Jerky Turkey (1968)
At a matinee show, Junior wins a prize, a pet turkey. But he isn't sure his parents will like it when he returns home. Much to his surprise, Charlie does to want to keep the turkey...exclaiming, "We'll have him for Sunday dinner!" Junior is not eager to have his new pet devoured and protects him from Charlie at all costs. He even tries to disguise the fowl as his friend, Redneck Rudy, a protest singer. Finally, Charlie captures the turkey and beats it senseless. Feeling bad, he revives it and they make up. He decides to have hot dogs for Sunday dinner instead.
Director: Paul J. Smith
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: June 19, 1968
Cast
- Paul Frees - Charlie Beary/Junior Beary (voice) (uncredited)
- Grace Stafford - Bessie Beary (voice)
Screenplay
- Cal Howard (Story)
Music: Walter Greene
Production: Walter Lantz Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
turkey, bear, folk singer
More Films by Director: Paul J. Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jerky Turkey about?
- At a matinee show, Junior wins a prize, a pet turkey. But he isn't sure his parents will like it when he returns home. Much to his surprise, Charlie does to want to keep the turkey...exclaiming, "We'll have him for Sunday dinner!" Junior is not eager to have his new pet devoured and protects him from Charlie at all costs. He even tries to disguise the fowl as his friend, Redneck Rudy, a protest singer. Finally, Charlie captures the turkey and beats it senseless. Feeling bad, he revives it and they make up. He decides to have hot dogs for Sunday dinner instead.
- Who directed Jerky Turkey?
- Jerky Turkey was directed by Paul J. Smith.
- Who stars in Jerky Turkey?
- Jerky Turkey stars Paul Frees, Grace Stafford.
- How long is Jerky Turkey?
- Jerky Turkey has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Jerky Turkey?
- Jerky Turkey is a Animation, Comedy film.
- Where was Jerky Turkey produced?
- Jerky Turkey was produced in United States of America.