Merrie Melodies facts for kids
Merrie Melodies is a well-known series of animated cartoons. These cartoons were shown by Warner Bros. Pictures from 1931 to 1969. Merrie Melodies was like a sister series to Warner's other popular cartoons, Looney Tunes.
At first, Merrie Melodies cartoons were short, one-time musical films. They didn't have the same characters in every episode. But over time, they started to feature characters that appeared again and again. By 1944, there wasn't really any difference between the Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes series.
Discovering Merrie Melodies Cartoons
Merrie Melodies cartoons are a big part of animation history. They were created during a time when cartoons were becoming very popular. These shorts often featured music and funny stories.
How Merrie Melodies Started
The Merrie Melodies series began in 1931. It was first produced by a company called Harman-Ising Pictures. These early cartoons were often built around popular songs of the time. This made them like short musical videos.
The Studios Behind the Cartoons
From 1933 to 1944, the cartoons were made by Leon Schlesinger Productions. Leon Schlesinger sold his studio to Warner Bros. in 1944. After that, the studio was renamed Warner Bros. Cartoons. This new studio kept making Merrie Melodies until 1963. The cartoons continued to be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures until 1969.
