Sock a Doodle Do

Sock a Doodle Do

Year: 1952

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert McKimson

Animation

A prize‑fighting banty rooster, eager to slap, goes on a punching spree whenever a bell rings. After falling out of a truck onto a farm, he lands amid Foghorn Leghorn’s usual sparring match with the barnyard dog. Foghorn and the dog then exploit the rooster’s manic punching by ringing a bell whenever he’s close enough to strike their intended target.

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Timeline – Sock a Doodle Do (1952)

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1

Banty falls from the trailer and bell-triggered aggression begins

Kid Banty falls from the trailer after a bump. Wearing boxing gloves, he begins punching a nearby cow whenever the bell around its neck rings, establishing a bell-triggered aggression. This odd trigger foreshadows the recurring gag.

Trailer yard
2

Dawg builds the pipe setup and signs the stunt

Dawg secures a large pipe to a makeshift elevated wooden platform and sets up the stage for mischief. He posts a sign reading 'See A Genuine Flying Saucer' to lure attention. Foghorn Leghorn watches as the setup promises novelty and mischief to come.

Makeshift platform with pipe
3

Dawg shoots a teacup saucer through the pipe

Dawg slides a teacup saucer through the pipe, and it smashes onto Foghorn Leghorn's head. He follows by tossing the teacup itself at Foghorn, escalating the prank.

Pipe interior/exterior
4

The mallet payoff and a punchy target

Dawg continues the gag by pulling out a large mallet and giving Foghorn a hard whack on the head. The slapstick escalation underscores Dawg's scheming mood.

Pipe setup area
5

Banty triggers a punch when the alarm clock rings

Later, Foghorn is repairing an alarm clock when Banty walks by. When the clock rings, Banty instinctively punches Foghorn.

Clock repair area
6

Banty explains the bell rule to Foghorn

Foghorn questions why Banty punches him, and Banty explains that every time he hears a bell, he starts punching. The rule becomes the basis for how the chaos will continue.

Yard
7

Foghorn plans revenge and sends Banty for a punching bag

Foghorn vows revenge on Dawg and sends Banty to the doghouse to request a punching bag. Banty obliges, hoping to turn the errand into a sparring session.

Doghouse area
8

Banty punches Dawg after a chime

Banty asks for a punching bag; Foghorn rings a chime, triggering Banty to punch Dawg. Dawg confronts Banty, who quickly claims that Foghorn sent him.

Doghouse area
9

Dawg plans a trap and gifts a box

Dawg, wanting to get even, gives Banty a gift-wrapped box and tells him a punching bag is inside. Banty is warned the box may be a trap, but he opens it anyway.

Near Dawg
10

The clock inside the box delivers another punch

The box reveals a clock; when the clock chimes, Banty punches Leghorn again. The time-based gag repeats the cycle of provocation and reaction.

Near Dawg
11

Foghorn seeks sparring help; Dawg refuses

Foghorn tries to bribe Dawg to be Banty's sparring partner, but Dawg refuses. He promises to find Banty another partner instead.

Barnyard
12

Dawg lures Foghorn to a tree trunk with a fake show

Dawg lures Foghorn to a tree trunk that supposedly hides dancing girls inside. Curious, Foghorn sticks his head into the trunk, expecting entertainment.

Tree trunk setup
13

A miniature boxing ring and Banty uses Foghorn as a punching bag

Dawg has set up a miniature boxing ring atop the tree trunk. Banty, eager to spar, uses Foghorn's head as a punching bag in the improvised ring.

Tree trunk setup

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