Leo D. Sullivan, the groundbreaking Black animator who contributed to the iconic opening for Soul Train and to cartoons featuring Fat Albert, Transformers and My Little Pony during his 50-year-plus career, has died. He was 82.
Sullivan died Saturday of heart failure at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, his wife, Ethelyn, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The Emmy-winning Sullivan also was a writer, producer, director, layout artist and storyboard artist at studios including Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros., Filmation, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, Dic Entertainment and Marvel Productions.
He and onetime Disney animator Floyd Norman were among the co-founders of Vignette Films in the 1960s. Their company produced educational films about such Black heroes as George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington and was behind a 1969 Bill Cosby special, Hey! Hey! Hey! It’s Fat Albert, for NBC.
The duo also teamed on AfroKids.com, whose mission it is to build self-esteem and reconnect...
Sullivan died Saturday of heart failure at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, his wife, Ethelyn, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The Emmy-winning Sullivan also was a writer, producer, director, layout artist and storyboard artist at studios including Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros., Filmation, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, Dic Entertainment and Marvel Productions.
He and onetime Disney animator Floyd Norman were among the co-founders of Vignette Films in the 1960s. Their company produced educational films about such Black heroes as George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington and was behind a 1969 Bill Cosby special, Hey! Hey! Hey! It’s Fat Albert, for NBC.
The duo also teamed on AfroKids.com, whose mission it is to build self-esteem and reconnect...
- 3/30/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At the end of “The Watchful Eye” Episode 8, Elena finds out that Mrs. Charlotte Ivey is Ruby Greybourne. Thus, she plans to blackmail her to get the money she wants. Meanwhile, Ginny and Alex find out that James has been lying to them about his job. Episode 9 shows Elena making up her mind to leave the Greybourne once and for all. But is it really that easy? Considering all that has been going on with Elena, not really. Here’s a recap of Episode 9 of “The Watchful Eye.”
Spoilers Ahead
Change Of Plans
Elena is packing her things in her room in the attic. She is supposed to leave the Greybourne that very day. Roman is at the door, talking to her about what she plans to do next. She will do the deal with Mrs. Ivey, get her money, go to Mexico, find a place to stay, come back,...
Spoilers Ahead
Change Of Plans
Elena is packing her things in her room in the attic. She is supposed to leave the Greybourne that very day. Roman is at the door, talking to her about what she plans to do next. She will do the deal with Mrs. Ivey, get her money, go to Mexico, find a place to stay, come back,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Shubhabrata Dutta
- Film Fugitives
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