Putty Tat Trouble (1951) Review: Cat Chaos with Sylvester and Tweety!

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In this episode, we dive deep into the Looney Tunes short 'Putty Tat Trouble' with special guest Devin Baxter. We provide historical context, including recording and release dates and insights from notable figures like Keith Scott and Paul Julian. We discuss Tweety and Sylvester's dynamic, the character designs by Holly Pratt, and the brilliant animation sequences, giving special attention to individual animators like Virgil Ross, Art Davis, and John Kerry. The episode also touches on background artists' genius, particularly Julian's class system depiction through different Brownstone apartments. We share personal anecdotes, favourite scenes, and rate the short highly for its comedic timing and character work by Friz Freleng. Finally, we conclude with thoughts on the Sylvester and Tweety series and some fun facts about Looney Tunes trivia.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:46 Overview of Putty Tat Trouble

00:50 Background and Production Details

01:34 Analysis of Characters and Animation

05:14 Discussion on Sylvester and Tweety Series

15:26 Animator Breakdown and Techniques

21:03 Final Thoughts and Ratings

22:31 Conclusion and Farewell