Ep 14. Room and Bird
- June 2, 1951
In this episode of Looney Tunes, titled "Room and Bird," viewers are introduced to the antics of Tweety Bird and Sylvester the Cat once again. The episode begins with Sylvester the Cat wandering around on the street, looking for something to eat. In a stroke of luck, he sees a sign on a building advertising a "Free Lunch." Excitedly, Sylvester rushes in, not knowing that this is Tweety's birdhouse.
Once inside, Sylvester discovers Tweety's cage and starts to plot how to get the bird. He first tries to coax Tweety out of his cage by pretending to be a doctor, but the bird quickly sees through Sylvester's antics. Undeterred, the cat tries to reach through the metal bars of the cage, but Tweety outsmarts him yet again.
As a last-ditch effort, Sylvester decides to smash open Tweety's cage with a hammer. However, Tweety is not easily captured, and he manages to foil all of Sylvester's attempts at capturing him. The two continue to play cat and mouse throughout the episode, with Tweety always coming out on top.
Eventually, Sylvester becomes frustrated with the constant failures and decides to leave the birdhouse in search of another meal. But even as he walks away, Tweety manages to get the final word in, proving once again that he is the king of the birdhouse.
"Room and Bird" is a classic example of the classic cat-and-bird dynamic that fans of Looney Tunes have come to love. With engaging animation and hilarious voice acting, this episode is sure to keep viewers entertained from start to finish. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or are just discovering it for the first time, "Room and Bird" is a must-see episode.
