TheLittleSongbird 'Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears' will never be one of my favourite cartoons by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a very entertaining cartoon and one of the better "Censored 11" cartoons.As to its banning and its criticism for racism, sure there are stereotypes but by today's standards they come across as tame and to be honest this reviewer didn't detect any blatant racism. There are far more extreme examples of racism and racial stereotyping in other "Censored 11", a prime example being the hunter in 'All This and Rabbit Stew'. While it does need a re-watch, from memory 'Angel Puss' was pretty offensive and the worst of the "Censored 11" but by all means it will be given a chance.It is not a perfect cartoon. The animation is very exaggerated which is not and won't be to the tastes of some people, personally found it quite unattractive with quite ugly and over-stereotypical character designs, not very imaginative (Bob Clampett this ain't) and does lack smoothness and fluidity. It is agreed that Little Red Riding Hood is very annoying.On the other hand, the music is absolutely amazing and easily the highlight of the cartoon. 'Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears' is also very funny, sometimes hilarious, with the bears very effectively and imaginatively utilised.Effective also is the voice acting, which is very exuberant and of top-notch quality throughout. Mel Blanc, one of the greatest voice actors who ever lived and had the unsurpassed ability to voice multiple characters in the same cartoon and give them different and individual personalities, can do no wrong, and 'Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears' is interesting for the involvement of Ruby and Vivian Dandridge, mother and sister of Dorothy.To conclude, a very enjoyable "Censored 11" cartoons and one of the better ones. 8/10 Bethany Cox

bugssponge I don't know why UA banned this cartoon from their networks, it promotes black culture. Black people did like to dance. Also, Eddie Selzer's first cartoon as producer. In fact, Freleng was a Jewish man himself, so I bet he faced discrimination too.The cartoon opens up with 3 jazz bears, who like music. They go for a walk, then, goldilocks come in. Goldilocks doesn't like the food or the bed. The Big bad wolf comes in and goldilocks dances with him. then grandma shows up and dances with the wolf, while the 3 bears play their music.It has a good musical timing, which Friz Freleng was known for. This makes him my favorite animator and director. I mean a lot of people would say Jones was better, but I like his style, but no one beats the mentor (Freleng) who taught Jones everything.

Lee Eisenberg Friz Freleng's "Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears" is one of several cartoons that usually don't get any circulation these days due to racial stereotypes (I saw it at an exhibit about Mel Blanc). In this case, the stories of Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood get combined to create a jazz-filled extravaganza. A really good time.It's easy to enjoy these cartoons, just as long as we understand the content. Cartoons like this one and "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs" were intended as homages to African-American culture. And anyway, it's not as if racism has totally vanished from our culture (just look at some of the depictions of Barack Obama).Overall, a really fun cartoon.

Robert Reynolds This short is just wonderful, with a jazz soundtrack and with the three bears as a jazz combo that takes a break (takes five) because their instruments get too hot from their playing. This is another short that will probably never see broadcast or commercial release because it's politically incorrect. Which is truly a shame, because there's nothing here that would offend anyone, unless it's someone that sees racist overtones in their breakfast cereal. It's fast paced, infectious and totally delightful. Well worth seeing. Most highly recommended.