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Sundae in New York

Sundae in New York

1983 · 4 min · ★ 4.8 · Animation, Comedy, Music

A character closely resembling then-mayor Ed Koch sings a variation on the "Theme from 'New York, New York'" in an entirely clay-animated film depicting a variety of locations and celebrities associated with New York City. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2006.

Directed by Jimmy Picker

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