#U2 - UPA - 'Mr. Magoo', 1954. The image area measures 1.50' X 3.50' rendered on a full sheet. This Rare Magoo and Lab coat assistant's painted cel area measures 7.00 X 5.50 bearing production number P-50 134.
Although first seen as a regular series in 1960, the character of Mr. Magoo actually dates back to 1949, when he starred in a series of UPA theatrical animated shorts. In 1956, Quincy Magoo could be seen on four 60-second spots, hawking beer.
*$900
#U1 - UPA - 'Mr. Magoo', 1954. The image area measures 1.50' X 3.00' rendered on a half sheet measuring 4.00' X 10.00'.
Mr. Magoo was a snooty, incredibly near-sighted character who was constantly getting himself into comedic trouble due to his intense myopia and chronic stubborness. Despite his lack of vision, Magoo had been entrusted as the caretaker of his little nephew Waldo, who was always drawn in to his uncles mishaps.
*$530
#U11 - UPA 'Mr Magoo', 1970's. The cel image area measures 3.50' X 3.00', and was hand signed by Jim Backus, voice of Mr. Magoo.
Jim Backus, best known as millionaire Thurston Howell III from Gilligans Island, provided the voice for Magoo before, during, and after the actors island stay.
*$690
#U4 - UPA 'Midnight Summers Dream' from The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo, 1964. This Magoo is a 'rare 6 cel' setup, full and uncut.
To make up this scene UPA would put parts of the bodies on seperate cels so the mouths or arms could move and they wouldn't have to repaint each time.
This NBC show presented Magoo in a variety of roles, portraying various literary and historical figures. 13 hour-long episodes were produced, some being 2 half-hour stories combined into one program.
The series failed to garner the same type of ratings as the holiday special, and was cancelled after one season. The cartoons were later syndicated as animated specials under the umbrella title Mr. Magoo's Storybook.
*$720
#U15 - UPA - 'Cyrano Magoo' from The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo, 1964. The painted image size measures 4.25' X 5.00', bearing production number 8 SC37.
Cyrano (Mr. Magoo) tries to win the hand of the fair Roxanne. Because of his large nose and his shyness, he can only communicate with her through his letters, which his soldiers deliver to Roxanne. Roxanne comes to believes the young caliver is her swain.., and not Cyrano.
This NBC show presented Magoo in a variety of roles, portraying various literary and historical figures. 13 hour-long episodes were produced, some being 2 half-hour stories combined into one program.
The series failed to garner the same type of ratings as the holiday special, and was cancelled after one season. The cartoons were later syndicated as animated specials under the umbrella title Mr. Magoo's Storybook.
*425
#U10 - UPA - Magoo Feature Film, '1001 Arabian Nights', 1959. This image is on a full uncut sheet, matted and framed The Magoo image area measures 2.50' X 4.00'.
Mr. Magoo plays nearsighted lamp dealer in ancient Baghdad, protecting his love-struck nephew Aladdin with his flying carpet and magic lamp.
*$980 (Matted and Framed)
#U12 - Friz Freleng's 'What's New, Mister Magoo,' 1977. This image is on a full uncut sheet, matted and framed. The Magoo image size measures 2.50' X 2.00', bearing production number MA-20.
*$480 (Matted and Framed)
#U22 - DePatie-Freleng Enterprises - 'McBarker, the Wonder Dog' 1977. This Freleng Studio Magoo production characture measures 3.00' X 4.00, bearing production number H-4 6014.
This short series consisted of two stories per show and paired the nearsighted Magoo with his nephew Waldo and a nearsighted talking dog, McBarker.
*$225
#U23 - DePatie-Freleng Enterprises - 'McBarker, the Wonder Dog', 1977. 'Cute as a button' is a (3) cel setup, one of the leaves, one of the wheels, and one of McBarker. The painted cel image is 12.00' X 8.00', bearing production number B442.
In Maggo's half-hour Saturday morning series, What's New, Magoo? He was paired with a blind dog named 'McBarker'.
*$495
#U27 - UPA Studio - 'FAMOUS ADVENTURES OF MISTER MAGOO', 1964-65. This inked, unpainted animation model cel of Mr. Magoo riding in his old-fashioned, antique car was created at the UPA Studio in development of the character during production of an animated cartoon.
Famous Adventures was an animated TV series made by UPA and featured Magoo in various historic and literary roles. The inked cel image measures 5 1/4' x 6' and the cel sheet is full and untrimmed.
Studio notation 'Magoo Car / Standard Color Model' appears along the top. In excellent condition, there are small tears at peg holes along top: VERY FINE condition. Certificate of authenticity is included.
*$1,200
#U26 - UPA Studio - THE FAMOUS ADVENTURES OF MR. MAGOO, c.1960. This layout or publicity drawing of the near-sighted Mr. Magoo and a mastodon-like creature was created by a UPA Studio artist in development of a scene for an animated cartoon in the television series that aired in the early 1960s.
Drawn in pencil on an untrimmed animation sheet, the art measures 6 1/2' x 9 1/2'. In excellent condition with only slight handling and edge wear: VERY FINE. Certificate of authenticity is included.
*$455
#U30 - UPA Studio - 'Gay Purr-ee', 1962. This 'Meowrice' original full sheet production cel character ~ Starring Judy Garland as the voice of Mewsette measures 4.50' X 4.00', bearing production number H13 (19-18).
Mouser Jaone Tom and housecat Mewsette are living in the French country side, but Mewsette wants to experience the refinement and excitement of the Paris living. But upon arrival she falls into the clutches of Meowrice. Jaune Tom and his friend Robespierre set off to Paris to find her.
*$695
