Born August 21, 1906, Freleng was best known for his work at Looney Tunes Merrie Melodies, animating, directing, and producing characters such as Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, and his own, Speedy Gonzales who garnered 1 of Freleng’s four Academy Awards.

Anyone know which McKimson cartoon inspired Speedy’s character?

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