Magoo is an animated television series, produced by united productions of america, which aired for one season 1964 1965 on the nbc network usually on sunday nights from 6. Magoo is a fictional cartoon character created at the upa animation studio in. A liveaction film adaptation of upas cartoon of the same name, it was produced by walt disney pictures, and starred leslie nielsen as the title character, alongside kelly lynch, matt keeslar, nick chinlund, stephen tobolowsky. A christmas carol film adaptations best and worst movie versions. Magoo is a wealthy, shortstatured retiree who gets into a series of comical situations as a result of his extreme nearsightedness, compounded by his stubborn refusal to admit the problem. Magoo is a 1997 american comedy film directed by hong kong film veteran stanley tong his sole english language film and written by pat proft and tom sherohman. Mar 29, 2014 doctor frankenstein march, 1965 the famous adventures of mr. Its a good day for fans of jim backus nearsighted animated character, quincy magoo. Its the first time that the latter two shows have been. Despite his lack of vision, magoo had been entrusted as the caretaker of his little nephew waldo, who was. Magoo is an animated television series, produced by united productions of america, which aired for one season 1964. Magoo s the count of monte cristo, produced by upa.
Thirteen hourlong episodes were produced, some being. The famous adventures of mister magoo opening youtube. Magoos christmas carol but also with the prime time series that it spawned, the famous adventures of mr. Many of the readers of this blog grew up not only with mr. Magoo was an animated series featuring jim backuss mr. Magoo s masterpiece is about his foray into the world of art. Magoo, a 1964 primetime series on nbc, in which magoo reenacted famous literary works uncle sam magoo, a 1970 special in which magoo relives the major events of american history whats new, mr. The television series was based on the original cartoon of the same name, with jim backus reprising the voiceover of the. Magoo is an animated television series, produced by united productions of. The television series was based on the original cartoon of the same name, with jim backus reprising the voiceover of the role he did on tv. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. Magoo eventually did appear in an adaptation of don quixote as an episode of the famous adventures of mister magoo.
Magoo episode air dates and to stay in touch with the famous adventures of mr. Jun 21, 2016 sacha borat baron cohen asks melanie what her price is friday night with jonathan ross duration. The television series was based on the original cartoon of the same name, with jim backus reprising the voice over of the role he did on tv. Magoos masterpiece is about his foray into the world of art.
I purchased this mainly for the famous adventures of mr. Magoo tv series 19641965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. For the first time ever on dvd the complete mr magoo show. Mister magoo animated theatrical cartoon series upa 1950 1965. Created and produced by john hubley at upa, magoo gained popularity as a theatrical subject. I especially love the literary specials that were done like movies. Magoo is an american adult animated sitcom, produced by united productions of. Separately, tracy and pat patton are informed by interpol that squinty eyes is headed to the u.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Stage door magoo is a charming little gem that features magoo in a theatrical setting, foretelling his role of an actor in the later tv series the famous adventures of mr. Quincy magoo is a fictional cartoon character created at the upa animation studio in 1949. Pete burness, who directed most of the magoo shorts, was the original director for 1001 arabian nights, but became dissatisfied with. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards. See more ideas about mr magoo, vintage cartoon and classic cartoons. The famous adventures of mister magoo episode guide upa big. Friday night with jonathan ross recommended for you. Magoos christmas carol was released as a download, but not in its full glory.
At least, most recently, a very elaborate and faithful graphic novel version graced comic and book stores. Thirteen hourlong episodes were produced, some being two halfhour stories combined into one program. The famous adventures of mister magoo episode guide 1964. Magoos christmas carol did make its way on to records, but not to its fullest extent.
