A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Tex Avery, Sara Berner, Mel Blanc
Written by:
Dave Monahan
Directed by:
Tex Avery
Release Date:
October 11, 1940
Original Title:
Holiday Highlights
Genres:
Animation
Production Companies:
Leon Schlesinger Productions
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 7
Blackout gags about the holidays. New Year's (the baby speaks to us). Valentine's Day, Washington Day, etc.
Blackout gags about the holidays. New Year's (the baby speaks to us). Valentine's Day (it's Leap Year, so the girl turns to the boy) Washington's Birthday (the cherry tree story). Arbor Day (a dog directs the placement of the tree). Easter (the bunny is menaced by the fox, who turns out to be a softy). April 1: no picture. Mother's Day: a decidedly low key reunion. Graduation day: the boy gets his diploma, and promptly joins a bread line. Halloween: the witch rides her broom, towing an advertising banner. Thanksgiving: A turkey for dinner, in more ways than one. Christmas: Santa's sleigh is an ice cream truck. New Year's: The Tournament of Roses parade; we see some floats.
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