At a newspaper I once worked for, I covered a Fourth of July parade and took a photo of Pacific Palisades Honorary Mayor Dom DeLuise and Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley.

BearsDrawnBadly.com – Top 10 - #5: Stay for the mid-credits blooper reel - part 1 (5/3)

Part 2 is one of very few caricatures I’ve done: Dom Deluise.  You should check it out too. New Toons at 8am; Specials at 3pm Original: https://coffeebruinstudios.com/stay-for-the-mid-credits-blooper-reel/ Main: https://bearsdrawnbadly.com/ Mirror: https://tapas.io/series/Bears-Drawn-Badly More: https://linktr.ee/coffeebruin Be sure to check out my bio for all of my links.

#AllDogsGoToHeaven

Released November 17, 1989

Directed by #DonBluth

Box Office: $27.1 million

Voices: #LoniAnderson #JudithBarsi #DomDeLuise #MelbaMoore #CharlesNelsonReilly #BurtReynolds #VicTayback

Now showing on my 80's Fest Movie 🎥 marathon...Spaceballs (1987) on glorious vintage VHS 📼! #movie #movies #comedy #scifi #spaceballs #starwars #billpullman #johncandy #ripjohncandy #rickmoranis #DaphneZuniga #JoanRivers #ripjoanrivers #DickVanPatten #ripdickvanpatten #melbrooks #AbeVigoda #MichaelWinslow #JohnHurt #DomDeLuise #stephentobolowsky #PhilHartman #ripphilhartman #rickducommun #riprickducommun #DickWarlock #tommyswerdlow #BubbaSmith #vintage #vhs #80s #80sfest #durandurantulsas5thannual80sfest

THE CANNONBALL RUN (1981). #thecannonrun #80smovies #rogermoore #domdeluise #farrahfawcett #deanmartin #sammydavisjr #jackiechan

The Secret of NIMH (1982)

The Secret of NIMH is an inspired, ambitious film; a serious contender for Don Bluth’s best work. I’d never seen this animated film before and though some of the ending stood a little uneasy with me, I look forward to seeing it again. It’s the kind of film I love to discover because I can recommend it to just about anyone.

Mrs. Brisby (voiced by Elizabeth Hartman) is a meek, recently-widowed field mouse. Her son Timmy has been diagnosed with pneumonia and needs rest to recover. Unfortunately, the owner of the field in which she lives is preparing to plow. She will need to overcome her fears and ask for help from the Rats of NIMH to save her family.

The most striking element of The Secret of NIMH is its protagonist. You’re used to seeing strapping young farmhands onto which a bold destiny is thrust or a young woman who dreams of more than her small town can offer. Mrs. Brisby couldn’t be more different. She isn’t special, brave, or particularly talented. She’s just a regular, widowed mother who wants to save her son. Her only assets are her determination and her former husband's reputation. It makes her adventure that much more tense and captivating. Her weaknesses and drive to overcome them make her a three-dimensional but unlikely hero, a strong character you happily cheer on.

You could write volumes about Mrs. Brisby, her name's significance (the film doesn’t spell it out for you but think about it and you’ll understand what I mean), the differences between her and the Rats of NIMH, and her role in the conclusion are teeming with details and subtlety that give the film endless re-watch value. It would be a mistake not to look at what else the film has to offer, however. It’s a wonderful story with danger, humor, and memorable characters. They're certain to endure not only because of the way they look; it's their personalities, and what they contribute to the mythology of this universe that makes them great. Normally, I find Dom DeLuise’s animated characters to be treacly and annoying. Not here.

The visuals are exceptional, with many special effects added to give key elements of the film an ominous, overwhelming feeling. The Secret of NIMH is the kind of picture you see when you’re young and enjoy it. When you then return to see it years later, you'll find yourself enjoying it even more than the first time. This is a story that stimulates the imagination and inspires. This is something special. Even when there are bits that stick out as a bit odd (the ending is rather abrupt), it feels right. While it may be too intense, too cerebral, and maybe even a bit too frightening for the smallest of children, that’s a good thing. It means parents will have to sit down with the younger viewers and discuss with them what's going on, how they feel about it, and really put some thought into the story. That’s what great films do. They don't merely entertain, they nourish.

