The Legacy of Walter Lantz Cartoons

What cartoons did Walter Lantz make?

Walter Lantz, as you probably know, was an American cartoonist. In addition to that, he was an animator, a producer, and a director. He also founded Walter Lantz Productions (1928 - 1972) and was well-known for creating the cartoon character Woody Woodpecker.

Walter Lantz started his career in animating in the 1920s, Over the span of his career, he produced well over 700 cartoons. His cartoons have been enjoyed by numerous generations due to, among other reasons, the humor, catchy music, and his unique, enjoyable characters.

Some of the most popular cartoons made by Walter Lantz include 

• Woody Woodpecker: Woody Woodpecker is a wisecracking woodpecker who is always getting into trouble. He is one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, and he has been featured in over 200 cartoons.

Woody Woodpecker and Friends - Episode: Well Oiled

• Andy Panda: Andy Panda is a gentle bear who is always getting into trouble. He is a kind and caring character, and he is always willing to help others.

Andy Panda - Episode: Playful Pelican

• Chilly Willy: Chilly Willy is an Antarctic penguin who is always cold. He is a mischievous character who loves to play pranks on others.

Chilly Willy 🐧The Legend of Rockabye Point

• The Beary Family: The Beary Family is a family of bears who live in the woods. They are a kind and loving family, and they always help each other out.

The Beary Family Clips

In addition to these characters, Walter Lantz also created a number of other memorable characters that includes:

• Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was Lantz's first major character. He was a popular character, but he was eventually lost to Disney in a contract dispute.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - The Egg Cracker Suite

• Gabby Gator: Gabby Gator is an alligator who loves to eat people. He is a cunning and dangerous character, and he is always looking for his next meal.

Woody Woodpecker - Everglade Raid

• Professor Dingledong: Professor Dingledong is a mad scientist who is always trying to build a new invention. He is a bumbling and incompetent character, but he is always good for a laugh.

Woody Woodpecker in Woodpecker in the Moon

Walter Lantz's cartoons held a notable place in entertainment for over 50 years. Walter Lantz's cartoons helped to guide and inspire U.S. animation and they are still enjoyed by audiences of all ages to this day.

What were some of the challenges Walter Lantz faced in his career?

As with anyone in competitive industries, Walter Lantz faced a number of challenges in his career. One of the biggest challenges was the competition that came from Walt Disney and their works. Disney, being a major force in animation entertainment, made it somewhat difficult for Lantz to compete with Disney's and Disney characters' popularity.

Another challenge that Lantz faced was the changing tastes of the audience and changes in culture. In the early days, audiences were more interested in slapstick humor. However, as time went on, some began to prefer more sophisticated humor. Which, in my opinion, is less fact and the negative effect that adult critic writers in mass media had on what is supposed to be simply children's entertainment. Due to these critics, Walter Lantz made changes to his cartoons to appeal to the changing tastes of the audience. He was a very creative guy with a great legacy of the most entertaining cartoons and cartoon characters .