History of Jay Ward

the early years
his first toons
Jay and friends
Jay Ward Productions
a life remembered
photo gallery

The following is a collection of photos spanning Jay Ward's exciting and influential lifetime—from Hollywood parties with his friends to his "Statehood for Moosylvania" campaign to Washington.



Bill Scott on left; Jay Ward on right; at the "Elbow Bending Ceremony" (mocking Graumann's footprint tradition) at Ward's studio on Sunset Boulevard.




Jay Ward sporting his admiral hat (as worn with his tux and tails on the Johnny Carson Show) at Frascati's Restaurant.




Jay Ward and wife Ramona Ward (center) at an Anniversary Party.






Jay and Ramona Ward.







Jay Ward with two playboy bunnies (more research needed for exact event).




Bill Scott (on left); Jay Ward (on right); Sheriff Peter Pitchess (middle); at Sunset Boulevard Block Party for the unveiling of the 'Rocky and Bullwinkle Statue' at 8218 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, in honor of "The Bullwinkle Show's" shift to Prime Time.