Vegas Gallery Art - Bob Clampett

Bob Clampett (1913-1984) was one of the pioneers of American Animation. In his teens, Clampett designed the first Mickey Mouse doll for Walt Disney. Shortly thereafter, Clampett went to work at the Harman-Ising studio and animated scenes for the first Merrie Melodie made, "Lady Play Your Mandolin." In 1935, when the studio was still looking for a star, Producer Leon Schlesinger suggested a cartoon version of Our Gang. Taking the reins, Clampett designed a fat little pig named Porky and a black cat named Beans for Friz Freleng's cartoon "I Haven't Got a Hat". Although Beans got top billing, Porky was a hit, and subsequently became Warner Bros. first cartoon star