Rooty Toot Toot- Grim Natwick

I was thinking about the animators who first influenced me and helped my budding animation career at age 14. Grim Natwick comes to mind. Not only did he create Betty Boop and animate on Snow White, he was also picking up freelance at Duck Soup Productions from Duane Crowther in 1974. They were going over my first ever animation attempts, a recreation of an MGM Droopy scene which was way too tight. Duane showed me how to loosen up my stiff animation (done on a stereo record player cover as a lightbox).

Back at UPA, Grim was Duane's assistant. Here is a classic UPA short with some Grim Natwick animation in it from 1951...Rooty Toot Toot.


And here is Duane Crowther's rare student film Blum Blum from 1949. Duane went on to animate on The Beatles "Yellow Submarine".

Kustomonsters Special! Comics, Music and Bobblehead!

A new Kustomonsters Special for the first two takers! Get Nemesister #1-6 comics, the Astrothrill comic/CD, Cd's from Drumatic and Chorus of Souls, AND a very rare Mummy DaddyO Bobblehead for only $40. First two takers get it! Email- roktoonz@aol.com.

New Craig Clark online portfolio

To kick off the new year I have put up a new Craig Clark online portfolio
right here!
Craig Clark Online Portfolio
I am presently available for full time projects!

Kustomonsters Episode #8 is now here!

Join Mummy Daddyo as we premiere the first installment of the multi-part Kustomonsters origin cartoon, "The Legend of Mummy DaddyO". Also music videos by Monica Richards and the Leaving Trains, and Mike Milo's Dr. Dumbkopf cartoon!

Kustomonsters syndication list on TV!

Catch Mummy DaddyO and the gang on Saturday nights!

Houston TX - channel 34.4 KUVM-CD4 11:30 PM
Cincinnati OH - channel 25.1 WKRP 12:30 PM
Las Vegas NV -channel 47.3 KGNG 9:30 PM
Lake Havasu AZ -channel 45 KLHU 10:00 PM
Greensboro NC -channel 20.2 WCWG-DT2 12:30 PM
Witchita KS -channel 43.2 KCTU-HOT 11:30 PM
Tallahasee FL -channel 13 WBFL 12:30 PM
Gainsville FL -channel 28.2 WMYG 12:30 PM

Check Titantv.com for times in your area!
See you there kats!

Kustomonsters Episode #7 is now here!

Episode #7 of The Kustomonsters features a "Diggin with DaddyO- Ali" cartoon by Craig Clark, a Joe Dugan cartoon by Mike Milo, and music videos from the alternative bands Symbol Six and The Nymphs!

Kustomonsters Episode #6 features John Byner!

The Kustomonsters and Friends episode#6 features the vocal talents of legendary comedian John Byner and his daughter Sandra Byner in the new cartoon, "Woodstock Manor". The late night AMGTV show has been airing nationally in the U.S. and now we give you a chance to see the episode right here!



Also we have a special treat! An exclusive one hour interview of John and Sandra Byner by Carol Wyatt of Pink Slip Animation.
You can hear the two part feature here as well!
Part 1-

Part 2-

Part 3-


You can also see other Kustomonster episodes at www.kustomonsters.com!

Craig Clark featured on Animation Insider.com!

Mike Milo's animation site Animation Insider featured me, Craig Clark on a recent post. The site focuses on the in the trenches blue collar animation talent from around the world.

Also in further news, The Kustomonsters show has been spotted as scheduled on the legendary WKRP in Cincinnati Ohio! Nice in early, or late for some folks...3:30 AM on Saturday mornings! Cool!

KustomonstersTV update

Ok, from my detective work this weekend I can say the The Kustomonsters will be playing (so far) on the following AMGTV stations starting April 15th.

KGNG-LP 47.6, Las Vegas, NV
KSDI 33.4, Fresno, CA
KJLR 28, Little Rock, AR
KCTU 43, Wichita, KS
WOBX 35, Syracuse, NY
KNTS 17, Shreveport, LA
KQEG 23, La Crosse, WI

The Kustomonsters are playing after Cinema Insomnia on most AMGTV markets. The Kustomonsters are still playing on Saturday nights on KLHU TV 45 in Lake Havasu, AZ. I can suspect there will be several more stations, but this is what I can gather from the net at this time...

