Posts Tagged ‘Edward Gorey’
Why We Turned to PBS: WGBH Programs and Captioning
The New York Times: We asked our writers to reflect on PBS’s lasting imprint on our culture, while Rachael Ray, Gary Clark Jr., Damon Lindelof, Kal Penn and others share first-person reminiscences about the television that changed their lives.
Read MoreNotes on the Passing of Animator Derek Lamb
From Cynthia Broner — 11/14/2005 Sad news: Animator Derek Lamb, who adapted Edward Gorey’s art for the Mystery! opening credits and stage sets, passed away last Saturday [11/12/05]. “Derek was a delight to work with and a beloved member of the WGBH family,” says Mystery! ’s executive producer Rebecca Eaton. “Thanks to his inspired animation…
Read MoreEdward Gorey Exits the Scene
From Don Hallock Author and illustrator, Edward St. John Gorey, died in May at the age of 75. We in public broadcasting will remember him in connection with the distinctive title sequences for MYSTERY!, done in collaboration with filmmaker Derek Lamb. Gorey, a truly enigmatic individual, produced over 50 remarkable, darkly humorous and disturbing writings,…
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