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'''Strangled Eggs''' is the four hundred and sixty-eighth ''[[Merrie Melodies (theatrical shorts)|Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical short. It was distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[The Vitaphone Corporation]] on [[March 18]], [[1961]]. It was written by [[Michael Maltese]], produced by [[David H. DePatie]] and [[John W. Burton]], and directed by [[Robert McKimson]].
'''Strangled Eggs''' is the four hundred and sixty-eighth ''[[Merrie Melodies (theatrical shorts)|Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical short. It was distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[The Vitaphone Corporation]] on [[March 18]], [[1961]]. It was written by [[Tedd Pierce]], produced by [[David H. DePatie]], and directed by [[Robert McKimson]].


Foghorn moves to Miss Prissy's home in the hopes of wooing her. However, Henery winds up at her doorstep and gains the attention of Prissy, who wants to adopt the chickenhawk in spite of Foghorn's insistence to get rid of him.
In order to survive the upcoming winter, Foghorn moves to Miss Prissy's home in the hopes of wooing her. However, Henery winds up at her doorstep and gains the attention of Prissy, who wants to adopt the chickenhawk in spite of Foghorn's insistence to get rid of him.


==Detailed Summary==
==Detailed Summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
'''Foghorn:''' Howdy do, Miss Prissy. I've come, I say, I've come a-courtin'. May I come in?<br />
'''Prissy:''' Yes!<br />
'''Foghorn:''' Uh, yeah... Some pretty posies picked for a pretty pippin'.<br />
'''Prissy:''' Ye-e-e-e-es!<br />
'''Foghorn:''' Hmm... I could be snug as a bug in a rug in this cozy little nest.
'''Henery:''' Are [[Miss Prissy|you]] my mommy?<br />
'''Foghorn:''' A squab! How do you like your squab? Fried or boiled?<br />
'''Prissy:''' Nooo!<br />
'''Foghorn:''' But he's nothin' but a 'lil ol' squab.<br />
'''Henery:''' Squab, schmob! I'm a chicken hawk!<br />
'''Foghorn:''' CHICKEN HAWK!<br />
'''Foghorn:''' I got, I say, I got this boy as fidgety as a bubble dancin' with a slow leak...
'''Foghorn:''' What, I say, what's the big idea boy? What's cookin'?<br />
'''Henery:''' You are!
'''Foghorn:''' Like my, I say, like my pappy used to say, "Shoemaker, stick to your last." And this is my last... Sheesh!
==Characters==
==Characters==
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** [[United States]]
** [[United States]]
*** Farm
*** Farm
*** Foghorn's shack
*** Miss Prissy's Henhouse


==Objects==
==Objects==
==Vehicles==
* Rope Noose
* None.
* Cauldron
* [[Acme Army Surplus Co.|Hand Grenades]]
* Eggshell Colored Paint
* String
* [[Acme Army Surplus Co.|Landmines]]


==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
===Filming===
It was copyrighted in [[1960]] (MCMLX).
Originally, it was copyrighted in [[1960]] (MCMLX).


==Music==
==Music==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* The title is a pun on "strangled eggs." You're welcome.
* The title is a pun on "scrambled eggs." You're welcome.
* The MPAA certificate number is 19531.
* The MPAA certificate number is 19531.
* It is the last short in the golden age of American animation to star Miss Prissy and Henery Hawk.
* This cartoon combines the plots of ''[[Strife with Father]]'' ([[1950]]), ''[[Little Boy Boo]]'' ([[1954]]), ''[[A Broken Leghorn]]'' ([[1959]]).
 
