The History of Ralph Bakshi 2/5 - Animation Lookback 

As a black man, I was never offended by Bakshi's work. I always understood where he was coming from with the depiction of his films, especially the deeper meanings.

Ralph Bakshi actually hated rotoscoping. He only used it so often because he couldn't afford experienced animators.

Interesting Fact: one of the characters in wizards was named Fritz so Ralph could reference the fact that Fritz the Cat was killed off in the comics It was referenced in the previous video

"OH! She got da clap!"

Am I the only one that would love to see the unanimated footage from Lord of the Rings? That would be a fascinating watch.

Miss America is thicc af.

The Lord of The Rings starring The Beatles I’d watch it.

I just discovered this channel, it is amazing. Keep up the good work. I'm gonna binge now

Thanks to Ralph Bakshi of making the Lord Of The Rings movie, and then Peter Jackson has made his EPIC Trilogy.

You know, a Family Picture.

I think it's a shame that Bakshi's films are often just seen as cult classics. He had some very original and creative ideas and while they weren't all major successes, he should be given way more credit for his more mature animated films, and for establishing a name for himself during Disney's dark age.

Ralph Bakshi’s art style is one of the best I’ve seen

Fun Fact: Ralph’s son, Mark, worked as a producer on Rango.

I know who played Frodo Baggins, I know him personality cause he used to work in my primary school, he’s was a T.A (Teaching Assistant), when I was at primary I never knew he was in this lord of the ring, I did know he was an actor along time ago but I didn’t know he was in that. I only found out cause I always wanted to know who played this Frodo Baggins and once’s I found out I was so shocked cause I know someone who met John hurt and Ralph Bakshi 😆😆😆 The guy who played Frodo Baggins was Christopher Guard

13:57 IT’S A FAMILY PICTURE! Callback to Nostalgia Critic’s review of Cool World.

An animated LoTR movie with a Led Zepplin soundtrack was something I never knew I needed.

Actually, Sean isn't Mark Hamill's first voiceover work. Hamill was voice of Corey Anders in animated series Jeannie which ran in 1973- 1975.

I love Ralph.....you have to have an abstract mind to appreciate these pieces.

Ralph is one of those animators/writers/directors that influenced me, big time. Along with Disney, Richard Williams, Will Vinton, Henry Selick, Paul Dini, and many others.

He's apparently still alive (79 as of this posting) Hope he gets to make a comeback before it's too late.

50% of comments saying they appreciate Ralphs work Other 50% complain about your voice.

Rankin Bass is known for their movies randomly going to a musical number. Im not surprised with their lord of the rings movie.

Wizards is a PG so technically it’s a family film. It would be a PG-13 by today’s standards but MPAA is a load of shit, so screw it. You can find Wizards at the Family Film section. The DVD cover is just a close up of Peace’s face.

I know a pt. 3 will be coming soon. Also, this is really great to learn about Ralph & the legacy he left behind.

People offended by something they don't understand? Nothing has changed.

I love Animation look back, I find it very interesting and inspiring to see how these films develop

Interestingly, Rakin/Bass's Hobbit and Return of the King movies were animated by Topcraft, they also animated "The Last Unicorn". They later became Studio Ghibli.

Ralph Bahkshi: A Family Man

"Where's that DVD...Oh yeah. They haven't been invented yet." Got me laughing so hard!!!! Great video dude!!!

I love Bakshi’s movies but they’re so hard to find. They’ve had very little attention in the UK and have not had many releases.

I watched "Wizards" at the DON'S Drive in theater in South East Texas when it came out. Mom had *no idea* what we were getting into. She just saw in the news paper that there was a feature length cartoon and she just rationalized that "cartoon are for kids" and piled us up in the car to see the show. I was eight, my sister was six and my brother was four. When the bullets and tits started flying, I was scared shitless that mom was gonna start the car and end the show early! But to her credit, she got just as wrapped up in the story as I had and we watched the whole thing.

Bakshi's LotR has a fantastic theme! As much as I like the live action LoTR I really don't remember the score all that well. Looking forward to part 3.

The original Ralph the Movie Maker

Coonskin is one of the sharpest satires in film history. I loved that Bakshi used Malcolm the Cockroach again in Babe She Call Me

I'd love to see a Battle Royale between Miss America, Jessica Rabbit, Holly (from Bakshi's 1992 hit) and Betty Boop... *wink* *wink*

I'm imagining Miss America has given The Clap out so much that it's really like Applaus at this point 😂

We need a new Ralph bakshi!

You forgot to mention that Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn, wrote the screenplay for Bakshi's Lord of the Rings.

Sam's portrayal did cause me a great deal of anguish, but you're right. The alternative demands too high a toll from viewers.

This is a wonderful retelling of an amazing legend: Legend of Ralph Bakshi! Major props to you for that, i enjoyed every minute! Will keep looking for more of Bakshi's work!

“ This is my first kid film, family film” next scene shows bludgeoning blood haha

I really love the the "When there's a whip there's a way," song.

My guy said "I'm too white to say it" had me rolling. New subscriber just off that

Despite your voice driving me to madness, your videos are really enjoyable.

Jesus, Al Sharpton has been doing that kind of crap since the 70's. That is not surprising.

I love how much effort you put into these, Great work!

