(introduces Gumbo, Gumba,and of course, Gumby)1956 Pokey (1960s) & most 60s males.Dallas McKennon Gumby(1950s)/most early females.Ginny Tyler/Nancy Wible/Norma MacMillian Writer (four episodes listed below)/animator.Ralph RodineĪnimation.Jim Danforth,Harry Egbgleston Writers,Directors,and Head Animators.Ray Peck/Pete Kleinow WELCOME FRESHMEN & REN AND STIMPY and bits of CLARISSA EXPLAINS IT ALL's first opener used the library at a time when Gumby itself has been shown on the same network in that awful resound-tracked version!)Ĭreator,Producer,writer,director,voice.Arthur Clokey (Ironically many commercials and several Nickelodeon shows, like You can always get the cassettes with the original soundtracks. The feature, long discussed, is finally out. Controversial among fans like me for resound-tracking it it did have a certain charm in the new episodes. In 1979 Clokey visited Sai Baba and then he did the new series. In 1968 the show had went into syndication, Clokey had been since 1959 doingthe highly acclaimed religious Davey and ing the same voice cast (Dal McKennon, Dick Beals, Norma MacMillan, Nancy Wible, Ginny Tyler, Hal Smith,and Art Clokey himself on Gumby,and (2),(3),(5),and (6) on D&G).The above music libraries were used on both. This also mentioned the then-upcoming Gumby feature, now on home video AND in movies, distributedby a very small company, Arrow Releasing), (As according to a 1986 LA times article. These were mixed in with some other music, perhaps by Kleinow who had written the Gumby theme (sorely replaced on the recent series). Dick Beals was by now doing Gumby.Originally Capitol Records & John Seely Associates lent their music libraries. Nopey, the little dog who only said "NO!" and a short lived mad scientist (sounding not unlike Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula) known as Doctor Zveegee were among others rounding out the pack. These are the ones that introduced the little yellow dinosaur, Prickle,Īnd the little blue mermaid (Gumby's original girlfriend) Goo. The ratings were so good that in 1967 Clokey created and did (with Pete Kleinow and Ray Peck rounding out the production team) a whole new Gumby. He also did Daniel Boone and worked for Will Vinton's Claymation(TM). Dallas McKennon voiced Gumby in these and in the others (he did Pokey in these and others).Īn extremely prolific character actor, Dallas McKennon (often known as simply "Dal" McKennon, misspelled on Gumby credits as Dal "McKinnon") worked often for Walter Lantz, Walt Disney, UPA and some others to say the least. Art Clokey's favorite episodes were: GUMBY CROSSES THE DELAWARE (remember Gumburgers?), POKEY'S PRICE, PILGRIMS ON THE ROCKS, and SON OF LIBERTY were made, though I don't remember in which order - probably obviously from the titles for the most part!). In 1966 four new ones,the only ones I might add with closing credits were made. It continued as a 1957 series on NBC with Pinky Lee and Scotty McKee (as 'Clarabelle Clown' from Howdy Doody, in no way to be mixed up with Walt Disney's near-forgotten Clarabelle Cow or Clara Cluck!). Pokey was added a few years episodes later (1956) as were the Blockheads. It turned up on Howdy Doody (1947-60).This, of course,was Gumby. The final doodle was a collaboration with engineer Bradley Bossard, who transformed the already delightful animations into an interactive experience.In 1955 Art Clokey,a teacher who had done Dinah Shore animation and a jazz video in clay called Gumbasia was approached by Art Engel of 20th Century Fox to do a clay series. Stop-motion has always captivated me, and it requires so much care, time, and dedication – but watching it come together is incredible. The animations were produced by veteran industry professional Anthony Scott, who worked on such contemporary stop-motion classics as The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, The Corpse Bride, and Coraline. Together they went on many misadventures, learned valuable lessons, and delighted their audience.Īn unedited frame of animation, with the support arm still visible.įor this doodle we had the pleasure of working with Joe Clokey, Art's son, to ensure that we would do justice to Art's cherished characters. From left to right we have: the Blockheads, Prickle, Goo, Gumby, and Pokey. His innovation and his palpable love for animation soon led to the creation of The Gumby Show, starring the characters that feature in our doodle. His first student film, Gumbasia (1955), was highly abstract, but contained hints of the playful transformations prevalent in his later work. A pioneer of animation, he worked with clay to create dynamic stop-motion sequences that were entertaining as well as beautiful. A preliminary sketch for Art Clokey's doodle.Īrt Clokey, creator of The Gumby Show, led an incredibly fascinating life.
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