Two's a Crowd (1950): Claude Cat and Frisky Puppy's Wild Antics Unleashed!

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In this episode, we review the Looney Tunes short Two's A Crowd, released on December 30th, 1950. Joined by Matt Hunter and Manny Cruz, we discuss the plot where a new puppy annoys Claude Cat, the animation techniques used by Chuck Jones, and the historical context of household appliances featured in the short. We also delve into the brilliant use of facial expressions and pantomime by Chuck Jones, musical cues, and other trivia. The episode concludes with our ratings and thoughts on the short as well as reflections on Claude Cat’s character and animation history.

 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:43 Cartoon Background and Trivia

03:16 Discussion on Animation Techniques

04:54 Character Expressions and Humor

14:03 Musical Cues and Sound Effects

16:55 Final Thoughts and Ratings

18:29 Conclusion