Ducking the Devil

Ducking The Devil is a 1957 Merrie Melodies animated cartoon with Daffy Duck and the Tasmanian Devil. In the short, the Tasmanian Devil escapes from the City Zoo. The reward for his capture is $5000, which is enough incentive for Daffy Duck to overcome his frantic cowardice and musically lull the Devil into peacefully walking back with him to the City Zoo. Directed by Robert McKimson. Produced by Edward Selzer (uncredited). Story by Tedd Pierce. Daffy Duck [reading the newspaper] The Tasmanian Devil is a powerful, vicious evil-tempered brute. Hungry at all times. It will eat anything. But, is especially fond of wild duck?! Yeesh! I may be a craven little coward, but I'm a greedy craven little coward. I just gotta have that there! [calling for the Tasmanian Devil] Tasmanian Devil! Here, taz, boy! Come get your nice little juicy duck dinner! Come, Taz! [The Tasmanian Devil looks excited and smacks his lips. Then he whirls about like a dust devil (similar in appearance to a tornado)] That's a Taz, buddy. Come and hear the pretty music. Follow papa, you be beautiful 5,000 dollar baggy eyed-slob. [The The Tasmanian Devil follows him as went past a sign that reads: "Zoo 10 mi."] Ha! What a cinch. [snaps his finger] 5,000 bucks for a ten-mile hike. Hey, baggy eyes! [Last lines. After Daffy collects the reward money for bring in the Tasmanian Devil, one bill slips to the ground, Taz grabs it. Daffy rushes into the cage and beats Taz up.] I may be a coward but IM A GREEDY little coward. Voice cast Mel Blanc as Daffy Duck / Tasmanian Devil / Announcer / Zookeeper Burton / Delivery Guy / Postman. External links 0050341 Category:1957 American animated films Category:1957 English-language films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:Children's animated comedy short films Category:Children's animated fantasy short films Category:Daffy Duck cartoons Category:Tasmanian Devil cartoons Category:Films directed by Robert McKimson