Steven Fischer (right) with friend, mentor, and producer of The Steve & Bluey Show, Steve Melendez. (May 2005)

Steven Fischer with his animation hero, Bill Melendez, in his office at Sherman Oaks, California. (August 2005)

Steven Fischer animates a scene from the popular Blue Dot TV commercials. (2004)

Bluey in 1998.

Steven and his mom, Lynne, at the 2001 Emmy Awards.

Colors director Steven Fischer (left) discussing production notes with star and indie rock favorite, Jim Camacho, on location in New York City. April 30, 2006. (photo: John Bintz)

Steven Fischer with his agent (and Living History performer) Jim Choate at Gettysburg, PA in 1999.

Bluey with unidentified woman in Wilsons Peak, Colorado (Feb. 2005)

Steven in Baltimore, Summer 2000, shooting his experimental Carl Clark documentary.

Steve and Bluey performing in 1997.

Steven with his beloved Bolex in 1997, shooting a 16mm short.

Our dashing and generous friend, Jim Mardi. (2003)

Artistic genius, Paul Baum. (Sept. 2003)