The Art Of Tom And Jerry Laserdisc Archive · Easy & Plus

Laserdiscs are often romanticized for their uncompressed PCM audio, and the Tom and Jerry archive is a sonic treasure trove. Scott Bradley’s orchestral scores—those frantic, jazz-infused masterpieces of slapstick synchronization—sound startlingly alive.

: Covers the final Hanna-Barbera theatrical shorts (1953–1958), including 22 cartoons in their original CinemaScope the art of tom and jerry laserdisc archive

The "Art" in the title refers to the specific craftsmanship of the Hanna-Barbera team during this era. These were not the slapstick gag-fests of the later Chuck Jones era or the stylized weirdness of the Gene Deitch era. These were mini-masterpieces of mime. Laserdiscs are often romanticized for their uncompressed PCM

The collection began with the earliest Tom and Jerry shorts, produced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in the 1940s. Emily carefully explained the history behind each cartoon, pointing out subtle animation techniques and clever gags that had entertained audiences for generations. As she spoke, her hands lovingly caressed the spines of the Laserdiscs, as if each one held a secret she was eager to share. These were not the slapstick gag-fests of the