Chow Hound (1951) Review: Chuck Jones' Dark Masterpiece!

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In this video, I review the Looney Tunes short 'Chow Hound,' released on June 10, 1951, and directed by Chuck Jones. Joined by my good friend Manny Cruz, we humorously get sidetracked by our obsession with meat and gravy before diving into the review. We discuss the plot, where a dog exploits a cat to get meat and plans to buy more with gravy, highlighting the short's dark humour. We touch on various music cues, character designs, voice actors, and its darker themes. I highly praise the cartoon's creativity and impact, and I wrap up with a call for viewers to share if anyone in their family still uses the catchphrase 'What? No gravy?'

 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:28 Review of 'Chow Hound' Begins

00:39 Discussion on Gravy and KFC

01:11 Details and Trivia about 'Chowhound'

02:10 Termite Terrace and Looney Tunes History

03:25 Dark Themes in 'Chowhound'

05:10 Voice Actors and Their Roles

10:02 Music and Sound Effects

15:41 Jon's Thoughts on 'Chowhound'

19:02 Final Thoughts and Ratings

20:06 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement