From a flirty flapper to the man of steel, artist and innovator Max Fleischer left his mark on the field of animation. On his 139th birthday, Sci-Fi 5 looks back at Fleischer's life and influences that still influence the industry today.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Roberto Lewis 

Music by Devin Curry