The Walter Lantz Cartune Encyclopedia: 1958

Misguided Missile Release Date: 1/27/58 Direction: Paul J. Smith Animation: Robert Bentley and Les Kline Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Settings: Art Landy and Raymond Jacobs Voice: Dal McKennon Woody Woodpecker Voice: Grace Stafford Notes: Production Number: U-82 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon The first cartoon where Grace Stafford receives credit for doing Woody's voice. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 12 (DVD; Columbia House)

Watch the Birdie Release Date: 2/24/58 Direction: Alex Lovy Animation: Ray Abrams and Laverne Harding Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Voice: Daws Butler Settings: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Woody Woodpecker Voice: Grace Stafford Notes: Production Number: U-80 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 12 (DVD; Columbia House)

Salmon Yeggs Release Date: 3/24/58 Direction: Paul J. Smith Animation: Rober Bentley and Les Kline Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Settings: Art Landy and Raymond Jacobs Voice: Daws Butler Notes: Production Number: U-84 The first cartoon in the Windy and Breezy series The first appearance of the character who later developed into Inspector Willoughby. Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 7 (DVD; Columbia House)

Half Empty Saddles Release Date: 4/21/58 Direction: Paul J. Smith Animation: Les Kline and Robert Bentley Story: Dalton Sandifer Music: Clarence Wheeler Settings: Art Landy and Raymond Jacobs Voice: Dal McKennon Woody Woodpecker Voice: Grace Stafford Notes: Production Number: U-83 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 12 (DVD; Columbia House)

Polar Pests Release Date: 5/19/58 Direction: Alex Lovy Animation: Ray Abrams and LaVerne Harding Music: Clarence Wheeler Story: Homer Brightman Settings: Art Landy and Raymond Jacobs Voice: Daws Butler Notes: Production Number: U-85 A Chilly Willy cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 13 (DVD; Columbia House)

A Chilly Reception Release Date: 6/16/58 Direction: Alex Lovy Animation: Ray Abrams, LaVerne Harding, and Don Patterson Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Settings: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Voice: Daws Butler Notes: Production Number: U-86 A Chilly Willy cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 12 (DVD; Columbia House)

His Better Elf Release Date: 7/14/58 Direction: Paul J. Smith Animation: Les Kline, Don Patterson, and Robert Bentley Story: Homer Brightman Layout: Art Landy Music: Clarence Wheeler Voice: Dal McKennon Background: Irv. Wyner Woody Woodpecker Voice: Grace Stafford Notes: Production Number: U-87 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA)

Everglade Raid Release Date: 8/11/58 Direction: Paul J. Smith Animation: Robert Bentley, Les Kline, and Don Patterson Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Settings: Art Landy and Raymond Jacobs Voice: Daws Butler Woody Woodpecker Voice: Grace Stafford Notes: Production Number: U-89 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon An unproduced Woody Woodpecker short entitled Trail Blazin' Rangers was originally slated to be production U-89. While storyboards were made, the cartoon itself was never produced for reasons that are not entirely clear. This cartoon features a prototype of Gabby Gator, named "Ali Gator." The character would not be officially billed "Gabby" until Southern Fried Hospitality (1960). Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 13 (DVD; Columbia House)

Tree's a Crowd Release Date: 9/8/58 Direction: Paul J. Smith Animation: Robert Bentley, Les Kline, and Don Patterson Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Settings: Art Landy and Raymond Jacobs Voice: Daws Butler Woody Woodpecker Voice: Grace Stafford Notes: Production Number: U-91 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA) Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 10 (DVD; Columbia House)

Three Ring Fling Release Date: 10/6/58 Direction: Alex Lovy Story: Homer Brightman Animation: LaVerne Harding, Don Patterson, and Ray Abrams Settings: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Voice: Daws Butler Music: Clarence Wheeler Notes: Production Number: U-90 A Windy and Breezy cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends, Vol. 13 (DVD; Columbia House)

Jittery Jester Release Date: 11/3/58 Direction: Paul J. Smith Animation: Robert Bentley, Les Kline, and Don Patterson Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Settings: Art Landy and Raymond Jacobs Voice: Dal McKennon Woody Woodpecker Voice: Grace Stafford Notes: Production Number: U-93 A Woody Woodpecker cartoon Video availability: Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 2 (DVD; Universal/MCA)

Little Televillain Release Date: 12/8/58 Direction: Alex Lovy Animation: LaVerne Harding, Ray Abrams, and Don Patterson Story: Homer Brightman Music: Clarence Wheeler Settings: Raymond Jacobs and Art Landy Voice: Daws Butler Notes: Production Number: U-96 A Chilly Willy cartoon