Evolution of POPEYE THE SAILOR - 90 Years Explained | CARTOON EVOLUTION

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Ok, forearms not biceps... got it the first 1,000 times...

[@rgd963]

The Navy Blue Jumper and with red striped square Rig collar and sky blue Pants are the Uniform of the merchant Marine, which Popeye was Originally , It was never Black.

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Oh hello there - someone taking an opportunity to point out more “mistakes”. How refreshing. The original comics were BLACK and white. Thus, the shirt was Black. It was also inked in BLACK ink in early colour shorts. It’s also referred to as black in official documentation.

[@rgd963]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder No I understand that becaue of limlitations of printing and the expanse of color inks,They even did black in Popeye meets sinbad , Because Sinbad was in a all blue outfit and Dark navy would appear black anyway so save the expanse of the blue pigment (which was made from COBOLT).Popeye Merchant Marine uniform is always Dark navy Blue jumper and Sky Blue pants .Your documentary was Incredibly Great!

[@moderusprime]

@@DaveLeeDownUnder "Oh hello there - someone taking an opportunity to point out more “mistakes”. How refreshing." - They are mistakes, not "mistakes". Learn from them. Now you know more than you did, just like your excellent little documentary was very informative. It's ok for learning to go both ways.

[@lll9107]

@@moderusprime He put it in quotes because he doesn't believe he was wrong. He provides proof of why he was not wrong. Seems right to me. You, on the other hand, are a coward. Instead of giving him a back-handed compliment, just stfu. Also, telling someone something as patronizing as "it's ok for learning to go both ways" is yet another coward's insult. You have no backbone. lol "excellent LITTLE documentary" You are a serious POS in RL for sure.

[@juliansalinas7920]

Sony made a huge mistake for canceling Popeye for the Emoji Movie

[@hanshe4474]

I know right? The Emoji Movie was alright, but not something I'd watch again.

[@kirkberryjr8724]

I like the emoji movie, I only seen it once

[@desireewhite6760]

Well they might had changed the date to 2020

[@caseysmith544]

@@desireewhite6760 With no work to be done on the Popeye movie since 2015-2016.

[@asacastrostudios700]

@@desireewhite6760 it's maybe 2022.

[@JinxProductions]

I really hope the Sony Animation Popeye film is released someday. That test footage is absolutely gorgeous and truly captures what Popeye is (except for his pipe, which is a staple of the character that needs to return)

[@caseysmith544]

That pipe might be missing due to TV regulations with characters in kids shows with Tobacco use.

[@bigred3164]

@@caseysmith544 What if it is meant to be a bubble-blower? Not only is Popeye's pipe as iconic as his sailor suit and anchor-tattooed biceps, but it was also a utility in the shorts, such as a propeller, machine gun, and a straw.

[@scratchpad7954]

YES! The fact that Sony chose to release that gamma-emitting garbage fire that was The Emoji Movie instead is absolutely unconscionable. I have no doubt that the Popeye movie would have received glowing acclaim from both critics and audiences alike, where the Emoji Movie was panned left and right.

[@smileywarhead5178]

I'll forgive the Emoji Movie under one condition: they release a bomb-ass movie for his Centennial. And use the lead time to make it look like the sickest film ever

[@nonyabusiness3619]

I heard that Sony animation is trying to make a children's network streaming service. I'd imagine they'll include Popeye for that. We'll just have to wait and see.

[@williamneill5441]

Those strips from the 1920s and ‘30s are so well drawn. I love that style. George Herriman’s Krazy Kat was the best of the lot.

[@oldgordo61]

They were quite well drawn and the animation was well done given the technology at the time. The gags were hilarious. The animators the artsts knew what worked to make a cartoon short funny. The fact the violence had be toned down so much that it took away what made the old classic cartoons shorts still funny even if I had watched a million times. The cartoons from the 1970s the quality and gags went downhill from there. Now most cartoons these days pretty much suck.

[@georgeshelton6281]

I've also thought of one man ranting: "we love Homer Simpson."

[@georgeshelton6281]

Homer Simpson's favorite food was always doughnuts.

[@scr0ngle108]

@@georgeshelton6281 What are you going about?

[@georgeshelton6281]

@@scr0ngle108 You don't know Charlotte Ghighliazza like I do, you don't have a picture of her. I sometimes do begin to wonder if her relatives, will ever find out about this. & BESIDES; I was sensitized by the, special ED teacher name Mr. Richard Zimmerman. He said this to me; "YOU'RE NOT POPEYE EHEHEH NO THAT'S YOU," I was definitely mimmicking POPEYE! David Paul Kirk found it hard to believe, having done so. ✔It's hard to believe just how much I've changed 💔😔😪😕😞🙃💔, Glenn Weldon the psychologist author; could've created a novel, about POPEYE's dark side. It's just like when Glenn Weldon wrote a book about the Batman; it's called 'The Caped Crusade, Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture.'

