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Animation artist Alex Dilts, whom I interviewed for a retrospective piece about Walt Disney’s Bambi, recently posted some of his unused work on his blog. These visual creations are based on his idea (with his partners) for a television program, Shakespeare and Jolly. “The premise,” Dilts writes, is that “an unemployed Shakespearean actor takes a job driving an ice cream truck. With each truck comes a jolly little clown to drum up business. Polar opposites, Shakes and Jolly try to make a living under the scrutiny of their domineering boss, insane meter maids, and strange playground dwellers. Not to mention a unique racial twist.” The artwork is outstanding, from a depiction of a marvelous looking company headquarters for Happy Bros. Ice Cream to a chop suey joint next to a dilapidated movie theater. Dilts told me he hasn’t given up on creating Shakes and Jolly for the small screen. I think it’s a terrific idea.

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