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Ralph Bakshi, a key figure in animation history, collaborated with John Kricfalusi, the creator of "The Ren & Stimpy Show." Bakshi's pioneering work in the 1970s with films like "Fritz the Cat" and "Heavy Traffic" paved the way for the more adult-oriented animated content that emerged in later decades, influencing animators like Kricfalusi and contributing to the industry's evolution.