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Noveltoons
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The opening card in the 1945 variant.
Production
company
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
November 26, 1943 – June 1, 1967
Running time
6–10 minutes (one reel)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish (usually)

Noveltoons is a series of cartoons produced by Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios from 1943 to the end of the studio during 1967. [1] The series was known for bringing the characters from Harvey Comics to life, such as Casper the Friendly Ghost, Wendy the Good Little Witch, Herman and Katnip, Little Audrey, and Baby Huey. All shorts from Baby Huey and Little Audrey are included. It was the successor to the series Color Classics produced by Fleischer Studios. Several Noveltoons feature characters which originated in Color Classics. This series was also similar to the two series from Warner Bros., Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies , in that it features several recurring characters with one general title.

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In 1956, Paramount sold all of the pre-October 1950 Noveltoons (ending with Saved by the Bell) to television distributor U.M. & M. TV Corporation. Shortly afterward, U.M. & M.'s assets were acquired by National Telefilm Associates. In the 1980s, NTA changed its name to Republic Pictures, and after a brief period of ownership by Spelling Entertainment in 1994, was acquired by Paramount's parent company Viacom, which placed the cartoons back in Paramount's control (Republic Pictures has been renamed to Melange Pictures since 2006, which in turn was placed in the revived Republic Pictures subsidiary).

Later in 1962, Paramount sold the post-October 1950 to pre-March 1962 Noveltoons (beginning with The Voice of the Turkey and ending with T.V. or No T.V.) to Harvey Films, which in turn was purchased by Classic Media in 2001. Classic Media was purchased by DreamWorks Animation in 2012 (and briefly renamed it DreamWorks Classics), which was purchased by Comcast's NBCUniversal in 2016 and currently distributed by Universal Pictures.

Paramount continues to own the post-March 1962 Noveltoons (beginning with Yule Laff).

Most of the pre-October 1950 cartoons are currently under public domain (with some few post-1950 exceptions as well).

