Hal Mason
Hal Mason was a 50-year veteran of the entertainment industry, having worked as a producer, director, writer and animator. He worked with cartoon producer Walter Lantz on Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda and Oswald Rabbit. Additionally, Mason was credited as the creator of the Pillsbury Dough Boy, Mr. Clean, and other animated characters
In 1982, Mason wrote the “Chipmunks Christmas” television special. Although ailing for the past nine months, Mason was still working on characters, including those used in the Raid insecticide commercials. Other Mason creations include the Frito Bandido and the bear used in the Hamm’s beer commercials.
Crew
Movie
He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special
Animation
1985
Movie
A Chipmunk Christmas
Story
1981
Movie
The Love Lottery
Production Supervisor
1954
Movie
Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All
Additional Storyboarding
1982
Movie
The Fat Albert Christmas Special
Animation
1977
Movie
The Coo Coo Bird
Animation
1947
Movie
Yankee Doodle Swing Shift
Animation
1942
Movie
The Great Bear Scare
Director
1983
Man's Best Friend
Art Department Assistant
1941