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Magilla Gorilla

Other (ended 1965)

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Status: Ended

Magilla Gorilla, an animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera, was the story of a pet store gorilla that nobody seemed to want. Magilla Gorilla, looking loveable in his hat and a bow tie, was usually purchased in every episode. However, after... more having an adventure of some sort, he would be brought back to the store for a refund by the end of the episode. At the end of the episode, Mr. Peebles the pet store owner, who was highly motivated to get rid of Magilla for good, would utter the catchphrase, "We'll try again next week."''''The only real hope for Magilla was a little girl named Ogee who always wanted to buy Magilla but never seemed to have enough money. Her voice is also heard in the theme song, when she asks "How much is that gorilla in the window?"''''The show also had animated segments with other cartoon characters, including Punkin' Puss and Mushmouse and Ricochet Rabbit and Droop-A-Long. Magilla Gorilla was one of the few cartoons that actually began its run in syndication and was not picked up by a network (ABC) until 1 January 1966. When the show was picked up by ABC the popular Ricochet Rabbit and Droop-a-Long segments were switched out for Breezly and Sneezly segments. After 1966 Ricochet Rabbit and Droop-a-Long appeared on the Peter Potamus and his Magic Flying Balloon show, which was doing poorly in the ratings.''''Another interesting note is that the show was created in conjunction with Ideal Toys in an effort to market a line of toys to consumers''''Magilla was voiced by veteran character actor Allan Melvin, who was also known as the character "Sam the Butcher", Alice's boyfriend in the The Brady Bunch. Other voices include Howard Morris as Mr. Peebles and Jean Vander Pyl as Ogee.''''Magilla Gorilla Theme Song''''We've got a gorilla for sale...a yellow gorilla for sale.''Won't you buy him...take him home and try him...gorilla for sale.''See in the window, Magilla Gorilla...full of charm and appeal.''Handsome, elegant, intelligent, sweet...He's really ideal.''So if you want a yellow gorilla you can call your own...''a gorilla who'll be with ya when you're all alone.''(Magilla speaking): "Its the MAGILLA GORILLA SHOW.''Starring me and Mr. Peebles...''with Mush-Mouse and Pumpkin-Puss and Rickochet Rabbit and Droop-Along"''(Little girl speaking): "How much is that Gorilla in the window?"''Take our advice...''at any price...''a gorilla like Magilla is mighty nice.''Gorilla...''Magilla Gorilla for sale.....

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S 2 : Ep 16	Super Blooper Heroes	Aired 12/25/65
S 2 : Ep 14	Mad Avenue Madness	Aired 12/11/65
S 2 : Ep 13	Wheelin And Deal	Aired 12/4/65
S 2 : Ep 12	Magilla Mix-Up	Aired 11/27/65
S 2 : Ep 11	Montana Magilla	Aired 11/20/65

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August 15, 2006 DVD Releases

By Melissa Toutjian, Aug 09, 2006

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August 15, 2006 DVD Releases

By Melissa Toutjian, Aug 09, 2006

dvd_weekly_roundup_vm.jpg The SimpsonsThe Complete Eighth Season (Maggie Head Collectible Box) Watch Video Clip Buy the DVD! More of The Simpsons Show Summary | Episode Guide | Forum The SimpsonsThe Complete Eighth Season Watch Video Clip Buy the DVD! More of… more

Cast & Crew

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Howard Morris

Mr. Peebles
Allan Melvin

Magilla
Jean Vander Pyl

Ogee

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Borderline acceptable. How far down has television sunk to these days.

6.0

By Kirawea, Aug 22, 2010

Borderline acceptable. How far down has television sunk to these days. Not to disrespect the creators of Magilla Gorilla but I guess it's simply the trend of tv these days (nothing good on.) Time poorly wasted.This show is not nice, but the borderline of the story is acceptable. Rating is 6.

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Magilla is a cute gorillia that I have come to enjoy watching on the Boomerang network.

9.5

By calicow, Aug 22, 2010

Since I have been watching Magilla Gorilla on Boomerang, I have to say that I have become a fan of the sweet, bow-tie wearing gorilla.

What I enjoy the most about Magilla are the occasionally precarious situations he gets himself into in order to help Ogee or Mr. Peebles. After watching his actions, I always get a smile on my face... more because of the way Magilla always is able to get out of those situations with a few well thought out words. With those actions, it can be seen how much Magilla likes the people around him, even though Mr. Peebles is always trying to sell him.

With some of the other segments that aired during "The Magilla Gorilla Show," I have to say the ones involving Ricochet Rabbit and Droop-a-Long are my favorites, probably because of Ricochet's catch-phrase of ping-ping-ping!

While Magilla was on the air before I was born, I have come to enjoy watching him on tv whenever I am at home and looking for a cute cartoon to put a smile on my face. less

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I really enjoy watching this show I was 4 years old when the show came on and it was one... more of my cartoon show. Please bring it back on the cartoon network. Thanks fnell42 less

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By fnell42, Jan 24, 2008

I enjoy watching this cartoon show I would like it to come back on the tv ( cartoon network) I was 4 years old when it first came on the tv back in 1964. Thanks for this cartoon I love it please bring it back on the cartoon network channel It is one of the best cartoon that was aired... more on tv. What happen to the old cartoons and why are they on boomarang. I can't get boomarang on the Comcast cable network only cartoon network I would love to see this cartoon again. I give this cartoon a review of an A. Thanks fnell42 less

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