[@FatMarioHeads]

Heck, Popeye is the main inspiration for Mario, the most iconic video game character of all time. The sailor deserves better, I hope Tartakovsky's movie does get made some day, but I doubt it ever will.

[@efrainsantiago4787]

So true!

[@NoahPasternak]

The movie's back on!

[@jspaceman]

Hopefully it happens

[@cirnosnumberfan6449]

One of the most*

[@TheChamp820]

Popeye and blutos rivalry is the inspiration for Mario Mario and Donkey Kong

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Superman: Yknow... I was the Very 1st Superhero, Olive! Popeye: Hold my can of Spinach!

[@dannyspelman1468]

*Holds me can of spinachk

[@denniwibowo1]

Wasn’t there earlier superhero’s like Zorro in 1919, Buck Rogers in 1928, Mandrake something in 1934, and others

[@LowellLucasJr.]

@@denniwibowo1 Popeye was out in 1919 and had incredible resilience to everything thanks to spinach.

[@dannyspelman1468]

@@denniwibowo1 Scarlet Pimpernel was supposedly the first with a double identity.

[@gabevee3]

No, no, no. Depending on who historians say came first, either Hercules or Samson were the first superheroes.

[@LowellLucasJr.]

WHOSE THE MOST THE MOST REMARKABLE EXTRODINARY FELLOW? The most famous Tough guy in all media that's who! Thanks Dave!! POPEYE is the greatest!!!!

[@georgeshelton6281]

What you didn't bet on is that; I'm someone who's just like the 'Robot Chicken' animation crew members, who just took a poke at the Walt Disney character stitch from 'Lilo and Stitch.' I fantasized of Stitch screeching out loud; "QUIT HITTING ME," thus I didn't say the cartoon character POPEYE drove me to do so.

[@mechajay3358]

_As someone who was confused by his design changing from each short, this video helped a lot. I always like the character, he almost convinced me to eat spinach with how he gained his strength from them. It's really disappointing how Sony shelved CGI movie by Genndy Tartakovsky. The animation look stunning compare to Popeye's first CG feature. Also Happy Birthday E. C. Segar._

[@Ryusuta]

To me, the Fleischer era shorts have aged by far the best out of everything, and still hold up astonishingly well today. I grew up with Popeye, and he was my hero as a kid. To this day, the Fleischer Popeye still embodies the lessons of being tough, being confident, and standing up to bullies. Yet, it also taught the valuable lesson of trying to solve things with words first and only fighting back if someone attacks you first. Popeye is a paragon of strength and justice, and there is a reason he has survived as long as he did..

[@Hiraghm]

"Never start a fight; but always finish one" is what father's taught their sons in the early Popeye era. Something that got lost in recent decades.

[@sgalant1]

You are right, the black and white shorts were the best. When paramount took over they ruined it. So childish and moronic that I cant bear to watch them

[@ethanallen2889]

Popeye was my first role model as a young boy.... I am short....got picked on. Popeye taught me self confidence, courage, and bravery.

[@KilamajaroKen]

Popeye was the original Urkel. A one-off character that became the main character.

[@zigzoinks5493]

Breakout characters.

[@majkus]

You mean 'Fonzie', not the later 'Urkel'. But point taken.

[@zigzoinks5493]

majkus If he came before Urkel, then he’s still the original Urkel...

[@ccggenius]

Nah, pretty sure the original is Sun Wukong. Journey to the West is about a monk on a sacred quest to retrieve scripture, but all everyone cares about is the Monkey King. Story has well over a millennia on Popeye.

[@heartbust4624]

ccggenius12 I love Sun Wukong

[@lazlow8788]

I was a HUGE Popeye fan as a kid. I saw dozen of the old shorts and newer shows on Cartoon Network, ABC Family, and home video. The movie with Robin Williams I didn't care for too much. As I got older I started to lose interest but would occasionally come back to the series for nostalgia. I never read any of the comics either as they were long before my time. I would truly love to see Popeye return someday, maybe the 2020s will mark his true return. Thank you for exploring the history of my favorite childhood cartoon hero.

[@missanne2908]

I was fortunate to grow up watching Popeye cartoons curated by the legendary Tom Hatten, in an era before concerns about children viewing violence (we had candy cigarettes and toy guns too!). I always liked the thirties cartoons the best; loved the seedy backgrounds, so different from Disney cartoons.

[@omechron]

I think Popeye could be an amazing Netflix series. You can never have enough action comedies, especially while Cartoon Network is killing it with Mao Mao.

[@ACarpenter89]

Popeye is the reason I joined the Navy after high school

[@yourcordialvermillionchapw2398]

Neato, You sound like quite the experienced H2H combatant.

