Nine notes. Nine notes that are still recognizable today. Broken into two parts - 4 notes, then 5 notes. "Dum da dum dum" (Pause) "Dum da dum dum da." Those notes were immediately followed by a stern narrator who informed listeners, "Ladies and gentlemen. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Dragnet
Tag: Looney Tunes
Share Your Nostalgia – Round 3 Wrap Up
Over the past week, I have featured some of my blogging friends in a round of Share Your Nostalgia. I always feel happy when someone tells me "Yes! I'd love to participate and write something for you." I feel even better when those who respond are those who will write a piece that you find … Continue reading Share Your Nostalgia – Round 3 Wrap Up
Share Your Nostalgia – Round 3
A while back, I asked some blogger friends if they'd want to write a piece for my Share Your Nostalgia feature. In the past we have looked at Favorite Childhood Toy and Favorite Childhood Book. Today, we go back to Saturday mornings. This was when we sat in front of the TV with our favorite … Continue reading Share Your Nostalgia – Round 3
Share Your Nostalgia – Round 3
A while back, I asked some blogger friends if they'd want to write a piece for my Share Your Nostalgia feature. In the past we have looked at Favorite Childhood Toy and Favorite Childhood Book. Today, we go back to Saturday mornings. This was when we sat in front of the TV with our favorite … Continue reading Share Your Nostalgia – Round 3
This Day in (My Childhood) History
It was on this day in 1891 that the amazing Carl Stalling was born. You may not know him by name, but I guarantee you know his work! Carl is probably best known for arranging and composing music for cartoons and animated films. If you have ever watched a Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies cartoon, … Continue reading This Day in (My Childhood) History
A Blog in Three Quarter Time
There is a thing that circulates on Facebook every so often that says, "Every thing I learned about Classical Music, I learned from Looney Tunes." In a way, that is true for me (and a lot of people). Here is a link to an article from Classic FM: https://www.classicfm.com/composers/liszt/cartoonist-how-generation-learned-classical-music-bugs-bunny/ I bring this up for a … Continue reading A Blog in Three Quarter Time
Toon Tunes …
As I stated at the end of yesterday's blog - I could easily write an entire blog about Cartoon Theme songs. Some readers messaged privately with suggestions, while others commented on Facebook. So, I sat down and gathered some thoughts and have come up with a list of some of my favorites. In doing so, … Continue reading Toon Tunes …
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 