Magoos christmas carol, engaged in a rather lengthy search for a sponsor in order to get the special on the air. The famous adventures of mr magoo s01e25 mr magoos. Quincy magoo is a wealthy nearsighted old man voiced by jim backus. Magoo in 1958 for a year long advertising campaign for one of their labels, stag beer. Plus collectible lenticular packaging designed in traditional mr. This nbc show presented magoo in a variety of roles, portraying various literary and historical figures. With leslie nielsen, kelly lynch, matt keeslar, nick chinlund. Look out for the voice of mel blanc throughout voice of bugs bunny. Tracy, noting the resemblance between squinty eyes and the famous actor mr. The police seize squinty eyes upon his arrival and mr.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central. Magoos christmas carol was just known as dad in the levitow household so when he and his family gathered to watch the completed mr. See more ideas about mr magoo, cartoon and classic cartoons. Magoo was a snooty, incredibly nearsighted character who was constantly getting himself into comedic trouble due to his intense myopia and chronic stubborness. The famous adventures of mister magoo episode guide upa. Mister magoos christmas carol, the famous adventures of mr. His feature credits include the family animation classics mr. Magoo show 19601961, very funny, slap stick situations but not of the violent kind. Praised by both critics and educators, and wellremembered by fans, the program won a prestigious george foster peabody award in 1965. Doctor frankenstein march, 1965 the famous adventures of mr. And magoo was the star of upas first featurelength cartoon, 1001 arabian nights, which came out in 1958.
Magoo, abe levitow, jim backus, joan gardner, marvin miller. The hot dog vendor from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Magoo was depicted as an actor playing a role in mr. This led to his entry into the theatrical and television fields, where his credits include eleven years of all star golf, mr. The legendary animator in such classic shorts as hairraising hare, for scentimental reasons and one froggy evening, codirector of the phantom tollbooth, director of gay purree which we discussed in this spin and mr. Four magoo shorts were nominated for oscars, and two of them when magoo flew 1954 and mr. Anyone who has any information or artwork from either magoos christmas carol or the famous adventures of mr. As mentioned in my book, lee orgel, producer of mr. In his first cartoon, magoo looked very different, with a barrel chest, bigger jowls and heavy eyebrows. The famous adventures of mister magoo episode guides, cartoon characters and crew lists ishmael quincy magoo is a young seaman who signs on with a whaling vessel. The myopic millionaire defeats jewel smugglers in his usual bumbling manner. Magoo season 1 episode 27 the famous adventures of mr. Magoos christmas carol, the famous adventures of mr. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there.
Magoo show, the set includes all of the episodes of the famous adventures of mr. Magoo, the nearsighted bungler, plays robin hoods friend and ally, friar tuck, and has a number. The famous adventures of mister magoo episode guides, cartoon characters and crew lists mr. With jim backus, joan gardner, marvin miller, howard morris. Magoo episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Magoo became watson to accompany sherlock holmes while helping a young girl with an issue of a gold stone sent from the mines of south africa. The famous adventures of mister magoo episode guide upa 1964. Magoo the following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. Sacha borat baron cohen asks melanie what her price is friday night with jonathan ross duration. Magoo s christmas carol, the famous adventures of mr. Magoo cartoons for nbc and cbs, and dick tracy cartoons. Magoo as the count of monte cristo in 1829 france, where he recreates dumas grim story of revenge against injustice. Jim backus, joan gardner, marvin miller, paul frees, dal mckennon, howard morris, julie bennett, everett sloane, shepard menken, robie lester, abe levitow, the mr. For many, it was their first exposure to the classic literature that was the basis for the show.
Magoo character in halfhour adaptations of classic stories for children. As the character evolved, his design became simpler, and his features more babylike. The television collection, 19601977 on dvd and it includes more than 30 hours of cartoons. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Magoo, a 1997 liveaction adaptation starring leslie nielsen kung fu magoo, a 2010 animated film by. I remember watching this cartoon show when i was a kid.
However, through uncanny streaks of luck, the situation always seems to. I dont know but to me cartoons back then where much more kid friendly. The famous adventures of mr magoo tv cartoon series 1964 only ran the 1 season. In 1964, backus played his two most famous characters on the same night but on different networks. During that process, one sponsor that expressed interest was carling ale, who had previously used mr. Magoo plays all seven of snow whites dwarves in this adaptation of a beloved grimms. Mister magoo theatrical series upa big cartoon database. Includes 26 original epiosodes in their entirety for over 10 hours of fun and mishaps. The famous adventures of mr magoo s01e25 mr magoos sherlock.
Im happy to see that there are videos on you tube available of mr. The famous adventures of mister magoo episode guides, cartoon characters and crew lists. Pete burness, who directed most of the magoo shorts, was the original director for 1001 arabian nights, but became dissatisfied with how the movie was turning out and left the studio. Magoo see more ideas about mr magoo, cartoon shows and cartoon. Magoo is an animated television series, produced by united productions of america, which aired for one season 1964 1965. Magoo next episode air date and your others favorite tv shows. Magoos christmas carol and the famous adventures of mr.
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