Hoot Kloot

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Hoot Kloot
Sheriff Hoot Kloot atop his horse, Fester
Portrayed byBob Holt
In-universe information
SpeciesHuman
GenderMale
OccupationSheriff

Hoot Kloot is an American series of 17 theatrical cartoon shorts produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises from 1973 to 1974.[1]

Plot[edit]

Sheriff Hoot Kloot is a diminutive, short-tempered lawman who tries to maintain order in a remote western town. He is aided by his loyal horse Fester whom Kloot refers to simply as "Horse". Fester remains Kloot's honest and faithful friend, often giving the Sheriff the benefit of his homespun wisdom while battling various outlaws including Crazywolf, a looney sheep-stealing wolf.[2]

Hoot Kloot was later broadcast as part of the NBC Saturday morning cartoon series The Pink Panther and Friends.[2]

Filmography[edit]

All cartoons written by John W. Dunn.[2]

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1Kloot's KountyHawley PrattJanuary 19, 1973 (1973-01-19)
Crazy Wolf steals a flock of sheep and Kloot has to arrest him.[3]
2Apache on the County SeatHawley PrattJune 16, 1973 (1973-06-16)
3The Shoe Must Go OnGerry ChiniquyJune 16, 1973 (1973-06-16)
Kloot starts an anti-crime operation, but first he has to find a way to shoe Fester, whose horseshoes have been stolen.[3]
4A Self-Winding SidewinderRoy MoritaOctober 9, 1973 (1973-10-09)
Kloot runs for sheriff against Crazy Wolf.[3]
5Pay Your Buffalo BillGerry ChiniquyOctober 9, 1973 (1973-10-09)
6Stirrups and HiccupsGerry ChiniquyOctober 15, 1973 (1973-10-15)
7Ten Miles to the GallopArthur LeonardiOctober 15, 1973 (1973-10-15)
Crazy Wolf has a motorcycle, Fester's not available, so Kloot has to chase Crazy Wolf in an old jalopy.[3]
8Phony ExpressGerry ChiniquyJanuary 4, 1974 (1974-01-04)
The regular Pony Express rider comes down sick, so Kloot has to take his place.[3]
9Giddy Up WoeSid MarcusJanuary 9, 1974 (1974-01-09)
Kloot tries to chase a bank robber on Festus, but Festus isn't up to it anymore, so Kloot goes to trade him in for a newer model.[3]
10Gold StruckRoy MoritaJanuary 9, 1974 (1974-01-09)
11As the Tumbleweed TurnsGerry ChiniquyApril 8, 1974 (1974-04-08)
Kloot has to evict a widow from her home to make way for a rail line, but the widow's dog has other ideas.[3]
12The Badge and the BeautifulBob BalsarApril 17, 1974 (1974-04-17)
13Big Beef at O.K. CorralBob BalsarApril 17, 1974 (1974-04-17)
14By Hoot or By CrookBob BalsarApril 17, 1974 (1974-04-17)
15Strange on the RangeDurward BonayeApril 17, 1974 (1974-04-17)
16Mesa TroubleSid MarcusMay 16, 1974 (1974-05-16)
Villainous Big Red is coming to town to get Kloot, so Kloot tries to deputize the whole town to help him.[3]
17Saddle Soap OperaGerry ChiniquyMay 16, 1974 (1974-05-16)

Credits[edit]

  • Produced by: David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng
  • Story: John W. Dunn
  • Animation: Bob Bemiller, John Freeman, Bob Richardson, Reuben Timmins, Don Williams
  • Title Designer: Arthur Leonardi
  • Layout: Martin Strudler
  • Background: Richard Thomas
  • Voices:
  • Camera: John Burton Jr.
  • Executive in Charge of Production: Lee Gunther
  • Film Editor: Joe Siracusa
  • Musical Director: Doug Goodwin
  • Musicians:
    • Larry Ketchum - piano
    • Harold Wass - violin
    • Scott Jordan - guitar
    • Polly Henry - flute
    • Angela Shea - saxophone
    • Tom Sebastian - bass[2]

Home video[edit]

Kino Lorber (through their deal with MGM Home Entertainment) released all 17 shorts on DVD and Blu-ray in May 2017.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 93–94. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Beck, Jerry (2006). Pink Panther: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Cat in Town. New York, New York: Dorling Kindersley, Ltd. pp. 52–53. ISBN 0-7566-1033-8.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Patrick Malone. "Hoot Kloot (17 entries)". Internet Animation Database. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  4. ^ "Blu-ray Forum - View Single Post - Kino Lorber Studio Classics".

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