Woody Woodpecker and Friends
Season 1934
TV-PG
With arguably the most famous laugh of any cartoon character in history ("ha-ha-ha-HA-ha"), Woody Woodpecker pecked his way into our lives through a 1940 Andy Panda theatrical short entitled Knock Knock. Woody continued to appear in short films throughout the 40's and 50's, and in 1957, the Kellogg's company packaged these theatrical works into the syndicated package The Woody Woodpecker Show. Walter Lantz created the famed bird, and in the show's early days, the animator would host from his office, demonstrating how cartoons were made by showing the viewers at home such essentials as painting cels and drawing storyboards. Woody, an obnoxious mischief-maker, would usually star in the shorts, occasionally taking a backseat to his friends Andy Panda, Wally Walrus, Gabby Gator, Buzz Buzzard, Oswald the Rabbit, The Beary Family and Arctic penguin Chilly Willy.
Where to Watch Season 1934
18 Episodes
- Wax Works
E10Wax WorksCome take a stroll through Oswald's waxworks, where all the characters come alive. Such historical and literary figures as Nero, Napoleon Bonaparte, Romeo and Juliet, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame mingle with such celebrities as Groucho Marx and Sally Rand. There's also a gallery of Universal's famous monsters, including Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, the Mummy and the Invisible Man. - Jolly Little Elves
E15Jolly Little ElvesThe poor old shoemaker and his wife are facing starvation. Yet they extend their kindness to a freezing elf who comes in from the cold, and the three share coffee and the last, rock-hard donut in the cupboard. After the shoemaker and his spouse make their way to bed, the little elf returns with a mini-army of his elf associates to return the favor by fixing up all the shoes. - Toyland Premiere
E18Toyland PremiereSanta comes to the big city to be grand marshal of the famous pre-Christmas department store parade through the streets and the guest of honor at its Christmas dinner. The host of the dinner, where all the toys come to life, is Oswald The Rabbit. All of Hollywood's most famous performers- Johnny Weissmuller, Shirley Temple, Al Jolson, Frankenstein's Monster, Lupe Velez, and Laurel and Hardy- perform at the party.
