![]() ![]() Smee in Peter Pan, the lethargic yet cunning basset hound character Droopy (in Tex Avery cartoons of the 1940s), the White Rabbit and the Dodo in Alice in Wonderland, five different dialect-spouting dogs in Lady and the Tramp, Fred Flintstone’s boss, and many other roles. Professor Owl, a character who first appeared in the 1953 Walt Disney animated shorts Melody and Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom, in which he instructs a class of birds about the fundamentals of music, was designed by Ward Kimball - one of Disney’s greatest animators post-Ub Iwerks.ĭoes his voice sound familiar? Professor Owl was voiced by Bill Thompson, who also played Mr. ![]() The series derives its title from Owl’s home in A.A. Perhaps the most famous Disney owl, he is loved by many more children than just Christopher Robin.One in a series of posts dedicated to pop-culture depictions of owls - as stand-ins for educated, highbrow humans - from 1924–1983. The good-natured flyer loves to tell a wild story or five, and he’s always collecting more tales of his own adventures with Piglet, Tigger, and his friends. Winnie the Pooh often finds Owl cozied up at home, always up to offer (questionable) advice and a cup of tea. The Hundred Acre Wood brims with oak trees, but only one holds a tree house between its branches. While Milori may rule the snowy realm, the Snowy Owl is the flight behind the fairy. After Milori’s wing was broken, an irreversible injury, the loyal Snowy Owl became his new wings as they watched over the Winter Woods together. It first appears in Secret of the Wings, the fourth film in the Tinker Bell series, where it lingers by Lord Milori’s side. ![]() The Snowy Owl faithfully carries its rider through frigid air, often a blur of white feathers soaring through the Winter Woods. Cass may not be the most original at naming her animal companions, but she certainly knows how to pick them. Cassandra’s “eye in the sky” spends much of his time perched on her shoulder, but he also aids in battle, delivers messages, and gives great advice using only his facial expressions. Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure abounds with animal companions of all kinds, but few are as steadfast as Owl (except maybe Maximus). He doesn’t hold any hard feelings either, as he’s thrilled to meet Bambi and Faline’s newborn fawns later in the film. As is the habit of adolescents, Bambi and his friends do it anyway, but you can’t blame Friend Owl for trying. In Bambi, he spends most of his screen time explaining to the fawn and his friends the dangers of becoming “twitterpated.” In human terms: falling in love. ![]() We wonder whether Merlin’s magic had anything to do with that.įriend Owl warns of a dangerous, terrifying threat in the forest: romance. He’s also one of the few owls capable of talking to humans. In The Sword and the Stone, Merlin’s pet owl is fond of Wart (aka young Arthur), though he doesn’t like to admit it. Brilliant but high-strung, Archimedes is a feathered encyclopedia with a side of sarcasm. While he’s not Archimedes the ancient Greek mathematician, Archimedes the owl isn’t far off in terms of brainpower. Not only does he have a degree-or whatever teaching credential is required for woodland creatures-but he’s also musically inclined, as shown by his involvement in Disney’s Sing-Along Songs (launched in 1986). He’s most known for the Disney short cartoon Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (1953) and Adventures in Music: Melody (1953), the first cartoon filmed in 3D. Looking dapper in a blue blazer and black spectacles, Professor Owl knows how to lead a classroom. Prince Phillip may have cut in on the dance and won Aurora’s heart, but this owl won ours. His playful attitude and good nature make him an ideal companion for any princess. Along with rabbits and squirrels, he roams the fairytale forest and keeps Aurora company while she lives with the three good fairies. In Sleeping Beauty, an owl waltzes around an idyllic forest with Princess Aurora, looking dashing in Prince Phillip’s red hat and cloak. We don’t know his name, we don’t know his backstory, but we do know that he deserves a spot in this roundup. We don’t know how well they’d fare in sports, but they certainly know how to tell a tale. Disney’s owls are loyal protectors, silly pals, and intelligent leaders. These airborne friends have been with Disney since its first feature film (a brief appearance startling Snow White in the forest) and continue to evolve. With a certain sports event approaching on Sunday, we’re honoring our own superb owls that fly through Disney stories. ![]()
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