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'''''Scouse The Mouse''''' was an animated musical television film based on the story by actor Donald Pleasence. | '''''Scouse The Mouse''''' was an animated musical television film based on the story by actor Donald Pleasence. A book written by Pleasence and a cast album were both released in 1977.<ref>[https://blog.eil.com/2016/10/10/dicks-picks-scouse-the-mouse-bizarre-1978-ringo-starr-childrens-vinyl-lp/ Dick’s Picks: ‘''Scouse The Mouse''’ Bizarre 1978 Ringo Starr Children’s Vinyl LP - blog.eil.com] Retrieved 24 Nov '20</ref> The album featured narration by Pleasence and featured musical performances by Ringo Starr as the title character, Adam Faith, Barbara Dickson, Ben Chatterly and Lucy and Polly Pleasence. | ||
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An animated TV special was planned for screening in the UK on ITV. However, [https://www.theguardian.com/business/1999/sep/05/columnists.observerbusiness2 due to a strike in 1978], the special was delayed and ultimately shelved.<ref>[http://www.jpgr.co.uk/ringolp_p2480429.html JPGR ''Scouse The Mouse'' page.] Retrieved 24 Nov '20</ref> Since its initial announcement, the special has never been screened or released | In 1977, the children's album ''Scouse The Mouse'' was released with an accompanying book. The project was the brainchild of actor Donald Pleasance, who wrote, directed, & narrated the album. Other actors on the album included Adam Faith, Ben Chatterley, Barbara Dickson, Lucy Pleasance, | ||
Rick Jones and ex-Beatle Ringo Starr as the titular mouse. The album's cover and book featured illustrations from British animator Gerald Potterton (known for his work on ''Yellow Submarine'' and ''Heavy Metal''. | |||
The story involves Scouse emigrating from Liverpool to New York City to perform live at Carnige Hall. The album completed a three-album deal Starr had with Polydor Records in the UK and was never released outside of that country. | |||
==Animated TV special== | |||
An animated TV special was planned for screening in the UK on ITV. To date, very little details have emerged about the production other than Pleasence and Starr's involvement. However, [https://www.theguardian.com/business/1999/sep/05/columnists.observerbusiness2 due to a strike in 1978], the special was delayed and ultimately shelved.<ref>[http://www.jpgr.co.uk/ringolp_p2480429.html JPGR ''Scouse The Mouse'' page.] Retrieved 24 Nov '20</ref> Since its initial announcement and cancelation, the special has never been screened or released in any home video format. To date, no footage leaked of the special and details about its production remain extremely vague. | |||
On November 21st, 2020 - storyboards from the special were listed on eBay with an asking price of £500.00. The seller claimed that one of the producers was his step-father and that the drawings were found in his loft.<ref>[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scouse-the-Mouse-ITV-film-Ringo-Starr-Adam-Faith-10-Storyboard-/154147131415 The original eBay listing.] Retrieved 24 Nov '20</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Scouse The Mouse (1).jpg|Storyboard. | Scouse The Mouse (1).jpg|Storyboard. | ||
Scouse The Mouse (2).jpg|Storyboard. | Scouse The Mouse (2).jpg|Storyboard. | ||
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Scouse The Mouse book cover.jpg|The cover of the book. | Scouse The Mouse book cover.jpg|The cover of the book. | ||
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Storyboard from the film
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Scouse The Mouse was an animated musical television film based on the story by actor Donald Pleasence. A book written by Pleasence and a cast album were both released in 1977.[1] The album featured narration by Pleasence and featured musical performances by Ringo Starr as the title character, Adam Faith, Barbara Dickson, Ben Chatterly and Lucy and Polly Pleasence.
History
In 1977, the children's album Scouse The Mouse was released with an accompanying book. The project was the brainchild of actor Donald Pleasance, who wrote, directed, & narrated the album. Other actors on the album included Adam Faith, Ben Chatterley, Barbara Dickson, Lucy Pleasance, Rick Jones and ex-Beatle Ringo Starr as the titular mouse. The album's cover and book featured illustrations from British animator Gerald Potterton (known for his work on Yellow Submarine and Heavy Metal.
The story involves Scouse emigrating from Liverpool to New York City to perform live at Carnige Hall. The album completed a three-album deal Starr had with Polydor Records in the UK and was never released outside of that country.
Animated TV special
An animated TV special was planned for screening in the UK on ITV. To date, very little details have emerged about the production other than Pleasence and Starr's involvement. However, due to a strike in 1978, the special was delayed and ultimately shelved.[2] Since its initial announcement and cancelation, the special has never been screened or released in any home video format. To date, no footage leaked of the special and details about its production remain extremely vague.
On November 21st, 2020 - storyboards from the special were listed on eBay with an asking price of £500.00. The seller claimed that one of the producers was his step-father and that the drawings were found in his loft.[3]
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The album of music from Scouse The Mouse (released 1977).
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References
- ↑ Dick’s Picks: ‘Scouse The Mouse’ Bizarre 1978 Ringo Starr Children’s Vinyl LP - blog.eil.com Retrieved 24 Nov '20
- ↑ JPGR Scouse The Mouse page. Retrieved 24 Nov '20
- ↑ The original eBay listing. Retrieved 24 Nov '20