Various Cartoon Characters Trivia

1. Tex Avery directed the first "Looney Tunes" short to feature the character Daffy Duck. Who was Daffy paired up with in his first cartoon?

From Quiz Let's Talk About Tex

Answer: Porky Pig

Frederick Bean (aka Tex) Avery was born in Taylor, Texas on February 26, 1908. He moved to Los Angeles in 1928 where he embarked on a career in the animated cartoon industry. Tex Avery worked with several other studios before he was hired to work for Leon Schlesinger Productions, which was associated with and later owned by Warner Bros. Tex Avery introduced the character Daffy Duck in a Porky Pig "Looney Tunes" short titled "Porky's Duck Hunt", which was first released on April 17, 1937. "Porky's Duck Hunt" was also the first Warner Bros. cartoon to feature famous voice actor Mel Blanc (1908-1989).

From Quiz A Doggone Son-of-a-Gun

Answer: The Rubbles

Bamm-Bamm was actually adopted by Barney and Betty Rubble after he was left on their doorstep. He was a bosom buddy of the Flintstone's baby, Pebbles. He got his name from the way he swung his wooden club, and cried out "bam! bam!". He appeared in the original series in the 1960s, and as a teenager in a spin-off in the 1970s.

From Quiz My Favourite Cartoon Character Is? 2

Answer: Commander X-2

Marvin the Martian first appeared in the cartoon "Haredevil Hare" (1948) with his dog K-9 and Bugs Bunny. Marvin was only known then as Commander X-2. In "Haredevil Hare" Bugs Bunny reluctantly at first, becomes the first rabbit in space. He lands on the moon only to find Marvin the Martian (then known as Commander X-2) and his dog K-9. Marvin is on the first Mars mission to the moon and is there to blow up the Earth because it blocks his view of Venus. His weapons of choice are the Illudium PU-36 Explosive Space Modulator and the ACME Disintegration Pistol. Question submitted by shipyardbernie

From Quiz Who Raided The Fridge?

Answer: Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie the Pooh (Pooh Bear) is from an American animated children's television series. Pooh loved honey so much that in one instance he couldn't resist eating the honey he was taking to give Eeyore as a gift. He gave him the pot though, as something useful that he could put things in. Culprit #1 found.

From Quiz Cartoon Character Facts and Quacks

Answer: Daffy Duck

And the voice acting award for the longest length of time spent on the one cartoon character goes to the great Mel Blanc. He did the job for an amazing 52 years. Daffy was born on 17th April 1937 and first appeared in the cartoon "Porky's Duck Hunt" as a bit actor. He went on to become a great star in the cartoon world with his abrasive, confrontational style. He really can be over the top and has been described by film critic Steve Schneider as "a kind of unleashed id". Daffy is also noted for his comical lisp. The singer Mel Torme provided the melodious voice for Daffy when he sang in the "Night of the Living Duck" cartoon. I think that's awfully funny.

From Quiz Cartoon Character Catchphrases

Answer: Snagglepuss

In 1959, the cartoon inventor duo of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created a nervous, pink mountain lion by the name of Snagglepuss. Daws Butler provided the voice and Snagglepuss first appeared on The Quick Draw McGraw Show. After, he became a regular on The Yogi Bear Show. Interestingly, Bert Lahr, the actor who played Cowardly Lion in "The Wizard of Oz" original from 1939, was the person who first used Snagglepuss' catchphrase, "Heavens to Mergatroyd". He used it in a 1944 movie called "Meet the People".

From Quiz My Furry Little Friend

Answer: Jess

Postman Pat's full name is Pat Clifton and he is the local postman for a small town called Greendale in Cumbria County. Pat is married to Sarah and have a son called Julian.

From Quiz Cartoon Cousins

Answer: Swee'Pea

In the comic version of "Popeye", Swee'Pea is a foundling that Popeye takes care of. In the later cartoon series, Swee'Pea is named as a cousin of Olive Oyl's. Sutra Oyl is also named as a cousin of Olive's.

From Quiz Top Hat Cats

Answer: Oil Can Harry

Oil Can Harry appeared on the animated cartoon of "Mighty Mouse" (1955), on CBS network, Terrytoons. Mighty Mouse's moments were occupied by confrontations with his arch nemesis, while saving Pearl Pureheart, his girlfriend. Often times, she found herself on ever-tiring escapes from this dastardly and despicable villain. The creative voice over for Oil Can Harry was Alan Oppenheimer.

From Quiz Obscure Cartoon Characters

Answer: Tom (of "Tom and Jerry")

Toodles Galore is the glamorous white lady cat who toys with Tom's affections and almost always casts him aside. She even goes so far as to canoodle with Jerry at one point; she is so fickle!