Filmography

1940s

#TitleOriginal release dateReissue release dateDirectionAnimationStoryScenicsFeaturingLyricsNarrationMusicNotesVideo if in the public domain
1No Mutton fer Nuttin'November 26, 1943 Dan Gordon (uncredited) Dave Tendlar
John Walworth
Carl MeyerBlackie Sammy Timberg First Noveltoon cartoon, only Noveltoon recorded with Western Electric Sound in Miami, Florida, and first appearances of Blackie the Lamb and Wolfie Wolf.
First cartoon directed by Dan Gordon.
2The Henpecked RoosterFebruary 18, 1944 Seymour Kneitel Orestes Calpini
Reuben Grossman
Jack Ward
Jack Mercer
Herman and Henry Winston Sharples First appearances of Herman, Henry, and Bertha. First cartoon directed by Seymour Kneitel. First Noveltoon cartoon with directorial credit, and first Noveltoon recorded with RCA Sound System in New York City.
3Cilly GooseMarch 24, 1944March 10, 1950Seymour KneitelGraham Place
Abner Kneitel
Joe StultzWinston SharplesFirst Noveltoon short where the solo character speaks. Copyright renewed in 1972. [2]
4Suddenly It's SpringApril 28, 1944December 2, 1949Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Otto Feuer
Raggedy Ann Winston SharplesSecond cartoon based on Johnny Gruelle's Raggedy Ann character, after the Fleischer Studios cartoon Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy .
5Yankee Doodle DonkeyOctober 27, 1944May 5, 1950 I. Sparber Nick Tafuri
Tom Golden
Jack Mercer
Jack Ward
Sammy TimbergFeaturing Spunky, an alumnus from the Color Classics series produced by Fleischer Studios. First cartoon directed by Izzy Sparber.
Yankee Doodle Donkey
6Gabriel ChurchkittenDecember 15, 1944Seymour KneitelGraham Place
Lou Zukor
George Cannata
Joe Oriolo
Robert LittleWinston SharplesBased on three books by Margot Austin. Copyright renewed in 1971. [3]
7When G.I. Johnny Comes HomeFebruary 2, 1945Seymour Kneitel Al Eugster
Otto Feuer
Jack Ward
Bill Turner
Robert LittleWinston SharplesFirst use of the Bouncing Ball in an animated cartoon since 1938.
8Scrappily MarriedMarch 30, 1945Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Otto Feuer
Carl Meyer
Jack Ward
Anton LoebHerman and HenryWinston Sharples
Scrappily Married
9A Lamb in a JamMay 4, 1945I. Sparber Dave Tendlar
John Gentillela
Joe Stultz
Carl Meyer
BlackieWinston Sharples
A Lamb in a Jam
10A Self-Made MongrelJune 29, 1945Dan Gordon (uncredited)Dave Tendlar
John Walworth
Carl MeyerDog FaceWinston SharplesFirst appearance of Dog Face.
Second and final Noveltoon directed by Dan Gordon.
A Self-Made Mongrel
11 The Friendly Ghost November 16, 1945October 1, 1954I. SparberNick Tafuri
John Walworth
Tom Golden
Bill Turner
Otto Messmer
Shane Miller Casper the Friendly Ghost Frank Gallop Winston SharplesFirst appearance of Casper the Friendly Ghost, and also his first short in the Noveltoon series, and the only short based on the 1939 book of the same name.
12Cheese BurglarFebruary 22, 1946October 2, 1953I. SparberJim Tyer
Ben Solomon
William Henning
Carl Meyer
Joe Stultz
HermanWinston SharplesHerman's first solo appearance.
Clips of the episode were featured on the 2013 Brooklyn Puppet Conspiracy reboot of The Fuzz.
Cheese Burglar
13 Old MacDonald Had a Farm June 7, 1946Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Otto Feuer
Bill Turner
Otto Messmer
Robert LittleWinston SharplesA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball.
14Sheep ShapeJune 28, 1946I. SparberDave Tendlar
John Gentilella
Joe StultzBlackieWinston Sharples
Sheep Shape
15The Goal RushSeptember 27, 1946I. SparberDave Tendlar
George Germanetti
I. Klein
Jack Ward
Robert LittleWard WilsonWinston SharplesA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball.
16Spree for AllOctober 4, 1946Seymour KneitelJim Tyer
William Henning
Bill Turner
Otto Messmer
Snuffy Smith Winston SharplesFeaturing Snuffy Smith from the comic strip Barney Google and Snuffy Smith . Previously considered a lost cartoon, and can currently only be seen in black-and-white format. Only Noveltoon produced in Cinecolor.
Only Snuffy Smith cartoon released under the Noveltoon series.
Spree for All
17Sudden Fried ChickenOctober 18, 1946October 1, 1954 Bill Tytla Orestes Calpini
Otto Feuer
Carl Meyer
Jack Ward
Herman and HenryWinston SharplesFinal Herman and Henry cartoon.
This cartoon appeared in Smart House . First cartoon directed by Bill Tytla.
18The Stupidstitious CatApril 25, 1947October 2, 1953Seymour KneitelGraham Place
John Walworth
Carl Meyer
Jack Ward
Anton Loeb Buzzy Winston SharplesFirst appearance of Buzzy the Crow.
The Stupidstitious Cat
19The Enchanted SquareMay 9, 1947October 2, 1953Seymour KneitelOrestes Calpini
Al Eugster
Shane Miller
Orestes Calpini
Shane MillerRaggedy AnnWinston SharplesThird and final cartoon based on Johnny Gruelle's Raggedy Ann character.
20Madhattan IslandJune 27, 1947Seymour KneitelI. KleinRobert LittleKenneth RobertsWinston SharplesA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball, first Noveltoon without animation credits.
21Much Ado About MuttonJuly 25, 1947October 2, 1953I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
Joe Stultz
Carl Meyer
Anton LoebBlackieWinston SharplesLast appearance of Blackie the Lamb and Wolfie Wolf in the Noveltoon series. Blackie would later appear in the Screen Song The Circus Comes to Clown.
Much Ado About Mutton
22The Wee MenAugust 8, 1947October 2, 1953Bill TytlaAl Eugster
Steve Muffatti
George Germanetti
Ewald Ludwig
I. Klein
Jack Ward
Robert LittlePaddy the LeprechaunBuddy Kaye
Dick Manning
Winston Sharples
The Wee Men
23The Mild WestAugust 22, 1947Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
George Germanetti
Bill Turner
Larry Riley
Anton LoebWinston SharplesA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball.
24Naughty but MiceOctober 10, 1947Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Al Eugster
Bill Turner
Larry Riley
Robert OwenHermanWinston Sharples
Naughty but Mice
25Santa's SurpriseDecember 7, 1947October 1, 1954Seymour Kneitel Myron Waldman
Wm.B. Pattengill
Larz BourneRobert Little Little Audrey Buddy Kaye Winston SharplesFirst appearance of Little Audrey and also her first short in the Noveltoon series.
26Cat O' Nine AilsJanuary 9, 1948Seymour KneitelCarl Meyer
Joe Stultz
BuzzyWinston SharplesA lost cartoon. Only known print stored at UCLA Film and Television Archive.
27Flip FlapFebruary 13, 1948I. Sparber Myron Waldman
Wm.B. Pattengill
Bee Lewi
Mickey Klar Marks
Joe Stultz
Larry Riley
Robert LittleKen Roberts (uncredited)Winston SharplesOnly Noveltoon produced in Polacolor.
28We're in the HoneyMarch 19, 1948October 1, 1954Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
I. Klein
Jack Mercer
Anton LoebBuddy KayeWinston Sharples
29The Bored CuckooApril 9, 1948October 1, 1954Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
Bunny Gough
Bill Turner
Larry Riley
Robert ConnavaleWinston Sharples
30 There's Good Boos To-Night April 23, 1948I. SparberMyron Waldman
Morey Reden
Nick Tafuri
Bill Turner
Larry Riley
Anton LoebCasper the Friendly GhostFrank GallopWinston SharplesSecond appearance of Casper in the Noveltoon series
31The Land of the LostMay 7, 1948I. SparberMyron Waldman
Nick Tafuri
Isabel Manning Hewson (original)