[@ACarpenter89]

@@yourcordialvermillionchapw2398 nope just a sailor no H2H during my time

[@elwin38]

One of the reasons i joined too. There were other reasons i joined as well.

[@coolestdino]

wow how old even are you?

[@utkarshpandey2831]

And i start eating spinach

[@PollyBonanzas]

I really hope the Genndy Tartakovsky film gets made. The short made for it looked so good.

[@vincentfranklin17]

It's a shame. We could have had a CGI movie that might have introduced Popeye to a new generation... Instead, we got that crappy Emoji Movie!

[@cnsayin8847]

That was some bullshit!

[@PlayStation_5247]

No, Paramount, who is currently making the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie, needs to make a Popeye the Sailorman Movie since they made the Popeye cartoon Shorts back in the 1930s

[@PlayStation_5247]

@Rodrick Young But why does Paramount not own Popeye anymore?

[@stephenholloway6893]

Yeah Warner now owns the Popeye shorts.

[@brennanshane146]

yee

[@martincraw7698]

There definitely needs to be another tv series of Popeye and one that’s done right like that series of Mickey Mouse cartoons for Disney channel

[@caseysmith544]

The Mouse House series not this recent mini series with the characters as close to the original Disney Versions as they can be in the garbage digital animation style.

[@Leshawna_bAll912]

Mickey mouse

[@cnsayin8847]

Agreed!

[@Grover1234]

Now that's what I want to see. New Popeye series and just like how the new Micky shorts are (which is new style) but still retains the older shorts and characteristics.

[@Grover1234]

@Kevin McDougall That would be interesting to see. I would watch that.

[@SuperSupersenior]

I would love to see Popeye make a comeback because he was one of my inspirations for enlisting in the navy.

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

That’s awesome!

[@talkaboutcinema3304]

Thanks for discussing Popeye's comic strips origin. That's an area of his career that often gets overlooked. The best Popeye cartoons are the ones by Fleischer and the early Famous Studios ones. The later Famous Studios shorts aren't bad, but they do feel pretty watered down compared to the earlier ones. While it is interesting to see the comic strip characters having finally appeared in Popeye media, none of the Popeye TV cartoons could really compare to the theatrical ones. The Hanna-Barbera ones at least looked more consistent and a bit nicer than the 1960s ones, but unfortunately Popeye was a real victim of the changes in what was considered acceptable for TV cartoons. The new ones aren't good...but, hey, at least they're doing something with the character, which shows a more promising future for the character compared to 10 years ago.

[@davaotripsters]

22:49 Popeye was initially owned but remained formerly by Paramount Pictures for Theatrical rights and United Artists Television under a.a.p. (Associated Artists Productions) for TV Syndication rights at that time and currently, Warner Bros. now controls the current ownership of the entire Popeye cartoons through Turner Entertainment, as part of it's shares from MGM/UA library prior to May 23rd, 1986.

[@Demongunner7]

Ahhh Popeye, I remembered the Popeye test animation when it came out. And when I was informed it was scrapped for the Emoji movie, I promptly flipped my chair over!

[@Richard-3874]

It was never canceled for the emoji movie, it was canceled because Sony just didn’t like Genndy’s vision for the movie and they wanted it to be more modern and hip for the young kids.

[@bigred3164]

Dave, as lifelong Popeye fan, you sir, have outdone yourself once again!

[@fredarok579]

I feel like the best way to adapt Popeye would be the “Cartoon-Comic Combination” angle that’s been used a few times in the past. The cartoons are wildly funny, but the strip has so much untapped potential with all its characters and storylines, that the right blend of the two could be lightning in a bottle.

[@retrogamelover2012]

Could be interesting to see Popeye and Bluto encounter other Thimble Theatre comic characters, like Olive's old love interest, Hamgravy, as well as possibly a nod to DC Comics' Captain Strong, with Popeye encountering someone who kind of was like him from a different walk of life, potentially being more ruthless, bloodthirsty, and possibly consumed with a lust for power, to where Popeye would end up having to save Bluto from nearly getting beaten to death by the guy. Plus, I can imagine there being some interesting stuff regarding more topical stuff in the modern day, that could essentially characterize Popeye as the guy who, despite not being quite in touch with the modern times, is still willing to accept things as long as it isn't hurting anyone (like the whole LGBT thing), with Bluto (and I guess his brother Brutus, if they bring up that whole thing, and make him a seperate character from Bluto) essentially just being the arrogant bully of sorts. Could even have some wholesome moments with his pappy (possibly showing which side of the family he got his heart of gold from, and which side he got his hard-edged, no nonsense, brawler type disposition from), where the guy pretty much expresses his frustrations over the whole changes happening faster than he can really adapt to, and such, and how that sort of potentially prickly exterior of his can make him seem unapprochable to most folks, with Popeye essentially having to pick up the pieces, and essentially help his pappy get comfortable with the modern life, which could always have his pappy basically just dropping his hard edge for a bit, just to hug it out with his son, saying how much he reminds him of why he married Popeye's mother to begin with.

