Theme for the 28th April is...
Best Animal Character
I just love this singing frog. He was the first animal character that truly grabbed my attention as a kid
He looked so booring just by the way he slowly crawls out of the shoe box and sits looking, so mournfuly, then lets out that one low croak.
The next thing you see is him reach back into the box and reappear with his top hat and cane and breakes into song....
"How cool is that"? I thought.
See the full clip below....
He looked so booring just by the way he slowly crawls out of the shoe box and sits looking, so mournfuly, then lets out that one low croak.
The next thing you see is him reach back into the box and reappear with his top hat and cane and breakes into song....
"How cool is that"? I thought.
See the full clip below....
As the clip continued I discovered that there are oppertunists are everywhere...
Willing to make a dollar from your talent with out even asking...
But not Michigan J Frog...
He is a true artiste... choosing only to perform when he wants to...
And then... only in front of the guy trying to cash in at Mr Frog's expense...
What a cagey and frustrating way to...
Stimy the luckless profiteers attemps at exploitation....
Not giving in to the demands of a greed filled manager or agent
Paddling his own canoe, on his terms and singing when the mood takes him...
I loved his attitude.
And given his imortality... so what if he got buried in conctrete for another howmany years?...
Was he discouraged by his re-encasement?
I think not!
What is the first thing that he does on his release...
Breaks into song!
That frog's got some balls...
He’s my fave too!
ReplyDeleteI luv this character! One of the most memorable from Saturday morning cartoons. And I luv how he didn't let that greedy man take advantage of him! He's definitely a true artist and a free spirit!
ReplyDeleteMJ
ReplyDeleteI knew there was a reason why i liked you...
Keep on kissing them toads eventually we will find a Frog...
I mean Prince...
Eros
I first saw this in black and white in the early 60's as a kid.
I didn't realise it was in colour until years later when we finally could afford a colour tv.
I still love it and every time I hear "hello my baby" this is the image I get in my head...
It's way too early for singing and dancing frogs. That said, what you wrote about it was nice.
ReplyDeleteNow excuse me, I must go wake up and get ready for work.
Don't tell me that the frog croaks it in the end. Or I will cry.
ReplyDeleteSx
Love, love this! I think I have an idea what I'll be watching this weekend. Great pick and I'm super happy you participated this week. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteScarlet I don't wish to cause you any alarm. The frog survives to kiss another day....
ReplyDeleteBoxer
I had fun wracking my brain, thankyou for the oppertunity...
When I saw you posted Michigan J. Frog over at Boxer's, I had no idea what you were talking about. Then I saw and I remember this from childhood. A frog that sings and croaks with nothing in between.
ReplyDeleteHappy MCW!
Thanks Buzz Kill
ReplyDeleteMCW is fun. Thanks for the feedback.
And Welcome to my Humble Abode....