This Date in Manka Bros. History – June 26, 1938
This Day in Manka Bros. History – June 26, 1938: Manka Bros. animator Fritz Kleiner marries Princess Dotzi, a character he created. He animated the divorce two years later. No kids. MANKA BROS. ... Read More
This Date in Manka Bros. History – June 25, 1942
This Day in Manka Bros History – June 25, 1942: During World War II, studio chief Harry Manka orders his least talented writers to stop writing and make hand grenades. MANKA BROS. STUDIOS –... Read More
This Date in Manka Bros. History – June 24, 1999
This Day in Manka Bros. History – June 24, 1999: National Chimpanzebra Day! (as decreed by President Bill Clinton). MANKA BROS. STUDIOS – HOME ... Read More
This Date In Manka Bros. History – June 23, 2023
This Day in Manka Bros. History – June 23, 2023: Even with all the media industry consolidation over the past decade, Manka Bros. remains the world’s largest media company. MANKA BROS. STUDIOS... Read More
This Date In Manka Bros. History – June 22, 2012
This Day in Manka Bros. History – June 22, 2012: In a surprise move (and to the total shock of most in corporate Hollywood and on Wall Street), Robin Rafe is promoted from cashier in the studio ... Read More
This Date In Manka Bros. History – June 21, 1963
This Date in Manka Bros. History – June 21, 1963: Construction is completed on a bunker under studio head Harry Manka’s office to be used for Manka family members and top execs in the event of... Read More
This Date In Manka Bros. History – June 20, 1958
This Day in Manka Bros. History – June 20, 1958: The Bulgarian shack where the Mankewitz (Manka) brothers were born is moved from the original dirt patch in Yambol, Bulgaria, to the Manka... Read More
This Date In Manka Bros. History – June 19, 1974
This Date in Manka Bros History – June 19, 1974: In a controversial interview with The New Yorker, The Shrieking Potato – one of Manka Bros.’ most endearing children’s characte... Read More