The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection is a three-disc DVD

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 collection of theatrical cartoons produced by Walter Lantz Productions for Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures

-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...

 between 1940 and 1956. The set was released by Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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 on July 24, 2007, and marks the first time a collection of cartoons starring 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...

 and the other Lantz characters (except Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is an anthropomorphic rabbit and animated cartoon character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney for films distributed by Universal Pictures in the 1920s and 1930s...

 who is currently a Disney character) have been widely available on home video (a previous fifteen-volume collection of Woody Woodpecker Show DVDs was made available for mail order

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 through Columbia House

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 in the early 2000s.)

Included in the set are seventy-five cartoon shorts, including the first forty-five Woody Woodpecker cartoons, in production order. The other thirty cartoons include five Andy Panda

Andy Panda

Andy Panda is a cartoon character who starred in his own series of animated cartoon short subjects produced by Walter Lantz. These "cartunes" were released by Universal Pictures from 1939 to 1947 and United Artists from 1948 to 1949. The titular character is an anthropomorphic cartoon character, a...

 shorts, five 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...

 shorts, five Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is an anthropomorphic rabbit and animated cartoon character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney for films distributed by Universal Pictures in the 1920s and 1930s...

 shorts, five Swing Symphonies, and ten one-shot Cartune Classics.

A second collection

The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 2

The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 2 is a three-disc DVD collection of theatrical cartoons starring Woody Woodpecker and the other Lantz characters , produced by Walter Lantz Productions for Universal Pictures between 1932 and 1958...

 was issued in 2008.

Disc one

• Woody Woodpecker
  • 01 Knock Knock
    Knock Knock (1940 cartoon)
    Knock Knock is a 1940 animated short subject, part of the Andy Panda series, produced by Walter Lantz. The cartoon is noted for being the first appearance of Woody Woodpecker, and was released by Universal Pictures on November 25, 1940.-Plot:...
    
      11/25/40
  • 02 Woody Woodpecker
    Woody Woodpecker (cartoon)
    Woody Woodpecker is the first animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 7, 1941, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      7/7/41
  • 03 The Screwdriver
    The Screwdriver
    The Screwdriver is the second animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on August 11, 1941, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures....
    
      8/24/41
  • 04 Pantry Panic
    Pantry Panic
    Pantry Panic is the third animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 24, 1941, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      11/24/41
  • 05 The Hollywood Matador
    The Hollywood Matador
    The Hollywood Matador is the fourth animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on February 9, 1942, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Notes:...
    
      2/9/42
  • 06 Ace in the Hole
    Ace in the Hole (cartoon)
    Ace in the Hole is the fifth animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on June 22, 1942, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures..-Notes:...
    
      6/22/42
  • 07 The Loan Stranger
    The Loan Stranger
    The Loan Stranger is the sixth animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 19, 1942, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures...
    
      10/19/42
  • 08 The Screwball
    The Screwball
    The Screwball is the seventh animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on February 15, 1943, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film is set at a baseball park. It features Kent Rogers as the voice...
    
      2/15/43
  • 09 The Dizzy Acrobat
    The Dizzy Acrobat
    The Dizzy Acrobat is the eighth animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on May 21, 1943, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      5/31/43
  • 10 Ration Bored
    Ration Bored
    Ration Bored is the ninth animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 26, 1943, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film is set mostly in a salvage yard...
    
      7/26/43
  • 11 The Barber of Seville
    The Barber of Seville (cartoon)
    The Barber of Seville is the 10th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on April 22, 1944, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      4/10/44
  • 12 The Beach Nut
    The Beach Nut
    The Beach Nut is the 11th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 16, 1944, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures...
    
      10/16/44
  • 13 Ski for Two
    Ski for Two
    Ski for Two is the 12th cartoon short in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 13, 1944, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      11/13/44
  • 14 Chew-Chew Baby
    Chew-Chew Baby
    Chew-Chew Baby is the 13th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on February 5, 1945, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures....
    
      2/5/45
  • 15 Woody Dines Out
    Woody Dines Out
    Woody Dines Out is the 14th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on April 1, 1945, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      5/14/45

• Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
  • Hells Heels 6/2/30
  • Spooks
    Spooks (cartoon)
    Spooks is an animated short subject produced by Walter Lantz, and stars Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.-Plot:In a cemetery, a warlock wearing a hat, mask and coat comes out of a tombstone to explore the outside of his vicinity...
    
