Dough for the Do-Do
Dough for the Do-Do

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Dough for the Do-Do

1949
Movie
7 min
English

Porky Pig has an adventure in Wackyland while searching for the last Do-Do bird.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Clyde GeronimiGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In this Looney Tunes short, a clumsy explorer named Percy attempts to capture a rare bird, the Do-Do, for scientific study. His efforts are constantly thwarted by his own ineptitude and the mischievous nature of the Do-Do itself. Despite his best efforts, Percy's expedition ends in comical failure, leaving the Do-Do unharmed and Percy covered in mud.

Critical Reception

Dough for the Do-Do is a classic Warner Bros. cartoon known for its slapstick humor and the character of Percy, the well-meaning but hopelessly incompetent explorer. While not as iconic as some other Looney Tunes characters, Percy's comedic struggles and the whimsical nature of the Do-Do bird contributed to its enduring appeal among animation fans. It's generally regarded as a lighthearted and entertaining short.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its classic Looney Tunes slapstick and visual gags.

  • Appreciated for the charming, albeit bumbling, protagonist Percy.

  • Seen as a fun, lighthearted animated short from a golden era of animation.

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Fun Fact

The character of Percy the explorer was voiced by Pinto Colvig, who is also famous for voicing Goofy at Disney.

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