[@pulsarstargrave256]

I love Popeye and he's always been one of my favorite characters! If animators insist on making him "politically correct" (no pipe, no "violence" etc) I'd rather see him remain in the medium that created him...COMICS and if this is only in reprints, then so be it!

[@retrogamelover2012]

Honestly, I can imagine Popeye being the type that, despite basically showing his age and obviously struggling to wrap his head around a number of the modern day stuff going on, would still try to lend support regardless, if it isn't causing any real harm (sort of like the supportive grandfather, or the tolerant traditionalist of sorts). Also, I'd say it's just a matter of finding that age group that'd basically work for some of the "less PC" aspects of Popeye. Plus, I can imagine Popeye only taking out his pipe, whenever folks like Sweet Pea are out of the room, or possibly finding some place to take a break with his pipe, in some of the more strict areas.

[@fightclubhubbs]

I had no idea there were this many Popeye series. I was only familiar with the 30's B&W shorts, the Robin Williams' movie and Popeye and Son cartoon series.

[@Asterra2]

I feel as though a mention of Miyamoto's near-obsession with the character and his involvement with the creation of the video game might have been some useful context.

[@davezanko9051]

Agreed. While not a cartoon, the arcade game deserves a mention, especially considering what the initial attempt became after they couldn't get the license and what even-more famous character was created from that.

[@Agent-SP295]

Will we get a Cartoon/Voice evolution of Betty Boop and Casper the Friendly Ghost someday?

[@theluckiesteh9058]

I'd personally like to see one of either Woody Woodpecker or Charlie Brown & Snoopy!

[@Agent-SP295]

@@theluckiesteh9058 That would be a good idea too

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Stay tuned for some announcements soon. 😮

[@GideonMadu]

I'd like to see him take on either Goku, Optimus, or Megatron

[@agmedley2563]

Yes! He should do the peanuts!

[@DareMurdok]

I know you put a lot of work into this and I love these videos! As far as the future of Popeye? I think Genndy has the best shot at it, if you adapted Popeye into a more Samurai Jack, action-based adventure series where Popeye travels to various islands as an sea-faring explorer and fights pirates (adapting Bluto to a sort of Blackbeard character as a pirate captain) , vicious sea monsters, exploring ruins and dangerous animals and creatures in remote tropics. It could definitely work with the right person at the helm.

[@popeyethepirate5473]

I would love this. Have Popeye kinda embrace the r rated nature that the originals where like... Minus the racism of course.

[@georgeshelton6281]

You want to know what Susie K. Shelton said to Duane; about me portraying Randy Gray and his friend Lorenzo as Popeye's new enemies? She said, "that's a bad heart he's a nice man."

[@georgeshelton6281]

For I know that you men and women have a bad attitude as well. I almost had a bad heart portraying Charlotte Ghighliazza, as Bluto's wife. I sometimes do begin to wonder what Charlotte Ghighliazza's relatives, may ever think about this.

[@retrogamelover2012]

Honestly, considering how networks have experimented with more mature and even darker elements in shows, I can see a show that's like a good blend of the Fleischer shorts' swashbuckling action, and the cleverly written, slice of life aspects of the Timble Theatre comics. Could even bring in some interesting stuff, like Olive's old love interest, Hamgravy, bring in the whole Bluto/Brutas thing, by having the two be twin brothers, and possibly even lead to a few interesting elements regarding how old Popeye technically is, and how he could basically be sort of like the supportive grandfather, who whilst doesn't fully understand today's topical stuff, is willing to accept it if it isn't really causing any harm (with Bluto and Brutas probably just being the typical, arogant bully types, that Popeye would have to whip into shape at times). Could even have some interesting aspects regarding his pappy, and basically showing which side of the family he got his heart of gold from, and which side he got the no nonsense brawler disposition from, which him essentially building bridges with his pappy, when his prickly exterior and frustrations of trying to adapt to stuff that's going faster than he can keep up with, leads to a bit of friction here and there. Could even have a reference to DC's Captain Strong, with Popeye encountering someone who was like him from a different walk of life, with a more ruthless and bloodthirsty disposition, and possibly being consumed by a lust for power, who he basically has to save Bluto from, before the guy could essentially beat him to death.

[@retiredarc7170]

Thank you for uploading this evolution!!

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thanks for watching!

[@tskmaster3837]

32:49 "With Sony instead releasing... the Emoji movie..." It's amazing that I can hear the disgusted look on your face, Dave.

