Often an Orphan

thumb|Title card. Often an Orphan is a 1949 cartoon in the Merrie Melodies series directed by Chuck Jones. The cartoon was released on August 13, 1949 and stars Charlie Dog and Porky Pig. The cartoon deals with Charlie trying to get Porky to adopt him after his old owner dumps him at Porky's farm on a trip disguised as a picnic. Charlie instead irritates Porky and the short deals with him trying to get rid of the dog in various ways, but failing each time. Directed by Charles M. Jones. Story by Michael Maltese. Dialogue [Porky doubts Charlie is a Labrador retriever] Charlie Dog: If you doubt my word, get me a Labrador, and I'll retrieve it for you. Dat's fair, isn't it? Porky Pig: A Labrador? Why, sure, I, I... Charlie Dog: Have ya got a Labrador? Porky Pig: N-no. Charlie Dog: Know where ya can get a Labrador? Porky Pig: N-no. Charlie Dog: THEN SHUT UP!!! [Porky angrily growls as his head turn red and steam hisses out of his hat] Porky Pig: OUT!!! [Porky kicks Charlie out of his farm, sliding him towards back to the road. Then he shakes his head, and glares angrily at Porky] Charlie Dog: All my life I've dreamed of the day I could go and live in the country. I'm not strong. I need lots of fresh air, and milk, and cream... [coughs] a-a-and fresh leafy veggie-tables! [sobs] Porky Pig: B-b-b-but I... Charlie Dog: Good, clean, wholesome farm living! [sobs] Porky Pig: B-b-b-but I... Charlie Dog: And now... [sniffs] Now... Now that I got a chance to regain my health, you wanna send me back to the city. The city! I can see it all now. Its high towers! Cold, cruel, ominous! Closing down on ya! From every side till ya can't breathe! Closer! Closer! [begins to choke] Ya can't breathe... ! The traffic! Ya can't think! BEEP BEEP! BEEP BEEP! LOOK OUT FOR THAT TRUCK! HONK HONK! LOOK OUT FOR THAT TAXI! BOINNNG! BREEP-BREEP! AROOOOGAH! HONK HONK! BEEP BEEP! Ah... ! Hark. What's that? Look! It's the towers! THEY'RE FALLING!! [screams, then collapses onto the ground] Voice cast Mel Blanc as Porky Pig, Charlie Dog, Charlie Dog's Master, and the other dogs. External links Category:1949 American animated films Category:1949 English-language films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:Children's animated adventure short films Category:Children's animated comedy short films Category:Surreal comedy films Category:Screwball comedy films Category:Slapstick films Category:Animated buddy films Category:Porky Pig cartoons Category:Animated films about dogs Category:Animated films about cows Category:Animated films about pets Category:Animated films about talking animals Category:Films directed by Chuck Jones Category:Chuck Jones films