Famed comedic actor Don Knotts was best known for his role as Barney Fife in The Andy Griffith Show. But he had a hugely successful, varied career that lasted half a century. One of his fan-favorite roles was when he played a fish-obsessed-man-turned-fish in The Incredible Mr. Limpet. Here’s a look back at the 1964 film and Knotts’ role in it.
Don Knotts | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Who was in ‘The Incredible Mr. Limpet’
The Incredible Mr. Limpet was produced by Warner Bros and featured Knotts in the starring role. The film also hosted such names as Carole Cook, Jack Weston, Andrew Duggan, Larry Keating, Oscar Beregi Jr, Charles Meredith, and Elizabeth MacRae. The live-action portion of the movie was directed by Arthur Lubin. Bill Tytla, Robert McKimson, Hawley Pratt, and Gerry Chiniquy directed the animation. The Incredible Mr. Limpet features songs “Super Doodle Dandy,” “I Wish I Were A Fish,...
Don Knotts | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Who was in ‘The Incredible Mr. Limpet’
The Incredible Mr. Limpet was produced by Warner Bros and featured Knotts in the starring role. The film also hosted such names as Carole Cook, Jack Weston, Andrew Duggan, Larry Keating, Oscar Beregi Jr, Charles Meredith, and Elizabeth MacRae. The live-action portion of the movie was directed by Arthur Lubin. Bill Tytla, Robert McKimson, Hawley Pratt, and Gerry Chiniquy directed the animation. The Incredible Mr. Limpet features songs “Super Doodle Dandy,” “I Wish I Were A Fish,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Andale! Andale! Arriba! Arriba! Yii-hah! Warner Bros. is reportedly developing an animated feature film based on the classic Looney Tunes character Speedy Gonzales. The news comes from The Tracking Board, who says that the film will be a contemporary adaptation of the cartoon character.
Speedy Gonzales was created by Friz Freieng and Hawley Pratt, and the character first appeared in the 1953 short "Speedy Gonzales." Over the years he appeared in 46 Warner Bros. cartoons. Just in case you’ve never heard of the character before, Speedy is a Mexican mouse who is super crazy fast. He’s known for wearing a yellow over-sized Charro, white shirt and trousers, and a bright-red kerchief. He often took on Sylvester the cat — who Speedy always manages to outsmart and outrun.
Several years ago, New Line Cinema was trying to get a movie off the ground with comedian/actor George Lopez as the voice of the title character.
Speedy Gonzales was created by Friz Freieng and Hawley Pratt, and the character first appeared in the 1953 short "Speedy Gonzales." Over the years he appeared in 46 Warner Bros. cartoons. Just in case you’ve never heard of the character before, Speedy is a Mexican mouse who is super crazy fast. He’s known for wearing a yellow over-sized Charro, white shirt and trousers, and a bright-red kerchief. He often took on Sylvester the cat — who Speedy always manages to outsmart and outrun.
Several years ago, New Line Cinema was trying to get a movie off the ground with comedian/actor George Lopez as the voice of the title character.
- 12/15/2015
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Release Date: Feb. 14, 2012
Price: DVD $19.97, Blu-ray/DVD Combo $24.98
Studio: Warner Home Video
Timed to the release of a new CGI-animated version of Dr. Seuss‘ classic children’s book The Lorax in theaters, the Deluxe Edition DVD and Blu-ray of The Lorax is the first time the 1972 TV movie has been available on either format, except in collections.
Written by Dr. Seuss himself, the 25-minute animated short film tells the story of the greedy, tree-chopping Once-lers and the brave little Lorax, who speaks up for the vanishing forest. Very Avatar!
Rated G, The Lorax is narrated by Eddie Albert (The Longest Day) and the forest lover and Once-ler is voiced by Bob Holt (Gremlins). Hawley Pratt directed the short, after also directing a short film of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat in 1971.
The new theatrical version of The Lorax features an all-star cast of voice talent, including Zac Efron...
Price: DVD $19.97, Blu-ray/DVD Combo $24.98
Studio: Warner Home Video
Timed to the release of a new CGI-animated version of Dr. Seuss‘ classic children’s book The Lorax in theaters, the Deluxe Edition DVD and Blu-ray of The Lorax is the first time the 1972 TV movie has been available on either format, except in collections.
Written by Dr. Seuss himself, the 25-minute animated short film tells the story of the greedy, tree-chopping Once-lers and the brave little Lorax, who speaks up for the vanishing forest. Very Avatar!
Rated G, The Lorax is narrated by Eddie Albert (The Longest Day) and the forest lover and Once-ler is voiced by Bob Holt (Gremlins). Hawley Pratt directed the short, after also directing a short film of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat in 1971.
The new theatrical version of The Lorax features an all-star cast of voice talent, including Zac Efron...
