Dapper Denver Dooley
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Dapper Denver Dooley is a Walter Lantz
character and Woody Woodpecker
's rival, who would make his first appearance in the cartoon "Square Shootin' Square
", in 1955. He was voiced by Dallas McKennon
. Dooley returns in 1957 to 1959 cartoons "Box Car Bandit
", "Dopey Dick the Pink Whale
", "Misguided Missile
", "Half Empty Saddles
", "Jittery Jester
", "Yukon Have It" (Chilly Willy
cartoon), "Panhandle Scandal
" and "The Tee Bird
". In these short films Dooley had more or less replaced Wally Walrus
and Buzz Buzzard
as Woody's primary foil. He, in turn would later be replaced in the role by Gabby Gator
and Miss Meaney.
One of his traits was when he was defeated, which was often, the emotional Dooley would begin to cry.
Dapper Denver Dooley reappears in the TV Series The New Woody Woodpecker Show
in 5 episodes total throughout seasons 1 and 2 "Cheap Seats Woody", "Lap It Up", "Spa Spa Blacksheep", "Difficult Delivery" and "Out of Line" (marks the last appearance of Dapper Denver Dooley). In that series, he is voiced by Jim Cummings
.
Walter Lantz
Walter Benjamin Lantz was an American cartoonist, animator, film producer, and director, best known for founding Walter Lantz Productions and creating Woody Woodpecker.-Early years and start in animation:...
character and Woody Woodpecker
Woody Woodpecker
Woody Woodpecker is an animated cartoon character, an anthropomorphic acorn woodpecker who appeared in theatrical short films produced by the Walter Lantz animation studio and distributed by Universal Pictures...
's rival, who would make his first appearance in the cartoon "Square Shootin' Square
Square Shootin' Square
Square Shootin' Square is the 63rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 26, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Notes:...
", in 1955. He was voiced by Dallas McKennon
Dallas McKennon
Dallas Raymond McKennon , sometimes credited as Dal McKennon, was an American actor, with extensive work as a voice actor, in a career lasting over 50 years.-Career:...
. Dooley returns in 1957 to 1959 cartoons "Box Car Bandit
Box Car Bandit
Box Car Bandit is the 75th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on April 8, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International...
", "Dopey Dick the Pink Whale
Dopey Dick the Pink Whale
Dopey Dick the Pink Whale is the 80th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 15, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-References:...
", "Misguided Missile
Misguided Missile
Misguided Missile is the 82nd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on January 27, 1958, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
", "Half Empty Saddles
Half Empty Saddles
Half Empty Saddles is the 84th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on April 21, 1958, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
", "Jittery Jester
Jittery Jester
Jittery Jester is the 88th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 3, 1958, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
", "Yukon Have It" (Chilly Willy
Chilly Willy
Chilly Willy is a cartoon character, a diminutive anthropomorphic penguin living in Alaska, although the species is native only to the southern hemisphere. He was created by Paul J. Smith for the Walter Lantz studio in 1953...
cartoon), "Panhandle Scandal
Panhandle Scandal
Panhandle Scandal is the 91st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on May 18, 1959, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-References:...
" and "The Tee Bird
The Tee Bird
The Tee Bird is the 93rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on August 10, 1959, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Notes:...
". In these short films Dooley had more or less replaced Wally Walrus
Wally Walrus
Wally Walrus is a fictional animated cartoon character who appeared in several films produced by Walter Lantz Productions in the 1940s and '50s....
and Buzz Buzzard
Buzz Buzzard
Buzz Buzzard is a fictional animated cartoon character who appeared in several films produced by Walter Lantz Productions in the 1940s, '50s, and 70’s.-History:...
as Woody's primary foil. He, in turn would later be replaced in the role by Gabby Gator
Gabby Gator
Gabby Gator is a animated cartoon character, an anthropotic alligator who appeared in several cartoons produced by Walter Lantz and distribuyeted by Universal Pictures....
and Miss Meaney.
One of his traits was when he was defeated, which was often, the emotional Dooley would begin to cry.
Dapper Denver Dooley reappears in the TV Series The New Woody Woodpecker Show
The New Woody Woodpecker Show
The New Woody Woodpecker Show is an animated television series based on the original cartoon by Walter Lantz, produced by Universal Animation Studios and aired from 1999 until 2002 on FOX and YTV...
in 5 episodes total throughout seasons 1 and 2 "Cheap Seats Woody", "Lap It Up", "Spa Spa Blacksheep", "Difficult Delivery" and "Out of Line" (marks the last appearance of Dapper Denver Dooley). In that series, he is voiced by Jim Cummings
Jim Cummings
James Jonah "Jim" Cummings is an American voice actor who has appeared in almost 100 roles. He has appeared in classic animated movies such as Aladdin and The Lion King, as well as taking on roles in more current films, such as Bee Movie, Princess and the Frog, and Winnie the Pooh.-Personal...
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