[@theblizzard8735]

Y9u can’t see it but you can tell he’s annoyed by the mere mention of the film XD

[@Richard-3874]

It was never canceled for the emoji movie, it was canceled because Sony just didn’t like Genndy’s vision for the movie and they wanted it to be more modern and hip for the young kids.

[@woodyofp8574]

I think it's silly how many versions of Popeye are made to be smooth an cute, considering the character portrays a tough, hardened sailor with decades of sea experience taking its toll on his looks, including the lack of teeth and one eye.

[@YujiUedaFan]

Yeah, it's lame when he has two eyes and teeth. I know scurvy isn't an issue anymore, but they could just say he lost them through fighting. Not to mention Popeye was the one good influence toothless people had before everyone ruined it.

[@michaelturner2806]

I have a soft spot for those early Fleischer shorts where he's ad-libbing and cracking wise under his breath, with my favorite being the beautiful Sinbad one. The definitive point-of-no-return, where I knew it would never relive its heyday, was the short set in the nickelodeon that was just a clip show off earlier shorts.

[@PastelButterfly234]

I can't believe were not living in an alternate universe were the emoji movie was never made and the popeye movie was released

[@kennyfox7055]

Bring back the original style of popeye with a mix of violence shenanigans comedy as well modernized

[@TLGProduktions]

Gulliver's Travels was my all time favourite animated movie! It was so much more enjoyable than Disney movies to me somehow. Both the animation, story and characters were more appealing. Not too kid friendly either, which is great.

[@richardranke7878]

My mom saw Gulliver's Travels when it first came out. She was8/9. Years later she pointed the movie out to me when I was 6/7 and it was on TV. (She pointed out Mr.Bug Goes To Town,too a few months later.)

[@davidtosh7200]

I like Popeye cartoons of the 1950s which includes Bluto, the arch rival of this cartoon series. Bluto does appeared almost every episode in 1956, except for Insect To Injury. Episodes like, Popeye For President, Cops is Tops, Out To Punch, and A Haul in One (remake of Let's Get Movin').

[@amandahuginkiss4098]

He has tattooed bulging forearms - not biceps.

[@ProfitPower13]

This is what I was looking for

[@georgeshelton6281]

I'm like a TV show critic.

[@georgeshelton6281]

Asterix the Gaul is Popeye's adversary. You men who loved Popeye; never knew Asterix the Gaul, never even heard of him once.

[@henrikharbin5521]

Hi, Dave :) I grew up with the Fleischer and Famous Studios shorts, which I started watching when I was about 3 years old (1968). I had no problem seeing the violence as unreal, just like the Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, and Flintstones shows, because my Mom taught me the difference very early on. I didn't even have problems with the 3 Stooges, because I saw them as "real live cartoons".

[@welcometomylives]

Jesus, I've heard of limited animation, but that King Features TV show was REALLY limited.

[@girlcrazyrockstar]

Those would put me to sleep as a kid. Sooooo boring the earlier ones are much better

[@georgeshelton6281]

King Features Syndicate Inc is the same company that owns the 'Family Circus.'

[@georgeshelton6281]

You know very well that I respect the 'Peanuts' gang.

[@Quantumtorpedo01]

I was eight years old when the limited animation cartoons came out. I could not understand how Bluetooth became Brutus. I hated the music, I hated the cartoons. I did keep watching hoping for a better result. Childhood insanity, I imagine.

[@cha5]

12:18 One other interesting bit of trivia is that Jack Kirby (the later King of Comics and co creator of the Marvel Universe) who would go on to co-create Captain America with Joe Simon in the early 1940's became a Popeye animation inbetweener starting with 'King of The Mardi Gras' in 1935, Kirby worked on the Fleischer Popeye cartoons from 1935-1937, During this time animation on the Popeye toons became more fluid and with action scenes that seemed to flow on the screen, much as they would completely leap off the pages when Kirby worked on such comics as Captain America, The Boy Commandos and other comics of the 1940's and beyond.

[@SoleaGalilei]

Thanks for the detailed video! I never knew or thought much about Popeye, but the history is fascinating. I had no idea he was one of the inspirations for Superman.

[@alexmabey7791]

The modern internet shorts were so bad, I thought they were just unauthorized parodies! I like the early Popeye shorts the best, and want to read more of the original comics!

[@DanJackson1977]

Popeye VS Sinbad is just perfection.

[@DavidFlores-ix2cy]

Como será de bueno este corto, que incluso sirvió de inspiración a un stage del videojuego "Cuphead". Saludos.

