tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post7810024356221174786..comments2024-03-07T09:25:09.142-08:00Comments on Long-Forgotten: Ravens and One-Eyed Black Cats, Oh My!HBG2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05073387557562504315noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-19054293529721260552018-11-17T10:27:36.341-08:002018-11-17T10:27:36.341-08:00Ginny TylerGinny TylerHBG2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05073387557562504315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-50838789662332443722018-11-16T16:25:41.986-08:002018-11-16T16:25:41.986-08:00Hello,
Do you know who voiced the Raven in The St...Hello,<br /><br />Do you know who voiced the Raven in <i>The Story and Song</i>? I don't <i>think</i> it's Eleanor Audley there…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-26865134924804900232014-02-07T16:04:49.129-08:002014-02-07T16:04:49.129-08:00A wee bit of video fun with Candy Candido... http...A wee bit of video fun with Candy Candido... http://youtu.be/-5fuuGSguk4Elshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925911747800467588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-67569398190641032832013-02-22T14:33:55.031-08:002013-02-22T14:33:55.031-08:00After reading another blog post, I now realize I w...After reading another blog post, I now realize I was referring to the brick arm guy, and that you already touched base on this gag. My bad! Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-8528072454400969592013-02-22T14:30:10.236-08:002013-02-22T14:30:10.236-08:00Eleanor's Raven made me laugh. I loved how in...Eleanor's Raven made me laugh. I loved how in every sentence, her voice started out screechy then decayed (pardon my pun) into her normal voice.<br /><br />In response to that comment I wrote anonymously earlier about the Poe reference, I meant the one in the Conservatory. After reading some of your earlier posts, I now realize he wasn't trapped alive, but it still reminds me of that story.Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-37370781496109737232013-02-22T08:58:37.086-08:002013-02-22T08:58:37.086-08:00There are still some Poe references in the mansion...There are still some Poe references in the mansion- the "man trapped alive" could be a reference to The Cask of Amontillado.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-25054397964565272092011-06-04T10:40:15.350-07:002011-06-04T10:40:15.350-07:00That cat is sooo freaky! I can see why they didn&#...That cat is sooo freaky! I can see why they didn't use it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-28225500074687568212010-10-27T17:37:21.078-07:002010-10-27T17:37:21.078-07:00That one eyed black cat really creeps me out, know...That one eyed black cat really creeps me out, knowing the backstory and seeing the concept art, perhaps it was also canceled out because having such a clearly hostile presence in the Haunted Mansion was just too scary?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-3827379659519747202010-08-05T22:40:41.393-07:002010-08-05T22:40:41.393-07:00After listening to the "X files," I supp...After listening to the "X files," I suppose that a word should be said about sheer logistics. X. claimed that using the Raven as narrator (or co-narrator, I suppose) just wouldn't "time out" properly, wouldn't have coordinated with the GH narration feeding into the doombuggies. But this problem had already been solved in the script you hear on the "Story and Song" album. The Raven could still have squawked a few short lines over and over, like "You've disturbed a guest! You'll be sorry for that!" in the Conservatory, or "Beware of hitchhikers!" at the crypt entrance. If the GH kept silent while passing through those zones, there would be no problem.<br /><br />It's fascinating to learn that the One-Eyed Cat artwork dates to 1967. That leaves open the possibility that it was conceived while the ride was still a walk-thru. They all knew a walk-thru was inadequate, but it seems to have remained the default format until a workable ride system was found, which did not take place until the second half of 1967.HBG2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05073387557562504315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-6487126371294513342010-08-03T22:05:17.080-07:002010-08-03T22:05:17.080-07:00That would be fantastic.That would be fantastic.HBG2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05073387557562504315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-36060647973318382102010-08-03T20:37:11.888-07:002010-08-03T20:37:11.888-07:00Hi Dan - interesting post - as always! I did an in...Hi Dan - interesting post - as always! I did an interview with X Atencio back in the late 90s - and I do recall asking him about that one-eyed black cat. I know I digitized that interview - let me see if I have it archived on my external hard drive here & I will send it your way.<br /><br /><br />Best,<br />Chris MChris Merritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759410855891198273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-84859579102418649912010-07-29T09:01:46.573-07:002010-07-29T09:01:46.573-07:00Just two pieces of concept art on the same page, I...Just two pieces of concept art on the same page, I think.HBG2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05073387557562504315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-55221483178277376822010-07-28T21:53:55.984-07:002010-07-28T21:53:55.984-07:00Great post! One question though, in the rotted hum...Great post! One question though, in the rotted human form of the cat, why is there a (his?) glowing eye at the bottom right hand?M.Graceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037607133845038462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-58984542411896285822010-07-28T21:30:28.303-07:002010-07-28T21:30:28.303-07:00Oops, thanks. I shall correct it immediately.Oops, thanks. I shall correct it immediately.HBG2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05073387557562504315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4444762441887107389.post-51690581786035760892010-07-28T21:15:23.796-07:002010-07-28T21:15:23.796-07:00another fantastic post! one minor correction - the...another fantastic post! one minor correction - the raven at WDW is on a tree branch to the right, not a railingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com