Dog Tales

Dog Tales

Year: 1958

Runtime: 6 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert McKimson

ComedyAnimation

Man’s best friend is the subject of a series of blackout gags, climaxing with the bogus heroism of a dog who travels across the country for an unexpected purpose.

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Animation World

The short unfolds in a cartoon universe built from quick gags featuring a wide variety of dog breeds. Settings shift across a stage-like presentation and on-screen drawings, reflecting the toy-box nature of a Warner Bros. compilation. It treats the world of dogs as a stage for parody rather than a single narrative, anchored by visual gags and pop-culture references.

🐶 Cartoon World 🎭 Satire 🎬 Animation

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Main Characters – Dog Tales (1958)

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Basset Hound (June Foray)

The Basset Hound asserts herself as a TV star, reflecting the era's fascination with celebrity canines. She embodies a confident, showbiz attitude wrapped in canine charm, contributing to the short's satire of breed stereotypes and fame. The gag nods to Cleo the Dog from The People's Choice, voiced by Mary Jane Croft.

🐶 Canine 📺 TV Star 🎭 Satire

Narrator (Robert C. Bruce)

The Narrator provides a formal, solemn commentary on the array of dog breeds, framing the gags with a dry voice. He remarks on 'artificially produced breeds' as part of the montage, guiding the viewer through the parade of canine caricatures.

🎙️ Narration 🐶 Dog-focused

Various Dogs (Mel Blanc)

A chorus of canine characters voiced by Mel Blanc delivers the bulk of the humor through rapid gags and reactions. The scene set includes a Doberman pinscher pinching an overweight U.S. Army private, a Newfoundland puppy whose grandfather's breed is noted, a piano-playing Great Dane named Victor Barky, and a Charlie Dog cameo.

🐶 Canine Ensemble 😂 Slapstick 🎬 Animation

Various (Mary Jane Croft)

Mary Jane Croft voices a group of miscellaneous dogs, including nods to Canine TV culture and the era’s pet personalities. Her performances add vocal variety to the gag-driven short and tie into real-world TV dog personas.

🐶 Canine Voices 🎤 Celebrity Voice 📺 TV Reference

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Major Themes – Dog Tales (1958)

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🎭 Parody

The short leans into parody, spoofing breed stereotypes and Hollywood iconography. A solemn narration accompanies a lineup of nearly identical dogs of different breeds, mocking the idea of authentic breeds. It includes a backhanded reference to Lady and the Tramp, underscoring how animation imitates and satirizes popular films.

📺 TV & Fame

A running gag centers on canine celebrity culture, with a basset hound declaring herself a TV star in a nod to real-world dog-publicity. The gag choices mirror mid-century TV culture, including references tied to contemporary programs and the persona of on-screen dogs.

🐕 Canine Variety

A broad cast of breeds — from a doberman pinscher involved in military caricatures to a Newfoundland with a distinguished grandfather, and a piano-playing Great Dane named Victor Barky — showcases canine diversity as the source of humor. Cameos like Charlie Dog anchor the gag-driven structure, while the montage highlights artificial breed stereotypes.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:34

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