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Fred Quimby was the head of the MGM cartoon studio who famously approved the first short, Puss Gets the Boot (1940), despite initial skepticism. Under his production credit, the duo of Tom (originally "Jasper") and Jerry became a global phenomenon. Tom And Jerry Fred Quimby Collection Download
From 1940 to 1955, Quimby produced 114 shorts. This period is widely regarded as the artistic peak of the series. Under his watchful eye—and with the diminishing of interference from studio executives—Hanna and Barbera developed a rhythm of violence and comedy that was perfectly timed to musical scores. The "Quimby era" is characterized by lush, detailed backgrounds, high-quality animation provided by industry veterans, and a lack of dialogue that relied purely on visual storytelling. : Classic episodes are frequently available on Boomerang