The Mingling Brothers Circus ad is a pun on the famous Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus of the time, which did have its winter headquarters in Florida. Sarasota is home to both the Ringling Museum of Art and the Ringling School of Design.
The appearance of a monochrome Papa bear in a color scene is a tribute to the animators in the day
days before special effects equipment. The concept would evolve and be perfected over time to become a visual effect in film offerings of all kind.
days before special effects equipment. The concept would evolve and be perfected over time to become a visual effect in film offerings of all kind.