Filmation Associates Biography and Art Gallery Collection
Filmation Associates was a production company founded in 1963 by Lou Scheimer, Hal Sutherland, and Norm Prescott. For 27 years they ruled Saturday mornings with their amazing TV shows like The Archie Show, Tom and Jerry Comedy Show, Fantastic Voyage, the Ghost Busters, Fat Albert and many more. Filmation Associates also played a major role in children animation with their theatrical films: Oliver Twist, Pinocchio and the "Emperor of the Night, Journey Back to Oz", and "Treasure Island". Also, many well-known artists like Eddie Fitzgerald got their start with Filmation Associates before it was closed in 1989.
Filmation Associates, like other producers of Saturday morning cartoons, had its stock company of voice-over actors. Some of the most famous included Larry Storch, Dallas McKennon (best known as the voice of Archie in the Archie cartoon and as Cincinnatus, in the Daniel Boone TV series), Bud Collyer, the original radio voice of Superman, reprised the role for Filmation for their late 1960s version of the Man of Steel; Adam West and Burt Ward (who recreated their roles as "Batman and Robin" from their 1960's live-action series for Filmation's 1977 animated incarnation), Jane Webb, and good friends and colleagues Edward Asner and Linda Gary (Gary voiced a majority of Filmation's work in the 1980s), along with John Erwin (voice of Reggie Mantle, and later the voice of He-Man), Alan Oppenheimer (character actor in TV and film), Ted Knight, George DiCenzo (John Blackstar, Hordak, Bow on She-Ra), Melendy Britt, Howard Morris, Pat Fraley, Charlie Adler, Ed Gilbert, Susan Blu, Erika Scheimer (daughter of Lou Scheimer), and even Lou Scheimer himself (either uncredited, or under the pseudonym of "Erik (sometimes "Eric") Gunden").
Filmation Associates was more concerned with quantity rather than quality; however, it did make a number of attempts to rise above the standard animated fare and produce reasonably well-written cartoons. The best-known example of this is its animated adaptation "Star Trek: The Animated Series", which included scripts contributed by well-known science fiction writers and starred most of the original cast. Also, the scripts were written by the same people who had written for the live action show tended to be quite sophisticated and won Filmation their first Emmy Award. Other favorably remembered Filmation series included a 16-part animated serial of "Flash Gordon", originally intended as a movie for theatrical release, Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All". The original film edit was only aired thrice on NBC years after the series was cancelled. "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" was another hailed series created by and starring Bill Cosby with an explicit educational focus. "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" based on the popular line of Mattel toys, opened up a vibrant new North American market for first-run television animation or animation in the 1980's. The animated adaptations of the "Archie Comics" characters were also noteworthy for the original pop music produced for it, particularly the song "Sugar, Sugar", which was a #1 hit single.
Bart Simpson by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Color Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist depicts Bart Simpson from the The Simpsons TV Show and Movie. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16.5" x 13.5" (With...
$ 650.00 $ 150.00
Bugs Bunny (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring two of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Favorite Character, Bugs Bunny. This Original Drawing by Tom Ray is Hand Signed by his widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD....
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Bugs Bunny (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring two of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Favorite Character, Bugs Bunny. This Original Drawing by Tom Ray is Hand Signed by his widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD....
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Bugs Bunny (Circa 1970's) Virgil Ross (1907-1996) is an Original Pencil Production Drawing on Warner Bros. Studio Animation Paper, has the Warner Bros Stamp located on back, and is Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Lennyland Ebiz. Measures approx. 15" x 11" (With border) and...
$ 1,000.00 $ 250.00
Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring two of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Favorite Characters, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. This Original Drawing by Tom Ray is Hand Signed by his widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No...
$ 750.00 $ 150.00
Bugs Bunny and The Big Bad Wolf (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring two of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Favorite Characters, Bugs Bunny and the Big Bad Wolf. This Original Drawing by Tom Ray is Hand Signed by his widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx....
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Bugs Bunny and Witch Hazel (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring two of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Favorite Characters, Bugs Bunny and Witch Hazel. This Original Drawing by Tom Ray is Hand Signed by his widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5"...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring two of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Favorite Characters, Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam. This Original Drawing by Tom Ray is Hand Signed by his widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
C3PO & Waiter by Filmation Associates is a Diptych with Original Production Drawing on Paper and Hand Painted Production Animation Cel. Comes Custom Framed using acid free materials, and includes a Letter of Authenticity. Measures approx. 33.5" x 17.5" (With Frame) and 25" x 9" (Combined Images). ** Please note: the...
$ 1,500.00 $ 270.00
Cogsworth by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist featuring the character Cogsworth from the Animated Disney Movie Beauty and the Beast. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16.5" x 13.5" (With...
$ 550.00 $ 125.00
Curious George by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Color Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist featuring the character Curious George from the Universal Studios Animated Movie and TV Show Curious George. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures...
$ 650.00 $ 130.00
Daffy Duck (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper depicting the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Character, Daffy Duck, and is Hand Signed by Tom Ray's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD. Tom Ray was an Animation Artist and Director...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Daffy Duck (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring one of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Favorite Characters, Daffy Duck. This Original Drawing by Tom Ray is Hand Signed by his widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD....
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Daffy Duck (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper depicting the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Character, Daffy Duck, and is Hand Signed by Tom Ray's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD. Tom Ray was an Animation Artist and Director...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Daffy Duck (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper depicting the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Character, Daffy Duck, and is Hand Signed by Tom Ray's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD. Tom Ray was an Animation Artist and Director...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Elmer Fudd (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring one of Warner Bros Looney Tunes Favorite Characters, Elmer Fudd. This Original Drawing by Tom Ray is Hand Signed by his widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $625.00 USD....
