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Willoughby (Looney Tunes)
Willoughby is a minor animated cartoon fictional character in the Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' series of cartoons. A lackadaisical hound dog, Willoughby is characterized by his below-average intelligence and overall gullibility. Creator Tex Avery based Willoughby on the character Willie from John Steinbeck's 1937 novella ''Of Mice and Men''. The character's name has occasionally been changed to Rosebud, Lenny, or Sylvester from cartoon to cartoon. Created during the golden age of American animation by Tex Avery, who would voice Willoughby from 1940's '' Of Fox and Hounds'' until 1941's ''The Heckling Hare'', the character was later voiced by Kent Rogers (1941–1942), Mel Blanc (1942–1947), Tedd Pierce (1944), and Stan Freberg (1952). Other than a cameo appearance in ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit'' (1988), Willoughby has not appeared in any new media since 1952's ''Foxy by Proxy''. History Willoughby first appeared in the 1940 cartoon '' Of Fox and Hounds''. He was created and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heckling Hare
''The Heckling Hare'' is a ''Merrie Melodies'' cartoon, released on July 5, 1941, and featuring Bugs Bunny and a dopey dog named Willoughby. The cartoon was directed by Tex Avery, written by Michael Maltese, animated by soon-to-be director Robert McKimson, and with musical direction by Carl W. Stalling. In a style that was becoming typical of the Bugs character, he easily outwitted and tormented his antagonist through the short, his only concern being what to do next to the dog. This is the second-to-last Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Tex Avery to be released following a dispute with producer Leon Schlesinger during production (see "Original Ending" below). The last, ''All This and Rabbit Stew'', was produced before this film. Additionally, it was the fifth cartoon for Bugs and the 55th cartoon Avery directed at Warner Bros. The ''Merrie Melodies'' opening sequence also featured the first usage of the Warner Bros. shield logo zooming in with a carrot-munching Bugs Bunny lying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxy By Proxy
''Foxy by Proxy'' is a 1952 Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Friz Freleng. The short was released on February 23, 1952, and features Bugs Bunny and Willoughby the Dog, in the latter's last appearance. Mel Blanc voices Bugs Bunny, while an uncredited Stan Freberg voices Willoughby and one of the dogs that talks in the short. This cartoon is considered a remake to '' Of Fox and Hounds'' from 1940; in fact, the opening sequence was "borrowed" directly from the original. Plot A number of smaller hounds come out of a giant dog house, followed by a large fox hound (Willoughby, voiced by Freberg) who is excited by the prospect of the hunt, especially the moment where the fox's tail is to be cut off. The hunters and dogs then pass over Bugs' hole, waking him, with the large fox hound lagging behind. Once Bugs directs Willoughby to where the others went, Bugs dons a fox costume and begins to play tricks with Willoughby, leaving Bugs amazed at the dog's inability to recognise a fox. Once ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hep Cat
''The Hep Cat'' is a 1942 Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' cartoon directed by Bob Clampett, written by Warren Foster, animated primarily by Robert McKimson, and set to a musical score composed by Carl W. Stalling. The short was released on October 3, 1942. This cartoon was the first Technicolor ''Looney Tunes'' short. Plot ''The Hep Cat'' opens with a cat strolling through an abandoned lot. Unfortunately, he stumbles across a dog named Rosebud who gives chase. The cat, after a successful escape, begins singing a parody of "Java Jive". Later, the cat encounters an attractive female cat, and attempts to woo her, failing utterly. A package containing flowers and a lipstick-kissed note is tossed over the fence; the note invites the cat to rendezvous with "guess who?" on the other side of the fence. He prances over and comes face-to-face with Rosebud. The chase resumes. At one point, the dog uses a puppet version of the female cat of Hep Cat's dreams to trap him. The cat is fooled and ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inki At The Circus
Inki is the lead character in an animated cartoon series of Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' and ''Merrie Melodies'' short films by animator Chuck Jones. Five Inki cartoons were made between 1939 and 1950. History and description Inki, created for Warner Bros.' ''Merrie Melodies'' series of theatrical animated shorts, is a little African boy who usually dresses in a simple loincloth, armband, legband, earrings, and a bone through his hair. He never speaks. The character's pickaninny look was designed by Disney veteran Bob Givens and was cleaned up by Charlie Thorson. The plot of the first cartoon focuses on little Inki hunting, oblivious to the fact that he himself is being hunted by a hungry lion. Also central to the series is a minimalist and expressionless mynah bird, which Givens also designed and said he based it off a bird he saw in Hawaii, spelled "minah bird" in the title of the third short. The bird, who is accompanied by Felix Mendelssohn's '' The Hebrides Overture'', a.k.a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Goofy Gophers
''The Goofy Gophers'' is a 1947 Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' cartoon directed by Bob Clampett and Arthur Davis. The short was released on January 25, 1947, and is the first appearance of the Goofy Gophers. Plot An anthropomorphic dog who is based on John Barrymore is guarding a vegetable garden and falling asleep. However, the dog then spots two gophers eating carrots. The dog disguises himself as a tomato vine and poses as an actual plant in the garden. The Gophers spot the tomato vine, grab a bunch of vegetables, and throw a pumpkin on the dog before striking him with a spade. The gags are plenty as the Gophers continue to outwit their dog nemesis. Eventually, they launch the dog, via rocket, into outer space towards the moon and now there are four crescent moons. The Gophers, now triumphant, gloat that they will have all the carrots all to themselves. But suddenly, they hear a familiar "Eh," and a familiar carrot chomping noise and there stands Bugs Bunny who says the popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hare Ribbin'