      7/14/30
  • Grandma's Pet 1/18/32
  • Confidence
    Confidence (cartoon)
    Confidence is a 1933 animated short subject, produced by Walter Lantz, directed by Bill Nolan, and featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. In the film, Oswald is a farmer whose farm falls prey to the ominous influence of the Great Depression . Determined to find a solution, Oswald flies to Washington,...
    
      7/31/33
  • The Merry Old Soul 11/27/33

• Cartune Classics
  • King Klunk
    King Klunk
    King Klunk is a 1933 animated short subject, produced and directed by Walter Lantz. It stars Pooch the Pup, and is the twelfth of the thirteen cartoons featuring that character...
    
      9/4/33
  • Toyland Premiere  12/10/34
  • Hollywood Bowl 10/5/38
  • Scrambled Eggs
    Scrambled Eggs (cartoon)
    Scrambled Eggs is a cartoon produced by Walter Lantz Productions in 1939 featuring a mischievous satyr-like creature named Peterkin.-Production:This cartoon was production #984 for Walter Lantz Productions, the fourth in the Cartune Classics series....
    
      11/20/39
  • Hysterical Highspots in American History 3/31/41

• Bonus features:
  • 1982 documentary short: Walter, Woody and the World of Animation
  • Vintage 1932 documentary short: Cartoonland Mysteries

Disc two

• Woody Woodpecker
  • 16 The Dippy Diplomat
    The Dippy Diplomat
    The Dippy Diplomat is the 15th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on August 27, 1945, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      8/27/45
  • 17 The Loose Nut
    The Loose Nut
    The Loose Nut is the 16th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 17, 1945, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.- References :...
    
      12/7/45
  • 18 Who's Cookin' Who?
    Who's Cookin' Who?
    Who's Cookin' Who? is the 17th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on June 24, 1946, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Notes:...
    
      6/27/46
  • 19 Bathing Buddies
    Bathing Buddies
    Bathing Buddies is the 18th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 1, 1946, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      7/1/46
  • 20 The Reckless Driver
    The Reckless Driver
    The Reckless Driver is the 19th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on August 26, 1946, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      8/26/46
  • 21 Fair Weather Fiends
    Fair Weather Fiends
    Fair Weather Fiends is the 20th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 18, 1946, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Notes:...
    
      11/18/46
  • 22 Musical Moments from Chopin  2/24/47
  • 23 Smoked Hams
    Smoked Hams
    Smoked Hams is the 21st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on April 28, 1947, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      4/28/47
  • 24 The Coo Coo Bird
    The Coo Coo Bird
    The Coo Coo Bird is the 22nd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on June 9, 1947, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Plot:...
    
      6/9/47
  • 25 Well Oiled
    Well Oiled (cartoon)
    Well Oiled is the 23rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on June 30, 1947, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.-Notes:...
    
      6/30/47
  • 26 Solid Ivory
    Solid Ivory
    Solid Ivory is the 24th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on August 25, 1947, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.- Notes :...
    
      8/25/47
  • 27 Woody the Giant Killer
    Woody the Giant Killer
    Woody the Giant Killer is the 25th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 15, 1947, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures.- Plot :...
    
      12/15/47
  • 28 The Mad Hatter  2/16/48
  • 29 Banquet Busters
    Banquet Busters
    Banquet Busters is the 27th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on March 3, 1948, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by United Artists.- Plot :...
    
      3/3/48
  • 30 Wacky-Bye Baby
    Wacky-Bye Baby
    Wacky-Bye Baby is the 28th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on May 2, 1948, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by United Artists.-Plot:...
    
      5/2/48

• Andy Panda
  • Life Begins for Andy Panda
    Life Begins for Andy Panda
    Life Begins for Andy Panda is a 1939 American short subject cartoon created by Walter Lantz, as the very first Andy Panda film.-Background:...
    
