The Funshine State
The Funshine State (1949) | Vintage Screen Song Cartoon Short | Sing‑Along with Gags & Florida Fun
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Take a whimsical animated journey to Florida with The Funshine State, a vibrant 7 min 31 sec packed sing-along Screen Song from January 7, 1949, produced by Famous Studios
Paramount Cartoons
. Directed by Seymour Kneitel (with David Tendlar as animation director) and penned by Larz Bourne, this nostalgic travelogue-style short features spot-on gags from orange groves and Seminole caricatures to alligator wrestling and a humorous take on Ponce de León’s quest for the Fountain of Youth
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Sing along to “Tallahassee”—the catchy tune from Variety Girl—as the bouncing ball guides you through tongue-in-cheek scenes of Florida’s tourist attractions, a fake snow prank from the “Spirit of California,” and a hurricane-wrangled finale that leaves everyone—and even the weatherman—in tatters
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With cheerful colors, quirky humor, and animated caricature nods to Famous Studios’ own team, The Funshine State is a delightful relic for animation lovers and vintage cartoon enthusiasts alike—and a sing-along that’ll transport you back to an era of pure, nostalgic cartoon charm
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