Larz Bourne
Bill Turner (adaption)

Anton LoebWinston SharplesFirst of three animated shorts based on the then-popular children's fantasy adventure radio series of the same name.
32Butterscotch and SodaJune 4, 1948October 1, 1954Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Bill Hudson
Irving Spector
Larz Bourne
Bill Turner
Robert OwenLittle AudreyBuddy KayeWinston Sharples
33The Mite Makes RightOctober 15, 1948September 30, 1955Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
I. KleinAnton LoebWinston Sharples
The Mite Makes Right
34Hector's Hectic LifeNovember 19, 1948Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
Joe Stultz
Larry Riley
Robert ConnavaleWinston Sharples
Hector's Hectic Life
35The Old Shell GameDecember 17, 1948September 30, 1955Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
Joe Stultz
Larry Riley
Robert ConnavaleWinston Sharples
The Old Shell Game
36The Little Cut-UpJanuary 21, 1949September 30, 1955I. SparberMyron Waldman
George Whittier
I. Klein
M. Marks
Anton LoebWinston Sharples
37Hep Cat SymphonyFebruary 4, 1949September 30, 1955Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Marty Taras
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Tom FordWinston Sharples
Hep Cat Symphony
38The Lost DreamMarch 18, 1949Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Harvey Patterson
Steve Muffatti
Bill Turner
Larz Bourne
Shane MillerLittle AudreyWinston Sharples
The Lost Dream
39Little Red School MouseApril 15, 1949I. SparberTom Johnson
John Gentilella
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert ConnavaleWinston Sharples
40 A Haunting We Will Go May 13, 1949Seymour KneitelMyron Waldman
Irving Dressler
Larz BourneAnton LoebCasper the Friendly GhostFrank GallopWinston SharplesLast appearance of Casper in the Noveltoon series before he was given his own series.
41A Mutt in a RutMay 27, 1949I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert LittleDog FaceWinston SharplesSecond and final appearance of Dog Face.
42Campus CapersJuly 1, 1949Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert ConnavaleHermanWinston Sharples
43Leprechaun's GoldOctober 14, 1949September 30, 1955Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
I. KleinRobert LittlePaddy the LeprechaunWinston SharplesSequel to The Wee Men (1947).
Leprechaun's Gold
44 Song of the Birds October 14, 1949Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
Bill Turner
Larry Riley
Robert LittleLittle AudreyWinston SharplesShort is a semi-remake/reused plot of the 1934 Max Fleischer Color Classic cartoon, The Song of the Birds (1934), featuring Little Audrey.

