Hickory, Dickory, and Doc

In the 1959 Universal Pictures theatrical short "Space Mouse", producer Walter Lantz introduced three new funny animal cartoon 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.

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

Filmography of Hickory, Dickory, and Doc
No.TitleOriginal release dateProd.
code
1"Space Mouse"September 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"December 8, 1959 (1959-12-08)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"January 5, 1960 (1960-01-05)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"June 15, 1960 (1960-06-15)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"October 1, 1961 (1961-10-01)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"December 19, 1961 (1961-12-19)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"February 13, 1962 (1962-02-13)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"September 4, 1962 (1962-09-04)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"October 30, 1962 (1962-10-30)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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