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'''Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century''' is an [[1957]] ''[[Merrie Melodies (theatrical shorts)|Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical short. It premiered in theaters on [[June 25]], [[1957]] and was written by [[Michael Maltese]] and directed by [[Chuck Jones]].
'''''Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century''''' is an [[1957]] ''[[Merrie Melodies (theatrical shorts)|Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical short. It premiered in theaters on [[June 25]], [[1957]] and was written by [[Michael Maltese]] and directed by [[Chuck Jones]].


Duck Dodgers and Space Cadet land on a mysterious planet to obtain an atom. However, a Martian lands on that same planet and attempts to beat them to it.
Duck Dodgers and Space Cadet land on a mysterious planet to obtain an atom. However, a Martian lands on that same planet and attempts to beat them to it.
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==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
'''Space Cadet:''' Happy B-B-Birthday you thing from another world you!<br>
'''Space Cadet:''' Happy B-B-Birthday you thing from another world you!<br>
 
'''X-2:''' Oh, thank you!
'''X-2''': Oh, thank you!


==Characters==
==Characters==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* The short is parodying the sci-fi character Buck Rogers
* The short is parodying the sci-fi character Buck Rogers.
** Whether or not it was intentional, in [[1979]], a Buck Rogers series was created called ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century"
** Whether or not it was intentional, in [[1979]], a Buck Rogers series was created called ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''.


==Errors==
==Errors==
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*  
==Everlasting Influence==
 
* A sequel would later be made called "[[Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24½th Century]]"
==Everlasting influence==
* Duck Dodgers himself would make later appearances (sometimes without Cadet) in series such as the Duck Dodgers Jr segment of the ''[[Tiny Toon Adventures]]'' episode "[[The Return Of The Acme Acres Zone]]", ''[[Marvin the Martian In The Third Dimension]]'', ''[[Superior Duck]]'', ''[[Attack of the Drones]]'' and in ''[[Bugs Bunny Builders]]''
* In [[1980]], a sequel/remake would later be made called ''[[Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24½th Century]]''.
* A Duck Dodgers series would be made in [[2003]] simply called ''[[Duck Dodgers (2003 TV series)|Duck Dodgers]]''
* Duck Dodgers himself would make later full-length or cameo appearances (sometimes without Cadet) in series such as ''[[Tiny Toon Adventures]]'', ''[[Baby Looney Tunes]]'', and ''[[Bugs Bunny Builders]]'', and the theatrical shorts, ''[[Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension]]'', ''[[Superior Duck]]'', ''[[Attack of the Drones]]'', and the big screen feature-length film ''[[Looney Tunes: Back in Action (film)|Looney Tunes: Back in Action]]''.
* A Duck Dodgers television series would be made from [[2003]] to [[2005]], simply called ''[[Duck Dodgers (TV series)|Duck Dodgers]]''.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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==References==
==References==
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Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century
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Production company Warner Bros. Cartoons
Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
Release date July 25, 1957
Run time 7:03
Starring Mel Blanc
Music composed by Carl Stalling
Story by Mike Maltese
Director(s) Chuck Jones
Animation director(s) Chuck Jones
Art director(s) Chuck Jones
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Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century is an 1957 Merrie Melodies theatrical short. It premiered in theaters on June 25, 1957 and was written by Michael Maltese and directed by Chuck Jones.

Duck Dodgers and Space Cadet land on a mysterious planet to obtain an atom. However, a Martian lands on that same planet and attempts to beat them to it.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Space Cadet: Happy B-B-Birthday you thing from another world you!
X-2: Oh, thank you!

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Duck Dodgers Mel Blanc
Space Cadet Mel Blanc
Marvin the Martian Mel Blanc
Dr I.Q.Hi Mel Blanc


Locations

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed by Carl Stalling.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: July 25, 1957 in theatres

Behind the scenes

  • The short is parodying the sci-fi character Buck Rogers.
    • Whether or not it was intentional, in 1979, a Buck Rogers series was created called Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Errors

Everlasting influence

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References