The Overture to “William Tell”. This Universal Pictures Walter Lantz Production cartoon was part of the Musical Miniatures series and was released on June 16, 1947.
Directed by Dick Lundy. Produced by Walter Lantz. Story by (in alphabetical order) Ben Hardaway and Milt Schaffer. Animation by Laverne Harding (as Verne Harding) and Casey Onaitis (as S.C. Onaitis). Backgrounds by Fred Brunish. Voices by Harry Stanton – Bass singer (‘B-O!’) (uncredited). Musical adaption by Darrell Calker.
Grab your popcorn, put your feet up on the seatback in front of ya, and aim your spitballs at the ushers please. This is Late Late Night FireDogLake, where off topic is the topic … so dive in. What’s on your mind?



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Serious Toon-age tonite, Suz…! ;-)
aloha tut — how’s paradise tonight?
How.Much.Fun.Is.This!
SUZ!
Aloha, Suz and LLN pups…! I think ya’lls crossed fingers and toes are working…! Today had some serious Sun shining and prospects look good for tomorrow’s Baby Shower…! Why do they call it a ‘Shower’, btw…? ;-)
glad ya like it newton — how ya doing tonight?
Dang! I was going to ask CT a question next time and I forgot what it was!
because she will be showered with gifts
fingers and toes crossed for sunshine dood
hey starbuck — how’s your side of the coast range?
Sweet! I love the WTOverture!
Nice. Very nice.
Going to do the Lavender Festival tour tomorrow.
Well, thanks. Lovely here.
The Lone Ranger rides again!
hey kelly — glad ya like it. how’s denver tonight?
Aloha, Starbuck…! Another senior moment…? ;-)
What’s on my mind? Thank GOD this Derek Jeter nonsense is over with. This guy has such a sterling reputation with the media. Mr. baseball. We go to Yankees games during spring training. Jeter never once acknowledges that fans even exist. Ever. And up close, he’s a very ugly man. He is a shell of what he used to be. Washed up. Not shit-I wish he would retire tomorow. He went on the DL, they had their longest winning streak of the year. He came off DL, they lose 4 in a row. I still read the NY papers. It’s a ‘what have you done for me lately” place. Judging from fans’ comments, they think not so much. I’m just sick of the guy.
A great cartoon before bedtime. I especially like the horsefly. Thanks, Suz.
i’m munching on some lavender shortbread cookies my landlady gave me. yummy yummy – the lavender isn’t too strong – just right.
hey bfl — how ya doing tonight?
hey twain — glad ya liked it. how ya doing tonight?
‘I see’ said the blind mouse, to the deaf mouse…! ;-)
I’m great. Thanks for asking. And how is “our” baby?
They never stop!
Aloha to you also, CT!
And to think his #2 will be retired forever too…! Insult to injury…! ;-)
The WT overture reminds me of a joke involving the game “Charades”
she’s 3 months old today! she’s a joy and i’m hoping to go see her again this week.
Grandchildren are so wonderful. Have a special day with her.
thanks twain — i’ll take pictures and hopefully a video too.
Oh, C’mon! Can’t be 3 months!
april 9th
evening, Suzzzz
hey ppd — how ya doing tonight?
pretty good, thanks
m-i-c k-e-y’s version
Good, suze. You? what’s up out there?
The Robert slips into LLNFDL after a night of Gene Autry DVDs….
William Tell is one of my old favs, Suzzz. Starts off with that cello solo, moves to the storm, then the rainbow birdsong, followed unexpectedly — Hiyo Silllllver, away!!!!
Hi Suz, PPD, everyone. Love this cartoon.
an even earlier mickey (1930) version
sunshine (again!) — twas a soft summer day at the peaceful retreat on the bay — watching eagles flying overhead making all the birds on the bay scatter
hey robert — how’s soPA tonight?
hey margot — how’s ohio tonight?
Aloha, PPD…!
Today, I had to console the Better Half and assure her that the ‘grandson-to-be’ was not moving to the Mainland any time soon…! The look was of utter devastation, I might add…! It seems that the Dad-to-be is being offered a job in Virginia…! Now, I’m extremely dubious in that particular turn of affairs, and, had reassured her that it’s not bloody likely to occur…!
I thought Donald was going to pull a 3rd flute out of his ass….
It’s green and smells like clover and honey. I can live with that:)
its been featured in a bugs too
Hi Suz, FDLers. It was a beautiful night in the desert, a breeze, clear skies.
the mat of crap is back on the bay *sigh* i’m sneezing a lot
Sounds like some important choices are on the table for your kids. Good luck to the grandpa & grandma to be.
hey bg — how ya doing tonight?
Oh no…you mean like algae or a mass of litter?
the electric company
the pollen that falls collects on the bay and wind and tides push it back and forth — i call it the mat of crap
Hi margot — all kinds of aromatics growing here — flowering rosemary, jasmine, lavender, fennel & laurel. Drives the bees crazy.
