The Woody Woodpecker Show facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Woody Woodpecker Show |
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| Genre | Animation, Comedy |
| Created by | Walter Lantz |
| Written by | Universal Cartoon |
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| Voices of | Grace Stafford |
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| Country of origin | United States |
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| Producer(s) | Walter Lantz |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Walter Lantz Productions Universal Cartoon Studio |
| Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
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| Original network | ABC (1957–58) |
| Original release | October 3, 1957 – September 25, 1958 |
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| Followed by | The New Woody Woodpecker Show (1999–2003) |
| Related shows | Woody Woodpecker (2018) |
The Woody Woodpecker Show is a classic American television series. It mainly features the funny cartoon adventures of Woody Woodpecker. The show also includes other popular characters created by Walter Lantz, like Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, and Inspector Willoughby.
This show was very popular for almost 40 years! It helped the studio keep making cartoons for movie theaters until 1973. It also made sure that the "cartunes" from the Golden Age of American animation stayed famous. The Woody Woodpecker Show was even named the 88th best animated series by IGN.
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What is The Woody Woodpecker Show?
This show is a collection of short animated films. Each episode is about 30 minutes long. It brings together many classic cartoons that were first shown in movie theaters.
Who are the main characters?
- Woody Woodpecker: He is a silly, mischievous woodpecker. He loves to play pranks and laugh with his famous "Ha-ha-ha-HA-ha!"
- Andy Panda: A friendly panda bear who often finds himself in funny situations.
- Chilly Willy: A cute little penguin who lives in the cold. He is always trying to stay warm and find food.
- Inspector Willoughby: A detective who tries to solve mysteries.
The Show's History
The Woody Woodpecker Show first aired on October 3, 1957. It was shown on the ABC network. The show was a great way for people to watch their favorite cartoons at home.
How long did the show run?
The original show ran until September 25, 1958. However, it was brought back and changed many times over the years. This helped it stay popular for a very long time. It allowed new generations of kids to enjoy Woody's adventures.
Why was the show important?
The show helped keep the cartoons from the "Golden Age of American Animation" alive. This was a time when many famous cartoons were made. By showing these older cartoons on TV, The Woody Woodpecker Show made sure they were not forgotten. It also led to new versions of the show, like The New Woody Woodpecker Show which aired from 1999 to 2003.
Episodes and Cartoons
Each episode of The Woody Woodpecker Show usually featured three different cartoons. These were often a mix of Woody Woodpecker cartoons and shorts starring other characters. Some of the famous cartoons shown included Knock Knock, which was Woody Woodpecker's first appearance, and The Barber of Seville. The show brought many classic animated stories to television viewers.
See also
In Spanish: El show del Pájaro Loco para niños
