Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Cartoon Artist Joseph Bardera Dies at Age 95

Joseph Roland "Joe" Barbera (March 24, 1911 – December 18, 2006) was an American animator, cartoon artist, storyboard artist, director, producer, and co-founder, together with William Hanna, of Hanna-Barbera. The studio produced well-known cartoons such as Tom and Jerry, The Huckleberry Hound Show, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo as well as the musical film, Charlotte's Web.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Barbera

http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1815109.htm

As I recall, there were few days in my youth...where I didn't see one of the above shows.

Classic writer that will be missed by the youth of now and those of the future...that is for sure.

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