From Quiz Alvin and the Chipmunks

Answer: Ross Bagdasarian

One of Bagdasarian's early works, 'Come on-a My House', and was a hit for Rosemary Clooney in 1951. He also had a small acting career, playing minor roles in about a dozen movies. He was the frustrated songwriter in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window'. (1954)

From Quiz Mickey's Party

Answer: Mortimer

My dad wanted to name me Mortimer, but mom, Lily Disney didn't like it so she suggested Mickey and on November 18, 1928, I was born. You might have seen me in my first show, "Steamboat Willie." (Information from http://psc.disney.go.com/guestservices/8718.html.)

From Quiz Catwoman

Answer: Lee Merriweather

Michelle Pfeiffer was in 'Batman Returns', Eartha Kitt was in 'Batman The Series' and Lee Merriweather was in 'Batman the Movie'.

From Quiz Quackers: Cartoon Ducks

Answer: Howard the Duck

In 1973 "Howard the Duck" was created by Steve Gerber. "Howard" was one of the first cartoon ducks that was not meant to just get laughs by having wild fits. He was a superhero duck at first, but later the character turned to more dark humor. Disney sued "Howard the Duck" for being to much like "Donald Duck", causing "Howard" to start dressing different to change the character's appearance.

From Quiz Cartoon Cats

Answer: Alley-Cat-Abra

This unique group of super heroes was first seen in DC comics in 1982, and was written by Roy Thomas and drawn by Scott Shaw. It didn't catch on very well, and only 20 issues were released, followed by the Oz-Wonderland Trilogy.

From Quiz Saturday Morning Cartoons

Answer: The Yabba Dabba Doobies

From Quiz Let's Talk About Tex

Answer: Egghead

Tex Avery is credited with creating the character named Egghead who debuted in the "Merrie Melodies" short titled "Egghead Rides Again". The short was first released on July 17, 1937. Egghead was portrayed as a bald slender man with light green pants, a dark green jacket and a brown bowler hat. Egghead appeared in a dozen shorts before March 2, 1940 when Warner Bros. director Chuck Jones released the "Merrie Melodies" short titled "Elmer's Candid Camera". It featured a redesign of Egghead, who was renamed Elmer Fudd. The short also featured an early unnamed version of Bugs Bunny. Elmer Fudd was drawn in the same outfit that Egghead had worn in "Egghead Rides Again".

From Quiz A Doggone Son-of-a-Gun

Answer: Maggie

Margaret (Maggie) Evelyn Simpson first appeared in the impsons in the episode "Good Night", in 1987, when she becomes terrified by the lyrics of "Rock-a-bye Baby". All the kids end of sleeping in their parents' bed. She sucks loudly on her dummy (pacifier) but doesn't talk often. Though always depicted as an immature child, she paradoxically is also a good shot with a hand gun in "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" Maggie was given her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000.

From Quiz The Vintage Cartoon Challenge II

Answer: Snagglepuss

Snagglepuss was first an orange, then pink, mountain lion. He was voiced by Daws Butler. He was in several Hanna-Barbera cartoon episodes before he got his own TV series. The exclamation "Exit...stage left (or right)" was used just before this cartoon cat would leave the scene to try and flee from some danger. The phrase "Heavens to Murgatroyd!" was originally used on screen by actor Bert Lahr in a 1944 film called "Meet the People". The similarities in Snagglepuss's delivery and speech patterns in comparison to Lahr's depiction of the Cowardly Lion in "The Wizard of Oz" are well documented. In fact Lahr sued, but lost, when Snaggletooth was selected as a cartoon spokesman for Kellogg's cereals.

From Quiz Cartoon Character Facts and Quacks

Answer: His hairstyle

Well, it was a more innocent time then, and television wasn't around. That hairstyle is something else, though. It's very hard to imagine it on boys today. Woody, who was created by Walter Lantz, has been around since 1940. He made his last appearance in 2002. At first he was portrayed as a totally frenetic character, but over the years tended to settle down somewhat to become more refined. A refined woodpecker? Though it has been disputed, it is believed that Lantz created the character on his honeymoon, when a woodpecker almost drove him and his bride insane by constantly pecking on the honeymoon cabin. It could prove a little distracting at that. At least it didn't laugh though. Think how off-putting that could have been.

From Quiz My Furry Little Friend

Answer: Azrael

Azrael is a tough cat, who always knows Gargamel's plans are going to fail but tends to just go along for fun. The name "Azrael" is known as the Angel of Death in Islamic and Judeo-Christian beliefs.