Kustomonsters to air on the AMGTV network throughout the U.S!

Starting Friday April 15th you can see the Kustomonsters in syndication on various over the air TV stations in 150 cities on the AMGTV Network. PST- 12:30 am, MT- 1:30 am, Central 2:30 am, Eastern - 3:30 AM! Check your area for listings!


The Kustomonsters is a high octane zany comedy take blending the 60’s “Kustom Car Kulture” of Ed Daddy Roth with the classic lovable spookiness of Hollywood horror monsters and vintage cartoons. Meet “Mummy DaddyO”, the friendly “horror host” lead hipster of this motley bunch from Horror Heights. His sidekick, “Butterball the Skeleton”, joins animated puppet DaddyO as he hosts the show from the Ends Ville Coffeehouse.

On each episode DaddyO and Butterball present a Kustomonsters cartoon along with other award winning animated shorts and cool music videos. The Kustomonsters cartoons feature DaddyO driving in his hot rod The Sarcofogaaas, while guzzling nitro java at "Rodzillas" the creepy carhop. Casting a spell on the lot is the sassy “Surf Witch” in her Witch Woody, followed by the howling werewolf “Moonwofly” in his classic 50’s Futura concept car. Closely leeching on to the bunch is the blood thirsty Countess, who cruises around in her Hissing Hearse looking for victims for a plasma withdrawal.

Also featured on the anthology show are Craig Clark’s (Simpson’s) cartoon shorts such as “Woodstock Manor,” featuring the voice work of world famous comedian John Byner, and “Astrothrill” featuring the voice of “West Wing’s” Rene Estevez (Charlie Sheen’s sister). A regular cartoon guest is the lonely Postman “Joe Dugan” by Mike Milo, and “Abo and Karo” by Hayk Manokyan. Award winning classic cartoons like “It’s the Cat” by Mark Kausler, “Sunbeam” by Paul Vester, “Prelude to Eden” by Michel Gagne, and “I Like Pandas” by Jessica Borutski will also be featured in the series. Also Mummy DaddyO Hot Rod car show interviews and music videos by Celldweller, Faith and the Muse, The Nymphs, Astrothrill and more!

Gear up for the knuckle dragger drag races, monster mash sock hops, creepy cruising, and fast and furious fun pushing the Wacky Races, through a Happy Days meets Road Runner blender! Fasten your seat belts for a wild ride through Kustomized high-speed horror kid show Monster Madness! All brought to you by Cheeky Entertainment LLC! Crazy Man!

Kustomonsters #1 on Blip TV

Kustomonsters TV Episode #5 now up and streaming

The fifth Kustomonsters is up and streaming at www.kustomonsters.com!

Watch live streaming video from kustomonsterstv at livestream.com

The Kustomonsters Episodes 3 & 4 Now Streaming

More from the Kustomonsters and Friends, the show from Craig Clark and Cheeky Entertainmnet! Enjoy!

Watch live streaming video from kustomonsterstv at livestream.com

Kustomonsters to air on Arizona TV

Kustomonsters on TV in Lake Havasu AZ! I've been alerted that the Kustomonsters episode #1 is airing on KLHU TV 45 in Lake Havasu Arizona. So far Sat. at 10pm and early Sunday mornings. See schedule for details! KLHU TV 45

Episode#3 should be done in a few days.

Kustomonsters Full Episodes #1 and #2 Streaming

Check it out before it hits the airwaves. 52 minutes of cool and refreshing fun!

Watch live streaming video from kustomonsterstv at livestream.com

Kustomonsters coming to TV

The first 30 minute episode of The Kustomonsters and friends is finished and being reviewed at various TV stations. Look for the Kustomonsters in Arizona and California early this summer. More updates coming soon. The first episode had a very sucessful screening at the Pink Slip Animation Co-Op meeting at the Animation Guild in Burbank on April 18th. A good time was had by all!

Meanwhile you can help bring The Kustomonsters to the screen by making a donation through Indie-A-Go-Go!

These funds will cover voice talent, media stock (DVD'S), promotional posters and stickers, and shipping fee's to TV stations. All well as legal and clearance fees. And Mummy DaddyO toy prototypes.

