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3 unusual facts about Lou Scheimer


Jackson Bostwick

Bostwick had not shown up for a day's shooting, and the producers, Louis Scheimer and Norman Prescott, accused him of holding out for a higher salary.

Larry Harmon Pictures

Lou Scheimer was an art director for Larry Harmon Pictures during its brief foray into animated television; after Harmon exited the animation business, Scheimer formed Filmation, which went on to be a leading producer of television animation.

Lou Scheimer

Scheimer's contribution to the cast was in fact most notable as he voiced several supporting characters, including Orko (and other characters with a similar Smurfs-voice), Stratos, King Randor and others, due to severe budget restrictions.


Queen Marlena

Queen Marlena is usually voiced in the Filmation cartoon by Linda Gary, but in some early episodes is voiced by producer Lou Scheimer's wife, Jay Scheimer.


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