I remember seeing Bakshi's LOTRs as a kid and all my parents and their friends asleep almost the whole time.

I happened across "The Hobbit" at a $1 book sale at my HS back in the mid '70's. Later there was a showing of Rankin/Bass at a public library on the other side of town. I rode my bike there and saw it. I was the only one in the Library screening room. The Rankin/Bass (RIP) version has a special place in my heart. They were honest films and the first film adaptions I had seen. So I judge the others by it. I still love them. Great, GREAT GREAT VLog. Extremely in depth.

I don't normally watch your videos, but I have to say this series about Ralph Bakshi is incredibly entertaining, plus being well-researched and insightful. It's incredibly satisfying to get a well developed picture of Bakshi's career and who he was as a person. Thank you for the great work :)

Dang! The making of Lord of the Rings had a lot of connections with big name British rock bands!

I really like Brother Rabbit's design. I think he's really cool.

The Beatles? Mick Jagger? Led Zeppelin? Who knew that a Lord Of The Rings film would have a connection to such legendary bands?

Ever since your previous Ralf video I’ve been binge watching his movies! Also 3rd.

This was pretty fascinating well done!

I’ve been waiting. Thank you !

I love all of Bashkis work and Coonskin, Wizards and Heavy traffic are my top 3 of his films

TbhI really like the look of rotoscoping

I think Frodo in Bakshi's "Lord of the Rings" kind of looks like Taran from "The Black Cauldron".

Another excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to make this.

Ralph: “My first family movie.” *shows violent and bloody fighting* Me: “A Family Picture.”

Next Month - American Pop and Hey Good Lookin'

Whoa extremely interesting😲

HAHA! The balls on you, Pal! My hats of to ya! God bless Bakshi.

VERY well done! 👍🏻👍🏻 I hope a Part 3 is on the way.

Absolutely interesting video and movie history.

Me, my dad and my sister watch the Rankin Bass LOTR movie when we want a good laugh at the ridiculousness.

Thank you for making this doc. It's brilliant. More people should know about Bakshi.

Great great show. Was looking forward to the wrap up of part one. Thanks man these movies were the dark side of my childhood. It was Creepy, then, to see cartoons behaving like real life but intriguing no the less. Great show man 10 out of 5 stars.

Crazy story..when I was in high school about 15 years ago I went with a friend to pick up some drugs at this guys house, who went to our school also but I didn’t really know him well, anyways, his mom sold us some stuff and as I was waiting in their living room the animated lord of the rings was playing. I was so amazed by how great the animation was. I only saw part of the movie that night but it stuck in my mind always. Years later I found the dvd at some spot in San Diego and bought it. I showed all my friends, especially while on shrooms or something. I never knew who Bashki was till now, but I’ve been a fan for about 15 years of his work. I am going to watch all his movies now

Only here for miss. America

Lol Sean the Fairy even looks like Luke Skywalker. Perfect casting

Yay! Been looking forward to this second part!

Honestly, I want Miss America to step on my face.

His animated movies are crazy!

Imagine what could have been achieved if his movies hadn't all been given a budget of $10.

really interesting video, absolutely loving this animation lookback series !

Too bad Rankin/Bass "Return of the King" gets so much backlash. I honestly find it OK as a sequel to the animated "The Hobbit" but as a follow-up to Bakshi's LOTR, I can see where it gets the hate.

Yes. "Kids film."

This is the guy that tries to sit at your table in the cafeteria and you feel bad so you let him sit down. Then he would keep making fun of you after you vouch for him and you immediately regret your choice.

So basically he finalized his legacy by creating and amplifying someone's else's. The world really did him dirty. Was Lord of the Rings his last film?

But I love "where there's a whip there's a way" and I love Lord of the Rings.

These videos r great. I used to watch these movies late at night when I was a kid. Nostalgia bomb

Just stumbled on this channel. You sir do some fine work

Another great video 💕

The Beatles as the stars of Lord of the Rings.. I don’t think so.

13:47 Shut up, Bakshi!

Amazing work dude, you won me as a subscriber with this series.

Can't wait to see a part 3 with American Pop and perhaps an update into what he is doing now.

Say what you want Bakshi got Balls of Steel need some of that in this era...this why I love his work he just doesn't hold back

Finally have been waiting a while for this video please keep up the excellent work. Also love how you are from Canada like me thier aren't very many good Canadian youtuber's like you and Tetra Ninja.

13:50 *Nostalgia critic*: "A family picture"

Can't wait for part 3!

Imagine all the Smeagol....

So that's where that Red guy image comes from! I had absolutely no idea what it was, only that it looked interesting. I am quite curious to watch Wizards now, it's propaganda theme is unfortunately quite relevant today.

Nice job man, thanks!

All these close brushes with big name filmmaking icons over his career and nobody knows who he is anymore. Bakshi is the Ben-hur of cinema

I haven't even heard of this guy until your last video and now I can't get enough of him

I actually own Wizards

Been binging your channel man great work

Ralph was a revolutionary artist. Not only was his style unique it has a knack for opening your mind to different venues. Most importantly the messages presented in majority of his animaton and films. Any Animation or Art Student should study break down and examine the prolific style from the movement's background and coloring. Simply amazing beyond word's and a power message and story behind each film! Personal Favorite Heavy Traffic if tou haven't seen it go buy a copy it's worth it!