A Clip from Joe' Murray's 2nd Indie film "My Dog Zero"

In 1991, I did an 11 minute indie film about a man's quest to overcome high expectations when it came to finding a perfect canine companion. It was done on a shoestring budget, with students painting cels in exchange for food and coffee and a donated Iron camera stands that needed to be moved with a fork lift.
Here is a clip where Mildo decides a Dog is what he needs, and travels to the local Dog pound to pick out the perfect pet. You know how we always see pets resembling their owners? This is that scene.

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[joemurraystudio]

You are totally right about the frisket. Very labor intensive process, airbrush back then.

Joe

[joemurraystudio]

I do have copies of the original pilot. It's just a matter of digging it out of storage.

[ktigger34]

HAHA it's Spunky's father... Brilliantly animated...

[noeinvernizzi]

In love with all your characters :)

[robinshood89]

Joe i love your style and ideas. please keep making cartoons! i'm a big fan of everything you made!

[brokenlizard2]

i've been a HUGE fan of your's since Rocko first aired

thank you for sharing this with us!

[AARPcardholder]

@joemurraystudio I would really like to know why your dogs sit like that, with their hind legs jutting into the air. Spunky sat the same way, with his chubby back end spread out on the floor.

Really though, everything you've touched has made me so happy. Thank you!

[metamuse42]

@joemurraystudio i really miss this and rocko's modern life. great productions man. they made my childhood

[BrokenIdeasCompany]

The backgrounds look similar to the style of Terry Gilliams artwork...

[gkchvh]

Do you know where I can find your I.D. you did for MTV with heffer.

[sega31098]

How difficult is it to do traditional animation like this, and how long does it take to finish a 30 minute episode?

[messanger4god]

do you have the whole short?

[babyshroom16]

Hi Joe! My sister and I are HUGE fans of your work! I love your style and your sense of humor. There really isn't anything like this kind of cartoon anymore. Everything is overratted and already done. But this is totally unique. I grew up on Rocko's Modern Life and watching this really gives me a nostaglic feeling. Thank you so much for all your work and effort. This really makes me happy.

- Kathleen