December 21st, 2009 admin
Just a reminder, I’m hosting two (count ‘em 2) Christmas Cartoon Parties this week: 1. CARTOON DUMP – our annual Christmas special is tonight, December 21st, at 8pm. Our special guest comedian will be Billy the Mime . Join Frank Conniff and me for an evening of Holiday themed cartoons, music and skits at the Steve Allen Theatre in Hollywood. 2. CHRISTMAS CARTOON CHAOS! – On Tuesday night, I’m running a full set of 35mm and 16mm Christmas cartoons – good ones – at

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