1950s

#TitleOriginal release dateReissue release dateDirectionAnimationStoryScenicsFeaturingNotesVideo if in the public domain
45Land of the Lost JewelsJanuary 6, 1950I. SparberMyron Waldman
Gordon Whittier
Isabel Manning Hewson (original)

Bill Turner
Larry Riley (adaption)

Anton LoebSecond of three animated shorts based on the then-popular children's fantasy adventure radio series, Land of the Lost .
46Quack-a-Doodle-DooMarch 3, 1950I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Martin Taras
Robert Connavale Baby Huey First appearance of Baby Huey.
Quack-a-Doodle-Doo
47Teacher's PestMarch 31, 1950September 30, 1955I. SparberMyron Waldman
Gordon Whittier
I. KleinTom FordJunior
48Tarts and FlowersMay 26, 1950September 30, 1955Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
Bill Turner
Larry Riley
Robert LittleLittle Audrey
49Ups an' Downs DerbyJune 9, 1950Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Tom FordLightning
Ups an' Downs Derby
50Pleased to Eat YouJuly 21, 1950September 30, 1955I. SparberMyron Waldman
Wm.B Pattengill
Larz BourneAnton LoebThe Hungry Lion
Pleased to Eat You
51Goofy Goofy GanderAugust 18, 1950September 30, 1955Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
I. KleinAnton LoebLittle Audrey
Goofy Goofy Gander
52Saved by the BellSeptember 15, 1950September 30, 1955Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Morey Reden
Larz BourneTom FordHermanHerman's final solo appearance.
Last Noveltoon in the U.M. & M. library.
Saved by the Bell
53The Voice of the TurkeyNovember 3, 1950Bill TytlaGeorge Germanetti
Steve Muffatti
Larz BourneTom FordFirst Noveltoon in the Harvey Films library.
First appearances of Timothy the Turkey and the farmer.
Final cartoon directed by Bill Tytla.
54Mice Meeting YouNovember 24, 1950September 21, 1956Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin Taras
Jack Mercer
Carl Meyer
HermanFirst appearance of Katnip.
55Sock-a-Bye KittyDecember 22, 1950September 21, 1956Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Buzzy and KatnipFirst Buzzy and Katnip cartoon.
56One Quack MindJanuary 12, 1951September 21, 1956I. SparberSteve Muffati
George Germanetti
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Baby Huey
57Mice ParadiseMarch 9, 1951September 21, 1956I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Tom FordHerman
58Hold the Lion PleaseApril 13, 1951September 28, 1956I. SparberSteve Muffatti
George Germanetti
I. KleinRobert OwenLittle Audrey
59Land of Lost WatchesMay 4, 1951September 28, 1956Seymour KneitelSteve Muffatti
George Germanetti
Isabel Manning Hewson (original)

