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The Beach Nut (1944, October 16)
Ski For Two (1944, November 13)
The Sliphorn King of Polaroo (1945, March 19)
The Dippy Diplomat (1945, August 27)
The Reckless Driver (1946, August 26)
Well Oiled (1947, June 30)
Kiddie Koncert (1948, April 23)
Wacky-Bye Baby (1948, May 1)
Dog Tax Dodgers (1948, November 26)
Slingshot 6 7/8 (1951, July 23)
Sleep Happy (1951, March 26)
The Woody Woodpecker Polka (1951, October 29)
What's Sweepin' (1953, January 5)
The Beach Nut (1944, October 16)
About The Beach Nut (1944):
Wally's first appearance!
Ski For Two (1944, November 13)
About Ski For Two (1944):
One of Wally's all-time best!
The Sliphorn King of Polaroo (1945, March 19)
About The Sliphorn King of Polaroo
(1945): This was the last of the "Swing Symphony" series
of cartoons. Wally Walrus was originally set to be the star of
the cartoon, the sliphorn trombone player named Jackson. Even
early storyboards showed Wally as the lead character. However,
Jackson was changed to a lion, and Wally was dropped save for a short
sight gag. Why the change to a lion? It's not exactly
known, but probably because it was funnier to see a lion at the South
Pole; a walrus would have been more at home in the cold climate.
Also, Wally is a fat character, and the skinny lion was much easier to
make flexible for all the funny physical comedy. The cartoon's
music was by legendary jazz great Jack Teagarden.
The Dippy Diplomat (1945, August 27)
About The Dippy Diplomat (1945):
The Reckless Driver (1946, August 26)
About The Reckless Driver (1946):
Well Oiled (1947, June 30)
About Well Oiled (1947):
Kiddie Koncert (1948, April 23)
About Kiddie Koncert (1948):
In this cartoon, Wally Walrus is the major star! He's the
conductor of the orchestra.
Wacky-Bye Baby (1948, May 1)
About Wacky-Bye Baby (1948):
If it wasn't so funny, I'd almost feel sorry for Wally in this
one. He really takes a beating! "Oh, yunior!"
Dog Tax Dodgers (1948, November 26)
About Dog Tax Dodgers (1948):
Wally Walrus played the antagonist in this Andy Panda cartoon. It
was rare for Wally to appear outside of Woody Woodpecker
cartoons. Even more rare to star in his own. In later
years, Wally Walrus appeared in some Chilly Willy cartoons.
Slingshot 6 7/8 (1951, July 23)
About Slingshot 6 7/8 (1951):
Wally Walrus had a very small part in this cartoon. Buzz Buzzard
was Woody's antagonist.
Sleep Happy (1951, March 26)
About Sleep Happy (1951):
The strength of this cartoon is Wally's facial expressions. I
don't think I've ever seen his face have so much expression as I have
in this cartoon. Other than that, this isn't one of my favorite
Wally Walrus cartoons. For one thing, he doesn't talk at all, and
a big part of his appeal in his voice. Plus, the comedy is
monotonous; Woody's keeping Wally from sleeping, and Wally's best
efforts can't help him get a good night's sleep. There were a ton
of cartoons from all the major studios back then with the same theme,
and I don't care for any of them too much.
The Woody Woodpecker Polka (1951, October 29)
About The Woody Woodpecker Polka
(1951): Again, Wally doesn't talk, but he's given some of
his best physical comedy. Plus, it's funny to see him as a
country bumpkin.
What's Sweepin' (1953, January 5)
About What's Sweepin' (1953):
Wally is an Irish cop. I love the cop idea, but not the
Irish. Nothing can beat Wally's standard Swedish accent!
Still, a great cartoon!