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Original 1965 pre-production animation layouts from The Beatles ABC Saturday Morning Animated Television Series (1965–1969). Total inventory consists of four distinct, hand-signed historic cartoon assets from the private archive of lead character designer and storyboard animator Joe Calcagno. Every individual layout features the complete 4-piece band lineup—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—in a dynamic, colorful action sequence.Use the listing drop-down menu to purchase each individual drawing. Multi-item volume discounts apply automatically at checkout: Buy 2 get 10% off, Buy 3 get 15% off, Buy 4 get 20% off.KEY DETAILS & GLOBAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Artist: Joe Calcagno (Lead Storyboard Artist / Character Designer)
• Series: The Beatles Saturday Morning Cartoon (King Features Syndicate, 1965)
• Format: Pre-Production Concept Layout / Hand-Colored Studio Production Proof
• Medium: Hand-applied watercolor paint over 1960s studio Xerox outline base
• Production DNA: Features original printed solid black ink peg bar alignment registration blocks along the margins for camera positioning.
• Inscription: All items hand-signed and inscribed by artist along the bottom margin: \"Thanks! Joe Calcagno — One of first pre-production drawings for KFS Beatles cartoon series by storyboard artist, Joe Calcagno.\"
• Provenance: Sourced directly from the personal archive of the Joe Calcagno family estate. Includes an official Archive Reserve Certificate of Authenticity (COA)AVAILABLE SELECTIONS & VISUAL BREAKDOWN• SELECTION #1: THE PURPLE HORNED DINOSAUR (SIGNED)
Un-laminated layout sheet. Visuals feature the complete band lineup encountering a large purple, star-patterned dinosaur creature.• SELECTION #2: THE SPIKED ORANGE RHINO MONSTER (SIGNED)
Un-laminated layout sheet. Visuals feature the complete band facing down an orange rhinoceros monster covered in back spikes and a sharp nasal horn.• SELECTION #3: THE GIANT JUNGLE GORILLA (SIGNED)
Un-laminated layout sheet. Visuals feature a classic comedic action shot of John, Paul, George, and Ringo alongside a massive jungle gorilla creature.• SELECTION #4: THE LAMINATED GRIZZLY BEAR CHASE (SIGNED)
Laminated layout sheet. Visuals feature a high-energy chase sequence where a large grizzly bear scares all four band members, sending them scattering in different directions. Historically laminated by the studio archive to lock in and protect the original watercolor layers and signature from atmospheric aging.CONDITION REPORT
• Overall Grade: Excellent vintage condition. Exceptional preservation for 1960s television production art.
• Corners & Margins: All four corners are structurally sound, crisp, and free from heavy creases, fraying, or common production pinholes.
• Surface & Medium: Base paper stock is clean, flat, and intact. Original wet watercolor layers remain distinct.
• Studio Characteristics: Minor, organic studio watercolor paint transfers are present on the paper stock. These marks are completely original to the mid-century creation process, hand-applied by animator Joe Calcagno at his drawing table in 1965. They serve as physical proof of authentic vintage television production use.
• Visuals: Inspection of all variation gallery images required to confirm exact physical state.SHIPPING & HANDLING
All items are shipped flat, securely packed between thick, rigid heavy-duty cardboard panels to prevent any bending or moisture exposure. Ships with full insurance, door-to-door tracking, and signature confirmation required.
