 Levitow joined UPA in 1958 to work on the Mr. Magoo feature "1001 Arabian Nights", staying behind even after the studio was sold to Henry G. Saperstein.In 1962, he directed the first feature-length animated television special, "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol".1962 also saw the release of his theatrical feature "Gay Purr-ee", with the voices of Robert Goulet, Judy Garland, and others.