$ 625.00 $ 125.00
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an Original Hand Painted Production Animation Cel and Matching Production Drawing by Filmation Associates. This Cel was actually used in the Animated Television Series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (With Border) and 11.5" x 7.5" (Image). Gallery List...
$ 500.00 $ 125.00
Forward March Hare (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring one of Warner Bros Looney Tunes Favorite Characters Porky Pig, and is Hand Signed by the Artist's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD. Tom Ray was an...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Jiminy Cricket by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Color Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist featuring the character Jiminy Cricket from the Animated Disney Movie Pinocchio. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 19" x 16" (With...
$ 650.00 $ 180.00
Journey Back to Oz (1987) by Filmation Associates is a Limited Edition Fine Art Offset Lithograph Print on Paper Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 850. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 19.5" x...
$ 250.00 $ 87.50
Journey Back to Oz (1987) by Filmation Associates is a Limited Edition Fine Art Offset Lithograph Print on Paper Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 850. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 19.5" x...
$ 250.00 $ 87.50
Lisa Simpson by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Color Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist featuring the character Lisa Simpson from The Simpsons TV Show and Movie. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16.5" x 13.5"...
$ 650.00 $ 160.00
Maggie Simpson by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Color Pencil Sketch on Paper featuring the character Maggie Simpson from The Simpsons TV Show and Movie. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16.5" x 13.5" (With Frame) and 7" x...
$ 650.00 $ 160.00
Marge Simpson by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Color Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist featuring the character Marge Simpson from The Simpsons TV Show and Movie. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16.5" x 13.5" (With...
$ 650.00 $ 160.00
Pinocchio And The Emperor of The Night (1987) by Filmation Associates is a Limited Edition Fine Art Offset Lithograph Print of an Image reproduced from one of the Animated Film's Production Cels, and is Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 850. Comes Custom Framed, using acid free...
$ 250.00 $ 87.50
Pinocchio, Skalaway Raccoon and Twinkle (1987) by Filmation Associates is a Limited Edition Fine Art Offset Lithograph Print of an Image reproduced from one of the Animated Film's Production Cel, and is Numbered in Sequence out of a total Edition Size of only 850. Comes Custom Framed, using acid free materials, and...
$ 250.00 $ 87.50
Porky Pig (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring one of Warner Bros Looney Tunes Favorite Characters Porky Pig Hand Signed by the Artist's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $750.00 USD. Tom Ray was an Animation Artist and...
$ 750.00 $ 150.00
Porky Pig (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring one of Warner Bros Looney Tunes Favorite Characters Porky Pig Hand Signed by the Artist's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD. Tom Ray was an Animation Artist and...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Porky Pig (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring one of Warner Bros Looney Tunes Favorite Characters Porky Pig Hand Signed by the Artist's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD. Tom Ray was an Animation Artist and...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Porky Pig & Daffy Duck (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring two of the Warner Bros Looney Tunes Favorite Characters, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck Hand Signed by the Artist's Widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Pumba by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Pencil Sketch on Paper Artist Hand Signed featuring the character Pumba from the Disney Animated Movie "The Lion King". Comes Custom Framed, using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16.5" x 13.5" (With Frame) and 9"...
$ 550.00 $ 130.00
Shifu by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist featuring the character Shifu from the DreamWorks Animation Movie Kung Fu Panda. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16.5" x 13.5" (With Frame)...
$ 550.00 $ 130.00
Sylvester and Tweety Bird (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper depicting two of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Characters, Sylvester the Cat and Tweety Bird Hand Signed by Tom Ray's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD....
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
The Talking Donkey by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist featuring the character The Talking Donkey from the Dreamworks Animated Movie Shrek. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 16.5" x 13.5" (With...
$ 550.00 $ 150.00
Tom by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Pencil Sketch on Paper featuring one of the title characters from the Filmation Classic Cartoon Series Tom and Jerry Hand Signed by the Artist. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 19" x...
$ 550.00 $ 140.00
Tweety Bird (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper depicting one of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Characters, Tweety Bird, and is Hand Signed by Tom Ray's widow, Brenda Ray. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $500.00 USD. Tom Ray was an Animation Artist and...
$ 500.00 $ 100.00
Wile E. Coyote (Circa 1970's) by Virgil Ross (1907-1996) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Studio Animation Paper, and is Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Lennyland Ebiz. Measures approx. 15" x 11" (With border) and 2" x 5" (Image). Gallery List Price: $1,000.00...
$ 1,000.00 $ 250.00
Wile E. Coyote (Circa 1970's) Virgil Ross (1907-1996) is an Original Pencil Production Drawing on Warner Bros. Studio Animation Paper, has the Warner Bros Stamp located on back, and is Hand Signed by the Artist. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Lennyland Ebiz. Measures approx. 15" x 11" (With border)...
$ 1,000.00 $ 250.00
Woody Woodpecker by Rick Farmiloe is an Original Color Pencil Sketch on Paper Hand Signed by the Artist featuring the character Woody Woodpecker from the Universal Studios TV Show The Woody Woodpecker Show. Comes Custom Framed using acid free and archival materials, and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx....
$ 650.00 $ 160.00
Yosemite Sam (Circa 1990's) by Tom Ray (1919-2010) is an Original Pencil Layout Drawing on Paper featuring one of Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Favorite Characters, Yosemite Sam. This item is unsigned and comes with no Certification. Measures approx. 12.5" x 10.5" (No Border). Gallery List Price: $100.00 USD. Tom Ray was an...
$ 100.00 $ 20.00