Mahalo, PPD…! *g*
oh my…bliss!
Suz ! Firedawgs !
Toronto is sizzling with great Summer temps and the Salsa Festival this weekend. And the Indy Cars are in town … good times !
the lady at doggie daycare is able to grow stock and she’s not that far from me. i’m going to look for some next time i go to fred meyer to put in a few pots on the deck — i love the smell of stock on warm summer nights
It’s my not so secret garden …
petro! how ya doing tonight?
Goodnite, have sweet dreams you all.
g’nite margot
Just Grreat ! *g*
Are ya in the mood for a Cosmo or Irish Coffee ? Heck, I’m sending both ! *g*
Sweet dreams, Margot…!
{{{{{Margot}}}}}
Dood ! I’m there with ya, in spirit for tomorrow’s festivities …
Salsa North of the Border, dood…? ;-)
thanks dood…. why are the indy cars in town? i don’t follow racing — is there a speedway up there?
night, margot
They shut down a part of our downtown to run it … and those roads are tricky in regular cars !
I just hope no one makes a wrong turn and end up on top of the Salsa Festival !
Those Argentines are a feisty group …
Off as well.
Good night Lakers.
so its like a grand prix then… how cool dood!
g’nite starbuck
Wouldn’t all that salsa action melt ya’lls igloos…? ;-)
Grand Prix style race, Petro?
Pleasant dreams, Starbuck…!
Yep, luckily we all have Kayaks for just such an outcome ! *g*
PPD !
Yes, but our Montreal brethren get to host F1 every year and I can’t wait for Toronto to host F1 soon …
Hey pups! Nite Margot.
Pots and pots of basil here, a number of varieties. Plenty for the heirloom toms and *hopefully* enough for frozen pesto.
Hosting the race that was supposed to be held in Bahrain…?
hey sunny — how ya doing tonight?
Hmmm, that cartoon is clearly a prescient introduction to climate change. It has everything: more intense weather, flooding, and really big horseflies.
The visit to Dano & Bookem’s place (Virtually Speaking/Jackson Street Books) on the 1st and 2nd went off well, though. Pictures, but not of them…
Hopefully … but the Sheikhs will throw more $$$ at Bernie …
Sunny !
hey raven333 — how ya doing tonight? oooooo eye candy!!!
Just like they did to first secure the race…! And, Why is Bernie still in charge…? 8-(
It’s not like they haven’t already caught him with his pants down and whip in hand…! *gah*
Bernie is still in charge because he knows how to use $$$ to stay in power … he puts Dubya/Cheney to shame !
The Rachel Corrie civil suit concludes in Haifa Sunday. My thoughts.
hey et — how is your garden doing?
Glad you like the pictures. I’m doing pretty good. Been a productive day. Looking forward to–more chores!–tomorrow, sigh.
Mahalo, ET…! Awesome job…! *g*
Tremendous post, Philip ! Highly recc’d !
i hear ya about chores — i’ve borrowed the downstairs vacuum while they are on vacation and have been tackling one room at a time, sucking up all the cobwebs from all the corners etc. been doing my spring cleaning now that winter has finally left
recommended et
And we’re back…?
did the glitch getcha? if so, use the site report form jane created to report the trouble. i’ve not had any tonight *knocking on wood*
Pump up the volume…!
Doing well, thanks. Been going to bed earlier, so I often miss y’all. And I really do miss you.
Petro :-)
It’s not a redirect issue, it’s a ‘server not found/too busy’…! 8-(
chicago style
edit: i changed the video
The garden is doing spectacularly. Not as much sun as we’d like, but efforts to build up soil with organic compost have proven themselves. Last night – fresh zucchini and beets. Soon – Stupice tomatoes. They’re ripening.
i just finished 16
so report that dood — tis for any site problem not just the redirect
fork — i forking did it again
Oh my.. Guess I’d better start scouting it. Did you like it?
Just finished a Grafton, U is for Undertow. Been years since I’ve read her. Kept getting lost in flashbacks… Hoping it’s her, not me.
See…! Ya go and distract me…! ;-)
i’ve not read grafton in years… sizzlin 16 was ok… it had its moments but no ‘moments’ like some of her others. still had both ranger and morelli and all 3 (lulu, connie, and stephanie) teamed up again — sorta like when they went to atlantic city. twas a good summer read but not her zippy best.
tis the second sat nite in a row i’ve snagged it
I noticed this morn, that ya’ll were smoking hot last nite… Well over 250 comments, and I wasn’t even around…! Maybe that’s why…! ;-)
naw, i think everyone was fired up from jane’s earlier breaking point thread followed by eli’s post last night. plus we got to talking about food… always a good lln subject
tis about time for me to head out pups. thanks for letting me hang out with ya tonight — am looking forward to seeing what tut has up his sleeve tomorrow night.
g’nite all.
Sweet dreams, Suz…! *g*
How many sheeple know the story of William Tell?