Jerry Beck , friend and longtime supporter of both Booksteve and I.T.C.H., has a brand new version of his old website, Cartoon Research. It’s only been around a week or two but here are some impressive highlights.

One of my favorite things about CR is the regular appearances of the great cartoon historian Jim Korkis, here looking at a Goofy mystery.

http://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/the-mystery-of-goofys-duo-freeway-phobia/

Another great animation expert on board is Fred Patten, introducing himself here and adding some words on Osama Tezuka.

http://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/fred-patten-tezuka-and-atomcat/

Here’s Jerry himself with the ultra-rare unsold cartoon pilot, Planet Patrol.

http://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/planet-patrol-by-grantray-lawrence/

Finally today (although there’s much more at the site!) here’s a WB Cool Cat cartoon mixed in with a piece on the final days of Looney Tunes.

http://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/the-last-days-of-looney-tunes/