by Linda Kay

Directed by: Ted Bonnicksen, Robert McKimson

Synopsis: Daffy Duck (voiced by Mel Blanc) tries to answer an ad to be a companion for a millionaire only to have his efforts thwarted by the sizable Hector the bulldog.

Cartoon Cats: After attempting several times to get past the bulldog who is guarding the walled and gated estate, Daffy removes a section of bricks from the wall and stands with a mallet ready to clobber Hector as he calls, “Here, kitty kitty!” He is then surprised to find himself surrounded by cats.

When Hector pokes his head through the hole and barks, the cats all leap onto Daffy’s head.

The cats then go into a whirling frenzy around Daffy’s head, spinning and scratching.

Daffy runs to a pond and pulls the tornado of cats off his now bald head, throwing them into the water, but they immediately jump out and land on Daffy’s head again.

Daffy then jumps into the pond to lose the cats before coming out backwards, having been bitten by Hector who emerges from the water. As a final gag, the cats land back on Daffy’s head and start to spin again.

Final Mewsings: When cats start to spin in cartoons, watch out!

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