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'''Droop-a-long Coyote''' is an anthropomorphic coyote and one of the main title characters in the ''[[Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-long]]'' animated television shorts. He is voiced by [[Mel Blanc]]. | '''Droop-a-long Coyote''' is an anthropomorphic coyote and one of the main title characters in the ''[[Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-long]]'' animated television shorts. He is voiced by [[Mel Blanc]]. | ||
He serves as [[Ricochet Rabbit]]'s sidekick, but unlike Ricochet, he acts slow-witted and clumsy. | |||
==Character description== | ==Character description== | ||
Droop-a-Long is a tall and slender anthropomorphic coyote with pink fur | [[File:Hatless Droop-a-Long.webp|100px|right|thumb|Droop-a-Long without his hat.]] | ||
Droop-a-Long is a tall and slender anthropomorphic coyote with pink fur; tan highlights on his hands, feet, muzzle and inner ears, a black nose; and a thick, fluffy tail. His set of clothes consists of a large green gallon hat with a black center band, which distinctly obscures his eyes; a white bandana; a gold deputy badge with five points; and a brown belt with a holster. | |||
He works at [[Hoop 'n' Holler]], and serves as a deputy for Ricochet Rabbit. Unlike Ricochet, who acts hyperactive and fast in his movements, Droop-a-long is incredibly slow paced. He is also shown to be very unintelligent, unable to do simple tasks at a base level, and highly prone to many accidents. A recurring gag is that he would imitate Ricochet's famous "ping-ping-ping" sound and fail at it, resulting in him crashing through a window or a similar accident. | |||
Droop-a-Long's hand revolver, his weapon of choice, has a tendency to shoot bullets at a slow pace and becomes loose when being fired upon. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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====Scooby Meets Quick Draw and Baba Looey==== | ====Scooby Meets Quick Draw and Baba Looey==== | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Droop-a-long's voice is based on [[wikipedia:Ken Curtis|Ken Curtis]], notably his role as Festus Haggen in the live-action ''[[wikipedia:Gunsmoke#Television series (1955–1975) and TV movies|Gunsmoke]]'' television series. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main|Droop-a-long Coyote/Gallery}} | {{Main|Droop-a-long Coyote/Gallery}} | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Latest revision as of 06:02, 25 August 2024
| Droop-a-long Coyote | |
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| Species | Coyote |
| Gender | Male |
| Member of | Yogi's Gang[Note 1] |
| Affiliation | Ricochet Rabbit |
| Father | Not mentioned |
| Mother | Not mentioned |
| Other relative(s) | One nephew, Tag-a-long Coyote[1] |
| Marital status | Single |
| First appearance | RR&DAL: "Atchison, Topeka & Sam Jose" (1964) |
| Played by | Mel Blanc (1964-1966) |
Droop-a-long Coyote is an anthropomorphic coyote and one of the main title characters in the Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-long animated television shorts. He is voiced by Mel Blanc.
He serves as Ricochet Rabbit's sidekick, but unlike Ricochet, he acts slow-witted and clumsy.
Character description
Droop-a-Long is a tall and slender anthropomorphic coyote with pink fur; tan highlights on his hands, feet, muzzle and inner ears, a black nose; and a thick, fluffy tail. His set of clothes consists of a large green gallon hat with a black center band, which distinctly obscures his eyes; a white bandana; a gold deputy badge with five points; and a brown belt with a holster.
He works at Hoop 'n' Holler, and serves as a deputy for Ricochet Rabbit. Unlike Ricochet, who acts hyperactive and fast in his movements, Droop-a-long is incredibly slow paced. He is also shown to be very unintelligent, unable to do simple tasks at a base level, and highly prone to many accidents. A recurring gag is that he would imitate Ricochet's famous "ping-ping-ping" sound and fail at it, resulting in him crashing through a window or a similar accident.
Droop-a-Long's hand revolver, his weapon of choice, has a tendency to shoot bullets at a slow pace and becomes loose when being fired upon.
Appearances
TV series
- Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-long
- Yogi's Gang (intro)
- Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
- 2.3 "X Gets the Crest" (no lines)
Comics
- Scooby-Doo! Team-Up
- Issue #23: "Go West, You Meddling Kids"
Biography
Debut series
It's Yogi's Gang
He is depicted as a member of Yogi's Gang in the Yogi's Gang series title card.
Harvey Birdman
Droop-a-long in the Funny Books
Scooby Meets Quick Draw and Baba Looey
Development
Droop-a-long's voice is based on Ken Curtis, notably his role as Festus Haggen in the live-action Gunsmoke television series.
Gallery
- Main article: Droop-a-long Coyote/Gallery
Behind the scenes
Notes
- ^ In Yogi's Gang.
References
- ^ Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-long: "Cactus Ruckus," season 2, episode 2 (1965).
