Ken was brought in late to help a production that was behind schedule, get back on track. “An American Tail” successfully premiered on time, to rave reviews and record breaking box office. “Tail” single-handedly revived the animation industry, and the sleeping giant Disney, back into classical animation production. Executive Producer Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall & David Kirschner. Produced by Don Bluth, Gary Goldman & John Pomeroy. Starring voice talents of Dom DeLuise, Christopher Plummer, Madeline Kahn. Multiple film and television spinoff productions resulted.