of this Adventureland attraction, which send 200 gallons of water high up into that faux tree. Skip to main content. With the 50th anniversary re-release of Snow White in 1987, Roger Rabbit in 1988, and the Little Mermaid in 1989, I felt optimistic about the future of animation for the first time in my life. CHIP 'N DALE. I was wondering if they had other characters they controlled that werent used. Only Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest sold more tickets in 2006) that Disney execs asked John Lasseter to develop a sequel. Just because a character didnt make his screen debut by the late 1940s doesnt mean the character didnt exist in the RR world it would be about 15 years before those penguin waiters would get their chance in Mary Poppins. Marvin Acme (played by the adorable, irrepressible and talented Stubby Kaye) is the head of the Acme Corporation and owner of . Tel: 1-606-758-9600. Sadly, the Imagineers werent able to base any other theme park attractions on Ken Annakin movies. The Disney Dish Podcast is part of the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network. The pallbearers of the coffin kept shifting but generally included Yosemite Sam (who is struggling to carry the coffin from underneath it), Elmer Fudd, the silent screen version of Felix the Cat (with a Sob thought bubble above him), Popeye, Bluto, Herman the Mouse and in at least one version, Goofy. Wed have to rip that up and then reroute that water system., The Imagineers then said But Walt. Dolores: But I already have a good man). Why when toonkind splattered forth upon this landscape, we wandered the hills without a home. Missed opportunity for this once-in-a-toontime summit meeting. And Walt now wants to turn that attendance deficit around. Sadly, Ken passed away at his home in Beverly Hills back in April of 2009 at the ripe old age of 94. Let me get you a close-up of these characters so you can better see the pallbearers. Id also like to thank people like Leo N. Holzer, who stepped up to the plate when Nancy & I couldnt and got a new story or two out there. Thats what worries me about Disneys current situation. Next come (again L to R) Junior & George, one of Tex Averys hound dogs, Practical Pig, Sylvester the Cat, Fifer Pig & Fiddler Pig. It would have been a great scene. The Entire Cast of The Adventures of Brer Rabbit ( 2006 ) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) clip with quote - Judge Doom killed Marvin Acme. Sad Sack I just love how in the above shot Felix the Cat is fighting back tears as he helps to carry Acmes casket. Ah yes, this takes me back. Bendy The Marvin Acme funeral scene was deleted, but it would have been fun to see. Your email address will not be published. Marvin Acme (played by the adorable, irrepressible and talented Stubby Kaye) is the head of the Acme Corporation and owner of Toontown. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. 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No doubt, that dialogue between Bugs and Mickey had the stink of being written by a dozen high-priced attorneys. 4. So they then screened the very first movie that Ken directed for Disney, which was The Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men from 1952. Planes: Fire and Rescue followed in the Summer of 2014. In fact, Walt so loved this gag that after the Africa Veldt section first opened at Disneyland Park in June of 1964 he actually made the Imagineers go back in this portion of that Adventureland attraction and restage it. No wonder Steven Spielberg liked it so much. So the Happiest Place on Earth was a learn-as-you-go operation. How so?, you query. Whereas the short story that Hughes wrote (i.e., Vacation 58) follows an unnamed family to a different theme park. Blackie the Lamb from Noveltoons ( Famous Studios ) Which is why even after Disneyland Park switched to a 5-day-a-week operating schedule during the off-season Disneyland Hotel launched into an aggressive expansion plan. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current. Its at this point that Walt personally reaches out to Jack and says I know, I know. Anyway Now what made this redo / expansion of the Jungle River Cruise complicated is that this Adventureland attraction shared a water system with the Rivers of America (Guests who were headed to Disneylands old Chicken Plantation Restaurant for lunch or dinner used to have to walk over a bridge in Frontierland. Which has gotten miserable press since Day One (and is a large part of peoples growing perception that its just gotten too expensive to take their family on vacation to WDW). And just in case youre wondering: The cost of extending Disneylands monorail system over to the Disneyland Hotel was $1.9 million (Thats $19 million in 2023 money). Where just before boarding that ride you then surrendered that ticket. Theres more In addition to the aborted Planes 3, Disney had other Cars spin-offs in the works. Marvin Hagler Funeral Service - Open Casket [HD] ~ Marvelous Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler; May 23, 1954 - March 13, 2021) was an American prof. It was a different time. Inspector Clouseau and Sergeant Deux-Deux Which the Imagineers (back then, anyway) felt was money wasted. This was just four months after Michael Eisner had become Disneys new CEO. Featuring Popeye, Elmer Fudd, Felix the Cat . Pink Panther Anyway, the scene wouldnt have added much to the film, but its nice that other 1940s characters had been planned to appear. But in the meantime, Disney & Pixar began exploring the idea of expanding this film franchise. Build up the cave that was behind that pride of lions which was watching over that sleeping zebra so that the Trapped Safari would then have a stronger reveal. Paul Bearins shore hard work, aint it? They would be seen doing a pan shot while the eulogy is given. 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