I. Klein
Larry Riley (adaption)

Tom FordThird and final animated short based on the then-popular children's fantasy adventure radio series, Land of the Lost .
60As the Crow LiesJune 1, 1951September 28, 1956Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Morey Reden
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert OwenBuzzy
61Slip Us Some RedskinJuly 6, 1951September 28, 1956Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin Taras
Irving SpectorTom Ford
62Party SmartyAugust 3, 1951Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Morey Reden
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert OwenBaby Huey
63Cat-ChooOctober 12, 1951September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin Taras
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Tom FordBuzzy and Katnip
64Audrey the RainmakerOctober 26, 1951September 13, 1957I. SparberSteve Muffatti
Bill Hudson
I. KleinTom FordLittle Audrey
65Cat TamaleNovember 9, 1951September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
I. KleinRobert LittleHerman and Katnip
66By Leaps and HoundsDecember 14, 1951September 13, 1957I. SparberTom Johnson
John Gentilella
Irving SpectorRobert ConnavaleHerbert
67Scout FellowDecember 14, 1951September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin Taras
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert OwenBaby Huey
68Cat Carson Rides AgainApril 4, 1952September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin Taras
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Anton LoebHerman and KatnipFinal appearance of Herman in the Noveltoon series, before he and Katnip were given their own series.
69The Awful ToothMay 2, 1952September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
George Rufle
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert OwenBuzzy and Katnip
70Law and AudreyMay 23, 1952September 13, 1957I. SparberSteve Muffatti
Morey Reden
I. KleinLittle Audrey
71City KittyJuly 18, 1952September 13, 1957I. SparberAl Eugster
George Germanetti
I. KleinAnton LoebKatnipKatnip's first solo appearance.
72Clown on the FarmAugust 22, 1952September 13, 1957Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin Taras
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert ConnavaleBaby Huey
73The Case of the Cockeyed CanaryDecember 19, 1952September 12, 1958Seymour KneitelSteve Muffati
Morey Reden
I. KleinLittle Audrey
74Feast and FuriousDecember 26, 1952September 12, 1958I. SparberMyron Waldman
Gordon Whittier
Larz BourneRobert OwenFinny
75Starting from HatchMarch 6, 1953September 19, 1958Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Thomas Moore
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Anton LoebBaby Huey
76Winner by a HareApril 17, 1953September 19, 1958I. SparberMyron Waldman
Tom Golden
Irving SpectorJohn ZagoTommy Tortoise and Moe HareFirst appearances of Tommy Tortoise and Moe Hare.
77Better Bait Than NeverJune 5, 1953September 11, 1959Seymour KneitelDave Tendlar
Martin Taras
Irving SpectorJack HeneganBuzzy
78Surf BoredJuly 17, 1953September 11, 1959I. SparberSteve Muffatti
Morey Reden
Larz BourneRobert ConnavaleLittle Audrey
79Huey's Ducky DaddyNovember 20, 1953September 11, 1959I. SparberDave Tendlar
Tom Golden
I. KleinAnton LoebBaby Huey
80The Seapreme CourtJanuary 29, 1954September 11, 1959Seymour KneitelTom Golden
Morey Reden
Larz BourneRobert OwenLittle AudreyPublic domain after the failure of renewal.
The Seapreme Court
81CrazytownFebruary 6, 1954September 18, 1959I. SparberAl Eugster
Wm.B. Pattengil
I. KleinRobert LittlePublic domain after the failure of renewal.
Crazytown
82Hair Today Gone TomorrowApril 16, 1954September 18, 1959I. SparberDave Tendlar
Martin Taras
Irving SpectorJoseph DommerqueBuzzyKatnip's second and final solo appearance.
Final appearance of Katnip in the Noveltoon series.
83Candy CabaretJune 11, 1954Dave TendlarMartin Taras
Thomas Moore
I. KleinRobert LittleA sing-a-long with the Bouncing Ball.
84The Oily BirdJuly 30, 1954September 1960I. SparberMyron Waldman
Gordon Whittier
Larz BourneJohn ZagoInchy
85Fido Beta KappaOctober 29, 1954September 1960I. SparberAl Eugster
George Germanetti
Irving SpectorRobert LittleMartin Kanine
86No Ifs, Ands or ButtsDecember 17, 1954September 1960I. SparberDave Tendlar
Thomas Moore
Irving SpectorRobert ConnavaleBuzzyFirst Noveltoon to have titles readjusted for emerging widescreen theatres.
Only appearance of Katsy in the Noveltoon series.
The ending gag is cut from Harvey Films prints due to the involvement of the Paramount logo.
