
Woody Woodpecker and Friends
Season 1972
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 1972
13 Episodes
- A Fish StoryE5
A Fish StoryCharlie's doctor claims that Charlie is nervous, and suggests that he gets a pet fish to calm him down. Charlie had hard time getting the tank of fish home, and when he finally got it home, Bessie orders Charlie to return it. Charlie goes back to the doctor's house and dunks the bucket on him. - For the Love of PizzaE10
For the Love of PizzaA "woodpecker's take" on the Red Riding Hood tale. Woody meets Mrs. Meany, who is taking pizza to her Grandma. Being very hungry, he quickly goes to Grandma's house, convinces her to go out of the house, and replaces her in bed. Mrs. Meany finds Grandma and, understanding Woody's plan, wants to make him pay. At the house, after the customary dialogue ("what big eyes... what big nose...."), Mrs. Meany gives Woody the pizza, loaded with hot chili. - Bye, Bye BlackboardE13
Bye, Bye BlackboardWoody Woodpecker goes to school with his dog. Mrs. Meany tries to get the dog out of her classroom. This is the final Woody Woodpecker cartoon produced. This was the last cartoon made by Walter Lantz, and the Walter Lantz studios shut down after this production.