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- ↑ "Jerry Rees Joins 'CalArts Animation: The Early Years' Virtual Lecture Series". 24700. 2021-03-17. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ↑ Canby, Vincent (April 5, 1991). "The Marrying Man (1991) Review/Film; Marriage as Eternal Punishment". The New York Times .
- ↑ "Bob Camp Cartoonist: Rand Robinson storyboards" . Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ↑ 2010 interview with Jerry Rees and Deanna Oliver - Cal State, Northridge
