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Hickory, Dickory, and Doc
Hickory, Dickory, and Doc
Screenshot from the 1959 cartoon "Space Mouse" featuring Hickory, Dickory, and Doc (art by Walter Lantz Studios).
First appearance"Space Mouse" (Sep 7th, 1959)
Created by
Voiced by
In-universe information
SpeciesAnthropomorphic mice and cat

In the 1959 Universal Pictures theatrical short "Space Mouse", producer Walter Lantz introduced three new cartoon animal characters: a cat named Doc and two mice named Hickory and Dickory. Hickory, Dickory, and Doc appeared together in two more shorts. Doc subsequently appeared solo in six more cartoons.

Filmography of Hickory, Dickory, and Doc

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
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1"Space Mouse"Alex LovyHomer BrightmanSeptember 7, 1959 (1959-09-07)U-103

Doc attempts to capture and sell two mice, Hickory and Dickory, to NASA for laboratory tests.

Note: First appearance of Hickory, Dickory, and Doc.
2"Mouse Trapped"Alex LovyHomer BrightmanDecember 7, 1959 (1959-12-07)U-104
Today on Friday the 13th, the mayor and the police commissioner have proclaimed all black cats a menace to the city's safety and are having them apprehended, including Doc.
3"Witty Kitty"Alex LovyHomer BrightmanJanuary 11, 1960 (1960-01-11)U-106

Two hungry alley cats set up a raffle to con Doc into snatching a turkey from a house watchdog named Cecil. Doc makes a number of unsuccessful attempts to get past Cecil, and Hickory and Dickory only complicate matters.

Note: Final appearance of Hickory, Dickory and Cecil.
4"Freeloading Feline"Jack HannahJack HannahJune 20, 1960 (1960-06-20)U-116

Doc and Champ trick their way into a penthouse party, where Champ is mistaken for a staff member and prevents Doc from freeloading his way in. The battle between Doc and Champ ultimately leaves the party a shambles.

Notes:

  • First appearance of Champ.
  • Available on "Woody Woodpecker and Friends", Vol. 11 (DVD; Columbia House Club, July 2004).
5"Tin Can Concert Presents: The Cinderella Overture by Rossini"Jack HannahJack HannahJune 19, 1961 (1961-06-19)U-137

Doc conducts an all-cat symphony orchestra in a rendition of Gioachino Rossini's Cinderella Overture, all the while disturbing a mouse inside the grandfather clock Doc is using a podium.

Note: Champ does not appear in this episode.
6"Doc's Last Stand"Jack HannahAl Bertino and Dick KinneyNovember 27, 1961 (1961-11-27)U-139

Doc and Champ travel across the Wild West to do some sales business, but Doc has Champ dress up as a lady to satisfy a love-crazed customer.

Note: Available on "Woody Woodpecker and Friends", Vol. 7 (DVD; Columbia House Club, October 2003).
7"Pest Of Show"Jack HannahFrank PriestFebruary 26, 1962 (1962-02-26)U-143

Doc prepares Champ for the upcoming dog show that offers a $50,000 prize and a banquet to the winner. Champ wins the prize but Doc ruins his entire banquet.

Note: Available on "Woody Woodpecker and Friends", Vol. 14 (DVD; Columbia House Club, Autumn 2004) and "Woody Woodpecker Favorites" (DVD; Universal, 03/10/2009).
8"Punchy Pooch"Jack HannahBill DanchSeptember 3, 1962 (1962-09-03)U-145

At a carnival, Doc enters Champ in a boxing match against "The Australian Bounder", a fighting kangaroo. Doc and Champ find out that the kangaroo and his manager don't fight fair.

Notes:

  • A.K.A. "Punch Pooch" or "Pouchy Pooch".
  • Available on "Woody Woodpecker and Friends", Vol. 12 (DVD; Columbia House Club, Summer 2004).
9"Corny Concerto"Jack HannahDave DetiegeOctober 29, 1962 (1962-10-29)U-157

Doc and Champ are offered a foot whacking part in a club. Champ becomes a star until he finally won't take it anymore and makes Doc the star instead.

Note: Available on "Woody Woodpecker and Friends", Vol. 14 (DVD; Columbia House Club, Autumn 2004).

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