I want to recognize some birthdays that took place over the weekend. They are noteworthy and - in all honesty - they give me something to talk about since my weekend was dull.
Saturday was shared a birthday for Jean Giraud (Moebius) and Bob Clampett. Giraud, better known in the comics world as Moebius, turned 72. Learn more about Mr. Giraud at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giraud. I've posted a sample of his beautiful work in case you're not familiar with him. Click on it for a larger version.
Also born on May 8th is (or was) Bob Clampett, the man credited with putting the 'looney' in 'Looney Tunes.' Although Clampett's contribution to Warner Brother's animation is undeniable, his peers found him difficult and egotistical. He had a reputation for extreme self-promotion. Here's a cartoon from 1945 directed by Clampett. Look past the stereotyping and enjoy the beautiful elasticity of the characters and the perfect marriage of the music and the action.
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