- 10/27/2011
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
Hollywood has found yet another animated animal to bring into the "real world" for a feature film. Underdog was released a couple years back and Yogi Bear should be out this December. Now Speedy Gonzales is getting the treatment.
Part of the Looney Tunes stable of characters, Speedy Gonzales debuted in a cartoon short in 1953. Created by Robert McKimson, the character didn't really catch on until a couple years later when Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt redesigned the character. The fast rodent was pitted up against Sylvester the Cat and the animated short won an Academy Award.
Voiced by Mel Blanc, Speedy Gonzales remained an audience favorite for many years, particularly in Latin America. He has been featured in numerous, shorts, movies, and TV shows. In 1981, the character even co-headlined in a Saturday morning program called The Sylvester & Tweety, Daffy...
Part of the Looney Tunes stable of characters, Speedy Gonzales debuted in a cartoon short in 1953. Created by Robert McKimson, the character didn't really catch on until a couple years later when Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt redesigned the character. The fast rodent was pitted up against Sylvester the Cat and the animated short won an Academy Award.
Voiced by Mel Blanc, Speedy Gonzales remained an audience favorite for many years, particularly in Latin America. He has been featured in numerous, shorts, movies, and TV shows. In 1981, the character even co-headlined in a Saturday morning program called The Sylvester & Tweety, Daffy...
- 2/25/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Pinto to Wage War of the Gods: If you have seen The Cell and The Fall you most likely already have your mind made up on Tarsem Singh, director of the upcoming epic War of the Gods of which Freida Pinto has just signed on to star in as the oracle priestess Phaedra. The film follows the battles waged by Theseus (Henry Cavill), a warrior from Greek mythology, who leads a fight against the imprisoned titans in a story where gods fight alongside mortals. Phaedra joins Theseus on his quest to prevent the cataclysmic war from erupting. Jason Keller penned the most recent draft of the script. The original screenplay was written by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides. Production is set to begin in April. Universal Pictures is distributing. [Variety]
Matt Damon as Rfk: Matt Damon has reportedly signed on to star in an untitled biopic on Robert F Kennedy based on...
Matt Damon as Rfk: Matt Damon has reportedly signed on to star in an untitled biopic on Robert F Kennedy based on...
- 2/24/2010
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
New Line Cinema has announced that it will bring the animated Speedy Gonzales character to the big screen in his own live-action/CG film with George Lopez attached to voice the character. Known as the fastest mouse in all of Mexico, Speedy debuted in the 1950s as a regular nemesis of Sylvester the Cat. Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt's 1955 short about the tiny hero, "Speedy Gonzales," won the Academy Award for best short subject. Pat Boone even wrote a hit song about the famous mouse in 1962. Over the years, Speedy appeared in the live-action/animation features "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "Space Jam" and "Looney Tunes: Back in Action." But the character has often courted criticism that the ethnic characterizations of him and his compatriots (especially lazy cousin Slowpoke Rodriguez) are stereotypically racist and severely outdated. Aware of this, New Line and the producers plan to update the brand with...
- 2/24/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
George Lopez will voice the character of "Speedy Gonzales" for New Line Cinema. "Garfield" writers Alec Sokolow and Joel Cohen will adapt the classic animated Looney Tunes character into a live-action/CG hybrid feature. Lopez, Anne Lopez and Lynette Ramirez will produced via George Lopez Productions alongside Jerry Weintraub ("Oceans Eleven"), Jill Arthur and Tracy Ryerson. Tastest mouse in all of Mexico made his debut in the 1950s against Sylvester the Cat. The character starred in the 1995 Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt Warner Bros. short "Speedy Gonzales" which managed to take home the Academy Award for best short subject. A song was even written by Pat Boone in 1962.
- 2/24/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
This is just...just read it. The whole thing is mind boggling:thr: ¡Andale! ¡Andale! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! Speedy Gonzales is taking his folk hero status, incredible speed and signature red kerchief to the big screen, courtesy of New Line. "Garfield" scribes Alec Sokolow and Joel Cohen will adapt the classic animated Looney Tunes character into a live-action/CG hybrid feature, with George Lopez attached to voice Speedy. Lopez, Anne Lopez and Lynette Ramirez are producing for George Lopez Presents, along with "Ocean's Eleven" producer Jerry Weintraub, Tracy Ryerson and Jill Arthur. New Line execs Michele Weiss and Sam Brown are shepherding for the studio. Known as the fastest mouse in all of Mexico, Speedy debuted in the 1950s as a regular nemesis of Sylvester the Cat. Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt's 1955 Warner Bros. short about the tiny hero, "Speedy Gonzales," won the Academy Award for best short subject, cartoons that year.
- 2/24/2010
- LRMonline.com
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