From Quiz Cartoon Cousins

Answer: Gustav Goose

Gustav 'Gus' Goose first appeared in animated form in "Donald's Cousin Gus" in 1939. He was introduced to Donald by a note that read "Dear Nephew - this is your cousin Gus Goose. I am sending him to visit you - Love, Aunt Fanny. PS: He doesn't eat much". To Donald's dismay, Gus turned out to be a bit of a glutton...

From Quiz Top Hat Cats

Answer: Scat Cat

The superlative Scat Cat and his all cat combo band performed,"Everybody Wants to Be a Cat", in this cherished feature film. He takes pleasure in his music and merriment by blowing on his trusty trumpet, and always seems to know where the action is happening. He is a fine friend to the thoughtful, Thomas O'Malley, and aids in the liberation of Duchess and her three kittens. Scatman Crothers, in this animated, romantic Walt Disney Production, entertained us with his vivacious voice and singing for Scat Cat.

From Quiz Obscure Cartoon Characters

Answer: Slowpoke Rodriguez

Slowpoke Rodriguez is the slowest mouse in all Mexico. He appears in two cartoons alongside his cousin Speedy; "Mexicali Schmoes" from 1959, and "Mexican Boarders" from 1962. Slowpoke is also ordered to be deported from the US by Governor Schwarzenegger in the "Werewolf vs. Unicorn" episode of the show "Robot Chicken."

From Quiz Alvin and the Chipmunks

Answer: Ross Bagdasarian

Bagdasarian would sing the Chipmunks' lyrics into a tape recorder at half the normal speed. The tape would then be played back at twice the normal speed, creating the high-pitched voices. When Bagdasarian died in 1972, his son and daughter-in-law began to provide the voices for the Chipmunks.

From Quiz Mickey's Party

Answer: Minnie

Minnie has been with me as long as I can remember. In fact, she was in "Steamboat Wilie" with me when I was just a little pinky. Oh, you have never heard of a pinky, that is what a baby mouse is called. They are also sometimes called kittens. (http://www.abc.net.au/creaturefeatures/facts/mice.htm)

From Quiz Cartoons for Adults

Answer: Robert Clampett, Robert McKimson and Friz Freleng

Robert "Bob" Clampett, Robert McKimson, Friz Freleng, Arthur Davis and Chuck Jones were the "frenetic five" at Warner Bros., responsible for some of the funniest animation ever to see a movie or TV screen. Clampett, McKimson and Davis were the "zanies" of the studio, producing some of the wildest characterizations of the familiar stable of the WB menagerie. Clampett's toons were always characterized by extreme wild takes, huge eyes, characters yelling at the top of their lungs, impossible situations and lots of in-jokes. McKimson's were a lot like Clampett's, only a little more accessible to the middle-American mindset. Davis' take on the characters almost always had tiny heads, crew cuts and about as much zaniness as Clampett's, but for some reason, he is almost completely forgotten as one of the stalwarts of Burbank. Isadore "Friz" Freleng was the adversarial team creator, responsible for Tweety and Sylvester, the gophers "Mac and Tosh" and teaming Porky and Daffy in various cartoons. Clampett, McKimson and Freleng, in fact, are responsible for creating about 90 percent of the Warner's stable, both form and character, with people like Jones and Davis pretty much working with the established character's personas, though Jones was responsible for creating The Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote and Henery Hawk. Chuck Jones was the "cutemeister" at Warners, apparently given free rein to chase Disney, the indisputable "king" of cute, on that front. Jones was a freelancer who also did a lot of work for MGM Animation, but for some odd reason, he, while he was living, got _way_ too much credit for Warner Bros. animation! Clampett, McKimson and the others are long overdue for their posthumous kudos! Clampett was also responsible for the very popular cartoon series "Beany and Cecil", a favorite of Albert Einstein when it was a puppet show, also created by Clampett, in the early 50s.

From Quiz Catwoman

Answer: Leather Jacket

Catwoman made her suit when she got really stressed out.

From Quiz Quackers: Cartoon Ducks

Answer: Daffy Duck

Daffy along with other Looneytoon characters starred with Michael Jordon in this animated mvie. They had to play basketball against an alien all-star team to save the Earth. After getting way behind in the first half, they rallied to win at the final buzzer, guess who made the winning shot? Watch this delightful movie and see.

From Quiz Cartoon Cats

Answer: Fritz the Cat

I never saw it but I did read about it. There was a sequal called "The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat" and then Fritz faded away to forgotten cartoon land. I read that his creator R. Crumb killed him off.

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