** Much like in ''Little Boy Boo'' and ''A Broken Leghorn'', Foghorn pursues after Prissy for selfish reasons.
==Errors==
** In addition, with a plotline from ''Strife with Father'', Henery Hawk is left as an orphan on Miss Prissy's doorstep.
*
* This is the only cartoon where [[Henery Hawk]] receives his comeuppance in the end, where he gets chased by [[Foghorn Leghorn]] who pretends to be a chickenhawk to get back at him, even though Foghorn still ends up losing because of Miss Prissy protecting Henery slamming the door on him, there, losing his shelter for the winter and his chances at wooing her. Because of this result, it is the only cartoon where both Foghorn and Henery lose in the end.
* This is the last cartoon to have [[Tom Ray]] in [[Robert McKimson]]'s unit before he moved back to [[Chuck Jones]]' unit.
* It is the last short in the golden age of American animation to feature [[Miss Prissy]] and [[Henery Hawk]]. And this cartoon marks their only appearance together in the series.


==Home availability==
==Home availability==
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 24 June 2024

Strangled Eggs
Production company Warner Bros. Cartoons
Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
Release date March 18, 1961
Run time 6:15
Starring Mel Blanc
Julie Bennett
Producer(s) David H. DePatie
Music composed by Milt Franklyn
Story by Tedd Pierce
Animation George Grandpré
Ted Bonnicksen
Warren Batchelder
Tom Ray
Director(s) Robert McKimson
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Strangled Eggs is the four hundred and sixty-eighth Merrie Melodies theatrical short. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and The Vitaphone Corporation on March 18, 1961. It was written by Tedd Pierce, produced by David H. DePatie, and directed by Robert McKimson.

In order to survive the upcoming winter, Foghorn moves to Miss Prissy's home in the hopes of wooing her. However, Henery winds up at her doorstep and gains the attention of Prissy, who wants to adopt the chickenhawk in spite of Foghorn's insistence to get rid of him.

Detailed Summary

Memorable quotes

Foghorn: Howdy do, Miss Prissy. I've come, I say, I've come a-courtin'. May I come in?
Prissy: Yes!
Foghorn: Uh, yeah... Some pretty posies picked for a pretty pippin'.
Prissy: Ye-e-e-e-es!
Foghorn: Hmm... I could be snug as a bug in a rug in this cozy little nest.


Henery: Are you my mommy?
Foghorn: A squab! How do you like your squab? Fried or boiled?
Prissy: Nooo!
Foghorn: But he's nothin' but a 'lil ol' squab.
Henery: Squab, schmob! I'm a chicken hawk!
Foghorn: CHICKEN HAWK!


Foghorn: I got, I say, I got this boy as fidgety as a bubble dancin' with a slow leak...


Foghorn: What, I say, what's the big idea boy? What's cookin'?
Henery: You are!


Foghorn: Like my, I say, like my pappy used to say, "Shoemaker, stick to your last." And this is my last... Sheesh!

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Foghorn Leghorn Mel Blanc
Miss Prissy Julie Bennett
Henery Hawk Mel Blanc


Locations

Objects

Production

Development

Filming

Originally, it was copyrighted in 1960 (MCMLX).

Music

The music was composed by Milt Franklyn.

Crew credits

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: March 18, 1961 in theatres

Behind the scenes

  • The title is a pun on "scrambled eggs." You're welcome.
  • The MPAA certificate number is 19531.
  • This cartoon combines the plots of Strife with Father (1950), Little Boy Boo (1954), A Broken Leghorn (1959).
    • Much like in Little Boy Boo and A Broken Leghorn, Foghorn pursues after Prissy for selfish reasons.
    • In addition, with a plotline from Strife with Father, Henery Hawk is left as an orphan on Miss Prissy's doorstep.
  • This is the only cartoon where Henery Hawk receives his comeuppance in the end, where he gets chased by Foghorn Leghorn who pretends to be a chickenhawk to get back at him, even though Foghorn still ends up losing because of Miss Prissy protecting Henery slamming the door on him, there, losing his shelter for the winter and his chances at wooing her. Because of this result, it is the only cartoon where both Foghorn and Henery lose in the end.
  • This is the last cartoon to have Tom Ray in Robert McKimson's unit before he moved back to Chuck Jones' unit.
  • It is the last short in the golden age of American animation to feature Miss Prissy and Henery Hawk. And this cartoon marks their only appearance together in the series.

Home availability

References

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