''Hare Ribbin is a 1944 animated short film in the ''Merrie Melodies'' series, directed by Robert Clampett and featuring Bugs Bunny. The plot features Bugs' conflict with a red-haired hound dog, whom the rabbit sets out to evade and make a fool of using one-liners, reverse psychology, disguises and other tricks. It was released in theaters by Warner Bros. on June 24, 1944. The title is a pun on "hair ribbon". It is also the first Warner Bros. cartoon to include Bugs' head in the opening title sequence. Plot The short opens with a dog with a Russian accent (a la Bert Gordon's "Mad Russian") hunting for a rabbit by sniffing a trail. He happens upon Bugs who begins to torment the dog, after the dog sniffs Bugs' armpit and makes the foghorn noise used in radio commercials for Lifebuoy (soap) to warn against "B.O." (body odor). This prompts a chase, which leads to a nearby lake where the rest of the story continues. The rest of the action takes place underwater. Eventually, after a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Corny Concerto
''A Corny Concerto'' is a 1943 Warner Bros. ''Merrie Melodies'' directed by Bob Clampett. The short was released on September 25, 1943, and stars Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd and Daffy Duck. They perform a parody of Walt Disney's ''Silly Symphony'' cartoon series and specifically his 1940 feature ''Fantasia''. The film uses two of Johann Strauss' best known waltzes, "Tales from the Vienna Woods" and "The Blue Danube". Plot Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 is heard over the opening credits, featuring Carnegie Hall parody "Corny-gie Hall". Afterwards, a musicologist, played by Elmer Fudd appears in an ill-fitting tailcoat, unshaven and in glasses, parodying Deems Taylor in ''Fantasia''. The first of the two musical segments is set to Strauss' waltz Tales from the Vienna Wood. Porky Pig plays Elmer Fudd's usual role of hunter, accompanied by his hunting dog. Porky explains what he is doing via a sign reading, "I'm hunting that @!!*@ rabbit!!", which turns out to be B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ding Dog Daddy
''Ding Dog Daddy'' is a 1942 Warner Bros. ''Merrie Melodies'' cartoon, directed by Friz Freleng and written by Tedd Pierce. The short was released on December 5, 1942. No voice actors were credited on screen, but those who participated were Pinto Colvig, Mel Blanc and Sara Berner. Gerry Chiniquy was given sole credit as animator, but animators Ken Champin and Manuel Perez were also involved. at the The title is a play on a popular expression, coined from the 1928 song "" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porky's Bear Facts
''Porky's Bear Facts'' is a 1941 Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' cartoon animated short directed by Friz Freleng. The short was released on March 29, 1941, and stars Porky Pig. The voices were performed by Mel Blanc. This short is an adaptation of the Aesop fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper." Plot The attitudes of the two central characters in this cartoon short - Porky Pig and an unnamed bear - form the main plot of this Aesop fable adaptation, with Porky taking the role of the tireless, hard-working ant and the bear the role of the grasshopper, the lazy indigent who would rather do nothing. The short opens on Porky plowing his land, whistling and singing a happy, carefree song, "As Ye Sow So Shall Ye Reap," to the tune of "The Girl With The Pigtails In Her Hair". The animals similarly work hard, with several spot gags providing these examples. The scene then pans over to the neighbor's farm, where a lazy bear is strumming on his ukulele, the song "Working Can Wait" extollin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. World War II was a total war that directly involved more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries. The major participants in the war threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and deploying the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, mostly among civilians. Tens of millions died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Duck Or Not To Duck
''To Duck or Not to Duck'' is a 1943 Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' cartoon directed by Chuck Jones. The cartoon was released on March 6, 1943, and stars Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd. Plot Elmer Fudd is hunting ducks with his dog Laramore. After missing Daffy several times ("Confidentially, those hunters couldn't hit the broad side of a DUCK!" snickers Daffy to the audience) and leaving a duck-shaped hole in the clouds after each shotgun blast, Elmer manages to graze Daffy with a load of buckshot; this merely blows off his tail-feathers but causes him to fall. Laramore ensures there is a pillow waiting to cushion Daffy's landing. Daffy then gives the dog a lesson in how to retrieve a duck while calling him "Rover", but later opens the dog's mouth to climb into and play dead. When Laramore takes the duck to Elmer, Elmer apologizes for shooting him, explaining that he had to "pwug" Daffy because he is "a gweat spoowtsman". An indignant Daffy sits up and heatedly retorts that Elmer does ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nutty News
''Nutty News'' is a 1942 Warner Bros. ''Looney Tunes'' cartoon directed by Bob Clampett. The short was released on May 23, 1942. Elmer Fudd's voice can be heard as the unseen narrator. Cast * Arthur Q. Bryan as Elmer Fudd (voiceover) *Mel Blanc Melvin Jerome Blanc (born Blank ; May 30, 1908July 10, 1989) was an American voice actor and radio personality whose career spanned over 60 years. During the Golden Age of Radio, he provided character voices and vocal sound effects for comedy ra ... as the Moose Call, Barber, the Man Having Dinner, the Multiplying Rabbits, the Fireflies, Frank Putty, Papa Duck, Baby Chick, Sandy, Hunting Dogs, Lead Dog See also * Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies filmography (1940-49) References External links * * {{BCDB title, 380 1942 animated films 1942 films Looney Tunes shorts Warner Bros. Cartoons animated short films Films directed by Bob Clampett American black-and-white films Films scored by Carl Stalling Cultural depictions of Ado ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
