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A woodpecker vs. a clock: chaos in 6 minutes flat.
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The Coo Coo Bird (1947)

Looney chaosSleepless rageVintage slapstick

Overview

AnimationComedyFamily

Woody Woodpecker reads in his newspaper that quail hunting season begins the next morning at 5a.m. Not wanting to pass up quail hunting, he determines to get a good night's sleep. There are challenges.

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cartoon woodpeckersleeplessnesscuckoo clockannoyanceaggravation

Standout Aspects

Sound

That laugh. You know the one.

Best for:Background: Perfect palette cleanser between heavy films.·Kids: Chaotic energy children will absolutely recognize.·Rewatch: Catch new gags each caffeinated viewing.
Dick Lundy

Director

Dick Lundy

ReleasedJun 9, 1947
Runtime6m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonelight
Feellight
Walter Lantz Productions

Top Cast

Ben Hardaway

Ben Hardaway

Woody Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Dick Lundy directed several early Woody shorts before moving to Disney; this was peak Walter Lantz Studios chaos.

Cultural

Woody's iconic laugh was voiced by Ben Hardaway, who supposedly based it on hearing a woodpecker in real life.

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