“Some Pig,” amiright?! Some…year, actually. Oh my god, it’s already been a whole year since our last upload!!! Don’t worry, Dax has a very good reason as to why. He……just didn’t get around to editing it until now. Oh wow, that’s actually a very unsatisfying reason. In any event, we have a “Terrific” Non-Bluth episode for you on the world’s most “Radiant” pig, Wilbur! (as well as every other pig we can think of) Join us and returning guest Andrew Roebuck as we talk on the nature of death and how one little spider helped some of our younger selves understand its complicated, but simple place in our lives. So please ready yourselves, “Humble” listeners, for an extremely on-brand, two and a half hours long discussion on everyone’s favorite vegan inspiring childhood classic, Charlotte’s Web!

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NPR Articles on E.B. White:

Dax’s drawing of Charlotte:

Mystery Skulls (Seriously, watch these!):

The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo Intro:

In Loving Memory of Orbitty:

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Music from Charlotte's Web by The Sherman Brothers (songs) and Irwin Kostal (score).

We’ve lost our minds. Where? Somewhere over the rainbow, I think. We were gone for months, but never mind that, it’s us again on this April Foolsy day to bring you an episode that no one asked for, but everyone will enjoy (hopefully anyway)! Today, we’re joined by fellow friend and cat-enthusiast, Andrew Roebuck, to talk about an obscure Filmation animated feature film sequel to The Wizard of Oz starring Liza Minnelli as Dorothy. Why? Because Don Bluth was, in fact, a layout artist on this movie back in 1972. Yup, that’s it! That’s all the justification we need to make an entire Oz-themed episode for our unsuspecting listeners. So grab your favorite Cairn Terrier, click your heels together, and watch out for that Tornado, because we’re all on a wonderfully unexpected “Journey Back to Oz!”

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Music from Journey Back to Oz by Walter Scharf (score and song arrangements), Jimmy Van Heusen (songs), and Sammy Cahn (lyrics), with some library music by Johnny Pearson and possibly other authors that we have no way of looking up, lol.

Audio clips are (almost mostly) from Journey Back to Oz by Filmation. Most of the rest are from many, many, MANY different Oz-related productions.

Happy Life Day, Everyone! And what better way to celebrate Life Day than with a new Non-Bluth episode talking about Nelvana, the studio responsible for underground Sci-Fi animation such as A Cosmic Christmas, Romie-0 and Julie-8, Rock & Rule, Intergalactic Thanksgiving, Star Wars: Droids, Star Wars: Ewoks, and yes, even the animated segment from The Star Wars Holiday Special. Joining us is special guest Avery, who, having a unique history with the studio, kindly shares his experiences of visiting Nelvana in its earlier days. We also talk at length about the various shows that Avery and ourselves grew up with from this extremely unique Canadian production house that rarely gets the recognition it deserves in the history of animation.

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Avery's IG Winter Solstice: A fun window into life smack in the middle of Manitoba.

A Cosmic Christmas

Romie-0 and Julie-8

The animated segment from The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Devil and Daniel Mouse

Rock & Rule - Canadian cut (fan reconstruction)

Rock & Rule - American cut

Rock & Rule - in 4:3?

Intergalactic Thanksgiving

Heathcliff TV Series

The Neverending Story Series

Pippi Longstocking (1997)

Fievel’s American Tails

Hostess Potato Chip Animated Ads:

Babar and Father Christmas

Babar the Movie

Eek! the Cat

The Magic School Bus Theme

The Care Bears Movie Trailer

Star Wars: Droids

Star Wars: Ewoks

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Music and clips are (mostly) from numerous productions by Nelvana.

This is our idea of fun, talking about The Swan Princess. Sara has never seen it before, Dax has. Worlds collide, people are swans, and frogs are voiced by John Cleese. This is a magical tale about royalty and upper class living/lifestyles, but what do you expect from a movie directed by a man named "Richard Rich"? This Non-Bluth entry also has some interesting connections with a few Don Bluth films that we discuss a plenty. So does it hold up? Or does it fall from the sky like a wounded swan? Join us for the sweetest animated story of an arranged marriage ever told. We give it eight swans out of ten (probably).

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Buy The Swan Princess on Blu-ray:

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The Swan Princess Official Website:

The Swan Princess Live-Action Concept Trailer:

Listen to The Swan Princess Soundtrack:

The Miracle of Love (Song):

The Miracle of Love (Animated Sequence):

TETSUO! KANEDA!:

Interview with Producer Seldon O. Young

Swan Sounds:

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Music from The Swan Princess by Lex de Azevedo with lyrics by David Zippel.

We had a blast guesting on the Riverdale podcast Milkshakes and Mimosas with host Andrew Roebuck. We talked all about Don Bluth's time at Filmation working on Archie and His New Pals, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Fantastic Voyage, Will the Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down, and of course, the Groovie Goolies! Since we never extensively covered Don's Filmation years on TBTWBANBTB, we're excited for you all to listen. Find Milkshakes and Mimosas in Riverdale and everywhere you get your podcasts!