87Dizzy DishesFebruary 4, 1955I. SparberTom Golden
Bill Hudson
I. KleinAnton LoebLittle Audrey
88Git Along Little DuckyMarch 25, 1955Dave TendlarMartin Taras
Thomas Moore
Larz BourneRobert ConnavaleBaby Huey
89News HoundJune 10, 1955I. SparberAl Eugster
George Germanetti
Jack MercerRobert OwenSnapper
90Poop Goes the WeaselJuly 8, 1955Dave TendlarMartin Taras
Thomas Moore
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
John ZagoWaxey Weasel and Wishbone
91Rabbit PunchSeptember 30, 1955Dave TendlarBill Hudson
Thomas Moore
Larz BourneRobert LittleTommy Tortoise and Moe HareFinal Noveltoon to feature the Jack-in-the-Box opening titles and Sammy Timberg's opening fanfare.
The ending gag is cut from Harvey Films prints due to the involvement of the Paramount logo.
92Little Audrey Riding HoodOctober 14, 1955Seymour KneitelTom Golden
Thomas Moore
Larz BourneRobert ConnavaleLittle AudreyFirst Noveltoon to feature the updated title design and opening fanfare.
93Kitty CorneredDecember 30, 1955Dave TendlarMartin Taras
Thomas Moore
Larz BourneRobert ConnavaleKitty Kuddles
94Sleuth But SureMarch 23, 1956Dave TendlarMorey Reden
Martin Taras
I. KleinRobert LittleTommy Tortoise and Moe Hare
95Swab the DuckMay 11, 1956Dave TendlarMorey Reden
Martin Taras
Carl MeyerAnton LoebBaby Huey
96Pedro and LorenzoJuly 13, 1956Dave TendlarMorey Reden
Martin Taras
I. KleinRobert LittleThe ending gag is cut from Harvey Films prints due to the involvement of the Paramount logo.
97Sir Irving and JeamesOctober 19, 1956Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Wm. B. Pattengill
Irving Spector
98Lion in the RoarDecember 21, 1956Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Wm. B. Pattengill
Larz Bourne
99Pest PupilJanuary 25, 1957Dave TendlarMorey Reden
George Germanetti
Carl MeyerRobert OwenBaby HueyPublic domain after the failure of renewal.
Pest Pupil
100Fishing TacklerMarch 29, 1957I. SparberTom Golden
Bill Hudson
I. KleinLittle Audrey
101Mr. Money GagsJune 7, 1957I. SparberAl Eugster
Wm.B Pattengill
Carl MeyerRobert OwenTommy Tortoise and Moe HareFinal appearances of Tommy Tortoise and Moe Hare.
102L'Amour the MerrierJuly 5, 1957Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Dante Barbetta
Nick Tafuri
Wm.B. Pattengill
Irving SpectorHector
103Possum PearlSeptember 20, 1957Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Frank Endres
Jack MercerJohn ZagoFeaturing Possum Pearl, a character spun off from the Popeye the Sailor short, Hill-billing and Cooing.
104Jumping with ToyOctober 4, 1957Dave TendlarWm.B PattengillJack MercerRobert OwenBaby Huey
105Jolly the ClownOctober 25, 1957Seymour KneitelAl Eugster
Wm.B. Pattengill
Carl Meyer
106Cock-a-Doodle DinoDecember 6, 1957I. SparberTom GoldenLarz Bourne
107Dante DreamerJanuary 3, 1958I. SparberAl Eugster
Dante Barbetta
Jack MercerJohn Zago
108SporticklesFebruary 14, 1958Seymour KneitelRobert Little
109Grateful GusMarch 7, 1958Dave TendlarNick Tafuri
Chuck Harriton
Irving SpectorFinal cartoon directed by Dave Tendlar.
110Finnegan's FleaApril 4, 1958I. SparberTom Johnson
Wm.B. Pattengill
Irving Spector
111Okey Dokey DonkeyMay 16, 1958I. SparberAl Eugster
Dante Barbetta
Jack MercerJohn ZagoSpunkyLast appearance of Spunky from the Hunky and Spunky sub-series of Max Fleischer's Color Classics .
112 Chew Chew Baby August 15, 1958I. SparberTom Johnson
Frank Endres
Irving SpectorRobert Owens
113TravelaffsAugust 22, 1958I. Sparber (uncredited)Al EugsterFinal cartoon directed by I. Sparber.
114Stork Raving MadOctober 3, 1958Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Wm.B Pattengill
Carl MeyerRobert Owen
115Dawg GawnDecember 12, 1958Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Nick Tafuri
Carl MeyerRobert OwenLittle AudreyLast appearance of Little Audrey.
Dawg Gawn
116The Animal FairJanuary 30, 1959Seymour KneitelRobert Little
117Hound AboutApril 10, 1959Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Frank Endres
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
118Huey's Father's DayMay 8, 1959Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Wm.B. Pattengill
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Baby HueyFinal appearance of Baby Huey.
119Out of This WhirlNovember 13, 1959Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Wm.B. Pattengill
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Robert OwenFinal Noveltoon in the original Harvey Films library. All pre-March 1962 Paramount cartoons would be sold to Harvey in 1962.