VIP PERKS
$25 or more = Two Snaps!
A special invite to the Cheeky Entertainent production blog which includes the latest inside scoops on the production of The Kustomonsters and Friends!

$50 or more = Everything's Jake Kats!
VIP PERK 1 Plus - Your name in the trailing "Special Thanks" credits of a The Kustomonsters Episode. Receive a "Thanks" credit in film and a copy of the DVD

$100 or more = Straight from the Fridge!
VIP PERK 1 & 2 Plus- An Astrothrill comicbook/CD/DVD signed by Craig Clark. Receive a "Special Thanks" credit in the film and a signed (by the cast and director) copy of the DVD

$250 or more = Boss Monsterific!
VIP PERK 1,2 & 3 Plus- a Kustomonsters pilot episode storyboard by "Simpsons" animator Craig Clark, with Kustomonsters and Astrothrill stickers! Also Receive a "Associate Producer" credit in the film and a signed (by the cast and director) copy of the DVD and a Kustomonsters limited edition T-Shirt!

$500 or more = Supercharged Kusto Daddyo!
VIP PERK 1,2,3 & 4 Plus- a "Cheeky Pak", including an Astrothrill comic/CD/DvD set, Nemesister comics 1-6 signed, Chorus of Souls CD, and a Drumatic CD. Receive "Executive Producer" credit in the film and 5 each signed (by the cast and director) DVD copies of the film and Kustomonsters limited editions T-Shirts.

I'm a 32 year animation veteran with an early mentorship from Disney and UPA legends. My credits range from Forrest Gump to the Simpsons! It's time to finally bring my own cartoons to the world! Please help, get screen credit and more!

Shocking Development

Unfortunately The Kustomonsters show will not be airing on CVTV in Modesto CA in March, as their transmitter was permanently damaged by a lightening strike which has taken them off air. They will continue streaming their content online here...CVTV. Look for the Kustomonsters there in the future.

Meanwhile other TV markets have expressed an interest in airing our show including Los Angeles, Fresno CA, Seattle, Arizona and a new network! So stay tooned goblins and ghouls!

Kustomonsters on TV!

A TV station in Modesto CA will to run the Kustomonsters and Friends as a half hour show for twelve weeks starting in March! The Kustomonsters is a comedy variety show featuring kids horror host Mummy DaddyO as seen on PinkSlipanimation.com and Cheekypress.com. Several shorts are already completed, as well as some from Paul Vester, Chris Casady, Michel Gagne, Mark Kausler, Cliff Parrot, Mike Milo, Jessica Borutski, Matt Siditsky, Hayk Manukyn and others. Also some public domain old shorts and music videos are in the mix.

These films which I’ve produced thus far are; The Kustomonsters (Tombstone Birthday), Diggin with DaddyO (Macbeth, Nipsey Russell), Astrothrill, Timbuktu (Teaser), and various Mummy DaddyO puppet wraparounds and a few music videos. Also boarded are two more Diggin with DaddyO’s and three more Kustomonsters shorts. The special short for episode six, Woodstock Manor features the voicework of the legendary John Byner and his daughter Sandi Byner. The animatic is done, I’ll need help doing flash animation on that one. John Byner does the voice of Ed Sullivan, as he is the official voice of the Ed Sullivan Estate! Please contact me at roktoonz@aol.com if you would like to help, this will be high profile!

I am looking for other completed shorts and help doing flash animation! If it’s good and under 5 minutes, please contact me! Thanks!

Craig Clark

Woodstock Manor features John Byner!

The next animated cartoon in the Kustomonsters and Friends cannon is a short film called Woodstock Manor. It features the vocal talents of the legendary John Byner and his daughter Sandi Byner. Recording and the animatics are complete, and design and animation are next. This cartoon will appear in a future Kustomonsters and Friends episode so look out for it on www.cheekypress.com and www.pinkslipanimation.com. Crazy Man!

New Didi Pop videos!

Hot off the presses are two new Didi Pop kids videos I directed. Thanks to cameraman Andy Wolf and Quinn Ljoka of Pink Slip Animation! Please visit www.didipop.com to pick up her CD for the kid in all of us!



And if you missed my first one with over 300k views so far...