Melody

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An owl teaches his class full of birds about melody. It's all around in nature. Only birds and man can sing; man "sings" even when he speaks. We see a quick survey of the stages of life, as ... Read allAn owl teaches his class full of birds about melody. It's all around in nature. Only birds and man can sing; man "sings" even when he speaks. We see a quick survey of the stages of life, as captured by songs: the alphabet song for primary school, Here Comes the Bride, The Old Gra... Read allAn owl teaches his class full of birds about melody. It's all around in nature. Only birds and man can sing; man "sings" even when he speaks. We see a quick survey of the stages of life, as captured by songs: the alphabet song for primary school, Here Comes the Bride, The Old Gray Mare, etc. Some inspirations for song are outlined in song: love, sailing, trains, the W... Read all

Directors
- Ward Kimball
- Charles Nichols
Writer
- Dick Huemer
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6.4/10

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Directors
- Ward Kimball
- Charles Nichols
Writer
- Dick Huemer
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Sue Allen

Suzy Sparrow
(uncredited)

Jud Conlon

Fountain of Youth Singer
(uncredited)

Mac McLean

Fountain of Youth Singer
(uncredited)

Loulie Jean Norman

Fountain of Youth Singer
(uncredited)

Charles Parlato

Fountain of Youth Singer
(uncredited)

Harry Stanton

Bass Singer in Canoe and Ship
(voice)
(uncredited)

Bill Thompson

Professor Owl
(uncredited)
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Gloria Wood

Penelope Pinfeather
(uncredited)

Directors
- Ward Kimball
- Charles Nichols
Writer
- Dick Huemer
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Trivia
First animated short ever presented in 3-D.

Goofs
Professor Owl claims that only two types of species can sing: birds and humans. However, there are several other species capable of providing melody, such as whales, frogs, and certain insects.

Quotes
Professor Owl: Today's lesson will be about something we really can't do without.
Bernie Birdbrain: About food?
[giggles]
Professor Owl: No, uh... Ab-about something everybody loves. Uh, eh...
Bernie Birdbrain: Uh, money?
Professor Owl: Mmm. No.
[stammering]
Professor Owl: The subject, uh...
[sees a baby bird chirping in a nest outside the window]
Professor Owl: Ah, yes! The subject for today is melody!
Bernie Birdbrain: A "malady"? Uh, like when you get sick?
Professor Owl: No!
Students: [singing] M-E-L-O-D-Y, melody! The subject for today will be a melody!

Alternate versions
In some versions shown on the Disney Channel, Bernie Birdbrain's use of the word "injun" is edited out.

Connections
Edited into 3D Jamboree (1956)

Soundtracks
The Bird and the Cricket and the Willow Tree
Music by Paul Francis Webster
Lyrics by Sonny Burke

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8/10

Not quite as good as Toot, Whistle Plunk and Boom but still lots of fun

Anybody who remembers or loves the Disney Sing-a-Long-Songs series will recognise Melody and its sequel Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom as serving the opening credits and various links in that series. Both Melody and Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom are well worth watching, delightful and nostalgic also for all ages, though I have more of a preference for the latter. This short Melody is a little rushed in the second half and at this point its emphasis is more on stringing songs together than educating. Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom was more even pacing-wise and I learned more from it. The somewhat abstract animation is a unique(for the time) and striking style and still looks good. You still learn a great deal from melody and it's told through told and some funny visual gags. The songs are very catchy with great harmonies, and the terrific singing vocals from all involved just elevate that quality. I agree that the one detailing a human being's life was the standout. Bill Thompson doesn't disappoint either. Overall, very nicely done and fun but falls a little short. 8/10 Bethany Cox