Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID509790.asp" target="_blank">11/10/05 Rhett Wickham: Faith is a Bluebird</a>
Originally Posted By Mickeylover8383 I agree with LPFan22. I'll always keep my glass raised to the man who breathed life into so many wonderful character under the gentle guiding hand of Walt Disney. Having been a "student" of both him and the late Frank Thomas, I've read his book The Disney Villain as well as other things by him and Frank Thomas and I hope to one day be able to continue the vision he helped Walt create: a vision of hope, of inspiration, and joy. So, here's to you Ollie, from all the animators- past present, and future. In the words of Cinderella to her fairy godmother, "Thank you. Thank you so much for everything."
Originally Posted By basil fan Well done, Ollie. You've earned it! Mouse History 101 <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/history.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ history.html</a>
Originally Posted By Dave Way cool picture on the front page! Congrats Ollie and thanks to Rhett for the story.
Originally Posted By dixielandings I also raise my glass to Ollie His work has helped make what Disney is today
Originally Posted By dixielandings A must have for any Frank and Ollie fan <a href="http://www.frankandollie.com/StoreDVD.html" target="_blank">http://www.frankandollie.com/S toreDVD.html</a>
Originally Posted By duncan02 What a fitting tribute! I am so happy for Ollie and his family that he is getting this recognition...not just for pioneering expressive character animation, but for setting a standard that is still high today. I went onto the frankandollie.com web site and was saddened to notice that it now redirects to the animation world network web site. Anyone know why? I'm guessing Ollie isn't up to adding new content, but it was a nice and comforting presence on the web.
