Ep 12. Early to Bet

In the Looney Tunes season 1951 episode 12, titled "Early to Bet," viewers are introduced to a gambling-loving dog named Charlie. Charlie spends his days placing bets on any and everything he can, from horse races to football games. Despite his love for gambling, Charlie has terrible luck and always ends up losing.

One day, Charlie hears about a sure-fire way to win big at the casino - by counting cards in a game of blackjack. He sets his sights on the casino, determined to finally hit it big and make up for all his past losses.

Upon arriving at the casino, Charlie immediately gets to work counting cards. To his surprise, it seems to be working - he wins hand after hand and starts to amass a small fortune. However, his luck takes a turn for the worse when he runs into a suspicious-looking cat named Claude. Claude catches onto Charlie's cheating and threatens to expose him unless he shares his winnings.

Charlie agrees to Claude's terms and the two team up for a night of uninterrupted blackjack. However, their partnership doesn't last long as Charlie's greedy nature gets the best of him. He starts cheating again and is caught by the casino owner, who promptly throws him out.

Desperate for money, Charlie turns to a shady character who promises to make him rich through a rigged game of roulette. Charlie agrees to the plan, but ends up getting betrayed and losing everything.

Humbled by his losses, Charlie returns home broke and defeated. However, he learns a valuable lesson about the dangers of gambling and decides to give it up for good. The episode ends with Charlie throwing away his betting slip and vowing to never gamble again.

Overall, "Early to Bet" is a cautionary tale about the perils of gambling and the importance of recognizing when to walk away. The episode features classic Looney Tunes humor and some fun moments, but ultimately delivers a serious message that still resonates today.