It took me much too long to finally sit down with The Secret of NIMH. I assumed that much of the plot had been spoiled for me, that knowing what NIMH stands for (National Institute of Mental Health) would damper a big revelation. I was wrong. The Secret of NIMH lives up to its reputation (On Blu-ray, March 18, 2016)

#BlazingSaddles, first released in cinemas #OnThisDay in 1974 Art by #ChrisWeston #CoolArt #Art #MelBrooks #CleavonLittle #GeneWilder #HarveyKorman #MadelineKahn #DomDeLuise #SlimPickins #AlexKarras #RockRidge #Western https://www.instagram.com/p/BtlFI1qg5c5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1omx0q4juxh26

#HalNeedham #TheCannonballRun (1981) #BurtReynolds #DomDeLuise #FarrahFawcett #JackieChan #Fenderbaum #SammyDavisJr #DeanMartin #AdrienneBarbeau #TaraBuckman #PeterFonda #ValeriePerrine #JackElam and more… #RogerMoore https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2lZk0N9ES/?utm_medium=tumblr

RIP Burt Reynolds, the Good voice for Charlie B. Barkin, you just can't keep a Good Dog down. #alldogsgotoheaven #donbluth #vhs #burtreynolds #domdeluise #cantkeepagooddogdown #goodsinging #charliebbarkin https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrcM7yhIZR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pqubaav9rj2u

Rest In Peace Burt Reynolds. Don Deluise will be with you as well #tribute #R.I.P. #restinpeace #burtreynolds #domdeluise #reynolds #alldogsgotoheaven #charlie #barkin #dogs #heaven #itchy #angel #halo #smokey #bandit #cannonball #run https://www.instagram.com/p/Bne_DFKBuA3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17mmwbaw5c6ro

The Munsters (1964-1966) #themunsters #fredgwynne #yvonnedecarlo #allewis #butchpatrick #beverleyowen #patpriest #melblanc #bobhastings #paullynde #domdeluise #johncarradine #allanburns #chrishayward #ripfredgwynne #ripyvonnedecarlo #ripallewis #ripbeverleyowen #ripmelblanc #ripbobhastings #rippaullynde #ripdomdeluise #ripjohncarradine #ripallanburns #ripchrishayward #tvtuesday #tvtuesdays #tvilove #favouritetvseries https://www.instagram.com/p/CVfW_Eesy3P/?utm_medium=tumblr

233/365 #DRAWAPORTRAIT Dom DeLuise . . . #2021 #challenge2021 #drawaturtle #domdeluise #etcheverywhere #etchasketch #etchasketchart #etchartist #art #tiktok @EtchArtist @spinmaster https://www.instagram.com/p/CTGmELtl_ht/?utm_medium=tumblr

. i wrote “i’m a …” . predictive text is “… pepper” . & it was sung by Dom DeLuise . #DomDeLuise born August 1, 1933 lived 75 years . comedy genius! . #TheCannonballRun 1981 . The “Be a Pepper” campaign began in 1977 continued until about 1983 . . . . . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/CSYQJr8MpBq/?utm_medium=tumblr

Concluding my Star Wars Movie Marathon 🎥 with a little levity...Spaceballs (1987) on glorious vintage VHS 📼! #movie #movies #comedy #scifi #spaceballs #starwars #georgelucas #melbrooks #rickmoranis #JohnCandy #ripjohncandy #billpullman #DaphneZuniga #JoanRivers #DickVanPatten #ripdickvanpatten #JohnHurt #DomDeLuise #stephentobolowsky #MichaelWinslow #PhilHartman #ripphilhartman #rickducommun #DickWarlock #80s #vintage #vhs #starwarsday

Also Happy Birthday to @adamduritzofficial @rampage4real @michaelsmithinc @devonchughes #hermanmelville #jerrygarcia #yvessaintlaurent and #domdeluise https://www.instagram.com/p/CSC5w3SBytF/?utm_medium=tumblr