[@SmithMrCorona]

Wow - this was an excellent breakdown of the character! I wasn't expecting much, but you really got to the heart of each Popeye iteration, if even briefly. There really hasn't been much delving into his history - surprising, since it's his 90th year. Well researched, and well presented. Thanks In all honesty, my favorite on-screen version of Popeye is the Robin Williams/Robert Altman movie. It's EC Segar through-and-through, even if it takes liberties with his origin, and the stories in general. Jules Feiffer, the screenwriter, said he spoke with Segar's daughter after its theatrical release - she told him that the film really captured the heart of her father's creation. As a big fan of the original comic strip, I really agree. It took elements from the cartoons, but fully embraced its original premise from his original creator. The film is flawed, sure, but it's really charming, and Williams gives it his all. Every other character is perfectly cast. The songs are weird, yes, but that's what makes them great. The Sweet Haven Anthem is just marvelous. The Popeye movie has been re-appraised, I feel. When I was a kid, everyone talked about it like it was a huge creative flop. Recent reviews, and regular viewer reaction has softened, thankfully. It deserves far more love than it's gotten... but at least opinions are starting to change. Popeye is a strange character, and it needed a strange adaptation. I believe that most true fans of Popeye held the movie in high regard. I would love to see Popeye come back to the screen, however, the Tartakovsky reel didn't do much for me. Popeye and company didn't look that great in CGI, and his missing pipe and tattoos put me off. I didn't particularly think the gags were that funny, as they were nothing more than a collection of cliched gags. I would love to see something truer to the Segar creation. That is, absurd adventures, not just slapstick and spinach. King Features have been handing Sunday duties off to a variety of artists, who have been doing their take on the strip. Very few of them are very good, as they rely on the same jokes each week. I would love to see him back in print, but with Segar's style, both in story and in art. Anyway, thanks again, mate!

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

[@zmanjace1364]

God, the 60s and 70s were not kind to animation. Really, the 80s weren't that great either but they tried harder than the 60s. Not saying all of it was bad but it just doesn't feel right.

[@pauldecoster]

Zman Jace Hannah Barbera took over animation in those decades

[@j.k4150]

I think Popeye from the 30s is better than Popeye from the 50s and 80s in all directions better animation better sound better story

[@kkcake5771]

I mean I prefer cartoons before the golden age ended I agree

[@mr.badass9442]

Dude,That's why it's called "The Dark Age of Animation.".

[@JosephRomano]

This is literally one of the best you have done so far because I love the cartoon Popeye. He got me into liking spinach and my great grandmother grandmother adored him because her husband, which is my grandfather was like Popeye. He was so strong he could lift a Mustang 💪

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

That's awesome to hear! Thank you!

[@LowellLucasJr.]

I am so sad Genndy didn't get to do Popeye like you wanted! Instead of that Emoji mess! I friggin LOVE POPEYE!

[@SuperWolsey]

Amy Pascal can rot in Hell for this treason

[@georgeshelton6281]

It's true that Popeye was a racist and a nationality originist.

[@georgeshelton6281]

I fantasized of Craig Ferguson uttering; "that hurts."

[@georgeshelton6281]

Lowell Lucas@ I portrayed Randy Gray and his friend Lorenzo, as Popeye's brand new enemies.

[@georgeshelton6281]

What other human cartoon character is forgotten? That's the Warner Bros Looney Tunes Ralph Phillips.

[@davaotripsters]

30:17 Correction, Popeye and Son was aired in 1987, 3 years after Mercer's death.

[@shellackophile]

I grew up on the KFS Popeyes of 1960-62, and still have a soft spot for them, despite their poor animation. The stories are usually pretty good, and have more variety than the later theatricals. There's the great voice talent of Jack Mercer, Mae Questel and Jackson Beck. But what makes these cartoons really work for me is the music, especially the Kinney-directed ones with scores by Ken Lowman. Using a band that can't have numbered more than six or seven players - chiefly woodwinds, with occasional assistance from harp and percussion - Lowman gets amazing variety, drama, intimacy and humor into his Popeye scores. The opening titles on most of the KFC cartoons seem to be his rearrangement of those for the Famous theatricals. Lowman himself was a bassoon player for various Hollywood studio orchestras, and I expect he played on his own part on these soundtracks.

[@MisterGraa]

You can hear the angry in his voice when he says the emoji movie, 32:44

[@BoyNamedSue4]

My great grandfather introduced me to Popeye. One of my favorites growing up.

[@JoeRoverBooks]

Excellent job. I never knew about Popeye being a one-off character. It’s amazing all the behind the scenes stuff that happens and how sometimes it comes down to luck and timing.

[@zerrico]

I loved the live action movie. You can feel the love and fun of the actors.

[@alluringming]

When saw this as a kid i enjoyed the live action film, i still watch it time and again. This move actauly what intorduced me to popeye

[@BoyNamedSue4]

What!!!!! They canceled Popeye for (beeping) Emoji Movie? Fire whoever made that call

[@Richard-3874]

It was never canceled for the emoji movie, it was canceled because Sony just didn’t like Genndy’s vision for the movie and they wanted it to be more modern and hip for the young kids.