1960s

#TitleOriginal release dateDirectionAnimationStoryScenicsFeaturingNotes
120Be Mice to CatsJanuary 15, 1960Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Wm.B. Pattengill
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Skit and SkatFirst appearance of Skit and Skat.
121Monkey DoodlesApril 1960Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Morey Reden
Irving Dressler
122Peck Your Own HomeMay 1960Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
Jack Ehret
Irving Dressler
123Silly ScienceMay 1960Seymour KneitelI. Klein
Irving Dressler
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
124Counter AttackJuly 1960Seymour KneitelWm.B. Pattengill
Jack Ehret
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Skit and SkatA sequel to this short was produced and was entitled The Planet Mouseola (1960).
125Turning the FablesAugust 1960Seymour KneitelIrving Spector
Wm.B. Pattengill
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Mortimer Tortoise and The Hare
126Fine Feathered FriendSeptember 1960Seymour KneitelTom JohnsonCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
127The Planet MouseolaOctober 1960Seymour KneitelMyron Waldman
Jack Ehret
I. KleinSkit and SkatA sequel to Counter Attack (1960).
128Northern MitesNovember 1960Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Wm.B. Pattengill
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
129MiceniksDecember 1960Seymour KneitelTom Johnson
William Henning
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
130The Lion's BusyFebruary 1961Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
Al Pross
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Sir Reginald Tweedledum IV
131Hound About ThatApril 1961Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
Al Pross
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Harry Hound
132Alvin's Solo FlightApril 1961Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
I. Klein
John Stanley Little Lulu
133Goodie the GremlinApril 1961Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
Jim Logan
Irving DresslerGoodie the Gremlin
134Trick or TreeJuly 1961Seymour KneitelMorey Reden
John Gentilella
Irving Dressler
135Cape KidnaveralAugust 1961Seymour KneitelMyron WaldmanCarl Meyer
Jack Mercer
136Turtle ScoopOctober 1961Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
George Germanetti
Sam Stimson
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Mortimer Tortoise and the Hare
137Kozmo Goes to SchoolNovember 1961Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Jack Ehret
Sam Stimson
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
Kozmo the Space Kid
138Perry PopgunJanuary 1962Seymour KneitelMorey Reden
George Germanetti
Wm. B. Pattengill
Carl Meyer
Jack Mercer
139Without Time or ReasonJanuary 1962Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
George Germanetti
Jim Logan
Eddie LawrenceRalph and Percy
140Good and GuiltyFebruary 1962Seymour KneitelMorey Reden
George Germanetti
Wm.B. Pattengill
I. KleinGoodie the Gremlin
141T.V or No T.VMarch 1962Seymour KneitelIrving Spector
George Germanetti
I. Klein
Ralph and PercyFinal Noveltoon in the Harvey Films library.
142Yule LaffOctober 1962Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
George Germanetti
Jim Logan
I. KleinRobert LittleGoodie the Gremlin Santa Claus' second Noveltoon appearance following from Santa's Surprise (1947).
143It's for the BirdiesNovember 1962Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Dante Barbetta
Larry Silverman
Irv DresslerRobert OwenGrumble Cogwell
144Fiddlin' AroundDecember 1962Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
John Gentilella
I. Klein
I. KleinAnton Loeb
145Good Snooze TonightFebruary 1963Seymour KneitelMartin Taras
John Gentilella
Jim Logan
Irv DresslerRobert Little
146A Sight for Squaw EyesMarch 1963Seymour KneitelMorey Reden
George Germanetti
Larry Silverman
Irv DresslerAnton LoebHip Chick
147Gramps to the RescueSeptember 1963Seymour KneitelMorey RedenJack Mercer
I. Klein
Robert LittleSkit and SkatFinal appearances of Skit and Skat.
148Hobo's HolidaySeptember 1963Seymour KneitelMorey RedenMorey RedenRobert LittleFinal Bouncing Ball sing-a-long produced by Paramount Cartoon Studios, ending an on-again-off-again run that lasted nearly 40 years dating to the studio's origins as Inkwell Studios.
149Hound for PoundOctober 1963Seymour KneitelMorey RedenNick Tafuri
Jim Logan
Larry Silverman
Jack MercerRobert Owen
150The Sheepish WolfNovember 1963Seymour KneitelNick TafuriIrv DresslerRobert Little
151Hiccup HoundNovember 1963Seymour KneitelWm.B. PattengillIrv Dressler
Jack Mercer
Robert LittleGoodie the GremlinFinal appearance of Goodie the Gremlin.
152Ollie the OwlDecember 1963Seymour KneitelNick Tafuri
Wm. B. Pattengill
Martin Taras
Irv Dressler
Jack Mercer
Robert LittleOllie Owl
153Whiz Quiz KidFebruary 1964Seymour KneitelMartin TarasIrv Dressler
Jack Mercer
Robert LittleOllie OwlFinal cartoon released in Seymour Kneitel's lifetime.
154Laddy and His LampSeptember 1964Seymour KneitelMartin TarasTony PetersRobert LittleLaddy
Ali Presto
155A Tiger's TailOctober 1964Seymour KneitelMartin TarasTony PetersRobert LittleLaddy
Ali Presto
156Homer on the RangeNovember 1964 Howard Post Wm.B. PattengillHoward PostRobert LittleFirst Noveltoon directed by Howard Post.
157The Story of George WashingtonJanuary 1965Howard PostMorey RedenJack MendelsohnRobert Little
158The Story of George WashingtonFebruary 1965 Jack Mendelsohn Al EugsterJack MendelsohnRobert LittleJacky
159A Leak in the DikeMarch 1965 Jack Mendelsohn Martin TarasJack MendelsohnRobert LittleJacky
160Tally-HokumOctober 1965Howard PostMartin TarasEli BauerRobert LittleHangdog
Moxie Foxie
161Horning InNovember 1965Howard PostMorey RedenHoward PostRobert LittleKing Artie
162Op, Pop, Wham. and BopJanuary 1966Howard PostMartin TarasEli BauerRobert LittleFfat Kat
Rat Ffink
163Sick TransitJanuary 1966Howard PostWm. B. PattengillHoward Post
Frank Ridgeway
Bud Sagendorf
Robert LittleRoadhog
Rapid Rabbit
164Space KidFebruary 1966Seymour Kneitel
Howard Post (uncredited)
Larry SilvermanIrving DresslerRobert OwenKozmo the Space KidPlanned by Seymour Knietel and finished by an uncredited Howard Post.
Final Noveltoon directed by Howard Post.
165Geronimo & SonDecember 1966 Shamus Culhane Chuck Harriton
Nick Tafuri
Howard BeckermanFirst Noveltoon directed by Shamus Culhane.
166The TripApril 1967Shamus CulhaneHoward BeckermanHoward Beckerman
167Robin Hood-winkedJune 1967Shamus CulhaneAl Eugster
Nick Tafuri
Heywood KlingSir BlurThe very last Noveltoon ever produced after the studio closed down. Final Noveltoon directed by Shamus Culhane.

