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The Unexplained Disappearance of 'Jungle Tales'

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!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by NostalgiaNut1975

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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!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by GoldenEraGem

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aint no 'Jungle Tales' in any collection worth its salt. rumours like these pop up all the time and nothing ever comes of it. get real people, if it was worth remembering, we'd remember it.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by GrumpyGalah

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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.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by MediaMysterySolver

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hmm sounds like a wild goose chase to me. a lot of those old animations are lost to time. without any real leads like production company or network, how do you even start to find something like this?

8 months, 3 weeks ago by CynicalSydney

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Jungle Tales eh? My grandpa used to tell me about watching cartoons of talkin' kangaroos and such, maybe this was it? I'll ask if he remembers anything specific, you never know with these old timers...

8 months, 3 weeks ago by KookaburraKid

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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.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by DownUnderDigger

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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!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by AussieAnim8Lover