After nearly a decade of rumors, the original animated shorts of Mr. Magoo are finally coming out on DVD. Mr. Magoo’s a rich guy who refuses to wear his glasses. His blurry view of the world allows him to bumble into numerous misadventures that would scare away the average man. Now his original shorts and his first theatrical film will be released on The Mr. Magoo Theatrical Collection (1949-1959) scheduled for April 22. Here’s the details along with the bonus features from Shout! Factory:
Los Angeles, CA – Shout! Factory will release The Mr. Magoo Theatrical Collection (1949-1959) in a 4-DVD set on April 22, 2014. This special collector’s edition brings together for the first time on DVD all 53 theatrical cartoons, including 12 cartoons in anamorphic widescreen for the first time, and the feature film 1001 Arabian Nights, all in one deluxe collection. Also included as a special feature is the vintage documentary A Princess For Magoo: The Making Of 1001 Arabian Nights, an interview with film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, a documentary on UPA & Mr. Magoo, and 14 commentaries. All shorts have been newly remastered in their original theatrical aspect ratios.
Mr. Magoo has bumbled his way to good fortune for more than six decades. His endearing misadventures in everyday life and his stubborn self-confidence have entertained generations.
Voiced by the multitalented comedic actor Jim Backus (Gilligan Island), Quincy Magoo or simply Mr. Magoo, is a wealthy, short-statured retiree who gets into a series of sticky situations as a result of his nearsightedness and his stubborn refusal to admit the problem.
Mr. Magoo was an instant hit and went on to become a classic animated character starring in two Academy Award®–winning theatrical shorts, three television series and two television specials.
These Mr. Magoo theatrical cartoons are under license from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
The Mr. Magoo Theatrical Collection (1949-1959)
RAGTIME BEAR
SPELLBOUND HOUND
MAGOO BREAKS PAR
TROUBLE INDEMNITY
Magoo’s Check-Up
When Magoo Flew
Magoo Makes News
Magoo’s Express
Madcap Magoo
Stage Door Magoo
MATADOR MAGOO
MAGOO’S GLORIOUS FOURTH
BUNGLED BUNGALOW
MAGOO’S MASQUERADE
BAREFACED FLATFOOT
MAGOO SAVES THE BANK
MAGOO’S YOUNG MANHOOD
FUDDY-DUDDY-BUDDY
THE GRIZZLY GOLFER
Magoo’s Canine Mutiny
SCOUTMASTER MAGOO
SLOPPY JALOPY
Magoo Goes West
EXPLOSIVE MR. MAGOO
THE DOG SNATCHER
Calling Doctor Magoo
MAGOO’S 3-POINT LANDING
PINK AND BLUE BLUES
Magoo Beats the Heat
MAGOO’S CRUISE
HOTSY FOOTSY
Magoo’s Puddle Jumper
LOVE COMES TO MAGOO
CAPTAINS OUTRAGEOUS
GUMSHOE MAGOO
SAFTEY SPIN
BWANA MAGOO
MAGOO’S MASTERPIECE
MAGOO’S HOMECOMING
MAGOO SLEPT HERE
MERRY MINSTREL MAGOO
MAGOO GOES SKIING
MAGOO’S LODGE BROTHER
DESTINATION MAGOO
TERROR FACES MAGOO
Magoo’s Problem Child
Meet Mother Magoo
Magoo Goes Overboard
Trailblazer Magoo
Magoo’s Private War
Magoo’s Moose Hunt
Rockhound Magoo
1001 Arabian Nights (Feature Film)
Special Features:
An interview with Leonard Maltin
A documentary on UPA & Mr. Magoo featuring the people listed above that did commentaries.
Vintage Documentary: A PRINCESS FOR MAGOO – the making of 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS
Commentaries:
◦WHEN MAGOO FLEW – Commentary by UPA animator Bob Longo PhD
◦MAGOO’S PRIVATE WAR – Commentary by Michael Schesinger
◦MEET MOTHER MAGOO – Commentary by animator historian Mark Evanier
◦MAGOO SAVES THE BANK – Commentary by UPA historian Adam Abraham
◦GRIZZLY GOLFER – Commentary by UPA historian Adam Abraham
◦RAGTIME BEAR – Commenatry by Academy Award winning animator, scholar and Magoo historian John Canemaker
◦HOTSEY FOOTSY – Commentary by Academy Award winning animator, scholar and Magoo historian John Canemaker
◦PUDDLE JUMPER – Commentary by animation historian Jerry Beck
◦TERROR FACES MAGOO – Commentary by animation historian Jerry Beck
◦PINK AND BLUE BLUES – Commentary by animation scholar and historian John Culhane
◦FUDDY DUDDY BUDDY – Commentary by Emily Hubley, daughter of John Hubley
◦SPELLBOUND HOUND – Commentary by Emily Hubley, daughter of John Hubley
◦BAREFACED FLATFOOT – Commentary by Tee Bosustow, son of UPA founder Steve Bosustow
o MAGOO EXPRESS – Commentary by Tee Bosustow, son of UPA founder Steve Bosustow
MAGOO EXPRESS – Commentary by Tee Bosustow, son of UPA founder Steve Bosustow
