Ep 8. Cheese It, the Cat!
- May 4, 1957
Cheese It, the Cat! is the eighth episode of the 1957 season of Looney Tunes. This episode revolves around a tiny mouse named Speedy Gonzales. Speedy is known for his incredible speed and cleverness in evading predators like the cats. One day, while he is out searching for cheese, Speedy accidentally falls into a bottle of cheese scent, and thus becomes irresistible to cats.
As the scent attracts more and more cats, Speedy is forced to come up with a plan to outwit them all. He manages to trick the first few cats by running into a building and quickly disguising himself as a painting on the wall. However, the scent of cheese proves too strong, and soon the building is crawling with cats.
Speedy then decides to make a run for it and leads the cats on a wild chase through the city. He uses his speed and cunning to evade the cats at every turn, but they continue to pursue him relentlessly. Eventually, Speedy comes up with a plan to cause a traffic jam, trapping the cats in their pursuit.
As the episode unfolds, viewers are treated to a series of hilarious moments as Speedy outwits the cats time and again. From disguising himself as a mariachi singer to running through a movie theater and causing chaos, the episode is full of fun and excitement.
One of the standout scenes in the episode involves Speedy and a particularly persistent cat named Sylvester. As Sylvester chases Speedy through the city, the mouse manages to slip into a restaurant where he steals a wheel of cheese. Sylvester quickly follows him in and the two engage in a game of cat and mouse as Speedy tries to keep the cheese away from the cat's grasp.
As the chaos unfolds, the other patrons of the restaurant look on in amusement. One of them, a French chef, decides to join in on the fun and begins chasing Speedy and Sylvester around the restaurant. The scene is full of slapstick humor and clever gags, and is sure to bring a smile to the face of any Looney Tunes fan.
Overall, Cheese It, the Cat! is a classic episode of Looney Tunes that showcases the charm and wit of the beloved series. With its zany humor, lovable characters, and delightful animation, it is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.