Somethin's Cookin'
Synopsis
Roger Rabbit is given the task of babysitting Baby Herman by Mrs. Herman, or risk "going back to the science lab". From his crib Baby Herman spots a cookie jar on top of the refrigerator, and promptly escapes his crib into the kitchen. Roger tries to stop him as he wanders into danger, but fails. Herman eventually makes it to the top of the refrigerator while Roger has various mishaps, and eventually Roger ends up with the refrigerator landing on his head. Then the director Raoul J. Raoul cuts, and scolds Roger for having birds circle his head instead of stars. Mother leaves Roger in charge of watching Herman. Herman wants a cookie, and nothing Roger does can prevent Herman from getting the cookie. Note: This short film appears at the start of the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit. It appears on the DVD as a separate viewable short film similar to the other Roger Rabbit shorts.
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Something Cooking.wmv
Type: Clip • Published 2012-05-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Williams
- Original Title
- Somethin's Cookin'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Williams
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Somethin's Cookin' about?
Roger Rabbit is given the task of babysitting Baby Herman by Mrs. Herman, or risk "going back to the science lab". From his crib Baby Herman spots a cookie jar on top of the refrigerator, and promptly escapes his crib into the kitchen. Roger tries to stop him as he wanders into danger, but fails. Herman eventually makes it to the top of the refrigerator while Roger has various mishaps, and eventually Roger ends up with the refrigerator landing on his head. Then the director Raoul J. Raoul cuts, and scolds Roger for having birds circle his head instead of stars. Mother leaves Roger in charge of watching Herman. Herman wants a cookie, and nothing Roger does can prevent Herman from getting the cookie. Note: This short film appears at the start of the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit. It appears on the DVD as a separate viewable short film similar to the other Roger Rabbit shorts.
Who directed Somethin's Cookin'?
Somethin's Cookin' was directed by Richard Williams.
Who stars in Somethin's Cookin'?
The principal cast of Somethin's Cookin' includes Charles Fleischer, April Winchell.
When was Somethin's Cookin' released and how long is it?
Somethin's Cookin' was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Somethin's Cookin'?
Somethin's Cookin' holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).