Pete Hothead
Synopsis
This UPA cartoon introduces a new character, Pete Hothead, a feisty little man with a violent temper. Pete Hothead was featured in only one other cartoon. In this one he receives a parrot from a store rather than the radio he ordered. In his attempts to exchange the parrot for a radio, he cause much havoc, disruptions and chaos in the store. He finally gets his radio, but then decides he'd rather have a television set.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Burness
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Scott, Phil Eastman
- Original Title
- Pete Hothead
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Burness
Bill Scott, Phil Eastman
Stephen Bosustow, John Hubley
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Burness
Director
John Hubley
Producer
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UPA Animated Shorts
United Productions of America, better known as UPA, was an American animation studio active from the 1940s through the 1970s. Beginning with industrial and World War II training films, UPA eventually produced theatrical shorts for Columbia Pictures, notably the Mr. Magoo series.
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What is Pete Hothead about?
This UPA cartoon introduces a new character, Pete Hothead, a feisty little man with a violent temper. Pete Hothead was featured in only one other cartoon. In this one he receives a parrot from a store rather than the radio he ordered. In his attempts to exchange the parrot for a radio, he cause much havoc, disruptions and chaos in the store. He finally gets his radio, but then decides he'd rather have a television set.
Who directed Pete Hothead?
Pete Hothead was directed by Pete Burness.
Who stars in Pete Hothead?
The principal cast of Pete Hothead includes Jerry Hausner, Jim Backus, Marian Richman, Bill Scott.
When was Pete Hothead released and how long is it?
Pete Hothead was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 7m.