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Meet the cast: Woody Woodpecker's friends
Sometimes friends are searched for. Other times, they're drawn together.
Any anthropomorphic cartoon animal needs a cast of supporting characters, right? They need foils, friends and foes; all are necessary to give the main character something to play off of.
We can't picture Bugs Bunny without Daffy or Elmer to oppose. So, what about our pal, Woody Woodpecker? He's got plenty of supporting characters. You might just be less familiar with them. Here are, for your enjoyment and edification, a few of Woody Woodpecker's allies, amigos, and antagonists.
1. Woody Woodpecker
Let's start with the Big Dog. He sure is one loony 'toon! Best known for his out of control zaniness and signature laugh, Woody Woodpecker is at the center of some of the most exciting cartoons of all time.
2. Andy Panda
No, not Andy Griffith. Andy Panda! This Chinese panda bear is Woody's best friend, and the second most important protagonist in the Woody Woodpecker cartoons. Like most of us, Andy initially wanted to murder Woody, but they're friends now.
3. Chilly Willy
Walter Lantz' second most famous cartoon character, Chilly Willy is our personal favorite penguin. He was in 30 episodes of The New Woody Woodpecker Show. He's the only penguin who's not equipped for cold weather.
4. Wally Walrus
No, not Wally Cleaver... This is Wally Walrus. Tony Dow's tusks are much tinier. Plus, Wally Walrus speaks with a Swedish accent, so that makes it easier to tell them apart. He's slow-paced, angry, and a great foil for good ol' Woody.
5. Buzz Buzzard
Just like every cowboy needs a horse, every hero needs a villain. So, in the case of Woody Woodpecker, that villain is Buzz Buzzard. He's sneaky. He's sleazy. He's sly. And he won't stop giving Woody a hard time!
6. Winnie Woodpecker
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Winnie Woodpecker is the sun. Shall we compare her to a summer’s day? Winnie Woodpecker is more lovely and more temperate. She's Woody Woodpecker's girlfriend! 'Nuff said!
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What a blessing that was. I think I’ll always remember that when I see Woody. Such a small thing and yet how beautiful the memory.
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From: Wikipedia: List_of_animated_television_series_of_the_1940s_and_1950s, and List_of_animated_television_series_of_the_1960s.
I want the Pink Panther Back!!!!
This is awful!!!!!
Tom & Jerry is just okay
Popeye was Meh to Okay
Now, there's Woody Woodpecker, he was groovy in his day, but the people in charge of the Mornings are in need of some help
Don't make call Toonie The Tuna and leave an Irate Message on 'Toon' Three!!!
Although, I love the Three Stooges on Saturday evening and then followed by Svengoolie and Batman and Star Trek (although, I usually don't make it to Star Trek) I fall asleep or get into something else
Come On Me, with with ME here and bring back the Pink Panther!!!!
SMH as usual
