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SPRING 2020 9 E D I T O R ' S N O T E So, the theme of this year, since it's actually 2020, is to look back, learn, reminisce and question our historical perspective. In the feature, "Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Turns 50" (p.34), we recall the creative process that has shaped numerous iterations of the original TV show over the last five decades. The artists and writers who worked on various Scooby-Doo projects share their memories and why they believe this goofy, Great Dane remains relevant today. In another article, "Hiring Humanely," (p.28), Testing Committee chair Danny Ducker and a group of supervisors question the historical habit of testing for a job. Through this informative conversation, they dig into their personal experiences, how to hire using other methods, and the need to communicate more broadly about unfair practices. This issue's After Hours column (p.14) spotlights a group of community heroes called The Blanketeers. These Guild members spend their time knitting crafts, such as warm hats for the homeless or drawstring bags filled with art supplies for at-risk children, for people in need. The Disney program, which just celebrated 20 years, continues to serve the community and active Guild members would like to see it grow outside of the studio and into the TAG community. For David Brain, who was recently honored with the Golden Award for 50 years of service to the industry, reminiscing of his studio days brings to mind memories of meeting Walt Disney. In Final Note (p.46), he shares his impressions of the man and lets us go back in time through his memories. Maybe hearing his words will spark other memories from our older members, who can share their experiences so that we can all learn from them. Thanks, Alexandra Drosu editor@tag839.org HINDSIGHT IS 20/20, RIGHT? AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT THE EXPRESSION SAYS, THAT IT'S EASY TO UNDERSTAND SOMETHING THAT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED SO WHAT CAN WE, AS A GUILD, LEARN FROM THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US AND HOW CAN THAT INFORM THE DECISIONS THAT WE MAKE TODAY? TIME TRAVELING IN 2020 CONTRIBUTORS After spending more than 50 years in the animation industry, DAVID BRAIN has a lot of stories to share. In "A Man Called Walt," he reminisces about his days at Disney where he kicked off his career in 1966 as an inbetweener. Revisionist-turned- storyboard artist DANNY DUCKER also serves as the Chair of the Testing Committee and on the TAG Executive Board. In "Hiring Humanely," she interviewed a group of supervisors to discuss ways to address the practice of unpaid testing in the industry. KIM FAY ("Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Turns 50") is the author of The Map of Lost Memories, an Edgar Award Finalist for Best First Novel, and the food memoir, Communion: A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam. She has worked as a journalist for more than 20 years, and lives in Los Angeles. You might recognize RUSTEEN HONARDOOST ("Kickstart My Heart") from the TAG office but after hours he contributes to Keyframe, competes in Killer Queen weekly at Free Play and is writing a cartoon pilot. CORRECTION: In the 2019 Winter issue, Sherie Pollack was mistakenly credited as having worked on Invader Zim. She has worked as an Animation Director for Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, God, the Devil and Bob and Fairly OddParents.