Chuck and Jack Luchsinger's Cartoon TeleTales

Cartoon Research presents Chuck and Jack Luchsinger's Cartoon TeleTales, network television's first "cartoon" series, broadcast 1948-1950. The book takes a look at the pioneering children's show and its creators, brothers Chuck and Jack Luchsinger, the co-hosts of the program. Jack Luchsinger, an actor, and performer recited original stories featuring unique characters, while his brother, Chuck, a cartoonist, illustrated live on camera providing accompanying pictures. Children appeared in the Cartooner's Corner on the show, and along with young viewers at home, participated in a drawing lesson presented on every show. Illustrations mailed into the program were put on display in Chuck and Jack's Art Gallery, competing for prizes. The book features many rare photographs, a pictorial synopsis of a surviving episode, a character guide, and a directory of toys. Also, a look at the brother's subsequent kids series, Jolly Gene and His Fun Machine.