Woody Woodpecker and Friends
Season 1958
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 Woody Woodpecker and Friends • Season 1958
12 Episodes
- Watch the Birdie
E2Watch the BirdieDeep in the woods, a birdwatcher is studying the various bird species found there. First, he discovers "love birds" (a henpecked husband bird and his grumbling bird spouse), and a "humming bird" (who hums rock tunes). Then he discovers Woody who gives him all sorts of trouble such as attaching his stethoscope to a running faucet, stretching the lens on his camera and then snapping it back on him, and sending all manner of trees tumbling down onto him. - Half Empty Saddles
E4Half Empty SaddlesWoody Woodpecker is wandering around the wild west again seeking to find some buried gold and he tangles with a crook who wishes to find the gold for himself. Woody finally disposes of the villain by shooting him into outer space via a rocket, another favorite method used by Woody to rid himself of whatever he wanted rid of at the moment. The horse steals the film. - Polar Pests
E5Polar PestsA group of tourists are being conducted on a trip through the Kalamazoo Zoo. The guide calls their attention to a laughing hyena (with a sour face), a jaguar (an automobile), and then to that rare specimen from the South Pole: a penguin. But the cage housing the penguin is missing, and the visitors see only a sign reading, "Gone South for the Winter." - A Chilly Reception
E6A Chilly ReceptionIn the Antarctic Ocean, the icebreaker U.S.S. Icepick is busy clearing the sea lanes. As is usual in the tradition of the sea, she carries a mascot- in this instance a large dog who lives in the lap of luxury, and whose every need, covering lodging, food and care, is of the best. The dog mascot's undisturbed existence is somewhat upset by the arrival of Chilly Willy, who goes aboard the ship when it gets stalled in the ice. - His Better Elf
E7His Better ElfWoody Woodpecker lives in a slum, and is fed up with his bills, wishing aloud that he were rich. At that moment, a four-leaf clover appears in the floorboards, and transforms into a leprechaun woodpecker, which grants Woody three wishes. Woody immediately wishes for immense wealth, and he gets it-- by robbing a bank without realizing it. A police chase follows; will Woody escape, and what will his other two wishes be? - Tree's a Crowd
E9Tree's a CrowdA sightseeing bus enters the gates of a large estate through the courtesy of its owner, tree-loving millionaire Colonel Mulch. Woody, a hitchhiker atop the bus, hears the driver (a Ralph Kramden clone) announce that the estate is noted for its rare and priceless trees. Woody immediately prepares for a delectable treat by putting on his napkin, and he goes to the arbor to sample the trees. - Jittery Jester
E11Jittery JesterA king, seated on the throne, says to official court jester Dapper Denver Dooley, "Make me laugh, jester." The jester does his best to comply, but his gags are old and stale, and they evoke no response from the king. The king goes to the window and sees Woody Woodpecker busy in a tree. Woody's antics so please the king that he laughs long and loud, and he orders the jester to bring Woody to him. - Little Televillain
E12Little TelevillainSmedley (a dog), the hottest thing on television and the star of his own I Love Smedley show, achieved his present status quite by accident. It all began when Smedley was hired by the station's boss to be his personal bodyguard. Smedley's orders were to let no one disturb the boss. These were not too difficult to carry out until, one day, drummer Chilly Willy arrives on the scene, determined upon having an audition with the boss.
