The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 2
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The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 2 is a three-disc DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....

 collection of theatrical 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), 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 1932 and 1958. The set was released by Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is the home video division of Universal Pictures...

 on April 15, 2008. Included in the set are seventy-five cartoon shorts, including the next forty-five Woody Woodpecker cartoons, continuing the production order from Volume 1
The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection
The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection is a three-disc DVD collection of theatrical cartoons produced by Walter Lantz Productions for Universal Pictures between 1940 and 1956...

. 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 Musical Favorites, and ten Cartune Classics.

Disc One

  • Woody Woodpecker

  • 1952:
    • Termites from Mars
      Termites from Mars
      Termites from Mars is the 44th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 8, 1952, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...


  • 1953:
    • What's Sweepin'
      What's Sweepin'
      What's Sweepin' is the 45th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on January 5, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Buccaneer Woodpecker
      Buccaneer Woodpecker
      Buccaneer Woodpecker is the 46th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on April 20, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Operation Sawdust
      Operation Sawdust
      Operation Sawdust is the 47th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on June 15, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Wrestling Wrecks
      Wrestling Wrecks
      Wrestling Wrecks is the 48th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 20, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Belle Boys
      Belle Boys
      Belle Boys is the 49th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 14, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal-International.-Plot:...

    • Hypnotic Hick
      Hypnotic Hick
      Hypnotic Hick is the 50th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 26, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Hot Noon (or 12 O'Clock For Sure)
      Hot Noon (or 12 O'Clock For Sure)
      Hot Noon is the 51st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 12, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...


  • 1954:
    • Socko in Morocco
      Socko in Morocco
      Socko in Morocco is the 52nd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on January 18, 1954, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Alley to Bali
      Alley to Bali
      Alley to Bali is the 53rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on March 15, 1954, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Under the Counter Spy
      Under the Counter Spy
      Under the Counter Spy is the 54th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on May 10, 1954, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Synopsis:...

    • Hot Rod Huckster
      Hot Rod Huckster
      Hot Rod Huckster is the 55th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 5, 1954, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal-International.-Plot synopsis:...

    • Real Gone Woody
      Real Gone Woody
      Real Gone Woody is the 56th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 20, 1954, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal-International.-Plot:...

    • A Fine Feathered Frenzy
      A Fine Feathered Frenzy
      A Fine Feathered Frenzy is the 57th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 25, 1954, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal-International.-Plot:...

    • Convict Concerto
      Convict Concerto
      Convict Concerto is the 58th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 22, 1954, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal-International.- Plot :...


  • Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
    • Carnival Capers (1932)
    • Five and Dime
      Five and Dime
      Five and Dime is a cartoon short by Walter Lantz which features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. It is the 74th Oswald short produced by Lantz and the 125th overall. It also is among the number of shorts that feature Oswald in his fully clothed appearance....

       (1933)
    • Wax Works (1934)
    • Springtime Serenade (1935)
    • Puppet Show (1936)

  • Cartune Classics
    • She Done Him Right (1933)
    • Jolly Little Elves (1934)
    • Candyland (1935)
    • A Haunting We Will Go (1939)
    • Fair Today (1941)
  • Bonus Features:
    • 6 “Behind the Scenes with Walter Lantz” segments from “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 two

  • Woody Woodpecker
  • 1955:
    • Helter Shelter
      Helter Shelter (cartoon)
      Helter Shelter is the 59th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on January 17, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Witch Crafty
      Witch Crafty
      Witch Crafty is the 60th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on March 14, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Private Eye Pooch
      Private Eye Pooch
      Private Eye Pooch is the 61st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on May 9, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Bedtime Bedlam
      Bedtime Bedlam
      Bedtime Bedlam is the 62nd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 4, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • 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:...

    • Bunco Busters
      Bunco Busters
      Bunco Busters is the 64th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 21, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • The Tree Medic
      The Tree Medic
      The Tree Medic is the 65th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 19, 1955, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...


  • 1956:
    • After the Ball
      After the Ball (cartoon)
      After the Ball is the 66th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on February 13, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Get Lost
      Get Lost (cartoon)
      Get Lost is the 67th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on March 12, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal-International.-Plot:...

    • Chief Charlie Horse
      Chief Charlie Horse
      Chief Charlie Horse is the 68th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on May 7, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Woodpecker from Mars
      Woodpecker from Mars (cartoon)
      Woodpecker from Mars is the 69th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 2, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Calling All Cuckoos
      Calling All Cuckoos
      Calling All Cuckoos is the 70th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 24, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Niagara Fools
      Niagara Fools
      Niagara Fools is the 71st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on October 22, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Arts and Flowers
      Arts and Flowers
      Arts and Flowers is the 72nd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 19, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Woody Meets Davy Crewcut
      Woody Meets Davy Crewcut
      Woody Meets Davy Crewcut is the 73rd animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on December 17, 1956, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-References:...


  • Andy Panda
    • 100 Pygmies and Andy Panda (1940)
    • The Painter and the Pointer (1944)
    • The Poet and Peasant (1946)
    • Mousie Come Home (1946)
    • Dog Tax Dodgers (1948)

  • Musical Favorites
    • The Hams That Couldn't Be Cured (1942)
    • Juke Box Jamboree (1942)
    • Boogie Woogie Man (1943)
    • The Overture to William Tell (1948)
    • Pixie Picnic (1948)

  • Bonus features:
    • Six “Behind the Scenes with Walter Lantz” 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...

    • Rare TV Pilot Episodes: :The Secret Weapon” and “Jungle Medics”

Disc three

  • Woody Woodpecker

  • 1957:
    • Red Riding Hoodlum
      Red Riding Hoodlum
      Red Riding Hoodlum is the 74th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on February 11, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • 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...

    • The Unbearable Salesman
      The Unbearable Salesman
      The Unbearable Salesman is the 76th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on June 3, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-References:...

    • International Woodpecker
      International Woodpecker
      International Woodpecker is the 77th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 1, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-References:...

    • To Catch a Woodpecker
      To Catch a Woodpecker
      To Catch a Woodpecker is the 78th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 29, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-References:...

    • Round Trip to Mars
      Round Trip to Mars
      Round Trip to Mars is the 79th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 23, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-References:...

    • 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:...

    • Fodder and Son
      Fodder and Son
      Fodder and Son is the 81st animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on November 4, 1957, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-References:...


  • 1958:
    • 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:...

    • Watch the Birdie
    • 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:...

    • His Better Elf
      His Better Elf
      His Better Elf is the 85th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on July 14, 1958, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Everglade Raid
      Everglade Raid
      Everglade Raid is the 86th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on August 11, 1958, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.-Plot:...

    • Tree’s a Crowd
      Tree’s a Crowd
      Tree’s a Crowd is the 87th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 8, 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:...


  • Chilly Willy
    • Hold That Rock (1956)
    • Operation Cold Feet (1957)
    • Clash and Carry (1961)
    • Deep Freeze Squeeze (1964)
    • Half Baked Alaska (1965)

  • Cartune Co-Stars
    • Maw and Paw (1953)
    • A Horse's Tale
      A Horse's Tale
      A Horse's Tale is a novel by Mark Twain , written partially in the voice of Soldier Boy, who is Buffalo Bill's favorite horse, at a fictional frontier outpost with the U.S. 7th Cavalry.-Background:...

       (1954)
    • Dig That Dog (1954)
    • The Ostrich Egg and I (1956)
    • Salmon Yeggs (1958)

  • Bonus feature:
    • The Woody Woodpecker Show: Episode #47
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