The Merrie Melodies Show facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Merrie Melodies Show |
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| Genre | Anthology |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Warner Bros. Television |
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| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | 1972 |
The Merrie Melodies Show was a fun animated TV series that brought classic cartoons to your screen. It was released in 1972 by Warner Bros. Television. This show was an "anthology" series. This means each episode was a collection of different short cartoons.
Each episode was about 30 minutes long. It showed three short cartoons from the famous Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies collection. The show often featured popular characters like Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, and Daffy Duck. These cartoons were mostly made after 1960.
It's good to know that this show is different from another one. Warner Bros. later released a similar series called Merrie Melodies Starring Bugs Bunny & Friends. That show came out at a different time.
What Was the Show About?
The Merrie Melodies Show was made for "syndication." This means it was sold to many different TV stations. These stations could then air the show at various times. This allowed many people to watch their favorite cartoons.
The series had one season with 24 episodes. Each episode was a chance to see some of the best animated shorts. These shorts were created by famous directors like Chuck Jones and Friz Freleng. They helped make the cartoons we still love today.
Who Were the Voices?
Many talented voice actors brought these characters to life. The most famous was Mel Blanc. He was known as "The Man of 1000 Voices." Mel Blanc voiced almost all the main characters. This included Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, and Daffy Duck.
Other voice actors also helped make the show special. These included Larry Storch and Pat Woodell. Their voices made the cartoons even more exciting and funny for viewers.
Behind the Scenes
The show was produced by Warner Bros. Television. They are a big company known for many TV shows and movies. The music for the cartoons was also very important. Composers like Carl Stalling created memorable tunes. These songs helped make the cartoons even more fun to watch.
The series was a way for new generations to enjoy classic animation. It brought back beloved characters and their adventures. It was a simple way to enjoy cartoons from the past.
Images for kids
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Mexican Cat Dance.jpg
Mexican Cat Dance was one of the cartoons featured.
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Daffy's Inn Trouble.jpg
Daffy's Inn Trouble was another cartoon shown.
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The Pied Piper of Guadalupe.jpg
The Pied Piper of Guadalupe also appeared in the series.
