Sound
Radio stars' rapid-fire absurdism translated to visual gags.
Director
Dave Fleischer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Stoopnagle and Budd were genuine radio superstars; this short was part of Paramount's push to convert audio fame to screen presence. It mostly didn't work.
The Fleischers reportedly cranked this out in weeks to capitalize on the duo's fading popularity. The rushed energy is honestly part of the charm.
US
