The Captain and the Kids
In 1938, The Katzenjammer Kids were adapted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, becoming the studio's first self-produced series of theatrical cartoon short subjects, directed by William Hanna, Bob Allen and Friz Freleng. The series was unsuccessful, ending after one year and a total of 15 cartoons. Following that cancellation, Freleng returned to Warner Bros., where he had earlier been an animation director. The Captain was voiced by Billy Bletcher, and John Silver was voiced by Mel Blanc.
Season 1
15 episodes
- 1. Cleaning HouseMama has everyone working on spring cleaning, or so she thinks; in fact, everyone's slacking off in various ways. The Captain is the only one to get caught and face her wrath, though. To escape, he fakes illness, but the boys catch him at it. Mama calls the doctor; the boys intercept him and impersonate him. They get revealed, but so does the Captain, and Mama puts him to work doing everyone's job.CC10minFeb 19, 1938
- 2. Blue MondayNo synopsis available yet.CC10minApr 2, 1938
- 3. Poultry PiratesNo synopsis available yet.CC10minApr 16, 1938
- 4. The Captain's PupNo synopsis available yet.CC10minApr 30, 1938
- 5. A Day at the BeachNo synopsis available yet.CC10minJun 25, 1938
- 6. What a Lion!No synopsis available yet.CC10minJul 6, 1938
- 7. The Pygmy HuntNo synopsis available yet.CC10minAug 6, 1938
- 8. Old SmokeyNo synopsis available yet.CC10minSep 3, 1938
- 9. Buried TreasureNo synopsis available yet.CC10minSep 17, 1938
- 10. The Winning TicketNo synopsis available yet.CC10minOct 1, 1938
- 11. The Honduras HurricaneNo synopsis available yet.CC10minOct 17, 1938
- 12. The Captain's ChristmasNo synopsis available yet.CC10minDec 17, 1938
- 13. Petunia Natural ParkNo synopsis available yet.CC10minJan 4, 1939
- 14. Seal SkinnersNo synopsis available yet.CC10minJan 28, 1939
- 15. Mama's New HatNo synopsis available yet.CC10minFeb 11, 1939
The Captain and the Kids
In 1938, The Katzenjammer Kids were adapted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, becoming the studio's first self-produced series of theatrical cartoon short subjects, directed by William Hanna, Bob Allen and Friz Freleng. The series was unsuccessful, ending after one year and a total of 15 cartoons. Following that cancellation, Freleng returned to Warner Bros., where he had earlier been an animation director. The Captain was voiced by Billy Bletcher, and John Silver was voiced by Mel Blanc.
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