Home media

In January 2012, Thunderbean Animation released a restored collection of public domain Noveltoons on DVD entitled Noveltoons Original Classics with the following cartoons:

  1. Cilly Goose
  2. Suddenly It's Spring
  3. Yankee Doodle Donkey
  4. Scrappily Married
  5. A Lamb in a Jam
  6. Cheese Burglar
  7. Sudden Fried Chicken
  8. The Stupidstitious Cat
  9. The Enchanted Square
  10. Much Ado About Mutton
  11. The Wee Men
  12. Naughty But Mice
  13. Flip Flap
  14. The Bored Cuckoo
  15. Leprechauns Gold
  16. Quack-a-Doodle Doo
  17. Teacher's Pest
  18. Ups an' Downs Derby
  19. Pleased to Eat You
  20. Saved by the Bell.

In October 2019, Thunderbean Animation re-released Noveltoons Original Classics on Blu-ray. It included the following cartoons:

  1. Cilly Goose
  2. Suddenly It's Spring
  3. Yankee Doodle Donkey
  4. Scrappily Married
  5. A Lamb in a Jam
  6. Cheese Burglar
  7. Old MacDonald Had A Farm
  8. The Stupidstitious Cat
  9. The Enchanted Square
  10. Much Ado About Mutton
  11. Quack-a-Doodle Doo
  12. The Wee Men
  13. Naughty But Mice
  14. Flip Flap
  15. The Bored Cuckoo
  16. The Old Shell Game
  17. Teacher's Pest
  18. Ups an' Downs Derby
  19. Pleased to Eat You
  20. Saved by the Bell.

Paramount Home Entertainment released a restored print of Space Kid on the "Paramount Presents" Blu-ray re-release of the 1982 film 48 Hrs. in July 2021, making it the first Paramount cartoon from the 1960s decade to be restored on any form of home media. [4] [5]

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