Goldilocks (short film)
Encyclopedia
Goldilocks is a half hour musical animated film, the audio tracks for which were recorded in the summer of 1969, produced strictly for television in 1970 by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
(known for their work on The Pink Panther, of which the animation style is strongly reminiscent) and produced with the assistance of Mirisch-Geoffrey Productions
First broadcast on ABC in March of 1971, the production was scripted by AJ Carothers
, the songs were written by Robert and Richard Sherman who also assisted with production (which was unusual in those days) along with veteran animation producers David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng
and starred Bing Crosby
. The show was unique in that it included not only Bing himself, but his then-wife and two youngest children as well.
Partial Live Action/Vocal Cast included:
The film included three songs:
All three songs were included in the soundtrack album along with dialogue clips from the show and narration by famed voice-over actor Paul Winchell
. First released as DL-3511 as a Special Limited Edition for Armstrong Carpets' Evans-Black Carpets by MCA Special Markets in 1971, the album was re-released by Disneyland Records as ST-3889 with an accompanying 12-page storybook.
In addition, the first two songs were re-recoded in Hollywood at A&M Studios six months later for release as a pop single. Reference acetates of the single were cut, and test pressings were made, however the single was shelved and Bing went on to other work.
DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
DePatie-Freleng Enterprises was a Hollywood-based animation production company, active from 1963 to 1981. They produced theatrical cartoons, animated series, commercials, title sequences and television specials. Notable among these is The Pink Panther film titles and cartoon shorts and the Dr....
(known for their work on The Pink Panther, of which the animation style is strongly reminiscent) and produced with the assistance of Mirisch-Geoffrey Productions
Mirisch Company
The Mirisch Company was a film production company owned by Walter Mirisch and his brothers, Marvin and Harold Mirisch. The company was also known at various times as Mirisch Production Company, Mirisch Pictures, Inc., and The Mirisch Corporation.Walter Mirisch began producing at Monogram Pictures...
First broadcast on ABC in March of 1971, the production was scripted by AJ Carothers
AJ Carothers
AJ Carothers was an American playwright and television writer, best known for his work with Walt Disney, who was a very close friend. So much so in fact that Carothers gave a eulogy at Disney's funeral. Disney's daughter later spoke at Mr. Carothers' funeral...
, the songs were written by Robert and Richard Sherman who also assisted with production (which was unusual in those days) along with veteran animation producers David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng
Friz Freleng
Isadore "Friz" Freleng was an animator, cartoonist, director, and producer best known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons from Warner Bros....
and starred Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation....
. The show was unique in that it included not only Bing himself, but his then-wife and two youngest children as well.
Partial Live Action/Vocal Cast included:
- Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyHarry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation....
as "Himself" and "Papa Bear" (Voice) - Mary CrosbyMary CrosbyMary Frances Crosby is an American actress. She is most often credited as simply Mary Crosby for her performances.-Early life:...
as "Herself" and "Goldilocks" (voice) (credited as "Mary Frances Crosby") - Nathaniel CrosbyNathaniel CrosbyNathaniel Patrick Crosby is an American golfer.Crosby was born at Hillsborough, California. He is the seventh child of the actor and singer Bing Crosby and the youngest of his three children from his second marriage to the actress Kathryn Grant.Crosby performed with his father, mother, brother...
as "Himself" and "Baby Bear." - Kathryn GrantKathryn CrosbyKathryn Crosby is an American actress and singer who also performed under the stage-name Kathryn Grant.-Early life and career:...
as "Herself" and "Mama Bear" (voice) (credited as "Kathryn Grant Crosby") - Paul WinchellPaul WinchellPaul Winchell was an American ventriloquist, voice actor and comedian, whose career flourished in the 1950s and 1960s...
as Bobcat and Narrator
The film included three songs:
- "The Human Race"
- "Take a Longer Look"
- "Don't Settle for Less Than the Best"
All three songs were included in the soundtrack album along with dialogue clips from the show and narration by famed voice-over actor Paul Winchell
Paul Winchell
Paul Winchell was an American ventriloquist, voice actor and comedian, whose career flourished in the 1950s and 1960s...
. First released as DL-3511 as a Special Limited Edition for Armstrong Carpets' Evans-Black Carpets by MCA Special Markets in 1971, the album was re-released by Disneyland Records as ST-3889 with an accompanying 12-page storybook.
In addition, the first two songs were re-recoded in Hollywood at A&M Studios six months later for release as a pop single. Reference acetates of the single were cut, and test pressings were made, however the single was shelved and Bing went on to other work.