I promised to get back to the Screwy Squirrel posts so here's "Big Heel-Watha". Red was revamped for the this one, appearing as Minnie Hot-Cha at the end. Also, Preston Blair used Heel-Watha's sneak animation as an example in his original printing of Advanced Animation, and here's a model sheet to go with it.
This is also the first cartoon with Screwy's new look, don't forget also.
ReplyDeleteRight, I totally forgot.
ReplyDeleteWhich Screwy design do you happen to prefer? I prefer the original design.
ReplyDeletei prefer the original design as well
ReplyDeleteI've always preferred the original design too but the newer one has grown on me over the years. Even if it's a little ratty looking.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for Happy Go Nutty!! That one is my favorite Screwy short.
ReplyDeleteJust to start a discussion, is there a LEAST favorite Screwy Squirrel cartoon anyone has? While I don't hate Lonesome Lenny, I feel sorry for Screwy at the end. Not only does he die, but the also gets punched before his demise.
ReplyDeleteWhile I think all five Screwy shorts are really great, I think this one is the weakest. If only because I find Heel-A-Watha a little irritating. But for me they're all among my most favorite cartoons.
ReplyDeleteHeel-Watha leaves me thinking of Ron Jeremy, somehow. (The final "hot tub" scene helps.)
ReplyDeleteHaha... i love the Droopy-like voice in this one.
ReplyDelete"Fiddle-dee-dee"
"In a cartoon.. you can do anything!"
Darn tootin'!