Calvin Henry Howard (March 24, 1911 – September 10, 1993) was an American cartoon story artist, animator and director mostly remembered for his work atWalter Lantz Productions andWarner Bros. Cartoons.[1] He was also the voice actor ofGabby Goat inGet Rich Quick Porky and Meathead Dog inScrewball Squirrel.[2]
In the late 1920s, Howard became a story man and animator forWalter Lantz Productions, thenWalt Disney Animation in 1929. During his career, he worked for several pioneer animators besides Lantz and Disney, includingMax Fleischer andUb Iwerks. From 1930 to 1933, Howard served as a story man for Iwerks and then Lantz.
In 1938, Howard leftWarner Bros. Cartoons with his friendTedd Pierce to work forFleischer Studios inMiami, and served as the live-action model for Prince David in Fleischer'sGulliver's Travels. In the 1940s, Howard moved to a different studio. He left Fleischer for theMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio in 1942, where he served as an uncredited writer forTom and Jerry. He was fired byFred Quimby, after discovering that he brought alcohol to the ink and paint department during the Christmas holiday.[3] Howard would move toScreen Gems, and later returned to Warner Bros 1949.
In 1974, Howard returned to Disney as a story artist. In 1949, Cal Howard moved fromCalifornia toNew York City, to work onNBC'sBroadway Open House andYour Show of Shows. WhenBroadway Open House ended he was hired byPat Weaver to be an associate producer and writer for the development of NBC'sToday Show. He left NBC early in 1952 to return to California and work withRalph Edwards. In the 1960s, he returned to cartoon work, until his retirement. Cal Howard worked at over seven animation studios in his lifetime and finally received theAnnie Award in 1980 for lifetime achievement. He also served on the advisory board of theNational Student Film Institute.[4][5]
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