Droopy (theatrical shorts)


 * For the character himself, see Droopy (character). Other other uses, see Droopy.

The Droopy theatrical shorts were distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1943 to 1958. Tex Avery created the character and directed the majority of the shorts.

Music
The music was composed by Scott Bradley.

Cast

 * Bill Thompson, Tex Avery, Don Messick, and Daws Butler as Droopy

Legacy
While achieving some success, the shorts alone aren't what kept Droopy in the spotlight, which was only achieved by folding Droopy and his universe into the Tom and Jerry universe, another property that began in the hands of MGM. He first appeared as a co-star with backup segments in Filmation's The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show in 1980. He then was given more exposure in Hanna-Barbera's Tom and Jerry Kids between 1990 to 1993, in which he co-starred with his son, Dripple, in Droopy & Dripple backup segments. This may be the peak of the Droopy franchise, as it lead to a spin-off series, Droopy, Master Dectective in 1993 (which actually began life as an undeveloped movie), although it was short-lived. Droopy has since had cameos in Tom and Jerry Tales and The Tom and Jerry Show, both by Warner Bros. Animation.

In 1988, Droopy had a cameo Disney's Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He has continued to have similar cameos in Tom and Jerry feature-length movies beginning with Tom and Jerry: The Movie in 1992.