      9/9/39
  • Fish Fry 6/19/44
  • Apple Andy 5/20/46
  • The Bandmaster 12/22/47
  • Scrappy Birthday 2/11/49

• Swing Symphonies
  • $21 a Day (Once a Month) 12/1/41
  • Pass the Biscuits, Mirandy! 8/23/43
  • The Greatest Man in Siam 3/27/44
  • Abou Ben Boogie 9/18/44
  • The Pied Piper of Basin Street  1/15/45

• Bonus features:
  • Six behind-the-scenes segments produced for The Woody Woodpecker Show
    The Woody Woodpecker Show
    The Woody Woodpecker Show is a long-running 30-minute American television series mainly composed of animated cartoon escapades of the world-famous woodpecker and other Walter Lantz characters including Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, and Inspector Willoughby released by Walter Lantz Productions...
    
    

Disc three

• Woody Woodpecker
  • 31 Wet Blanket Policy
    Wet Blanket Policy
    Wet Blanket Policy is the 29th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on August 20, 1948, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by United Artists. The title is a play-on-words about a type of insurance policy.- Plot...
    
      8/27/48
  • 32 Wild and Woody!
    Wild and Woody!
    Wild and Woody! is the 30th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 31, 1948, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by United Artists.-Plot:...
    
      12/31/48
  • 33 Drooler's Delight
    Drooler's Delight
    Drooler's Delight is the 31st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on March 25, 1949, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by United Artists.-Plot:...
    
      3/25/49
  • 34 Puny Express
    Puny Express
    Puny Express is an American cartoon, and the 32nd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on January 22, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International....
    
      1/22/51
  • 35 Sleep Happy
    Sleep Happy
    Sleep Happy is the 33rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on March 26, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      3/26/51
  • 36 Wicket Wacky
    Wicket Wacky
    Wicket Wacky is the 34th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on May 28, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      5/28/51
  • 37 Slingshot 6 7/8
    Slingshot 6 7/8
    Slingshot 6 7/8 is the 35th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 23, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      -7/28/51-
  • 38 The Redwood Sap
    The Redwood Sap
    The Redwood Sap is the 36th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 1, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      10/1/51
  • 39 The Woody Woodpecker Polka
    The Woody Woodpecker Polka
    The Woody Woodpecker Polka is the 37th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 29, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      10/29/51
  • 40 Destination Meatball
    Destination Meatball
    Destination Meatball is the 38th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 24, 1951, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      12/24/51
  • 41 Born to Peck
    Born to Peck
    Born to Peck is the 39th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on February 25, 1952, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      2/25/52
  • 42 Stage Hoax
    Stage Hoax
    Stage Hoax is the 40th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on April 21, 1952, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      4/21/52
  • 43 Woodpecker in the Rough
    Woodpecker in the Rough
    Woodpecker in the Rough is the 41st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on June 16, 1952, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      6/16/52
  • 44 Scalp Treatment
    Scalp Treatment
    Scalp Treatment is the 42nd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 18, 1952, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      9/18/52
  • 45 The Great Who-Dood-It
    The Great Who-Dood-It
    The Great Who-Dood-It is the 43rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 20, 1952, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...
    
      10/20/52

• Chilly Willy
  • Chilly Willy 12/21/53
  • I'm Cold 12/20/54
  • The Legend of Rockabye Point
    The Legend of Rockabye Point
    The Legend of Rockabye Point is a 1955 Chilly Willy cartoon directed by Tex Avery and produced by Walter Lantz. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Animated Short Film, but lost to Speedy Gonzales.-Plot:...
    
      4/11/55
  • Hot and Cold Penguin 10/24/55
  • Room and Wrath 6/4/56

• Cartune Classics
  • Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company "B" 9/1/41
  • Mother Goose on the Loose 4/13/42
  • Pigeon Patrol 8/3/42
  • Crazy Mixed Up Pup 2/14/55
  • Sh-h-h-h-h-h 6/6/55

• Bonus feature:
  • The Woody Woodpecker Show
    The Woody Woodpecker Show
    The Woody Woodpecker Show is a long-running 30-minute American television series mainly composed of animated cartoon escapades of the world-famous woodpecker and other Walter Lantz characters including Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, and Inspector Willoughby released by Walter Lantz Productions...
    
    : Spook-a-Nanny: A complete 1964 episode of The Woody Woodpecker Show, featuring Over the Counter Spy (Woody Woodpecker), Playful Pelican (Andy Panda), and Spook-a-Nanny, the only original Woody Woodpecker cartoon created for the series