[@andrewjackson2423]

Ah, I remember watching Popeye every night on Boomerang when I was younger. Seriously, it makes me so angry that Sony just abandoned Genndy's movie for that Emoji Movie trash.

[@chrisrj9871]

Finding out Popeye has the same birthday (in comic strip form) as I do was one of the coolest things ever to me!

[@fad23]

I'm so glad that the Segar strips get mentioned. This era to me is definitive Popeye. It's vital!

[@meekrob]

Popeye's biceps don't bulge. His forearms, on the other hand, most definitely do.

[@davaotripsters]

Although, it was cross-lisenced between Warner Bros. & Paramount Pictures because Warner Bros. currently owns Popeye Cartoons and both Paramount and Warner Bros. co-produced several films like Watchmen, Friday the 13th series, John Wayne films, etc. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios division, United Artists originally reissued Popeye Cartoons on TV where Paramount Pictures original titles has cut under A.A.P., which the same company that is used in Warner Bros. Cartoons pre-1948 Cartoons.

[@BensyBens]

Thank You Popeye For Giving Us Donkey Kong & Mario

[@faithterrill7850]

A Year ago, we were celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Now, It's happening again.

[@ViniSocramSaint]

Who knew Popeye was the Jack Sparrow of his time

[@IzintartheOdd]

I'm hoping Sony will repent its heathen ways and finish the movie

[@RathouseFilmworks]

But they're working on The Kardashian Movie

[@melissacooper4282]

God I hate those Kardashians!

[@davidwesley2525]

@@melissacooper4282 Kardashians.🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@flinkostememniakgrant1266]

I love Popeyes muttering sarcasm

[@Ixapter]

This is phenomenal. Thanks again, and Happy Belated 90th Birthday, Popeye!!

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thanks for watching!

[@BlueJack222]

Looks like Popeye is going to need some tips from Mario if he wants to continue

[@tjh6678]

There's irony at play with this statement...

[@yourcordialvermillionchapw2398]

@@tjh6678, Yes a whole lot of it actually but maybe it was expected, Seeing Miyamoto's originating inspiration of Mario/Jump Man was none other but old man Popeye himself. If memory recalls Miyamoto at the time couldn't get the rights to Popeye so he created the famous Red Plumber Boi of the century. At least what I can get from the fellow's statement metaphorically speaking is that Popeye wants to move on from the phrase *_"Can't teach an old dog new tricks."_* And seek help from the plumber that was inspired by himself. A more modernized take.

[@smileywarhead5178]

Donkey Kong: Not only inspired by, but taken right out of the Popeye cartoons. There was an episode were Popeye and Bluto fight on the steel I beams of a building under construction. But when Miyamoto didn't get the rights, I guess he did some swapping around for a monkey, a princess and an Italian warehouse manager he'd met in real life

[@kylem7917]

@@smileywarhead5178 not just any monkey, but a parody of Universal's King Kong that started a dispute between the two.

[@anthonygerardotorresgonzal6269]

@@kylem7917 And Nintendo won by the help of Kirby!!

[@DavidFrat123]

Those are not his biceps. The biceps are in the upper arm, not the forearm.

[@danieldaniels7571]

DavidFrat123 funny... I was thinking that too

[@gabrielgonzales5907]

THANK YOU!!!.....I wanted to see this in an early comment because my mentioning it would be too far buried by now.

[@Elementa2006]

Those 5 dislikes are from Bluto and his different expies including his brother Brutus (yes that's canon... At least in the main Popeye comic strips) and possibly The Sea Hag.

[@diddymuck]

one of the best series on YT. incredibly well done and narrated. Congrats and keep em coming!!

[@HorrorMonster4406]

I honestly like his 1933 design and if the original Popeye series is ever rebooted I think it would appear animated but in color.

[@SolarFarle]

My dad's favorite cartoon character.

[@mechajay3358]

15:59 Those Specials essentially paved way for 3D in animation.

[@CountOrlockTheBirdOfDeath]

So glad you did this! Popeyes definitely one of my favourites.

[@cnsayin8847]

I'm Popeye the Sailorman I'm Popeye the Sailorman I'm strong to the finish Cause I eats me spinach I'm Popeye the Sailorman (toot toot!)

[@PraiseJesusAmen]

My son next to me on that picture loves popeye

[@cnsayin8847]

@@PraiseJesusAmen That's great! How old is he?

[@krainanimates3256]

@@cnsayin8847 looks to me 7 - 10

[@Th3NightDriv3r]

How are you not famous for this stuff!? U are such a good KZbinr and you should be proud of your work! We all love ya

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thank you. I appreciate that!

[@ryantarburn5087]

I loved the Robin Williams movie of popeye It was one of my favourite movies growing up

[@BrandonKohout]

One of my favorite characters of all time.

