Michigan J. Frog
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Michigan Jackson[1] Frog is an animated cartoon character from the Warner Bros.' Merrie Melodies film series. Originally a one-shot character, his only appearance during the original run of the Merrie Melodies series was as the star of the One Froggy Evening short film (December 31, 1955), written by Michael Maltese and directed by Chuck Jones.[2] In this cartoon, partly inspired by a 1944 Cary Grant film entitled Once Upon a Time, Michigan is a male frog who wears a top hat; carries a cane; and sings pop music, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley hits, and other songs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries while dancing and performing acrobatics in the style of early 20th century vaudeville. Michigan is discovered by a hapless construction worker who plans to profit off his talents but catches on too late that the frog performs exclusively for his owner, and behaves like an ordinary frog in front of anyone else. When he does perform, he finishes each song before the man can showcase his talent, thus thwarting his dreams of wealth.
Michigan Jackson Frog | |
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Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies character | |
First appearance | One Froggy Evening (December 31, 1955; 68 years ago (1955-12-31)) |
Created by | Chuck Jones |
Voiced by |
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In-universe information | |
Full name | Michigan Jackson Frog |
Species | Frog |
Gender | Male |
Nationality | American |
He appeared in a later cartoon titled Another Froggy Evening, which was released on October 6, 1995, and was the former mascot of The WB from that year until July 22, 2005. On September 17, 2006, after The Night of Favorites and Farewells, he was shown as the final image of a white silhouette bowing down to viewers, bringing up The CW.