The Walter Lantz Cartune Encyclopedia: 1953

What's Sweepin' Release Date: 1/5/53 Supervision: Don Patterson Animation: Ray Abrams, Laverne Harding, and Paul Smith Sets: Raymond Jacobs Music: Clarence Wheeler Notes: Production Number: U-14 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon Working title: The Big Clean-Up Most copies of this cartoon are missing the final scene of Wally catching Woody, and Woody being forced to sweep up after the elephants. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 4 (Edited TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

The Dog That Cried Wolf Release Date: 3/23/53 Supervision: Paul J. Smith Animation: Gil Turner, Cecil Surry, and Robert Bentley Music: Clarence Wheeler Set Design: Raymond Jacobs Notes: Production Number: U-15 Paul J. Smith's directorial debut The first non-Woody Woodpecker cartoon produced by the Lantz studio since the return to Universal. First onscreen credits for Gil Turner and Robert Bentley at Lantz First onscreen Cecil Surry at Lantz since his depature in 1935. It should to be noted that Surry was moonlighting at Lantz while also working for United Productions of America (UPA). Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 7 (TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

Buccaneer Woodpecker Release Date: 4/20/53 Supervision: Don Patterson Story: Homer Brightman Animation: Laverne Harding and Ray Abrams Sets: Art Landy Music: Clarence Wheeler Notes: Production Number: U-16 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon First onscreen credit for Art Landy at Lantz. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 9 (TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

The Mouse and the Lion Release Date: 5/11/53 Supervision: Paul J. Smith Animation: Gil Turner, Cecil Surry, and Robert Bentley Music: Clarence Wheeler Set Design: Raymond Jacobs Notes: Production Number: U-17 The first Foolish Fable cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 4 (TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

Operation Sawdust Release Date: 6/15/53 Supervision: Don Patterson Animation: La Verne Harding and Ray Abrams Story: Homer Brightman Sets: Art Landy Music: Clarence Wheeler Notes: Production Number: U-18 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon Snipped from most copies of this cartoon is the scene where the runaway saw blade slices Buzz in half. Click here to view an image of the edited scene. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 11 (Edited TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

The Flying Turtle Release Date: 6/29/53 Supervision: Paul J. Smith Animation: Gil Turner, Cecil Surry, and Robert Bentley Music: Clarence Wheeler and Art Landy Set Design: Raymond Jacobs Notes: Production Number: U-19 The final Foolish Fable cartoon Last onscreen credit for Cecil Surry at Lantz Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 2 (TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

Wrestling Wrecks Release Date: 7/20/53 Supervision: Don Patterson Animation: Laverne Harding, Ray Abrams, and Ken Southworth Sets: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Music: Clarence Wheeler Notes: Production Number: U-20 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon First onscreen credit for Ken Southworth at Lantz The only post-1939 appearance of Elmer the Great Dane. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 3 (TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

Maw and Paw Release Date: 8/10/53 Supervision: Paul J. Smith Animation: Ken Southworth, Gil Turner, and Robert Bentley Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Set Design: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Notes: Production Number: U-21 The first Maw and Paw cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 8 (TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

Belle Boys Release Date: 9/14/53 Supervision: Don Patterson Animation: Laverne Harding, Ray Abrams, and Ken Southworth Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Set Design: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Notes: Production Number: U-22 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 2 (TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

Hypnotic Hick Release Date: 9/26/53 Supervisor: Don Patterson Artists: Ray Abrams, Laverne Harding, Ken Southworth, Gil Turner, Herman Cohen, Clarence Wheeler, Homer Brightman, Raymond Jacobs, Art Landy, and Robert Bentley Technical Director: William Garity Notes: Production Number: U-24 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon The only Lantz cartoon to be released in 3-D. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 8 (TV print; DVD; Columbia House)

Plywood Panic Release Date: 9/28/53 Supervision: Paul J. Smith Animation: LaVerne Harding, Gil Turner, and Robert Bentley Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Set Design: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Technical Director: Albert Clettis Glenn Notes: Production Number: U-23 A Maw and Paw cartoon It is likely that this cartoon was originally intended to be released in 3-D. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and His Friends, Vol. 3 (VHS; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and His Friends, Vol. 3 (Laserdisc; Universal/MCA)

Hot Noon (or 12 O'Clock For Sure) Release Date: 10/12/53 Supervision: Paul J. Smith Animation: Gil Turner, LaVerne Harding, and Robert Bentley Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Set Design: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Notes: Production Number: U-26 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon This cartoon is an obvious satire of the 1952 United Artists feature High Noon starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 2 (Edited TV print; DVD; Columbia House) Walter Lantz Presents: Wild and Woody (VHS; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and His Friends, Vol. 1 (VHS; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and His Friends, Vol. 1 (Laserdisc; Universal/MCA)

Chilly Willy Release Date: 12/21/53 Supervision: Paul J. Smith Animation: Gil Turner, LaVerne Harding, and Robert Bentley Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Set Design: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy "Chilly Willy" Song By: Mary Jo Rush Sung By: Sara Berner Notes: Production Number: U-25 The first appearance of Chilly Willy and the first cartoon in the Chilly Willy series Reissued as Cold Feet for television Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 1 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 2 (Edited, retitled TV print; DVD; Columbia House)