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Art Clokey

Born October 12, 1921 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

Died January 8, 2010 · aged 88

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Arthur "Art" Clokey (October 12, 1921 - January 8, 2010) was a pioneer in the popularization of stop motion clay animation, beginning in 1955 with a film experiment called Gumbasia, influenced by his professor, Slavko Vorkapich, at the University of Southern California. From the Gumbasia project, Art Clokey and his wife Ruth invented Gumby. Since then Gumby…

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Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini MachineDr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine · 1965
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
5.21965
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Mad scientist Dr. Goldfoot has invented an army of bikini-clad robots programmed to seek out wealthy men and charm them into signing over their assets. Secret agent Craig Gamble and millionaire Todd Armstrong set out to foil his fiendish plot.
The Puppetoon MovieThe Puppetoon Movie · 1987
The Puppetoon Movie
7.41987
MovieAnimationFamily
Animated characters introduce a compilation of George Pal replacement animation Puppetoon short films from the 1930s and 1940s.
How to Stuff a Wild BikiniHow to Stuff a Wild Bikini · 1965
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
5.31965
MovieComedyMusic
When he's stationed in Tahiti, a sailor hires a witch doctor to keep an eye on his girlfriend.
Gumby: The MovieGumby: The Movie · 1995
Gumby: The Movie
5.71995
MovieFantasyAnimation
Amidst putting together a benefit concert for the local farmers and on the brink of a huge deal with mogul Lucky Claybert, Gumby and his band The Clayboys must battle with the villainous Blockheads, who have kidnapped their loyal canine Lowbelly.
Davey and Goliath's Snowboard ChristmasDavey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas · 2004
Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas
8.02004
MovieAnimationAdventure
Davey and Goliath go on an exciting snowboarding adventure, where Davey learns some dazzling snowboard moves, as well as important lessons about the real meaning of Christmas and respecting people who are different.
Christmas Lost and FoundChristmas Lost and Found · 1965
Christmas Lost and Found
1965
MovieFamily
This Davey & Goliath special involves a boy selling Christmas trees and a sacrifice to be made by Davey.
GumbasiaGumbasia · 1955
Gumbasia
7.51955
MovieMusicAnimation
A jazzy riff on 'Fantasia' from the creator of Gumby.
Mysterious FiresMysterious Fires · 1956
Mysterious Fires
1956
MovieAnimation
A knight mistakes Gumby for a magician and asks for his help in fighting a set of mysterious fires around the kingdom.

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Adventures of Gumby: A SampleAdventures of Gumby: A Sample · 2016
Adventures of Gumby: A Sample
2016
MovieFamilyFantasy
Art Clokey's first clay animation film was Gumbasia (1953), a short film showcasing a series of clay shapes twisting, turning and contorting in kaleidoscopic patterns. Clokey showed the film to producer Sam Engel, who suggested that Clokey apply the technique to form children's stories. Although the next film Adventures of Gumby: A Sample (1955) was never televised, it is confirmed to be the first pilot episode of what would become The Gumby Show. Soon afterward, Clokey completed the second pilot for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) through the financial assistance of Engel. Entitled Gumby on the Moon (which Moon Trip Part 1, the actual first episode), this marked the television debut of Gumby. The cartoon was presented on Howdy Doody to much success, and led to the development of the series The Gumby Show.

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