Comments on: Popeye the Sailor 1938-1940 Volume 2

By: Max Fleischer’s Superman 1941-1942 » Comics Worth Reading

Max Fleischer’s Superman 1941-1942 » Comics Worth Reading — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:48:43 +0000

[...] like Bugs Bunny, were still a few years from breaking out to the big time). The Fleischers’ Popeye was the most popular character for a couple of years (beating even Mickey Mouse), and the [...]

By: Peanuts: Deluxe Holiday Collection » Comics Worth Reading

Peanuts: Deluxe Holiday Collection » Comics Worth Reading — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:20:37 +0000

[...] over the years — are assembled with the same care that Warners extends to its Warner Bros., Popeye, Hanna-Barbara, and DC Comics animation packages. The picture and sound quality is fantastic! I [...]

By: Popeye the Sailor 1941-1943 Volume 3 » Comics Worth Reading

Popeye the Sailor 1941-1943 Volume 3 » Comics Worth Reading — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:38:15 +0000

[...] cartoons to boot, Popeye Vol. 3: 1941-1943 is a strangely fun addition to this should-not-miss classic animation series! And next time, the color Popeye cartoons [...]

By: September Warner DVDs » Comics Worth Reading

September Warner DVDs » Comics Worth Reading — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:54:56 +0000

[...] And then, at the end of the month come the cartoons, with the Peanuts Holiday Collection on the 23rd — it includes It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Christmas, the three big holidays — and the next Popeye box set, Volume 3, on September 30. That’s a must-have after how much KC enjoyed the previous one. [...]

By: Ed Sizemore

Ed Sizemore — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:10:09 +0000

Roger,

Thanks for the info. Very cool.

By: KC

KC — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:41:26 +0000

Ed & Roger: While still gorgeous, “Aladdin” didn’t really go to town with the layered backgrounds like they did in the first two extravaganzas, which is why I didn’t emphasize it here. Those two cartoons are on Vol. 1. And thanks for giving me the chance to point that out!

Alan: Good point. Thanks!

Bill: That IS a great line! I also loved Olive’s “Help, Popeye! – Oh, I mean Aladdin!” while she’s being captured.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:49:27 +0000

Thanks! I just called, and they told me that they would be shipping out replacement discs after they receive them in 8-10 weeks.

By: Barney

Barney — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:33:11 +0000

There’s news on the Termite Terrace Trading Post that WB is going to be offering replacements for the first disc due to two of the cartoons not having their original titles: http://forums.goldenagecartoons.com/showthread.php?t=11407

By: Roger A

Roger A — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:48:15 +0000

Ed – One of the reasons for the extra depth in the Technicolor Popeye’s is that sections of them were filmed against constructed sets that were often built on a turntable. It’s a technique that fascinated me as a kid and I still find it impressive.

KC – Great review. You made me want to spend money.

By: Bill D.

Bill D. — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:17:23 +0000

I was watching a later, clipped version of the Aladdin cartoon (one with obviously animated later framing sequences of Popeye and Olive at the movie theater) on Boomerang the other day with my son, and I was pleasantly reminded that that cartoon contains one of my all-time favorite ‘toon gag lines: as footman for the newly royal Aladdin departs after bringing gifts for Princess Olive, he bows and says “Salami, Salami, Boloney.” Maybe less than sensitive in today’s climate, but it still makes me laugh every time.

By: Alan Coil

Alan Coil — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:05:01 +0000

As noted at both ComicMix and by Mark Evanier, this is great stuff, and not to be missed, but buyer beware that there is a Popeye and Friends collection, too, that features the mundane ‘toon from the late 70s/early 80s. Don’t let yourself get confused.

These old Popeye cartoons are what made me a lifelong fan of Popeye. I prefer my spinach raw, however.

By: Ed Sizemore

Ed Sizemore — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:08:01 +0000

KC,

What always impressed me about the Technicolor Fleischer cartoons is their sense of scenery depth. No one came close to building the layers of backgrounds that they did. Even Disney at its prime couldn’t duplicate the effect.

They really were the perfect studio for Popeye. They weren’t scared to be risque or absurd. Both qualities are essential to the character.