The Wild Chase

The Wild Chase

February 27, 1965 Theatrical Series Merrie Melodies

Studio
DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
Distributor
Warner Bros.

Synopsis

A big race is arranged between Speedy Gonzales and the Road Runner. Of course, each participant has his own nemesis (Sylvester and Wile E. Coyote) joining in the running.

Characters

Sylvester, Speedy Gonzales, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Mexican Announcer

Credits

Directing

Director
Isadore Freleng (as Friz Freleng)
Co-directed By
Hawley Pratt

Producing

Producer
David H. DePatie, Isadore Freleng (as Friz Freleng)

Writing

Writer
John Dunn

Voices

Voice
Mel Blanc (Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, Mexican Announcer)

Music

Music
Bill Lava

Animation

Animator
Norm McCabe (as Norman McCabe), Don Williams, Manny Perez, Warren Batchelder, Laverne Harding
Layouts
Dick Ung

Art Department

Backgrounds
Tom O'Laughlin

Editing

Editor
Lee Gunther

Production notes

The first Warner Bros. Road Runner vs. Coyote cartoon not directed by by-now departed Chuck Jones, though it features footage from his classic Road Runner shorts.

The only Sylvester cartoon animated by Laverne Harding, and the last one animated by Don Williams.