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  The Life of Charles M. Jones    
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 10 Qns
Chuck Jones (1912 - 2002) was one of the greatest animators that ever lived. This quiz is a tribute to his life and work.
Difficult, 10 Qns, robmeister, Nov 15 19
Difficult
robmeister
Nov 15 19
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Chuck Jones Trivia Questions
1. Chuck Jones was born in 1912, in what city?

From Quiz The Life of Charles M. Jones

Answer: Spokane, Washington

His family moved to Hollywood when he was young.

2. Which animation legend gave Chuck Jones his first studio job?

From Quiz The Life of Charles M. Jones

Answer: Ubbe Iwerks

Iwerks was a former Disney animator who had set up his own company, Iwerks Productions. Jones' first job there was as an animation cel washer in 1932. Freleng later hired him at Schlesinger Studios (later Warner Bros.) in 1936.

3. Chuck Jones was among several who produced Dr. Seuss TV specials. How many did he work on?

From Quiz The Life of Charles M. Jones

Answer: 3

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" (1966), "Horton Hears a Who!" (1970), and "The Cat in the Hat" (1971).

4. What was Chuck Jones' middle name?

From Quiz The Life of Charles M. Jones

Answer: Martin

Now you know what the "M" stood for...

5. Which two animators did Chuck Jones consider his mentors?

From Quiz The Life of Charles M. Jones

Answer: Friz Freleng and Tex Avery

He considered Freleng's and Avery's sense of timing to be the most perfect in all animation.

6. How many Academy Award-winning shorts did Chuck Jones direct in his lifetime?

From Quiz The Life of Charles M. Jones

Answer: 3

Chuck Jones directed the Best Animated Cartoon, 1949 ("For Scent-imental Reasons", starring Pepe LePew), Best Documentary Short Subject, 1949 ("So Much for So Little", a public health film), and Best Animated Cartoon, 1965 ("The Dot and the Line", a now-famous MGM cartoon). In all cases, the awards were presented to the producers of each film ("The Dot and the Line" was co-produced by Chuck Jones). In 1996, Robin Williams presented him with an Honorary Academy Award for his contributions to animation.

7. For which TV network did Chuck Jones once serve as head of children's programming?

From Quiz The Life of Charles M. Jones

Answer: ABC

He was Head of Children's Programming for ABC, 1972 - 1973.

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