Jim Backus, the beetle-browed actor whose booming voice gave life to the nearsighted cartoon character of Mr. Magoo and the self-indulgent millionaire of ”Gilligan`s Island,” died of pneumonia ...

'Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol' first aired in 1962. ... “Not only would it have been jarring to hear Goulet’s voice coming out of the Magoo Scrooge, Backus does some very touching work, ...

Even towards the end, Jim Backus, best known as Mr. Howell from Gilligan's Island and the original voice of cartoon character Mr. Magoo, seemed to be focused on his craft. It was during the ...

Cleveland native Jim Backus' famed cartoon character lives on in "Mr. Magoo: The Theatrical Collection," with 53 cartoons and a movie. The four-DVD boxed set recently stumbled into stores.

"Inside Magoo" explores the evolution of animation and its impact on society, featuring the character Mr. Magoo, voiced by Jim Bakus. The film emphasizes the importance of health checkups and ...

Visit the TV show page for 'The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo' on Moviefone. Discover the show's synopsis, cast details, and season information. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and episode ...

Mr. Magoo plays D'Artagnan, a man who goes to Paris in 1625 in hopes of becoming a musketeer. 7. Mr. Magoo's The Three Musketeers Part 2. November 7th, 1964 30 min.