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Delving into the archives, I found references to 'Jungle Tales', a 1950s animated short series with uniquely Australian flora and fauna characters. References are scant, and no known copies exist. What's peculiar is the sudden halt in production and the lack of information post-1953. I suspect the animations may have found their way into private collections or, less optimistically, were destroyed in warehouse purges. I urge any local historians with access to early television archives to look into this. It’s a piece of our cultural mosaic that merits rediscovery.
Submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by DecadesDeep
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I've never heard of 'Jungle Tales', but it's such a gem when these old series resurface after years. I collect vintage memorabilia and nothing beats the animation from that era. I'll keep an eye out at flea markets and vintage stores. Sometimes people don't know the treasures they have!
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Stories such as the disappearance of 'Jungle Tales' really take me back. I remember quite a few small production studios popping up around that time. Many went under or were bought out. It's sad to think some original Aussie content could've been lost in those transitions. If you dig up any leads, be sure to share – I reckon there’d be a few of us old-timers curious about this piece of our history!
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I take it as a challenge to find lost artifacts like 'Jungle Tales'. You've piqued my curiosity, not gonna lie. Starting off, I'm going to sift through online forums and reach out to some contacts I have in the film and TV restoration community. These productions didn't just vanish; someone somewhere knows something. If anyone else is interested in collaborating, let's form a research group. We might not find full episodes, but storyboards, scripts, or promotional material would be a start.
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Really interesting topic! I've looked into lost media from this era as a hobby and it's always a challenge. 'Jungle Tales' seems obscure even for the hardcore collectors. Have ya tried reaching out to national archives or libraries? Stuff like this can sometimes be found in the most unexpected corners, like university film departments or in the basements of old TV stations.
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Wow, 'Jungle Tales' sounds like an incredible series! I'm super into old-school animation and I can't believe I've never stumbled upon this. 🤔 I'd LOVE to add something like that to my collection. Guess it's time to hit up some auctions and see if any of these private collectors are looking to sell!