Jerky Turkey - 1945

A dopey Pilgrim goes hunting a turkey who speaks in a Jimmy Durante impersonation and runs the local black market. War and rationing gags abound (Pilgrims line up behind a sign reading "Ye Cigarettes Today"), as well as a running gag featuring a bear wearing an "Eat at Joe's" sandwich sign. The turkey harnesses the power of gags to save himself.

7min
1945
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.8/10

Cast

Daws Butler profile pictureDaws ButlerTurkey (voice)
Bill Thompson profile pictureBill ThompsonHunting Pilgrim (voice)
Tex Avery profile pictureTex AveryHunting Pilgrim / Turkey Call (voice)
Frank Graham profile pictureFrank GrahamJunior Pilgrim (voice)

About Jerky Turkey

Jerky Turkey Overview

A dopey Pilgrim goes hunting a turkey who speaks in a Jimmy Durante impersonation and runs the local black market. War and rationing gags abound (Pilgrims line up behind a sign reading "Ye Cigarettes Today"), as well as a running gag featuring a bear wearing an "Eat at Joe's" sandwich sign. The turkey harnesses the power of gags to save himself.

Runtime: 7min

Extra details

Original Title: Jerky Turkey
Original Language: English
Directed By: Tex Avery
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerMGM Cartoon Studio