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 Woody Woodpecker - Looney
redheaded woodpecker featured in a series of animated cartoons and comic
books produced by Walter Lantz. Woody the Woodpecker debuted in the Andy
Panda animated film short Knock, Knock (1940). He later came to network TV
in THE WOODY WOODPECKER SHOW/ABC/1957-58/NBC/1970-72/NBC/1976-77.
The programs consisted of original theatrical released
cartoons as well as news footage made specifically for television including
such characters as Gabby Gator, and Andy Panda. Woody's relatives included
his niece, Knothead and his nephew, Splinter.
Mel Blanc, the first to provide Woody's trademark laughter
of "Ha-ha-ha haaah-ha!", created his distinctive sound while roaming the
cavernous, hallways of Portland Lincoln High School as a teenager.
"The Woody Woodpecker Song" (1948) recorded by Mel
Blanc sold over one million copies and reached number two on the singles
chart.
When Mel Blanc later signed a contract with Warner Brothers
which prohibited him to use Woody's voice, Walter Lantz's story man Ben
"Bugs" Hardaway and later Mrs. Walter Lantz, actress Grace Stafford took
over the vocal role of Woody Woodpecker until the series ended in 1972.
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Little Golden Book |
Dell Comic Book |
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| Macy's Parade Balloon |
Early Woody Image |
Game Boy Computer Game |
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