Test Footage: Nurses' Cancan 1

OK, in the countdown to The Christmas Pageant (see story outline below), our good friend Tisa has been animating some test footage inspired the celebrated "Nurses' Cancan" sequence ala The Benny Hill Show. Taking a cue from the source material, the girls are clad in frilly white panties and black suspender stockings:

Tisa's commentary:

The story is based on the Benny Hill Show. In this scenario, The Fab Five are preparing for the Christmas Pageant, inviting Elena to join in the festivities. Elena thinks her uniform looks too risque, but may be looking forward to showing off Panty and Bottom in front of the audience in her heart.

In approaching this idea, I started out by designing a nurse costume. I intended to make it as close as possible to that of the  Benny Hill Show. I then made a two minute video to test this outfit. Ava, Anna and Elena are rehearsing cancan. I planned to make the dance scene full of smiles and vibrancy. And, of course, plenty of Royal Flash!

Test Footage: Nurses Cancan 2

Here's the second test reel for the Nurse's Cancan sequence, this time featuring the entire cast of the Fab Five. As always, the animation and choreography are flawless - pay particular attention to the high-stepping "tribute" scene around the 40 second mark:

Tisa's commentary:

Benny Hill's Nurse Cancan is one of the most wonderful CC scenes committed to film. After watching the original video again, I thought that the sequence should be set in a hospital. Subsequently, I added a new background and increased the cast to the usual 5 people.

Lily and her friends dance cancan for the staff and patients in the hospital lobby. The color of the costume is also matched to that of Benny Hill. While the cancan on a gorgeous stage is wonderful, seeing the dance performed in everyday life is also interesting. Lily and her troupe displayed Panty and Bottom in a public place.

Tricolor Angels Animated Series: Official Opening, 1946

The official opening to the Tricolor Angels animated series (Maroon Cartoons, 1941-1956) featuring Lily, Sarah, Anna, Karen, Ava, Mia and Lina. Artwork and animation by TISA Studios, directed by Tex Avery.