Animating the '80s: A Conversation with Tom Cook
In this episode of Retro Life 4 You, we sit down with legendary animator Tom Cook, the man behind some of the most iconic Saturday morning cartoons of the 1980s and early '90s. From He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to Thundarr the Barbarian, Super Friends, Scooby-Doo, and more, Tom shares his incredible journey through the golden age of TV animation.
We dive into:
How Tom broke into the animation industry
What it was like working at Hanna-Barbera and Filmation
Behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite cartoons
How animation has changed over the decades
Advice for aspiring animators…
The skinny
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