[@SamtheBravesFan]

My favorites are the three double-length color cartoons for theaters in 1936, 1937 and 1939. I don't want to say Popeye peaked too soon, because somehow he survived to today, but those three cartoons to me just encompass what Popeye is all about. Also my favortie normal short is Goonland. Cracks me up every time.

[@calebc.2290]

YYYYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS IT FINALLY Happened

[@oluhamilton2121]

I always liked hearing Popeye grumbling while beating up Bluto.

[@solonsaturngaming3727]

I love LOVE Popeye, thanks for doing this i love it. Wished he was still big on the tv screens.

[@itsivygreenbunny1314]

I love Popeye it left a impact Since young on me does not matter how one looks is how we be Also he inspired me to eat spinachs :Г

[@EmergencyGuy]

I would absolutely love to see Popeye revived. This 93-year-old veteran doesn’t deserve to buried at sea yet.

[@CheapTaco]

Popeye without a pipe and/or without tattoos ain’t Popeye!

[@samfarrow348]

FUN FACT: If it weren’t for Popeye, we also wouldn’t have the iconic video game plumber himself.

[@AlfredRayAnimations]

I know it’s amazing to think that!!

[@tskmaster3837]

"Popeye the movie... featuring bizarre original songs..." I think of it as the unmusical musical.... I love it. I think it's so good, it's good. Everything is good. Everything is food...

[@AshKetchum442]

Its kind of fascinating that Popeye was so stylized and goofy looking but the Superman and Gulliver looking so realistic

[@deepwater2652]

I don't know, but that Popeye movie starring Robin Williams was an absolute stinker!

[@psistis80]

He knew it was bad.On a stand up show in the 80's,he had a skit about that his upcoming son Christopher, didn't want to follow his steps in comedy. The dialogue went like this... Robin: Wasn't Popeye good enough for you? Christopher:Popeye wasn't good for anyone.What are you talking about?

[@bobtremblay9172]

Thank you so much for giving Segar and the strip the attention it deserved. And you are correct, while animation is to be credited for keeping Popeye in front of the public for so many decades, he has been consistently watered down from iteration to iteration. Let's hope someone finally is able to animate the Segar Popeye rather than the simplified version so many know.

[@mckoala3635]

7:27 the audio to that cartoon is Creatures on carriage: (singing) well well the gangs all here Horse: what the hell do we care Creature: muttin says a naughty word And then it repeats but when muttin swears he gets hit in the head Yea

[@michelelaraia7358]

Saw Hanna & Barbera and the 1936/9 cartoons.what a breath to hold a 35 minutes conversation!

[@mechajay3358]

I have to admit while they lack the charm of the early shorts by Fleischer Studios, and their formulaic superficial plots. I can't help but appreciate Famous Studio's designs of the characters.

[@Richard-3874]

32:46 It was never canceled for the emoji movie, it was canceled because Sony just didn’t like Genndy’s vision for the movie and they wanted it to be more hip and modern for the young kids. Genndy said this in a 2022 interview

[@bobtremblay9172]

I am a huge Popeye fan, and actually assisted Bill Pearson when he did the inks and letters for the Popeye Borned to the Sea comic book for Ocean comics. I've long been convinced that if Popeye were adapted into animation using the sort of long-form adventures that the Segar strips had, that it could be a huge success. My fingers are crossed that this someday happens.

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

Popeye The Sailor Meets Sinbad The Sailor, Popeye The Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves, and Popeye The Sailor: Aladdin And His Wonderful Lamp are absolutely my favorites! This is a wonderful and very comprehensive look back at my childhood hero! Thank you!

[@DaveLeeDownUnder]

Thanks, Larry! Glad you enjoyed!

[@dancepiglover]

No violence, no funny gags, and no romantic subtext? That’s literally everything that makes up the original Popeye cartoons.

[@tedbearnature6383]

This was a beautiful overview of the series, thank you for putting forth the effort to explain this to people long after most even know who Popeye is. I live down the road from the hometown of E.C.Seger, and I can promise you the memory of Popeye is still very alive and well there.

[@BrothaKyo]

Hands down, The Fleischer's were my favorite growing up. I've watched a good share, but man, did I love the "stylized anatomy" more. Pour one OUT for that Tartokovsky project. Come on, Sony.

[@janebyrne6463]

My favorite Popeye shorts: Fleischer era: The Natural Thing to Do, Barnacle Bill the Sailor, Popeye Meets Sinbad Famous Era: Assault and Flattery, Me Musical Nephews, Nearlyweds Also, the tenure of EC Segar and Bud Sagendorf is not to be belittled. But Bobby London's run on the strip was cool too.

[@elshaaarawythomasfans2381]

My favorite blow me down popeye the sailor popeye meets sinbad and that episode that i forgot its name