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In 2003, The WB began airing a series of 3-minute shorts under a single brand known as "Dial S for Shorts". This was a series that consisted of a single short for every episode. All of the shorts were animated, and varied from 2D to CGI, to even claymation!
The series also had a Christmas special which consisted of a single 10-minute special.
This brand was a group of different filmmakers who worked together to create this brand using their own shorts made out of boredom.
Unfortunately, most of the series is lost. I couldn't find a single episode of this series online, and I was only able to find clips from the series.
Submitted 3 weeks, 1 day ago by Whopper1
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I trade in VHS and stuff, got tons of tapes but never came across any 'Dial S for Shorts', which is a shame considering the Christmas special sounds rad. Maybe check eBay or old rental places? Some of those mom and pop stores have boxes of old tapes that never got returned. You might just strike gold if you dig enough.
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This is gold! I'm an animation student and finding old shorts like these are super helpful for my studies. Did you manage to grab any credits from the clips? Key names can lead to personal websites or hidden reels which sometimes include such shorts. This is how I've found some unlisted works by animators before. Keep the hunt alive!
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Hey, fellow lost media sleuth here. I've tracked down a few obscure shows from the '00s before and here's a tip if you're serious about finding 'Dial S for Shorts' content. If you can find one of the film festivals that ran during 2002-2004, some of the shorts might have been screened there pre-The WB. Also, some university film programs might have archives if any of the filmmakers were alums. Good luck, and keep us posted!
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I remember 'Dial S for Shorts'! They used to have some weird and creative stuff, no? Some of them had really out-there humor. Shame about it being lost; it was a staple of my after-school viewing. Might be a long shot but have you tried contacting the original creators? Some might have personal copies or at least storyboards/scripts.