Norman Normal (1968)
February 3, 1968Release Date
Norman Normal (1968)
February 3, 1968Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Paul Stookey
Norman's Boss / Norman's Father / Drunk Businessman
Dave Dixon
Norman
Dave Dixon
Norman
Volus Jones
Animation
Alex Lovy
Director
Ted Bonnicksen
Animation
William L. Hendricks
Producer
John Freeman
Layout
William Lava
Composer
Hal Geer
Editor
Bob Abrams
Background Designer
Laverne Harding
Animation
Ed Solomon
Animation
Ralph Penn
Background Designer
Media.
Details.
Wiki.
Norman Normal is a 1968 animated cartoon short, produced by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Animation. It was produced as a collaboration between musician Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul and Mary fame) and the studio's animation department. Rather than being released as part of the Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies series, it was released as a one-time "Cartoon Special."The short has been released on disc 4 of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 6.
The theme song, "Norman Normal", was previously featured on Peter, Paul and Mary's album The Peter, Paul and Mary Album (released in 1966). The title character was initially designed by pop artist Milton Glaser, and then refined by animator Volus Jones to create a character that would be easier to animate. Further cartoons starring Norman were envisaged by Stookey, although the studio's closure the following year prevented these plans coming to fruition.