The Origin of Foghorn Leghorn
Worth a re-read – from 10 years ago, Keith Scott on the origins of this iconic cartoon character voice.
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Flights of Fancy (Part 21): More “Fly-by” Nights
A lot of shorter aviation gags are featured today, with only one film chiefly devoted to the subject, as we wing our way through the mid-1950’s.
Happy Henfruit Pt. 8: “Eggs-it Music”
After all these weeks, you probably can’t stand to look another fried egg in the face. But before your brains get poached, take heart – we’re finally reaching the end of the henfruit trail.
Happy Henfruit Pt. 6: “Eggs-trapolation”
Into the late 1940’s, with another springtime holiday for eggs on the plate. It’s high time all of Hollywood’s chickens and bunnies took some tips on the subject from the greatest “Wabbit” of them all.
Robert McKimson’s “Of Rice and Hen” (1953)
“Oh doggy, you’re gonna get your lumps…” This week features our favorite loud-mouthed barnyard schnook rooster, Foghorn Leghorn!
Robert McKimson’s “Little Boy Boo” (1954)
This week’s installment of “Warners Wednesday” features Foghorn Leghorn, “a natural born father”, and his attempts to entertain Miss Prissy’s little egg-head.
Robert McKimson’s “Walky Talky Hawky” (1946)
This month’s feature—AH SAY—this month’s feature is “Foghorn February” on Cartoon Research! Bob McKimson’s Foghorn, that is… and here is his first appearance! That’s NOT a joke, son!
Animation Anecdotes #227
Most people believe that Warners’ overbearing Foghorn Leghorn character was inspired by Kenny Delmar’s Southern politician Senator Claghorn on the Fred Allen radio show. This is not the case! Read on…
The Origin of Foghorn Leghorn
I would like to clear up the origins of one of the most beloved stars in Looney Tunes history, Foghorn Leghorn. In late 1944, story man Warren Foster came up…
