Pat McGeehan

Jim Dandy lands on a tropical island where he falls in love with a beautiful maiden. The young fellow is kidnapped by a tribe of cannibals who plan to cook the young man at a sacrifice that night. The young maiden saves Jim Dandy by disguising herself as an evil spirit that frightens away the evil natives. (imdb)

Long-running weekly show that spotlighted legendary comedian and beloved TV clown, Red Skelton. Each show featured comedy skits, gags and vignettes starring Skelton and guest performers. (imdb)

Part of the Speaking of Animals short film series.

Part of the Speaking of Animals short film series.

Part of the Speaking of Animals short film series.

Newsreel parodies.

Shell Oil situates its extractive process as an episode within geologic time, naturalizing its products even as it inspires wonder. It contrasts the impatience of the suburban husband wanting to drive his car against the expansive scale of fossil history. According to Shell, with the drilling of oil, “The cycle is complete. Nature’s plan is quite perfect” – the question of where we might fall within such a purported cycle, and what nature may have in store for us, remains an open one.