We might as well change the name of our podcast to The Blath, the Whole Blath, and Nothing But the Blath...ers, because this episode is probably 90% about Animal Crossing (which is in no way related to Don Bluth). Sure, we intended for it to be an update on our lives and what's in store for the podcast, but it turns out our podcast updates are short and we have no lives outside of Tom Nook's happy version of capitalism. And you probably don't either, if you've been social distancing properly. But we hope this episode satisfies your need (was there any?) for our witty banter, or at least our familiar meandering tangents, and yes we do actually bring up animation of sorts! Do we lose our minds a little bit? Who can say, because who among us has any mind left these days?

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There is no movie to watch this time. Ummmm... play Animal Crossing, I guess?

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Music in this episode is (mostly) from Animal Crossing: New Horizons by Nintendo.

A small note that this episode was recorded July 3rd, in case some of the timing in our discussion doesn't line up with when we're releasing it over two weeks later!

Animal Crossing aside, what's our podcast usually about.....? Oh yeah, Don Bluth! Do you have a Don Bluth related story or thoughts on any of his films that you would like to share with our pod? Just call (323) 380-8103 and leave a message to be included as part of our final episode down the line! Or, if you have some audio recording know-how, feel free to email us a download link for a WAV audio file recording of yourself to [email protected]. Or just email us and we’ll read it on the pod. Whatever is most comfortable for you!

I tell you what, you'll be glad you joined us on this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, because we're Bartalkin' Bartok the Magnificent with our good buddy, Chris Bramante! Since this is the only sequel (prequel?) to any of Don Bluth's films that the Don himself directed (and Gary too!), we felt justified in devoting a whole episode to that humorous Hank Azarian bat and his Kelsey Grammerian bear friend. Get ready for singing (maybe), Simpsons/Futurama references (most likely), and some loose Russian history (there's an outside chance). So strap yourself in for an episode that's simply B-A-R-T— OK! (wait....) I mean Magnificent, simply Magnificent!

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Do you have a Don Bluth related story or thoughts on any of his films that you would like to share with our pod? Just call (323) 380-8103 and leave a message to be included as part of our final episode down the line! Or, if you have some audio recording know-how, feel free to email us a download link for a WAV audio file recording of yourself to [email protected]. Or just email us and we’ll read it on the pod. Whatever is most comfortable for you!

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Bartok the Magnificent is included as a bonus feature on the Anastasia Bluth-ray

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Songs from Bartok the Magnificent by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Score by Stephen Flaherty. Audio clips are (mostly) from Bartok the Magnificent by Fox Animation Studios.

On this very special Russian history fueled episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, come with us and our guest, Chris Bramante, on a Journey to the Past! Mostly because we recorded this episode right before quarantine so it feels like a hundred years ago. We had the pleasure of discussing Don Bluth and Gary Goldman's first venture with Fox Animation Studios, Anastasia. Do we talk about how great this movie is? Perhaps. Do we break into song? Possibly. Who can even remember? If you're listening to this In the Dark of the Night, Once Upon a December (seven months after we release it), then flip a light on why don't you? You can Learn to Do It. If we can learn to do it! You can learn to do it too!

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Or on YouTube (if no HBO)

Aaliyah’s performance of “Journey to the Past” at The Oscars

Our Fake History Podcast - “Will the Real Anastasia Please Stand Up?”

Playbill interview with songwriters Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty about the Broadway adaptation of Anastasia (the article Dax totally couldn’t remember the source for during the podcast)

Both Liz Callaway (singer for film Anastasia) and Christy Altomare (Broadway Anastasia) performing “Journey to the Past”

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On today's episode we're talking about that classic and timeless film, The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue. We discuss its bold choices in ink and paint, the rarity of sequels that outrank the originals, and its lasting legacy in the history of cinema. So come make the most of your life by listening to us talk about this forgotten gem!

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Songs from The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue by Lee Holdridge with lyrics by Richard Sparks. Audio clips are (mostly) from The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue by MGM Animation and MGM Home Entertainment.

On this episode of The Bluth, the Whole Bluth, and Nothing But the Bluth, it's part two of Don Bluth's Disney Days! We discuss two films from 1977 that couldn't be more different: The Rescuers and Pete's Dragon. Whether you're a Madame Medusa fan or just really into lighthouses for some reason, there's bound to be something for everyone. Put the kids and crocodiles to bed, grab your favorite imaginary friend, and join us for a Brazzle Dazzle discussion that might also include The Fox and the Hound if we can end up remembering anything from it!

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These films are all available to watch on Disney+

Video on Medusa’s animation

Various interview segments with Milt Kahl

The Animated Films of Don Bluth

Fan animation of Richard Williams and Milt Kahl

The Day of the Fox

Miracle Musical cover of “Candle on the Water”

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Songs from The Rescuers by Carol Connors and Ayn Robbins with score by Artie Butler. "Someone's Waiting for You" by Carol Connors, Ayn Robbins, and Sammy Fain.

Audio clips are (mostly) from The Rescuers, Pete’s Dragon, and The Fox and the Hound by Walt Disney Productions.