The Walter Lantz Cartune Encyclopedia: 1949

NOTE: In 1949, due to serious financial difficulties, Lantz decided to temporarily shut down his studio. No new Lantz shorts were released in 1950, only reissues of the United Artists cartoons by Universal. In 1951, Lantz and Universal finally came to terms, and Lantz's studio opened shop again. The Lantz studio would continue to run until 1972, when it would close for good.


Scrappy Birthday

"Scrappy Birthday"

Release Date: 2/11/49
Direction: Dick Lundy
Story: Ben Hardaway and Heck Allen
Animation: Verne Harding and Les Kline
Music: Darrell Calker
Backgrounds: Fred Brunish

Notes:
  • Production Number: UA-12
  • The final appearance of Andy Panda
  • The first and only appearance of Andy's girlfriend, Miranda Panda.

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    Drooler's Delight

    "Drooler's Delight"

    Release Date: 3/25/49
    Direction: Dick Lundy
    Story: Ben Hardaway and Heck Allen
    Animation: Ed Love
    Music: Darrell Calker
    Backgrounds: Fred Brunish

    Notes:
  • Production Number: UA-13
  • Last onscreen credits for Dick Lundy and Ed Love at Lantz
  • The final musical score by Darrell Calker. Clarence Wheeler would take over starting in 1951.
  • The final Walter Lantz cartoon released through United Artists.
  • The last time Ben Hardway would provide the voice for Woody. Grace Stafford would begin to voice Woody regularly in 1953 (while providing his laugh in 1951-52 releases).
  • Hidden Gag: For his "Drooler's Delight" ice cream soda, Woody heads down to Walt's Malt Shop, most likely a reference to Lantz himself.
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